Tony spends some time with Tom Gantert, Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
They review crossed paths in their career, and then Tom's journey over the years and what he sees in media bias, along with how stories are covered (or aren't), and whether this trend will change.
When Gantert arrived at Capitol Confidential as Senior Capitol Correspondent in February 2010, he already had extensive experience as a journalist, having worked for more than 20 years at Michigan daily newspapers, including The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Lansing State Journal and Ann Arbor News. Gantert also served a four-month stint at USA Today as part of a Gannett Corporation loaner program. In 2008, Gantert was The Ann Arbor News writer of the year, and in September 2009, he founded Reporting Michigan, a nonprofit news Web site.
Gantert holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. He has two sons and lives in Jackson, Mich.

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The Tony Conley Show | Episode 8 How Non-Profit Media Views Media Bias from Both Sides

Recording Date: March 17th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Diana Yager, Founder of Lansing Arena Pickleball Club.

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

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Diana Yager - Founder of Lansing Arena Pickleball Club

Recording Date: March 17th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Lisa Caporale.

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

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Lisa Caporale

Recording Date: March 17th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Brian Bauknecht.

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

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Brian Bauknecht

Recording Date: March 31st, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Brad Hillard.

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

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Brad Hillard

Recording Date: April 11th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Karon Jackson, Tournament Director at Power Up & Plot Twist War.

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

Thank you for listening to Pickleball Michigan and Beyond!

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Karon Jackson - Tournament Director at Power Up & Plot Twist War

Recording Date: July 25th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Jessie Stipcak, Owner of Reno's North Sports Bar and Jack Donehue, Michigan State University graduating senior and intern for Stipcak.

They discuss Picklepalooza 2025, Sunday, July 27th, Lansing, MI
11 AM @ Delta Mills Park
https://mipicklepalooza.com/

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

Thank you for listening to Pickleball Michigan and Beyond!

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Jessie Stipcak & Jack Donehue | Picklepalooza 2025, Sunday, July 27th, Lansing, MI

Recording Date: July 21st, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Lori Bosch and Jodi Wujkowski, Owners of Jojo+Lo Pickleball.

https://jojoandlo.com/

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

Thank you for listening to Pickleball Michigan and Beyond!

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Lori Bosch and Jodi Wujkowski - Owners of Jojo+Lo Pickleball

Recording Date: July 25th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Xavier Moye, Director of Pickleball at Court One Athletic Club in Lansing, MI.

https://courtone.com/activities/pickleball/

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

Thank you for listening to Pickleball Michigan and Beyond!

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Xavier Moye - Director of Pickleball at Court One Athletic Club in Lansing, MI

Recording Date: August 4th, 2025

Tony Conley interviews Ryan Anderson, PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor and High School Special Ed Teacher.

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https://www.instagram.com/pickleball_4_all_/

The sport and popularity of pickleball is exploding around the globe and especially right here in Michigan.

On Pickleball Michigan and Beyond, we’ll talk with amateur players who play for fun, exercise and competition, the pros who play on the professional circuit for money, pickleball facility owners, the tournament promoters, pickleball equipment and clothing leaders, and most importantly the communities that encompass pickleball.

Thank you for listening to Pickleball Michigan and Beyond!

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» Follow us on Facebook @ Pickleball Michigan and Beyond
» E-mail us at mail@pickleballmichiganandbeyond.com

Ryan Anderson - PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor and High School Special Ed Teacher

As a media veteran with more than 25 years of working experience working in television, radio, print, and social media platforms, Tony and his guests will explore Rising and Falling Stars - the world's movers and shakers who serve others and/or who serve themselves.