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The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is a four and a half hour morning show featuring DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God's unrivaled interviews with celebrities and hip-hop artists. From megastars like Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Arnold Schwarzenegger to rap icons such as Rick Ross, Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane, every guest visiting The Breakfast Club is grilled with their signature blend of honesty and humor. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio.

The Breakfast Club includes segments such as The Rumor Report, Donkey of The Day, and DJ Envy's People's Choice Mix. Listeners are informed about pop-culture news during The Rumor Report, while The Breakfast Club gives their unique views on each topic. During Donkey of the Day, Charlamagne tha God chooses a public figure or celebrity to poke fun at after public missteps. DJ Envy's People's Choice Mix consists of 25 minutes straight of DJ Envy's award winning music mixes.

On-Air Schedule

Monday 06:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club
Tuesday 06:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club
Wednesday 06:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club
Thursday 06:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club
Friday 06:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club
Saturday 07:00am - 10:00am The Breakfast Club

Kelly Mac

Kelly Mac started her radio career as a part-time receptionist in her hometown of Cleveland. Her diligent work, dedication & perseverance eventually led to her dream to become an on-air personality. Before bringing her talents to Lansing, Kelly worked in various cities including Greenville, SC, Mobile, AL, Charleston, SC, Philly and Charlotte, NC.

Mac is an avid music lover, and you can tell from her interviews that she has never met a person that she could not turn into a friend. When Kelly is not on the air, she enjoys family, traveling, staying fit, an occasional game of pool, and especially community outreach. You can find and follow Kelly on social media @mzkellymac to find out what she has going on.

On-Air Schedule

Monday 10:00am - 01:00pm Mid Days
Tuesday 10:00am - 01:00pm Mid Days
Wednesday 10:00am - 01:00pm Mid Days
Thursday 10:00am - 01:00pm Mid Days
Friday 10:00am - 01:00pm Mid Days

Genesis

Genesis started his radio career as a host for a weekly gospel radio broadcast in Battle Creek, Mi which aired from 2011-2013. In 2019 Genesis started working as an on-site coordinator for remote broadcasts at another Lansing area radio station prior to bringing his talents and personality to Power 96.5 in January 2022 and has since been promoted to Promotions Director for all four Lansing based MacDonald Broadcasting radio stations and Full time afternoon On Air personality for Power 96.5

When Genesis isn’t on the air he spends his time growing and developing his own brands by hosting Karaoke, serving as a DJ for weddings and various events, meeting talent as a regional talent scout for America’s Got Talent and providing professional print services to the community and abroad through his Banner King business. You can find and follow The BIG man on Instagram @thegenesisbrand @djgenvegas or @thebannerking-LET’S CONNECT!

On-Air Schedule

Monday 01:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoons with the Big Man
Tuesday 01:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoons with the Big Man
Wednesday 01:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoons with the Big Man
Thursday 01:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoons with the Big Man
Friday 01:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoons with the Big Man

Mario J.

Detroit raised family man who has always been in love with music radio and the entertainment industry.

I'm a Mumford high school alum, who attended Baker College of Flint for a couple of years where I majored in Marketing.

Eventually graduated from specs Howard school of broadcast media arts in Southfield Mi.

My first job out of Specs was a Part time on air personality gig. Eventually I transitioned to the TV side of things where I became a newscast director before returning back to radio to be Power 96.5’s Program Director/ Music Director and Evening On Air Personality.

I now reside in Laingsburg but I did live in Lansing for years. so I’m very familiar with the people places and things in the mid Michigan area.

On-Air Schedule

Monday 06:00pm - 10:00pm On Tha Block with Mario J.
Tuesday 06:00pm - 10:00pm On Tha Block with Mario J.
Wednesday 06:00pm - 10:00pm On Tha Block with Mario J.
Thursday 06:00pm - 10:00pm On Tha Block with Mario J.
Friday 06:00pm - 10:00pm On Tha Block with Mario J.

Randi Ross

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 10:00pm - 12:00am The Quiet Storm
Monday 12:00am - 02:00am The Quiet Storm
Monday 10:00pm - 12:00am The Quiet Storm
Tuesday 12:00am - 02:00am The Quiet Storm
Tuesday 10:00pm - 12:00am The Quiet Storm
Wednesday 12:00am - 02:00am The Quiet Storm
Wednesday 10:00pm - 12:00am The Quiet Storm
Thursday 12:00am - 02:00am The Quiet Storm
Thursday 10:00pm - 12:00am The Quiet Storm
Friday 12:00am - 02:00am The Quiet Storm

Sarah Vanse

Sarah Vanse produces The Breakfast Club locally in Lansing and covers the Capital City news, weather and information each weekday morning. She grew up in Metro Detroit where Motown radio, and Detroit rock shaped her radio ambition. Her broadcasting career spans two decades, and both American coasts; from DC to California.

Sarah and her husband are animal rescuers with two macaws, two German shepherds and even a California rooster; so with her organic alarm clock, she helps wake up Lansing each weekday morning on The Breakfast Club on Power 96.5

Deon

Lansing native Deon Gladney keeps the hits rollin' on Power96.5
Tune in for the Overnight Express with "DG on your radio" from 2am to 6am

On-Air Schedule

Monday 02:00am - 06:00am Overnights
Thursday 02:00am - 06:00am Overnights
Friday 02:00am - 06:00am Overnights
Saturday 02:00am - 06:00am Weekends

Noah

Born and raised in the Greater Lansing area, Noah B, also known as “Eyes OnThaTrack”, is a father first with a passion for music and the entertainment industry. Although he attended Everett High, he left his senior year and graduated from Potterville High School.
where he then went on to attend Lansing community college majoring in music Technology. After his short time at LCC, Noah went on to pursue DJing around Central Michigan. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family, making beats ( available on SoundCloud) or spending time in his home studio with his close friends, where he produces their music. His dream goal is to move up in the entertainment industry as an on-air personality. He considers himself ambitious and highly motivated.

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 10:00am - 02:00pm Weekends

Marty Mar

Marty Mar was born in Flint, but raised in a small town 30 miles west of Lansing, called Durand. He completed his high school experience at Durand High, but also had a short stint at Laingsburg High.

Marty completed his Broadcast Media Arts in August, 2022. Where after completion of the course, he was offered to board op for our sister stations, 1320 WILS, morning show and the evening newscast part-time.

Marty Mar, Noah M, loves to listen to all kinds of music and will do anything to make sure Lansing is vibing when he is behind the mic.

On-Air Schedule

Saturday 06:00pm - 10:00pm Weekends

Effie

Effie Alofoje-Carr is "Living the Dream" as an entrepreneur, public speaker, event host and on-air personality. A proud Detroit native, she attended Renaissance High school and has a degree from Michigan State University. Effie is married to Destavioun Sr. and they are parents to their son DJ. She'll give you the energy to start your week on Sunday nights from 6pm-10pm on Power 96.5. She loves connecting with her listeners! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @InspiredByEffie or @IAmPrettyEmpowered on Instagram. Kick it with her on Facebook in her group and on her page: Pretty Empowered People

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 06:00pm - 10:00pm Weekends

Deja

Deja was born in Kalamazoo and raised in Lansing. She graduated from Waverly High school in 2014 and shorty after joined the military for 6 years. Listen to her every Friday from 10pm-2am.

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 02:00pm - 06:00pm Weekends

Regina

Regina is originally from Lansing and is a graduate of Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. While pursuing her passion for the arts Regina lived in New York City for 15 years and is now back in the Lansing area.

On-Air Schedule

Saturday 06:00am - 07:00am Weekends

Junior

From East Lansing Michigan and currently a senior at Michigan State and in my free time I like making short films and hanging with friends
I am excited about hosting the mix show on Power 96.5

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 12:00am - 02:00am Weekends

Leah

Born and raised in Lansing, Leah is fan of all things Hip-Hop and R&B. She is attending Michigan State University for advertising with a focus in copywriting. In her free time, Leah enjoys fashion, makeup, reading, as well as hanging out with her friends. Make sure to tap in with Leah every Friday night from 10 P.M. to 2 A.M

Angel

Lansing native with a long time passion for music, communication and entertainment. Angel graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and has attended Central Michigan University and Michigan State University where she majored in Communication. Her dream goal would be to excel in the creative communications & entertainment industry as a known personality. Angel is excited to begin her journey with Power 96.5, and is grateful for the opportunity to be an on-air personality!

On-Air Schedule

Saturday 10:00am - 02:00pm Weekends

DJ Grooves

Pat "DJ Grooves" Cerullo traces his career in broadcasting back to the summer of 1996. Before he was old enough to get a drivers license he was spending his weekends volunteering at a small college radio station in Easton, PA. After relocating to State College, PA to continue his education at Penn State University in 2003, Grooves met Hot 107.9 program director Mike Jax. This led to his first full time job in radio as the station's night time personality.

He and fellow Penn Stater Drew "DJ Goofy White Kid" Hall established Tin Can And String, L.L.C. with the vision of providing syndicated mix show programming to affiliates around the county. They launched the company with one affiliate in Lima, OH in 2006.

On-Air Schedule

Saturday 10:00pm - 12:00am In The Mix with DJ Grooves

Walt Baby Love

For over 35 years Walt 'Baby' Love has continued to bring his own unique blend of Christian faith, inspirational personal experiences and motivation to millions of listeners each week.

"If you put your faith in God, trust Him and do your part, God will do his part – making a significant difference in your life. He has certainly made a change in mine.” These words are the philosophy that Walt follows on a daily basis.

He was ordained in the ministry at the First House of Prayer, located in Chicago, in June 1997. He was later ordained as a Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination at FAME, First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles. In 2003, Walt earned the designation of local elder in the AME Church and today, he is an associate minister at FAME. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary located in Pasadena, California.

On-Air Schedule

Sunday 07:00am - 10:00am Gospel Traxx

Minister Monique Smith

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