Shawn got a pee pass that lets him cut the line in an emergency, prompting Marc and ML to wonder where they can get one of these amazing documents.

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ML starts the day with a flat tire -- and immediate blames the Michigan Wolverines, who are on track to win national championships in basketball and hockey. Marc diagnoses him with Chump Derangement Syndrome.

Shawn and ML are both dragging after staying up til 3 AM Monday night. Shawn was working on his latest Free Press sports column, while ML was trying to get numbers to line up in the right columns.

Have you ever heard of a "pee card?" Shawn just got one that lets him cut lines in case of emergency. He explains how it is supposed to help protect the public from biohazards.

Marc, ML and Shawn debate the ethics of using a handicap placard to park if you are not injured, prompting ML to question whether it's OK to use the big stall in a public restroom.

Do you prefer hotels or AirBNB? The crew weighs in with their choices.

A New Zealand teacher, a Florida content creator and a neurosurgeon all got in trouble for hobbies they should have done at home, instead of in public. Listen to learn more.

ML's latest column was about Sunshine Week -- a 7-day effort to increase transparency in government. Hit the link to learn how Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reversed course on their claims that they want to make the state's Freedom of Information Act apply to the Legislature and governor.

Catch's Shawn's latest column here.

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GEEK OF THE WEEK
Olympian Jack Hughes complained that he didn't have his golden goal, then said he didn't want it after all. ML wonders whether that makes him a geek, or a cool guy?

ROOM 7609
Seems Shawn got ANOTHER powerful pass -- one that allows him to cancel this week's musical selection. Please show him who's boss and send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to mlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com

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