No soup for Erika Erickson, whose big scoop about a whistleblower at Campbell’s is making national news … and ML, Marc and Shawn reconsider the green bean casserole at Thanksgiving.

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Erika breaks a big story about a Campbell’s executive bad-mouthing the company, its employees and its soup. See her scoop here.

Marc is not a soup guy, and Erika’s story isn’t doing much to change his mind. ML says there’s another food he stopped eating after he read what was in it. Listen and learn what popular item he avoids at all costs.

ML does his David Muir impression, prompting Erika and Marc to question whether he’s just jealous of the hunky ABC News anchor. (Answer: A little.)

Shawn makes the scene just in time to extol the virtues of soup … though he’s not a fan of yams – or what you might call a sweet potato.

The Big Game is coming up. Shawn, Marc and ML speculate on whether the Buckeyes will finally get the upper hand on the Wolverines after four straight losses.

No one asked, but ML’s latest column predicts that a dirty dirt deal could kneecap TWO Detroit mayors. Read all about it here.

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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ML wasn’t invited to the wedding party a lobbyist threw for a Michigan lawmaker who loves freebies, so he gifts the lucky couple the GOW award.

ROOM 7609:  Listener Kevin honors recently departed Stone Roses bassist Mani by cueing up “She Bangs the Drums” in the New Wave suite. Please send us your suggestion for a song — along with a great story — to [email protected]

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