WCMU Public Media

WCMU Public Media Northern and Central Michigan’s PBS & NPR, providing quality public media since 1967. www.wcmu.org

With four television and eight radio stations, WCMU Public Media reaches over 2 million people. WCMU Public Media’s mission is to educate, entertain, and inspire Michigan residents with quality programming and outreach services.

01/11/2026

🎬 Don’t miss American Sons — a powerful new documentary premiering on WCMU!

This deeply moving film follows a brotherhood of U.S. Marines a decade after their deployment to Afghanistan, as they grapple with grief, trauma, and the lasting impact of war. Told through never-before-seen footage and the personal journey of Cpl. JV Villarreal and his fellow Marines, American Sons, are a tribute to service, resilience, and healing.
📆 Premieres: Monday, January 12, at 10 pm

01/10/2026

Sunday night on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay will spin his favorite releases from 2025 including the work of Larry McCray, Maria Muldaur, Buddy Guy, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tommy Castro, Carolyn Wonderland, Clifton Chenier, Doug MacLeod, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo.’ Join Robet Sunday night from 8:00-11:00 pm on WCMU and online at radio.wcmu.org

01/10/2026

🐾✨ All Creatures Great and Small — Season 6 is here on PBS!
Join James Herriot and the crew as new stories unfold in the Yorkshire Dales — full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.

📺 Watch the new season on WCMU on Sunday, Jan.11th at 9 pm — and binge all episodes with WCMU Passport whenever you want.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, there’s so much to love this season.

We’re rolling into the New Year on Homespun with a mix of old favorites and fresh sounds 🎶Hear music from The Johnson Mo...
01/09/2026

We’re rolling into the New Year on Homespun with a mix of old favorites and fresh sounds 🎶

Hear music from The Johnson Mountain Boys, Tony Rice, Bruce Molsky, Pharis & Jason Romero—plus new tracks from Caamp and Wes Corbett.

📻 Tune in Saturday evening at 6 on WCMU or listen online at WCMU.org

01/09/2026

🕵️‍♂️📚 Bookish — a thrilling new murder mystery series on PBS!
Set in post‑war London, Gabriel Book is an antiquarian bookseller whose passion for literature leads him into the heart of puzzling crimes and intriguing mysteries. With a sharp mind and a bookish twist on detection, Bookish blends clever whodunits with rich period detail you won’t want to miss.

📺 Watch the new series on WCMU on Sunday, Jan. 11th at 10 pm

01/09/2026

🕵️‍♀️✨ Miss Scarlet & The Duke – Season 6 is here!
Follow Eliza Scarlet as she navigates new mysteries, unexpected twists, and the challenges of Victorian London in the latest season of this beloved series.

📺 Catch the premiere on WCMU on Sunday, Jan.11th at 8pm — and binge the new season with WCMU Passport! Don’t miss the exclusive first-look photos and sneak peeks.

You may have seen recent headlines about CPB. We want to reassure you: WCMU Public Media is here to stay. While the loss...
01/08/2026

You may have seen recent headlines about CPB. We want to reassure you: WCMU Public Media is here to stay. While the loss of CPB presents challenges nationwide, it does not shut us down. WCMU remains committed to serving our region with trusted journalism, education, and connection. Thank you for being part of our community.
Read the full letter here: https://www.wcmu.org/message/

Since mid-December, shipping vessels across the Great Lakes have been delayed due to heavy amounts of ice. The U.S. Coas...
01/08/2026

Since mid-December, shipping vessels across the Great Lakes have been delayed due to heavy amounts of ice. The U.S. Coast Guard told WCMU that ice breakers have helped es**rt six shipping vessels to their destinations since Friday. The delays come amid an increase in ice cover on the lakes.

According to Great Lakes surface environmental analysis, the total ice cover is 15% as of Tuesday. That's almost a 13% increase from this time last year.
Read the full story here: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-07/shipping-vessels-on-the-great-lakes-facing-delays-due-to-icy-conditions

Quiz Central is back for a new season!The popular academic quiz show returns with high-energy matchups featuring high sc...
01/07/2026

Quiz Central is back for a new season!
The popular academic quiz show returns with high-energy matchups featuring high school teams from across mid-Michigan. The season kicks off Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a head-to-head competition between Ionia and Mount Pleasant. Tune in to cheer on these students as they put their knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking to the test on Quiz Central, only on WCMU Public Media.

It's been over a year since Kristen McDonald Rivet vacated her state Senate seat to take her new job in Washington DC as...
01/06/2026

It's been over a year since Kristen McDonald Rivet vacated her state Senate seat to take her new job in Washington DC as a member of Congress, representing Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Now, residents are beginning to receive mail-in ballots for the upcoming Feb. 3rd primary to fill the 35th Senate District.

Ten candidates across the Republican and Democratic parties will appear on ballots, all vying for a spot in the general election. Michigan's Libertarian Party will hold a convention on Jan. 17 in Midland to select their candidate.
Read the full story here: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/absentee-voting-begins-in-primary-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat

Chants of “Donald Trump has got to go” and “hands off Venezuela” rang out in front of the federal courthouse and post of...
01/05/2026

Chants of “Donald Trump has got to go” and “hands off Venezuela” rang out in front of the federal courthouse and post office in downtown Bay City on Sunday afternoon.

Donning scarves, winter coats, knit hats and gloves in the chilly weather, several dozen people held homemade signs expressing their opposition to the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela early Saturday morning, and the subsequent capture of the nation’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

Read the full story here: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-04/hands-off-venezuela-dozens-gather-in-bay-city-to-oppose-us-military-actions

01/05/2026

🔥🌎 Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm
This powerful PBS special takes an inside look at the forces fueling increasingly destructive wildfires — and how communities are facing the realities of a changing climate in real time.

Through expert reporting and firsthand accounts, Weathered examines what’s driving today’s firestorms and what it means for the future.

📺 Watch on WCMU on Wednesday. Jan 7th at 10 pm

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WCMU Public Media has provided television and radio programming for more than 50 years. The NPR and PBS affiliates broadcast on eight radio and four television transmitters serving viewers and listeners in central and northern Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula and portions of Ontario, Canada. A public service of Central Michigan University, our mission is to educate, inform, entertain and engage. Learn more about WCMU Public Media at wcmu.org.