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10/22/2025

Your photos are making fall look un-be-leaf-able! 🍂
We’re featuring more submissions from the WCMU Fall Photo Contest — show your love by liking your favorites! ❤️
Follow WCMU to see more of Michigan’s stunning fall colors, shared by listeners like you.
Send your photos to [email protected] by Nov. 10 for your chance to win!
Thank you to George and Paula for these beautiful shots!

10/21/2025

👻🎃Don’t let your old car haunt your driveway any longer! Whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat, WCMU makes donating easy. We’ll handle everything, including free pick-up, and your donation is tax-deductible. Call 877-926-8810 or visit https://wcmu.careasy.org/home to free up space and make a difference today!👻🎃

10/21/2025

Fall colors are in full swing! 🍁 Check out these amazing photos submitted by WCMU listeners for our Fall Photo Contest. ❤️ Like your favorite — the photo with the most likes wins! Thank you to Matt, Kim, Max, and Kristi for these gorgeous photos!

10/20/2025

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) announced this afternoon that he'll be hosting a telephone town hall to address concerns about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on federal agencies.

"This is an opportunity to hear directly from me and ask questions," Moolenaar said in his email newsletter to constituents. "Participation is free," he said.

The town hall will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Read full story here: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/moolenaar-to-host-telephone-town-hall-amid-government-shut-down

10/20/2025

🏜️🔍 Uncover the secrets of ancient megastructures in the Arabian Desert! 🔍🏜️

In NOVA: Ancient Desert Death Trap, archaeologists explore massive Stone Age formations that stretch for miles — visible only from the sky. Once thought to be defensive or ritualistic, new research reveals their true purpose and the mysterious culture behind them.

Tune in on WCMU!

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22nd @ 9 pm.

10/20/2025

🔐👑 Secrets of the Dead: Cracking the Queen's Code reveals the hidden messages of Mary, Queen of Scots. 👑🔐

In this episode, amateur codebreakers decode 57 secret letters, shedding new light on Mary's efforts to navigate political intrigue during her imprisonment. Discover the stories behind the symbols and the secrets they kept.

🗓️ Watch on Wednesday, Oct. 22nd @ 10 pm

10/20/2025

🎙️FRONTLINE: Rise of RFK Jr. goes deep into the life of one of America’s most contentious figures.🎙️
From his early years to his environmental advocacy and political shift, the documentary examines how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rose to prominence — and what he means for the future of American politics.

Tune in on WCMU.

📅 Tuesday Oct.21st @ 10 pm

10/20/2025

🍂 We had such a wonderful time at the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum’s Fall Fest Fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with us and the Michigan Learning Channel. From the dunk tank to the cake walk, it was a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. We’re so grateful to be part of it! ❤️

10/20/2025

📜 Independent Lens: Ratified tells the inspiring story of women leading the fight for equality.

This documentary highlights the courage, dedication, and determination of women across generations who worked to make their voices heard and shape the course of history.📜

Tune in on WCMU.

📅 Watch Tonight, Monday, Oct. 20th @ 10 pm

10/20/2025

PHOTOS: Thousands rally across Michigan as part of ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protest.

Photos come from reporters at stations across the Michigan Public Radio Network, including WCMU, WEMU, WMUK, WKAR and Michigan Public.

See the full photo gallery:

From Detroit to Houghton, Michiganders took to the streets on Saturday as part of the second national No Kings rally in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration.

10/18/2025

This Sunday night on The Juke Joint, Robert Barclay spins more tracks from Rory Block’s new release, plus a fresh disc from Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. 🎸
He’ll also take listener requests for John Lee Ho**er, Byther Smith, and Walter “Wolfman” Washington, and reflect on the life and legacy of Chris Dreja, co-founder of The Yardbirds.

Tune in Sunday from 8–11 p.m. on WCMU or stream live at radio.wcmu.org

10/18/2025

Join us for a Remembrance of Susan Stamberg, Today at 2pm, on WCMU.

Susan Stamberg died Thursday at the age of 87. She had a long and storied career. She was first a producer for NPR, then one of the earliest hosts of the flagship newsmagazine All Things Considered in 1972. She was the first woman to host a nightly news program. She later hosted Weekend Edition Sunday, and went on to become Special Correspondent. Stamberg officially retired from NPR just this year.