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12/06/2025

📣 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 children in Michigan face food insecurity. By supporting WCMU during the Foodraiser, you help trigger meals from our partner sponsor, Mercantile Bank, that go directly to local food banks — multiplying your impact in the community. Let’s reach our goal of 15,000+ meals!

Support the station you rely on: https://www.wcmu.org/Foodraiser/

12/06/2025

Blues and soul royalty take over The Juke Joint this Sunday night! 🎸🎶
Robert Barclay is spinning classics and deep cuts from B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert King, Koko Taylor, Thornetta Davis, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown.

Tune in Sunday, December 7th from 8–11 p.m. on WCMU or stream live at radio.wcmu.org.

12/06/2025

Blues and soul royalty take over The Juke Joint this Sunday night! 🎸🎶
Robert Barclay is spinning classics and deep cuts from B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert King, Koko Taylor, Thornetta Davis, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown.

Tune in Sunday, December 7th from 8–11 p.m. on WCMU or stream live at

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12/05/2025

The upcoming special election in the state Senate could shift the balance of power in the chamber, as Democrats currently hold only a one-seat majority. Voters in the 35th district, which represents parts of Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties, will cast ballots in early 2026, with primary elections on Feb. 3 and a general election on May 5. The seat has been vacant since January 2025.

Read the full story to learn more about the candidates: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/meet-the-10-candidates-vying-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat

Follow WCMU Public Media for updates on the 35th district race.

12/05/2025

Hunger is a reality for more than 1.5 million Michiganders — but your support can change that. Feeding America West Michigan serves communities from the lakeshore to the U.P., reaching families who face food insecurity every day.

When you give during the WCMU Foodraiser, every donation triggers meals from Mercantile Bank that go straight to Feeding America West Michigan to support their mission across the region.

Give today at WCMU.org/food or call 800-999-5656.

12/04/2025

Food insecurity affects families throughout mid-Michigan — part of the 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 5 children facing hunger statewide. The Greater Lansing Food Bank works every day to help meet that need across our communities.

During the WCMU Foodraiser, your donation to WCMU triggers meals from Mercantile Bank that go directly to the Greater Lansing Food Bank — supporting local families and strengthening their mission.

Support the station you rely on: WCMU.org/food or call 800-999-5656.

12/04/2025

In Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, many families are among the 1.5 million Michiganders experiencing food insecurity. Manna Food Project provides essential support to help keep food on tables across Northern Michigan.

During the WCMU Foodraiser, your donation to WCMU triggers meals from Mercantile Bank that go directly to Manna Food Project — strengthening their mission and supporting neighbors across our region.

Support the station you rely on: WCMU.org/food or call 800-999-5656.

12/04/2025

With winters being unpredictable in central and northern Michigan, many ski resorts are practicing a technique to extend their seasons. Snow farming is a natural way ski resorts collect and store snow to reduce the reliance on snow-making equipment during warm winters. And to learn more about how snow farming actually works, WCMU's Tina Sawyer had a conversation with the director of operations at Treetops Resort in Ga***rd.
Read the full story here: https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-01/how-snow-farming-can-extend-ski-season-in-michigan

12/03/2025

Hunger continues to impact families across Michigan, and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan partners with more than 400 local organizations to help meet that need.

During the WCMU Foodraiser, your donation to WCMU triggers additional meals from Mercantile Bank that go directly to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan — multiplying your impact in the community.

Support the station you rely on and help unlock meals for families across our region: WCMU.org/food or call 800-999-5656.

12/03/2025

💚 A Pride of Purpose: The Story of Mackinac National Park

Celebrate the legacy of America’s second national park with this powerful new documentary exploring the origins, preservation, and enduring impact of Mackinac National Park.

🎬 Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZyNZ7lMeCE

📺 Catch the full broadcast on WCMU:
Tuesday, December 3 at 7 p.m.

Discover the stories, people, and natural beauty that helped shape one of Michigan’s most treasured destinations.

2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the creation of Mackinac National Park, the second national park in the country, three years after Yellowstone. As part o...

12/02/2025

💛 “It’s You I Like” — A Celebration of Mister Rogers 💛

Step into the world of Fred Rogers and experience the kindness, wisdom, and warmth that has touched generations. Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like airs Tuesday, December 2at 7 p.m. on WCMU.

🎬 Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEDepHPU0R8

From his gentle guidance to his unforgettable lessons in friendship and self-worth, this documentary reminds us why Mister Rogers’ message still matters today.

📺 Don’t miss it — tune in and let the neighborhood of kindness welcome you.

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