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.

Swing into Saturday with Homespun! 🎶This week, we’re keeping the swing going with music from Moon Mulligan, Leon McAulif...
06/05/2026

Swing into Saturday with Homespun! 🎶

This week, we’re keeping the swing going with music from Moon Mulligan, Leon McAuliffe, and Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers. We’ll also feature new music from Daniel Grindstaff and Sophie Wellington, plus a couple of heartfelt tearjerkers from Buddy and Julie Miller.

Join us Saturday at 6 PM on WCMU Radio or stream online at WCMU.org.

06/05/2026

Celebrate the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of America’s greatest folk artists. 🎶🇺🇸

Woody Guthrie at 100! Live at the Kennedy Center brings together an incredible lineup of musicians honoring the legendary songwriter whose music helped shape generations of American folk and protest music.

Featuring performances by John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Tom Morello, Ani DiFranco, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more, this unforgettable concert includes classics like “This Land Is Your Land” and “This Train Is Bound for Glory.”
Watch on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 pm on WCMU

06/05/2026

Take a trip back to the golden age of rock, pop, and doo w*p with an unforgettable lineup of legendary performers. 🎶✨

All New Rock, Pop and Doo W*p brings together iconic artists from the ’50s and ’60s for a nostalgic celebration filled with timeless hits, classic harmonies, and crowd favorites.

Featuring performances from Frankie Valli, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jerry Butler, and more — this PBS music special is packed with the songs that defined a generation.
Watch on Friday, June 5th at 11:00 pm

Join the WCMU team!We're looking for a Digital Media Coordinator to help connect audiences with the stories, programs, a...
06/05/2026

Join the WCMU team!

We're looking for a Digital Media Coordinator to help connect audiences with the stories, programs, and resources they count on from WCMU Public Media.

This full-time position helps bring WCMU content to audiences through social media, email newsletters, WCMU.org, our monthly program guide, and other digital and print materials. The role also supports graphic design, content creation, digital storytelling, and audience engagement across our television, radio, and digital platforms.

If you're creative, organized, collaborative, and passionate about digital media, communications, design, or public media, we'd love to hear from you.

View the full job description and apply through Central Michigan University: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44899

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8has1jP0wYPublic media is more than television and radio — it’s trusted local journalis...
06/04/2026

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Public media is more than television and radio — it’s trusted local journalism, educational resources, emergency information, inspiring storytelling, and community connection.

Today, on Protect My Public Media Day, stations and supporters across the country are coming together to raise awareness about the importance of protecting local public media following the loss of federal funding.

At WCMU Public Media, we’re proud to serve communities across central and northern Michigan every day, and we’re grateful for the listeners, viewers, and members who help make that service possible.

Learn more about the national effort at ProtectMyPublicMedia.org or support WCMU at wcmu.org/donate.

Support WCMU on Protect My Public Media Day!

06/04/2026

Turn up the nostalgia and relive the soundtrack of a generation. 🎶✨

60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music brings together legendary performers and unforgettable hits from the decade that changed music forever. Hosted by Davy Jones of The Monkees and Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, this all-star concert features favorites from Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Kingsmen, Jefferson Starship, The Miracles, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, and more.

From rock and roll to soul classics, it’s a celebration of the songs that still get audiences singing along decades later.
Watch on Friday, June 5th at 9:00 pm

06/04/2026

Public media is more than television and radio — it’s trusted local journalism, educational resources, emergency information, inspiring storytelling, and community connection.

Today, on Protect My Public Media Day, stations and supporters across the country are coming together to raise awareness about the importance of protecting local public media following the loss of federal funding.

At WCMU Public Media, we’re proud to serve communities across central and northern Michigan every day, and we’re grateful for the listeners, viewers, and members who help make that service possible.

Learn more about the national effort at ProtectMyPublicMedia.org or support WCMU at wcmu.org/donate.

06/03/2026

Get ready for a night of timeless hits, powerhouse vocals, and unforgettable performances. 🎶✨

60s and 70s Soul Celebration brings together legendary artists including The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore, and more in an incredible tribute to the music that defined a generation.

From smooth harmonies to classic Motown and soul favorites, this PBS special is packed with the songs that still get audiences dancing decades later.
Watch on Thursday, June 4th at 9:30 pm

WCMU isn't funded by the government or big corporations. It's funded by this community. By listeners like you. 📻 If you'...
06/03/2026

WCMU isn't funded by the government or big corporations. It's funded by this community. By listeners like you. 📻

If you're ready to take your support a step further, consider becoming a Challenge Grantor for our Summer Drive — and inspire others in our community to give too. Commitments start at $1,000.

Reach out before June 5th.
📞 800-727-9268
🔗 https://www.wcmu.org/challengegrant

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48859

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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