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WGTE Public Media WGTE Public Media strives to enlighten, educate, enrich, engage, entertain, empower and explore. WGTE is a center of learning and education.

We were founded as an educational institution, and our educational mission remains at the heart of what we do every day. From our entertaining, informative and educational programs that air on WGTE TV and FM 91, to our professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers and preschool day care providers, WGTE helps to make Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan a better place to live.

A is for Apple and the adventure has only just begun. The first five letters of Apples to Zebras are ready to watch on t...
09/26/2026

A is for Apple and the adventure has only just begun. The first five letters of Apples to Zebras are ready to watch on the WGTE app, our website and YouTube. Thank you, Mrs. Kaczala, for bringing learning to life!

09/25/2026

Last year we spent an afternoon at the International Festival, and we're excited to head back this Sunday!

Now in its 24th year, the festival hosted by the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo brings more than 22 ethnicities together under one tent. Guests can sample food from around the world, browse a multicultural bazaar and take a guided tour of the center while kids enjoy activities made just for them. It's a celebration of the many cultures that call our region home.

Find us there Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. and stop by to say hello.

09/25/2026

This week Got an idea for a Red String Eric could follow? Visit www.wgte.org/redstring to let us know.

In the meantime, Eric takes you through this week's episode, from Hound Dogs to Bear Cats — with special opportunities to spotlight Ohio artists from Port Clinton and Cleveland. We'll make stops in Brazil, Broadway and beyond, while bringing it all to a satisfying conclusion.

Join Eric for a full hour of public radio goodness, Saturday morning at 10 on FM 91.

09/24/2026

On this week's To the Point, Doni Miller asks the hard questions. Earl Mack answers from experience.

As a seven-year-old, Earl, now the Commander and President of the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, watched Toledo police take his father away. That anger stayed with him for years. Today, he believes trust begins with officers showing empathy on every call. His organization recently brought police and residents together for a town hall on trust, understanding and collaboration.

Hear what he has to say about police and community communications tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m. on channel 30.1.

Limestone cliffs, quiet trails and a shoreline that has been reshaping itself for centuries.These are a few glimpses of ...
09/24/2026

Limestone cliffs, quiet trails and a shoreline that has been reshaping itself for centuries.

These are a few glimpses of Kelleys Island, the subject of a new documentary airing tonight. Kelleys Island: An Island for All Seasons follows the island's turn from industrial center to a destination built around recreation and conservation. Historical accounts and the voices of year-round residents fill in the story the landscape can only hint at.

Watch with us tonight at 8 p.m. on channel 30.1.

Kelleys Island: An Island for All Seasons was produced by WBGU.

09/23/2026

There's a genuine way to ask for support, and it doesn't always involve money.

In this clip from On the Come Up, Libby and Riley and their guest Jon Dorcely — VP of Marketing and Engagement at United Way of Greater Toledo — talk about what community involvement outside the 9-to-5 has taught them. For one host, fundraising for local causes meant learning to ask companies what they can give, whether that's volunteers, attendees or dollars. For Jon, it means offering his marketing know-how to an organization he believes in. Each of them has found that the connections made through service come right back to work with them.

Hear how they're giving back and growing at the same time at www.wgte.org/comeup/s3e1

09/23/2026

Good health care reaches far beyond treating physical symptoms.

More Than Medicine, a new podcast series with Doni Miller, premieres today and carries the conversation from our documentary on community health into five in-depth episodes.

First up, Marriah Kornowa, Executive Director of NAMI Greater Toledo, joins Doni to explore the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Together, they look at how community, support systems and access to compassionate care help people navigate mental health challenges. It's a thoughtful starting point for a series about what keeps our region healthy.

Hear the full conversation at www.wgte.org/morethanmedicine/e1

09/22/2026

One of Lake Erie's best-loved islands now has a documentary of its own.

Kelleys Island: An Island for All Seasons explores how the island grew from an industrial center into a place cherished for its natural beauty. Along the way, it gathers the traditions and firsthand stories that give the island its character. For anyone who has ridden the ferry over or hopes to, it is a chance to see a familiar place with new eyes.

Take the trip with us this Thursday, September 24, at 8 p.m.

Kelleys Island: An Island for All Seasons was produced by WBGU.

09/22/2026

The upcoming election is crucial — so are the issues driving voters.

Every Thursday, starting October 1 through December, journalist Jaden Jefferson unpacks the big races along with issues like inflation, school funding, property taxes and data centers. This weekly segment promises to deliver an informative season of conversation.

Make FM 91 part of your Thursday morning routine and listen along all season.

Real change starts with real conversation. This week, that conversation began. Reinvest Toledo has partnered with WGTE P...
09/19/2026

Real change starts with real conversation. This week, that conversation began.

Reinvest Toledo has partnered with WGTE Public Media to present a Make It Make Sense Town Hall, focused on neighborhood safety. The panelists and the audience shared concerns, hopes — and solutions-based ideas that can lead to a better future for everyone.

View the entire Town Hall at www.wgte.org/makeitmakesense — watch for more Make It Make Sense Town Halls in the coming months.

Make It Make Sense is made possible through a grant from Greater Toledo Community Foundation. This initiative is a partnership between WGTE Public Media, Reinvest Toledo and the City of Toledo’s Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Evaluation is provided by Joysten Group, an independent research firm.

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