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Jazz, Blues, & News from Eastern Michigan University

Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving.

89.1 WEMU has been serving Southeast Michigan for 57 years. The blend of classic and top-notch new jazz and blues with award-winning local news and the best of NPR news, information, an

d cultural programming has made WEMU a stand-out in public radio, with local awards and national accolades.

Severe thunderstorm warning now in effect until 3:45 PM.
07/28/2025

Severe thunderstorm warning now in effect until 3:45 PM.

07/28/2025

Take a Groove Break!!

07/28/2025

"What is it like to be a teen right now?" Young artists explored that question for two different exhibitions of their work this summer. But on the National Mall, their work was deemed too political.

07/28/2025

The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.

07/28/2025

The University of Michigan arts program, or the post-incarcerated Linkage Community, is going independent. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

07/28/2025

Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.

07/28/2025

Public art in Ann Arbor says a lot about the character and identity of the city. The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission chooses to celebrate those who add to that dynamic, and the Golden Paintbrush Awards is one of the ways it does that. The nominating periods for the 2025 awards will close on August 1...

07/28/2025

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she will do all she can to restore funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. She’s telling supporters not to let up the fight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Jeremy Baldwin, Host of The Roots Music Project on WEMU-FM sits in for me today on The Big City Blues Cruise, 5-7pm EDT,...
07/27/2025

Jeremy Baldwin, Host of The Roots Music Project on WEMU-FM sits in for me today on The Big City Blues Cruise, 5-7pm EDT, on 89 One, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, Online at ! Blues Classics, Birthdays, New Releases and a Taste of New Orleans! Tune in, Babies!

Another Mitten Musician feature in the Groove Yard today!Come hang out and listen to some Paul Chambers from 1 until 3 E...
07/27/2025

Another Mitten Musician feature in the Groove Yard today!
Come hang out and listen to some Paul Chambers from 1 until 3 Eastern!

07/27/2025

Eleven people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday — with six in critical condition — in what a Michigan sheriff said appeared to be a random act.

Roots and Americana sounds coming up at 4pm...
07/26/2025

Roots and Americana sounds coming up at 4pm...

Today on The Roots Music Project: Maria Muldaur pays tribute to Victoria Spivey (w/ help from Elvin Bishop). It is also Mick Jagger's 82nd Birthday, so we'll explore the Blues/Country side of Mick and the Rolling Stones as well. Plus great new releases from Kelsey Waldon, The Wildmans & more. 4-7pm ET on 89.1 WEMU and streaming live at: wemu.org

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Jazz, Blues, & News from Eastern Michigan University Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving. 89.1 WEMU has been serving Southeast Michigan for 51 years. The blend of classic and top-notch new jazz and blues with award-winning local news and the best of NPR news, information, and cultural programming has made WEMU a stand-out in public radio, with local awards and national accolades.

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