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WATCH NOW: Experience the remarkable story of a one-of-a-kind summer music camp for people with disabilities.
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is launching a new grant program to help farms transport and sell Michigan-grown food to local buyers.
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Steve Carmody/Michigan PublicA collection of school districts had challenged a state law that forces them to waive the right to withold privileged information from investigators, in exchange for accepting additional state funds.
Show Highlights
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Premiere Wed Dec 24 2pm WKAR TV 23.1 and streaming | Celebrate the power of music, community, and authentic self-expression at a one-of-a-kind music therapy camp. -
On 90.5 FM | Celebrate the holiday season with WKAR Radio! Tune in and enjoy a variety of holiday classics and seasonal favorites. -
On WKAR TV 23.1 | Celebrate the holiday season with WKAR! Tune in and enjoy a variety of holiday classics and seasonal favorites. -
Reframing America’s origins through Native resistance in the Great Lakes.
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Guest: Mark Tisdel. Topic: School cellphone ban
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Northern MI ice fishing, pheasant hunting and bragging board segment.
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A 19th-century painting twisted Pontiac’s War—this episode uncovers the real story.
Featured Programs
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Sat. Jan. 31, 2026 10am-1pm WKAR Studios | Bring your family to WKAR for fun activities and games for kids. Meet Lily from Weather Hunters and Carl the Collector! -
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 6pm | WKAR Studios Explore the history of voting rights and learn how this essential tool of democracy can be applied today through a panel discussion and featured segments from the PBS program John Lewis: Get in the Way.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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In 1660, Michigan's first recorded Christmas celebration took place near Keweenaw Bay, documented by Father Rene Menard with French-Canadian traders and Huron converts. In 1811, Eber Brock Ward, the first of the Iron Kings, was born and became Detroit's first billionaire. In 1965, snowboarding was invented in Muskegon by engineer Sherman Poppen, who created a snowboard for his daughters, later becoming an Olympic sport in 1998.
Inside the Arts
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Classical flutist Lindsey Goodman's new album includes "My Compass Still To Guide Me" composed by WKAR host Linda Kernohan.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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- MSU Shares and United Way provide a “hand up” for local charities