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The mild winter and increasing spring temperatures are giving Michigan farmers a head start on their growing season.
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In Your Community
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This event was a part of Michigan State University’s 12th Annual Science Festival
Station News
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The senior director of broadcast operations joined WKAR in August 2013.
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Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contribution from Larry in celebration of National Public Radio day.
PODCAST: Michigan Minute
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2017: A rare Placoderm fossil was unearthed in Alpena, fascinating paleontologists from the University of Michigan. 1921: Boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson, born Walker Smith Jr., left an indelible mark on the sport, hailing from Detroit and achieving six world championships across welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Featured TV
Dulé Hill connects with artists using their craft to rewrite their narrative.
Dr. M. Sanjayan investigates urgent efforts to help coral reefs survive climate change.
Actor John Lithgow goes back to school to celebrate the power of arts education.
Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing in Appalachia.
Correspondents Edition. Panel discusses polling data around the Presidential Rrce and U.S. Senate.
Topic: Lots of primary challengers for incumbents. Guest: Rep, Dylan Wegela (D).
Former House Speaker gets charged. Guest: Mark Grebner
Featured Radio
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Fri., March 1, April 5, May 24, and June 7 at 10:40AM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Tune in on these select Fridays to enjoy the magical sounds of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. -
Emma Harper/UnsplashSaturdays, May 4 - May 25 at 12PM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Enjoy music from around the mitten each Saturday with Great Lakes Concerts!
WKAR News
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Arjun Thakkar/WKAR-MSUEast Lansing is in the initial phases of revising the city’s long-term land use objectives and is seeking input from the community. -
Sophia Saliby/WKAR-MSULansing’s historic Moores Park Pool was closed in 2019 to address leaks and cracks. -
DeShawn JohnsonThe live streaming option for gamers, over platforms, are new ways for esports athletes to find revenue streams for their play. -
Archer GuancoMembers of MSU fraternities volunteer to train, then fight, in a boxing match. It’s more than just an athletic event, it is a way to connect with the sport and help Lansing-area children.
PODCAST: ¿Qué Onda Michigan?
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En el episodio de mayo de 2024 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan?, discutimos la salud mental y el impacto que el trauma puede tener, así como las formas de sanarlo.
MSU Today
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Are you happy? What is happiness exactly? Is it true what Abraham Lincoln is said to have said, that we’re just about as happy as we decide we want to be? Is happiness that simple? What is the World Happiness Report, and what’s in the 2024 report?
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