WKAR Blog

On May 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson made headlines on “Off the Record,” taking Michigan’s GOP Speaker of the House, Jase Bolger, to task for his tactics to pass legislation that would change Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance law (House Bill 4612). Patterson opposes the legislation, which would cap the lifetime benefits for catastrophic auto injuries at $1 million.

Current Sports with Al Martin premieres Monday, May 13 at 1 p.m.  The new radio talk show from WKAR tackles sports topics in depth, with special guests and listener interaction, while exploring new ground.

Youth from mid-Michigan will get one step closer to winning tuition scholarships to Michigan State University in the QuizBusters semi-finals, airing over two weekends beginning May 11.

1pm Friday - Spring Convocation for graduating seniors,  featuring actor Timothy Busfield.  | 3:30pm Friday - Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony, featuring author Richard Ford. WATCH LIVE HERE

Celebrate Earth Day with The Environment Collection curated by American Experience. This site brings together great environment-related content from across public television and radio. From full-length streaming films to kids' games, history, science interactives, and more--there are plenty of “green” resources.

There's lots to like this week when WKAR is involved! Here's a quick calendar of what's keeping us busy.

Your pledge to WKAR on April 22 -- our celebration of Earth Day -- can help make our Earth greener. Pledge here to Radio | Pledge here to TV

8pm Thursday, May 2 LIVE | 7:30pm Tuesday, May 7 ENCORE at Celebration! Cinema, Lansing Mall Cinema, Studio C! Cinema