A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration airs live Friday, July 3, 8/7c.
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This week, Michigan is continuing to celebrate America's 250th birthday with several events geared toward reflection and unity.
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WKAR's community event highlighted family heirlooms, stories, and curator insights in commemoration of Michigan history and America 250. -
A survey of American composers, hosted by WKAR Public Media’s classical team.
WKAR America 250 explores how Michigan’s people, stories, and institutions have shaped the American experience over the last 250 years. Through journalism, public affairs, arts, education, and community storytelling, WKAR invites our community to reflect, participate and imagine the future of our state and this nation.
Get closer to the issues with election reporting from the award-winning WKAR news team, our Michigan news partners and Off the Record with Tim Skubick.
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Sandra Seaton's one-woman drama surrounding Sally Hemings' fight to secure her children's freedom.
Correspondent edition. Topics: Budget deadline.
This week we go back 22 years to catch some Walleye, fly fish for Carp, and do some Bass fishing as
Kids share how everyday responsibilities build trust, confidence, and independence.
Guest: Bill Schuette Topic: Trump endorses James.
Serika and Will are curious about MSU's Landscape Arboretum in East Lansing, Michigan.
A Light On The Lakes commemorates 200 years of Michigan Masonry, helping shape Michigan’s identity.
Serika and Olivia are curious about Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan.
Macy and Annabel are curious about REACH Studio Art Center in Lansing, Michigan.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 2002, Michigan’s Court of Appeals struck down a law banning public cursing, ruling it protected speech—thanks to one canoeist’s colorful language.
Inside the Arts
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The productions Lansing community theater actor Holly Kay-Cannon has participated in have ranged from musicals and comedies to serious dramas.
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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