Featured Shows - Veterans Day 2026
Celebrate our nation’s heroes through both songs and stories of service in this musical special.
FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of WWII recall their experiences in the European and Pacific Theatres.
WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026
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Communities throughout mid-Michigan are honoring those who served in the U.S. military this Veterans Day with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and more.
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Michigan Public Radio Network
The Signal is your WKAR News Sunday morning briefing on what’s ahead in mid-Michigan. The Signal Plus is your mid-week update from WKAR News
Celebrate and explore Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month with WKAR! Discover featured shows, TV episodes, and the complete TV schedule.
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.
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One-on-one with Governer-elect Jocelyn Benson. Panel discusses election results.
Extended panel conversation about the election results.
Demetrius interviews Archivist Frances Heldt about Michigan's constitution.
David Barrett performs the iconic “One Shining Moment” and new music under the streetlight.
Squirrel hunting, an old gun shop in northern Michigan, and a good venison recipe!
Gen Z weighs in on voting, political trust and the future of American democracy.
Jacquelyn interviews Professor Emily Conroy-Krutz about the Declaration of Independence.
Hustleberryfin brings his eclectic pop sound and creative journey to Streetlight Sessions.
Sariah visits the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center to learn about the branches of government.
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Michigan Minute
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Quirky Milestones & Firsts in Michigan History | November 12On this day in 1904, Herbert Hughes made headlines when a chicken he beheaded ran around for another 17 days, drawing tourists to Sault Ste. Marie. In 1862, Michigan State Agricultural College (now MSU) held its first graduation ceremony, delayed by the Civil War. Additionally, in 1909, the first mile of paved concrete road was laid on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, marking a significant development in Michigan's infrastructure.
Inside the Arts
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“Following Michigan’s Ink Trails: Writing Michigan, Reading Michigan" is written by brothers Dave, Jack and Patrick Dempsey. It's the third in a series.
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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