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The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court's five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman's right to obtain an abortion.
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StayTuned Update
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Courtesy/PBSFridays, Jun. 24 – Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Ten home cooks from across the United States compete for a chance to win The Great American Recipe. -
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios/Believe Entertainment GroupFridays, Jun. 24 – Jul. 29 at 10 p.m. on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | American Anthems celebrates everyday heroes with surprise songs from country music stars.
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Saturday Night Cinema/KSPS PBSSun., Jun. 26 at 1 p.m. on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Tune into selected works by Bernard Herrmann, one of film's greatest composers.
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Andrew Brown & David Fenster/Arizona Public MediaSun., Jun. 26 at 10 p.m. on WKAR WORLD 23.2 & STREAMING | Explore three short films centered around the history, cultures and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Henryk Niestrój/PixabayMeridian Township is extending a boil water advisory until 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Affected areas include neighborhoods and businesses north of Kinawa Road.
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Race tightens in GOP gubernatorial primary. Guest: Pollster Steve Mitchell
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Courtesy/PBS NewsHourFri. Jun. 24 at 12:30 p.m. | WATCH LIVE President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protections for abortion.
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April Van Buren/Michigan RadioThe Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office wants to stop the release of all Oxford High shooting evidence held by the county sheriff. That's according to a Wednesday news release posted on social media by Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
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christianabella/PixabayMichigan has agreed to destroy more than 3 million dried blood spots taken from babies and kept in storage. It's all part of a partial settlement in an ongoing lawsuit over consent and privacy in the digital age.
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Alex Wong/Getty ImagesFormer Justice Department officials described the relentless pressure Trump put on them to find evidence of voter fraud when it didn't exist and a tense showdown in the Oval Office.
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Myesha Johnson/WKAR-MSUThe Michigan Senate has passed a series of COVID-19 workplace bills.
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Wikimedia Commons/flickrMichigan Senate Democrats are calling for debate on abortion rights.
Station News
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WKAR Current Sports Host Al Martin named two recent recipients of the Earle Robinson Student Award on Wednesday, June 22. The winners of the 2022 and 2021 Earle Robinson Student Award are Trent Balley and Luke Sloan. At an award ceremony at WKAR, they were joined by 2019 winner Jack Kirwan. -
WKAR Public Media is proud to partner with the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) to announce the beginning of their eight-week Summer 2022 program, which runs from June 20 to August 14.
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WKAR Public Media staff have been honored with three regional Emmy® awards by the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Fridays at 10:30 p.m.
Jul. 1–Aug. 12 on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING
Artists relate the music they play to societal issues and their own lived experiences.
Jul. 1–Aug. 12 on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING
Artists relate the music they play to societal issues and their own lived experiences.
PODCAST: ¿Qué Onda Michigan?
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En el episodio del 24 de junio del 2022 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan? les traemos un episodio sobre como la decision historica de la corte suprema revocando el derecho al aborto afecta a las personas viviendo en Michigan.
Current Sports with Al Martin
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'Chedda Boys' will premiere on Friday evening! Filmmakers Kwende "Street Lord Rook" Ried and Ronnie Kirk join the hour!
MSU Today
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Afrofuturism is the central theme of Michigan State University's second annual Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth, on June 19th, is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Mrs. Pizzo's Workshop | FAQs
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A: Career exploration for young learners is very important and the earlier they begin, the better.
SPECIAL FOR FAMILIES
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As a mother, educator, writer, and community leader, words rarely escape me. However, after witnessing the devastating tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, I am rendered speechless.
PODCAST: Life, Meet Tech
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Prabu David is joined by leading global futurist Shawn Dubravac for a peek into his crystal ball at the incredible future of consumer technology and the industrial economy.
Compare case numbers in Michigan with other states.
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