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Read stories of WKAR value from your community! See how your neighbors feel about WKAR and what our programming and community engagement mean to them. From radio listeners to tv watchers, they shared their perspective on how WKAR impacts their daily lives.
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Tue May 6 at 6:30p WKAR Studios | A conversation about the power of public media, the work we do, and how you can help shape its future. -
As Congress prepares to vote on the issue of federal funding for public media, the most important voices that will influence the decisions of lawmakers are yours. -
Federal funding for public media is at risk – this is why we need to save it.
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Steve Carmody/Michigan RadioState revenue grew faster than the rate of inflation last year, but not enough to trigger an income tax rollback under a state law. -
Courtesy/MSU AthleticsSexual assault prevention advocate Brenda Tracy alleges former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker tried to ruin her public reputation.
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Women anglers for Walleye, food plots, and Bragging Board! -
Topic: Trump and Whitmer together again at Selfridge. Guest: Sen. Darrin Camilleri, (D). -
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer, Alise Alousi, and Charisma Holly. -
PBS NewsPBS News coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica. From Saturday, April 26.
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Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by contributions…From Ewa, Pawel, and Filip remembering Maciek today and always.From Barbara and Bill Given in celebration of Jason Given's birthday. Happy birthday, Jason!
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On this day in 1846, the first woman to address the Michigan legislature, Ernestine Rose, spoke about women's suffrage. And in 2010, Detroit Tigers' beloved broadcaster Ernie Harwell passed away, leaving behind a legacy in sports memorabilia. Their contributions continue to inspire and shape Michigan's history.
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The Mason Orchestral Society's Sunday concert will include an original piece written by a Lansing composer and music from "Star Wars."
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- MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on trade and tariffs
- Shawn Turner on the power of public media, the work WKAR does, and how you can help shape its future
- MSU USAID projects terminated by the Trump administration
- Tom Izzo on the “unprecedented crazy times” in college athletics
- State of the State podcast examines Michiganders’ attitudes toward recycling