WCMU Public Media program guide April 2023

For Our Members ...

“LO, THE WINTER’S PASSED, THE RAIN IS OVER AND GONE, THE FLOWERS APPEAR ON THE EARTH, THE TIME FOR THE SINGING OF BIRDS HAS COME. AND THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE IS HEARD IN OUR LAND.” --SONG OF SOLOMON 2:11-12

For many Michiganders, hearing lines delivered by famous Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell was a sure sign that spring had sprung! It’s a time of anticipation: warmer temperatures are on the horizon, flowers are emerging, and our days are filled with more sunlight.

There’s a lot to look forward to on WCMU in April too! Ask The Department of Natural Resources returns on Thursday, April 6, at 7:00 pm. It’s a decades-old tradition on WCMU that offers you the opportunity to ask our expert panel your questions about Michigan’s great outdoors.

Season 18 of Quiz Central will conclude on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 pm. I’m amazed and impressed by the knowledge displayed by these high school students and I’m eager to watch the grand championship final along with you.

The Destination Michigan team is delighted to share a new episode with you on Thursday, April 27 at 9pm. It’s our chance to highlight YOU! YOU are the interesting,

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Masterpiece Tom Jones

One of the greatest novels in the English language comes to MASTERPIECE in a four-part adaptation of Henry Fielding’s Tom Jones, giving a new twist to the tale of a young man’s love for a wealthy heiress.

Begins Sunday, April 30 9 p.m.

intriguing, and impressive people who make our state incredible. We’ll share entertaining stories with you, including the history behind the toilet paper tossing tradition at CMU Men’s Basketball games that was recently revived for a new generation of fans to experience.

Finally, the much-anticipated season 3 of Sanditon will reach its conclusion, but not before a final month of grand parties, romance, and drama! Don’t miss the series finale Sunday, April 23 at 9 pm.

Thank you for your continued support of WCMU. These programs are absolutely made possible because of your support!

Thank you,

Chris Ogozaly

WCMU Public Media Executive Producer, Television

Keeping You Informed with Local & National News

PBS NewsHour is co-anchored by Amna

and Geoff Bennett and features the latest news, analysis, field reports from around the world, live studio interviews and discussions. Weeknights 6 p.m.

PBS News Weekend is anchored by national correspondent John Yang. Weekends 6 p.m.

BBC

In-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day presented from Washington DC. Weeknights 5:30 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Fridays 8 p.m.

Fridays 8:30 p.m.

World News America

Nawaz

Washington Week is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television.

Off The Record Michigan Public TV coverage of the governor’s office, state legislature, political campaign trail, and state gov.

Firing Line Poroviding a platform that is diligent in its commitment to civility and the rigorous exchange of opinion.

Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and commentaries every weekday.

Weekdays 5 -9 a.m.

Weekend Editon Sat. Sun. 8 - 10 a.m.

BBC World Service With over 73 bureaus worldwide, and journalists in more places than any other international broadcaster, audiences count on the BBC World Service to provide accurate, impartial news with a global perspective.

See page 24 for complete schedule.

Here & Now

Public Radio’s only Live Midday News Program

Weekdays 1 - 3 p.m.

The World Our goal is to engage domestic US audiences with international affairs through humancentered journalism that consistently connects the global to the local and builds empathy for people around the world.

Weekdays 3 - 4 p.m.

All Things Considered

NPR’s flagship evening newsmagazine delivers in-depth reporting and transforms the way listeners understand current events and view the world.

Weekdays 4 -7 p.m. Weekends 5 - 6 p.m.

WCMU Public Radio News ... Listen for more stories from across central and northern Michigan following the NPR newscast at :04 past the hour. Email your news tips to us at news@WCMU.org.

Mary Anne Evans-Justin and David

Justin have a very unique story about how they first began giving to WCMU Public Media. They were playing Monopoly with their family one holiday and the winner was told to select a charity. Said charity would then receive a donation from David and Mary Anne. Their niece, the winner, was in preschool at the time and loved Sesame Street. This led to the beginning of Mary Anne and David’s support of WCMU.

David and Mary Anne appreciate the quality of the news, information and entertainment they receive from WCMU. They say, “The learning opportunities provided to children and adults are worth the investment in public media. Central Michigan University’s support of WCMU provides opportunities to the citizens of Michigan to stay up to date on the happenings of our state. Supporting WCMU Public Media allows us the opportunity to serve our fellow Michigan citizens.”

David is a retired school counselor and for many years served on the Alma school board. He stays active in the community by being a board member of the Alma Child Advocacy Center, umpiring for baseball, volleyball, basketball and a couple other sports. Mary Anne is a retired pastor and Christian educator and remains involved with her church. Mary Anne is also an accomplished quilter.

WCMU Public Radio can be found on in their household from the moment they wake up until 6pm when they switch to TV and watch PBS NewsHour. David and Mary Anne look forward to weekend PBS programming. Beginning on Friday with Off the Record, Washington Week, and Firing Line. Saturday highlights include PBS NewsHour Weekend, Father Brown, Midsomer Murders. Sunday evening favorites are Masterpiece shows such as Miss Scarlet and the Duke, All Creatures Great and Small, and Vienna Blood.

Michigan: An American Portrait documentary captures both legacy and hope, informa-on and entertainment. With a powerful score from Ann Arbor’s celebrated composer David BarreM and voice over readings from everyday Michiganders, the film celebrates what it means to be part of this extraordinary state. Thursday, April 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Tue 4

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Thu 6

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Fri 7

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Sun Queen

Learn about inventor Mária Telkes, who spent nearly 50 years exploring how to harness the sun’s power. Battling sexism at MIT, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.

Tuesday, April 4, 9 p.m.

Father Brown The Grim Reaper Midsomer Murders The Sting of Death

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

New Orleans

Camp TV Start Up Start Up

Ready Jet Go! Ready Jet Go!

The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Ready Jet Go! Ready Jet Go!

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow Places to Love

Simply Ming Cook’s Country Americas Test Kitchen Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Start Up

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

My Grandparents’ War Kristin Scott Thomas Finding Your Roots Out of the Past

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Lucky Chow

Meals Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 Quiz Central Nature Remarkable Rabbits

Jacques Pepin: Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Life of Loi: Heart & Soul Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Beyond English Class: The Power of Poetry

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Ask The Specialists - DNR Special Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors

How to Cook Well Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi: with Rory O’connell Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Variety Studio: Off The Record Washington Week Firing Line with Actors On Actors Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: and Places Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Opera House:

Curious George Wild Kratts Elinor Wonders Why

Now Hear This Piazzolla’s History with Tango

Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo and flutist Alice Dade to explore the evolution of composer Astor Piazzolla’s work and the music genre itself as it becomes fused with jazz across time and numerous instruments.

Friday, April 7, 9 p.m.

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

11 PM

ACL Presents: Americana 21st Annual Honors

In Julia’s Kitchen with of Painting of Painting Master Chiefs

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Craft In America

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress

Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

American Masters Roberta

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Sanditon On Masterpiece Marie Antoinette Astrid

Christopher Kimball’s Christopher Kimball’s Craft In America

The Haunting, Part 2

My Greek Table

Milk Street Television Milk Street Television with Diane Kochilas

Nova Einstein’s Quantum Riddle

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Nova Forgotten Genius

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

La Frontera with Antiques Roadshow

Pati Jinich

My Greek Table with Life of Loi: Rick Steves’ Europe

Amanpour and Company

Ireland with Michael In the Americas

Diane Kochilas Mediterranean Secrets with David Yetman

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed The Genius By Stephen Hawking

My Grandparents’ War

The Telescope Can We Time Travel? Helena Bonham Carter

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

American Experience The Sun Queen Frontline Amanpour and Company

Christopher Kimball’s Christopher Kimball’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper

Milk Street Television Milk Street Television Travelscope

Nova Einstein’s Quantum Riddle

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Nova Arctic Sinkholes

Nova Forgotten Genius

Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

Secrets of the Dead Amanpour and Company

Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science

Christopher Kimball’s Christopher Kimball’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Fly Brother Real Road Adventures

Milk Street Television Milk Street Television with Ernest White II

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress

Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

American Masters Roberta

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball The Faith of 50 Million People Michigan

Rick Steves Best of the Alps

Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley

Travelscope

Nature Life at the Waterhole Life at the Waterhole

Remarkable Rabbits

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Art in the Twenty-First Century Amanpour and Company

Now Hear This Piazzolla’s History with Tango Everyday Icons

Weekly Showcase Marathon - 9:00 pm-2:00 am

Nova Saving Notre Dame

Nova Saving Notre Dame Secrets of the Dead Building Notre Dame

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

WCMU-PBS

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MI Learning

PBS Kids

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My Grandparents’ War - Kit Harrington

Learn how actor Kit Harington, who has played soldiers, spies, and – in Game of Thrones – warriors, as he discovers that his grandparents played comparable roles in their real lives during WWII and gains a new appreciation of their courage and sacrifice. Tuesday, April 11, 9 p.m.

Father Brown The Laws of Motion Midsomer Murders With Baited Breath

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton New Orleans In A Different Key

Curious George Wild Kratts Elinor Wonders Why The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Curious George Wild Kratts Elinor Wonders Why

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow Places to Love

Simply Ming Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Start Up

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary My Grandparents’ War Carey Mulligan

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi: Meals Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 Quiz Central Nature The Hummingbird Effect

Jacques Pepin: Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Life of Loi: Heart & Soul

Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Beyond English Class: The Power of Poetry

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary Michigan An American Portrait Wilderness Journal

How to Cook Well Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi: with Rory O’connell

Milk Street Television

Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Variety Studio: Off The Record Washington Week Firing Line with Actors On Actors Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: and Places Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Great Lakes Now Series Native Report Opera House:

Next At The Kennedy Center

Ballet Hispánico presents an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most captivating and controversial women in Argentinian history.

Friday, April 14, 10 p.m.

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

Austin City Limits

Foo Fighters

In Julia’s Kitchen with of Painting of Painting Master Chiefs

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Craft In America

Great Performances Great Performances at the Met

Now Hear This Piazzolla’s History with Tango La Traviata

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Sanditon On Masterpiece

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Marie Antoinette

Rick Steves’ Europe People of the North Craft In America

Nova Arctic Sinkholes

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Nova Arctic Drift

Astrid

Missing Link

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

American Experience

The Sun Queen

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

La Frontera with Antiques Roadshow

Pati Jinich

Amanpour and Company

Ireland with Michael In the Americas with Cooking

New Scandinavian Rick Steves’ Europe Rick Steves’ Europe

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed

The World - The Smartphone

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

My Grandparents’ War Kit Harington

Genius By Stephen Hawking

Where Are We?

Rosie’s Rules

Frontline

New Scandinavian People of the North Rick Steves’ Europe

Cooking

Nova Arctic Sinkholes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Nova Weathering The Future

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose

Great Performances

Now Hear This Piazzolla’s History with Tango

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Nova Arctic Drift

Rosie’s Rules

The Earthshot Prize 2022

Alma’s Way

David Yetman

Nova

Building Wonders

Alma’s Way

Amanpour and Company

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper

Travelscope

Alma’s Way

Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science

Rick Steves’ Europe

American Experience

The Sun Queen

Alma’s Way

Amanpour and Company

Fly Brother with Real Road Adventures

Ernest White II

Great Performances at the Met La Traviata

Rosie’s Rules

Michigan Out of Doors Destination Michigan Under The Radar

Michigan

New Scandinavian People of the North Rick Steves’ Europe

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

Baseball A National Heirloom

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley

Cooking Travelscope

Nature Supernature - Wild Flyers

The Hummingbird Effect

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Defying Gravity

Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances Next at the Kennedy Center

Supernature - Wild Flyers

Masters of the Sky

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Amanpour and Company

Now Hear This Schumann: Genius and Madness Ballet Hispanico’s: Dona Peron

Weekly Showcase Marathon - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Earth’s Sacred Wonders

Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

La Frontera with Pati Jinich - Back to the Middle

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the US-Mexico borderlands alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine.

Monday, April 17, 9 p.m.

15 Mon 17 Tue 18 Wed 19 Thu 20

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Fri 21

Father Brown The Star of Jacob Midsomer Murders The Killings at Badger’s Drift

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton New Orleans

Camp TV

Empowered: Energy Heroes Empowered: Energy Heroes An Hour of Sunlight The Grid

Peg + Cat Mystery Hour Peg and Cat Save The World

The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Poetry In America Poetry In America

Peg + Cat Mystery Hour Peg and Cat Save The World

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow

Places to Love Wags to Riches

Simply Ming Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Start Up House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary 10 Homes That Changed America

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi: Meals Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 In The Americas with Nature Niagara Falls

David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Life of Loi: Project Fire Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Poetry In America Poetry In America

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary

Extinction: The Facts Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors

How to Cook Well with Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi:

Rory O’connell

Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary

WCMU-PBS Create TV MI Learning

PBS Kids

Variety Studio: Off The Record

Washington Week

Margret Hoover

Firing Line with Actors On Actors

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: and Places

Live from the City Reading Buddies

Opera House:

Mediterranean Secrets

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Cyberchase Wordgirl

Changing Planet II

CHANGING PLANET revisits six of our planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems and catches up with the truly inspiring people introduced in the first season: scientists and local experts fighting to safeguard their communities and wildlife, and charting the progress of their gamechanging environmental projects.

Wednesday, April 19, 9 p.m.

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

Austin City Limits

Jade Bird/Dayglow

In Julia’s Kitchen with of Painting of Painting Master Chiefs

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Craft In America

Great Performances Next at the Kennedy

Great Performances

Now Hear This Schumann: Genius and Madness Center Coppelia

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Sanditon On Masterpiece Marie Antoinette Astrid

How She Rolls How She Rolls Craft In America

Nova Weathering The Future Wild Weather

Closed Room

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

The Earthshot Prize 2022

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Back to the Middle

The U.S. and the Holocaust: Insight and Understanding

How She Rolls How She Rolls Rick Steves Art of Europe Ireland with Michael In the Americas with with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation: Changemakers Craft In America Teachers

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

The Windermere Children: In Their Own Words

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

My Grandparents’ War - Keira Knightley How Saba Kept Singing Amanpour & Company

How She Rolls How She Rolls Rick Steves’ Europe

Nova Weathering The Future Wild Weather

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Changing Planet

How She Rolls How She Rolls Rick Steves’ Europe

Great Performances

Next at the Kennedy Center

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

The Earthshot Prize 2022

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Amanpour & Company

Fly Brother Real Road Adventures with Ernest White II

Great Performances

Now Hear This Schumann: Genius and Madness Coppelia

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball Shadow Ball Michigan

How She Rolls How She Rolls Rick Steves’ Europe

Niagara Falls

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley Travelscope

Earth’s Natural Wonders Wonders of Water Extreme Wonders

Earth’s Natural Wonders

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Great Performances Next at the Kennedy Center

Now Hear This Andy Akiho Found (His) Sound Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian Mcbride

Weekly Showcase Marathon - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

La Frontera with Pati Jinich

La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Amanpour and Company

La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

PBS Kids

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NOVA: Chasing Carbon Zero

Can the U.S. reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and avoid the biggest impacts of climate change?

Experts say it can be done. Here’s the technology that could get us there.

Wednesday, April 26, 9 p.m.

Father Brown The Labyrinth of the Minotaur Midsomer Murders Written In Blood

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton New Orleans

Camp TV Empowered: Energy Heroes Empowered: Energy Heroes Winds of Change Workin’ with What You’ve Got

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Cyberchase Wordgirl

The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Nova Weathering The Future

PBS Kids

WCMU-PBS

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Cyberchase Wordgirl

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow

Places to Love Shelburne Museum Hour 1

Simply Ming Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Start Up

Opera House:

PBS Kids

WCMU-PBS

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary 10 Towns That Changed America

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi: Meals Orleans Celebrations

Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

PBS Kids

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 In The Americas with Nature The Secret Crown

David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Life of Loi: Project Fire Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies Poetry In America Poetry In America

Opera House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors

WCMU-PBS

How to Cook Well with Pati’s Mexican Table

Rory O’connell

PBS Kids

WCMU-PBS

PBS Kids

Christopher Kimball’s Life of Loi:

Milk Street Television Mediterranean Secrets

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Great Lakes Now Off The Record

Washington Week Firing Line with Series Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Life of Loi:

Plates and Places Mediterranean Secrets

Live from the City Reading Buddies

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Opera House: Cyberchase Cyberchase

International Jazz Day From The United Nations

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances by Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Shemekia Copeland, Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, José James, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, Ravi Coltrane and more.

Friday, April 28, 10 p.m.

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Season 7, Episode 1

Austin City Limits

Sarah Jarosz/Billy Strings

In Julia’s Kitchen with of Painting of Painting Master Chefs

The Best of the Joy The Best of the Joy Craft In America

Great Performances

Next at the Kennedy

Now Hear This Andy Akiho Found (His) Sound Center

Great Performances

Romeo and Juliet

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Sanditon On Masterpiece Marie Antoinette Astrid

Growing A Greener Growing A Greener Craft In America

Fulcanelli

My Greek Table

World World with Diane Kochilas

Changing Planet Changing Planet

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle

Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens - Free Chol Soo Lee

Orlando, Hour One

Growing A Greener Growing A Greener Rick Steves’ Europe

Ireland with Michael In The Americas with World World with David Yetman

Mr. Tornado: American Experience Craft In America

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

My Grandparents’ War - Toby Jones Frontline

Growing A Greener Growing A Greener Rick Steves’ Europe

Alma’s Way

The Hidden Map

Alma’s Way

Amanpour & Company

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper

World World Travelscope

Changing Planet Earth Emergency

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Nova Chasing Carbon Zero

Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with Amanpour & Company David Rubenstein Fenway Park

Growing A Greener Growing A Greener Rick Steves’ Europe Fly Brother Bare Feet with Mickela

World World with Ernest White II Mallozzi

Great Performances Next at the Kennedy Center

Great Performances

Now Hear This Andy Akiho Found (His) Sound Romeo and Juliet

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball The National Pastime Michigan

Growing A Greener Growing A Greener Rick Steves’ Europe

Alma’s Way

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley

World World Travelscope

Nature Nature Colombia - Wild and Free

The Secret Crown Wild Florida

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances

Now Hear This Albeniz: Portraits of Spain

Weekly Showcase Marathon - 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

International Jazz Day from the United Nations Amanpour & Company

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with No Passport Required Boston

10 Parks That Changed

David Rubenstein Fenway Park America

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

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Midsomer Murders - Death of a Hollow Man

Barnaby donates time to the local amateur dramatic society when Joyce is cast in a revival of “Amadeus,” but complications arise when the leading man is murdered onstage. Saturday, April 29, 9 p.m.

Father Brown The Eve of St John Midsomer Murders Death of a Hollow Man

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table The Legacy List with Matt Paxton New Orleans

Camp TV Start Up Start Up

Cyberchase Cyberchase Cyberchase The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country The Legacy List with Matt Paxton Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Nova Chasing Carbon Zero

Cyberchase Cyberchase Cyberchase

Programming Subject to Change - full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

Masterpiece: Tom Jones

One of the greatest novels in the English language comes to MASTERPIECE in a four-part adaptation of Henry Fielding’s Tom Jones, giving a new twist to the tale of a young man’s love for a wealthy heiress.

Sunday, April 30, 9 p.m.

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Austin City Limits

Season 7, Episode 2 Allen Toussaint

The Best of the Joy The Best of the Joy Craft In America

In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs

International Jazz Day from the United Nations Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Marie Antoinette Astrid

The Man Who Never Was

America’s Test Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Craft In America My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Nova Nova Changing Planet

Chasing Carbon Zero Can We Cool The Planet?

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

intriguing, and impressive people who make our state incredible.

The Destination Michigan team is delighted to share a new episode with you on Thursday, April 27 at 9 p.m. It’s our chance to highlight YOU! YOU are the interesting, intriguing, and impressive people who make our state incredible. We’ll share entertaining stories with you, including the history behind the toilet paper tossing tradition at CMU Men’s Basketball games that was recently revived for a new generation of fans to experience.

Unicorns and Heroes

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Tapestries at The Met Cloisters

APRIL 27

6:00p FIA Theater

This talk will explore the history of two unique sets of tapestries on view at The Met Cloisters, The Hunt for the Unicorn and the Heroes tapestries. The unicorn tapestries are among the most beautiful and complex works of art from the late Middle Ages that survive. Luxuriously woven in fine wool and silk with silver and gold threads, the tapestries vividly depict scenes associated with a hunt for the elusive, magical unicorn. The talk will explore how these works were made, their meaning, and the conservation work essential to their long-term preservation. The lecture will also highlight the role of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in creating The Met Cloisters and consider his involvement in the acquisition of these remarkable works of art.

The Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture has been established to address topics of art, religion, and history, and is funded by The Sheppy Dog Fund, Dr. Alan Klein, advisor.

Complimentary Admission

Dr. C. Griffith Mann Guest Lecturer

Ford Foundation Equity Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint

King Arthur (from the Nine Heroes tapestries)

WCMU PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel Live Stream available at WCMU.org/family

Enjoy your favorite educational and inspiring kids programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. wcmu.org/tv/tvschedules

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

with PBS Kids

Rosie’s Rules

NEW episodes begin April 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Sesame Street

Julia is the first Muppet and Sesame Street figure on the autism spectrum.

Tuesday, April 11 at 10 a.m.

Nature Cat - Hip Hip Hooray! begin s Monday, April 17 at 10 a.m.

More details about the PBS KIDS Channel/Live Stream and all things PBS KIDS on our WCMU family page. WCMU/family

Explore your child’s favorite place in nature with this fun, hands-on activity. A piece of paper and recyclable material from around the house is all you need to create your very own nature scene. As your child creates the portrait, discuss how recycling protects the environment and keeps wildlife safe. For more on this activity, go to pbs.org/parents/craftsand-experiments/earth-dayportraits.

Growing a Greener World

My World Too tackles global issues such as food production, clean energy and housing, among other topics. This series shares inspirational stories of environmental stewardship, organic practices, and Earth-friendly innovations that viewers can learn from and apply in their own lives. createtv.com/show/My-World-Too

ALPENA

Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan

BELLAIRE

Grass River Natural Area

BIG RAPIDS

Galloup Guitars

CADILLAC

Northern Hearth Quilting and Sewing

ESSEXVILLE

Bay Archery

FLINT

Flint Institute of Arts

Longway Planatarium

HARBOR SPRINGS

Jill Whelan

New York Restaurant

Toms Mom’s Cookies

LANSING

Impression 5 Science Center

Library of Michigan

MACKINAW CITY

Mackinac State Historic Parks

MARQUETTE

Travel Marquette

MIDLAND

Alden B. Dow Home & Studio

Chippewa Nature Center

Dow Credit Union

Eastman Party Store

Grace A. Dow Memorial

Library

Midland Area Community Foundation

Midland Center for the Arts

MyMichigan Health

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Midland United Church of Christ

MT. PLEASANT

Clarke Historical Library at CMU

CMU Bookstore

CMU College of Graduate Studies

CMU Libraries and Friends of the CMU Libraries

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan

Greentree co-op Grocery

Krapohl Ford Lincoln

Mt. Pleasant Tire Service

Northwind Investments

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Central Michigan

University Theatre at CMU

OSCODA

Cathy’s Hallmark

Featured this month

PETOSKEY

Ameriprise Financial / Osborne/Klein

American Spoon

Blissfest Music Organization

Crooked Tree Arts Center

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

PORTLAND

Homeworks

REGIONAL Consumers Energy Foundation

REMUS

Wheatland Music Organization

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON

Sault Symphony Orchestra

TRAVERSE CITY

Morse Moving and Storage

UNIVERSITY CENTER

Marshall M. Fredericks

Sculpture Museum

For information regarding underwriting opportunities with WCMU Public Media call 989-774-3105

315 Post St, Midland, MI 48640 (989) 839-2744

www.abdow.org

“The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio proudly partners with WCMU Public Radio to share the work and philosophies of Michigan’s Architect Laureate, Alden B. Dow. WCMU Public Radio has developed an audience that appreciates and supports cultural and educational experiences.”

-Alden B. Dow Home and Studio

WCMU Public Radio

Join us every Saturday evening for a mix of Traditional, Roots and Americana music!

Saturday at 6 p.m.

‘Homespun’ focuses on the “traditional” side of music, from early 78 rpm reissues to the contemporary music of today. Host Tom Ball says there are only two kinds of music: good music and bad music, and he strives to focus on the good each week!

Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Folk Alley Radio Show, hosted by Elena See, prides itself on playing the good stuff. You’ll hear traditional folk, contemporary singer/songwriters, roots, blues, bluegrass, Americana, Celtic – anything and everything that falls under the wide (and getting wider every day) “folk music” umbrella.

Saturday at 9 p.m.

The International Americana Music Show, presented by Michael Park, features Americana music made exclusively by non-American artists.

WCMU Classical features classical music

all day, every day.

Listen with your HD Radio throughout much of central and northern Michigan.

WCMU Classical Broadcast Map

You can find all the ways to listen to WCMU Classical at radio.WCMU.org/HowTo, including feature broadcasts like SymphonyCast and From the Top.

SymphonyCast, with host Julie Amacher, features a full-length concert by a major orchestra every Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m. In recent weeks performances have come from the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic under the direction of JoAnn Falletta, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and WDR Symphony Orchestra with violinist Augustin Hadelich.

From the Top is America’s largest national platform celebrating young classically trained musicians, empowering them to use their music and stories to engage and inspire audiences of all ages. Host Peter Dugan joins the fun from his piano Fridays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.

Terry Gross, who has been host of Fresh Air since 1975, when it was broadcast only in greater Philadelphia, isn’t afraid to ask tough questions. But Gross sets an atmosphere in which her guests volunteer the answers rather than surrendering them. What often puts those guests at ease is Gross’ understanding of their work. “Anyone who agrees to be interviewed must decide where to draw the line between what is public and what is private,” Gross says. “But the line can shift, depending on who is asking the questions. What puts someone on guard isn’t necessarily the fear of being ‘found out.’ It sometimes is just the fear of being misunderstood.”

Weeknights at 7 p.m.

WCMU Public Radio Weekend Highlights

Sunday at 2 p.m.

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse will take you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world’s foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Splendid Table, hosted by award-winning food writer Francis Lam, celebrates the intersection of food and life. A culinary, culture and lifestyle program, it hosts our nation’s conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture and introduces us to generations of food dignitaries

Michel Martin, NPR’s longtime weekend voice, joins ‘Morning Edition’

NPR’s Michel Martin, the long-time weekend host of All Things Considered and co-host of the Consider This podcast, is the newest voice weekday mornings on Morning Edition.

Martin, who joined NPR in 2006 says, “We all have things that we think we’re particularly good at and interested in. I’m just looking forward to adding my secret sauce.”

Morning Edition’s executive producer, Erika Aguilar, says Martin, who spent years covering politics and the White House for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and ABC News before coming to NPR, brings a sharp eye to the morning show. Her first day on Morning Edition with co-hosts Steve Inskeep, A Martínez and Leila Fadel was March 27.

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On 1A, we celebrate your freedom to listen by getting to the heart of the story, together.

Your insights and experiences help us cut through the noise. Our daily conversations bring together thoughtful guests and listeners from around the country. Fridays are home to our News Roundups, where we answer your questions about the biggest stories of the week.

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