WCMU Public Media August 2023 Program Guide

For Our Members ...

Last year I had a chance to go travel to Europe for a few weeks. As I was talking to a former boss of mine about the trip, he suggested three things: Rick Steves, Rick Steves, and Rick Steves. If I wanted to know where to go, what to do, and what to eat, watch Rick Steves. I may have then gone and watched many episodes of his show immediately after that conversation. I knew where I was going but it was helpful to have a guide on my TV telling me some of the things off the beaten path or some festivals that I would have missed on my own. WCMU has our local shows just like Rick Steves. Under The Radar and our very own Destination Michigan program show us places and individuals doing some amazing things. I got tips from both shows on places to eat when travelling in our state. It is now a part of every trip I take. My List: #1 –where am I staying and #2 – where am I eating.

Our August schedule does have quite a few episodes of Under The Radar, Destination Michigan, and yes, Rick Steves. If travel isn’t possible in August for you, we have many great shows to watch. Grantchester and Ridley are all new shows. There also is a lot of focus

On Our Cover

Saturday, August 12, 8 p.m.

See page 5 for a chance to win tickets to see Billy Strings in Grand Rapids in October.

on music programs this month including a new concert from Billy Strings. Billy was born in Lansing and has had an amazing career including Grammy wins and Americana Music Award Artist Of The Year. Do check him out.

Thank you for being a loyal viewer to WCMU. We do appreciate your support, and because of that, we are able to bring you quality programs month after month. Now it’s time for me to sit back, watch some TV, and figure out where the best burger is in Ludington.

Thanks,

Scott Rammler Traffic Manager

Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium

A Month of MUSIC (and more)

Sunday, August 6

10:00 Grantchester on Masterpiece

Monday, August 7

9:00 The Great American Recipe

Thursday, August 10

10:00 Ken Burns: Country Music

Friday, August 11

9:00 Ken Burns: Hemingway

Saturday, August 12

1:00 Just One Thing with Steven Gundry, M.D.

2:30 Rick Steve’s Europe - Great german Cities

4:30 The Great American Recipe

6:30 Kenny Rogers Live in Concert

8:00 Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium

9:30 Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years

11:00 Just One Thing with Steven Gundry, M.D.

Sunday, August 13

12:00 Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexabilitiy

1:00 Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, M.D

2:15 Gregorian Pure Chants in Concert

4:30 I go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

8:00 All Creatures Great and Small: Chapter 3

9:30 Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, M.D

11:00 Young Forever with Dr. Mark Hyman

Monday, August 14

2:30 All Creatures Great and Small: Chapter 3

4:00 Just One Thing with Steven Gundry, M.D.

8:00 Ireland Made with Love

9:30 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

Tuesday, August 15

2:30 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

4:30 Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexabilitiy

7:00 Elvis Presley: 68 Comeback Special

8:30 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind

10:30 This Land is Your Land

on WCMU Public Television

Wednesday, August 16

2:00 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind

4:00 This Land is Your Land

7:30 Nature: Soul of the Ocean

9:00 Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, M.D

Thursday, August 17

2:30 Nature: Soul of the Ocean

4:00 Just One Thing with Steven Gundry, M.D.

8:00 Michigan: An American Portrait

9:30 Ken Burns: The National Parks

Friday, August 18

2:30 Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, M.D

4:30 Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexabilitiy

9:00 Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium

10:30 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

Saturday, August 19

1:00 Young Forever with Dr. Mark Hyman

2:30 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

4:30 Ireland Made with Love

6:30 Johnny Cash: Man in Black - Live in Denmark 1971

8:00 Last of the Breed

9:30 Roy Orbison and Friends - A Black & White Night

11:00 Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris

Sunday, August 20

Noon Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

2:00 Your DNA Secrets Revealed

4:00 Young Forever with Dr. Mark Hyman

6:30 This Land is Your Land

8:00 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind

10:00 70’s Soul Superstars (My Music)

Monday, August 21

2:30 The Mysterious Women of Masterpiece Mystery

3:30 Rick Steve’s Europe - Great german Cities

The outdoors is for everyone

People of all abilities can enjoy Michigan’s wealth of natural and cultural resources. You can find accessible recreation at state parks, campgrounds, hunting areas, trails, beaches, kayak launches, fishing piers, historic sites, shooting ranges and more. No matter the time of year, you’ll find inclusive opportunities all over the state.

Learn how everyone can enjoy Michigan’s outdoors at Michigan.gov/DNRAccessibility

This month on Destination Michigan, we’re homeward bound! We’ll uncover fantastic locations from the towns where the Destination Michigan team members grew up! Plus, we’ll go hunting for Petoskey Stones and learn more about the geology of our state stone. You can watch Destination Michigan on Thursday nights at 9 p.m., Saturday mornings at 11 a.m., or online anytime at wcmu.org.

Billy Strings is coming to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in October!

Watch “Billy Stings at the Ryman” on August 12 at 8 p.m. on WCMU to learn how you can win tickets!

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Human Footprint - The Urban Jungle

In “The Urban Jungle,” Shane explores the modern city: an ecosystem built by and for us. He encounters three species thriving in the city, reckons with our complex urban history, and envisions a new and wilder urban future.

Wednesday, August 2, 9 p.m.

American Experience The Sun Queen Finding Your Roots Science Pioneers

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen People of the North Project Fire

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show

Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary DW Global 3000 Wild Hope Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen People of the North Project Fire

Camp TV The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary Kingdoms of the Sky: Rockies Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors

Tastemakers Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali

Hero Elementary Great Lakes Now Series Washington Week Firing Line with Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s and Places Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show

Lakes Now Series Native Report Opera House:

Cat Father Brown The Penitent Man Midsomer Murders Written In Blood

Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country

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Cat Wild Rivers with Tillie

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Roadfood Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

Opera House: Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Will has disappeared, but with Bonnie about to give birth, Geordie must find him and bring him to his senses before it is too late.

Sunday, August 6, 10 p.m.

Southern Storytellers Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories

Amanpour and Company with David Rubenstein

Cook’s Country Cook’s Country Rick Steves’ Europe

The Planets: Saturn

Family Travel with Curious Traveler Colleen Kelly

Nova Nova

Nova Universe Revealed: Black Holes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Human Footprint The Urban Jungle Nova The Planets: Ice Worlds

J Schwanke’s Life Christina Cooks: Rick Steves’ Europe

Alma’s Way

Ultimate Space Telescope

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Amanpour and Company

Family Travel with Wild Travels

In Bloom Colleen Kelly

Craft In America

Craft In America

Craft In America

Service Music Celebration

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Country Music Don’t Get Above Your Raisin (1984 -1996)

Dream of Italy

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Alma’s Way

Weekends with Yankee Travels with Darley Milk Street Television

Christopher Kimball’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Hemingway The Blank Page (1944-1961)

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

Alma’s Way

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Alma’s Way

Amanpour and Company

Hemingway American Masters Flannery

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Alma’s Way

Austin City Limits

Baking with Julia of Painting of Painting

The Best of the Joy The Best of the Joy Rick Steves Art of Europe

Craft In America

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Craft In America

Craft In America

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Les Stroud’s Les Stroud’s Rick Steves Art of Europe

Luna & Sophie

To Dine for with Kate

Wild Harvest Wild Harvest Sullivan

Nova The Planets: Ice Worlds

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

The Great American Recipe

Nova Nova

Nova Universe Revealed: Big Bang Looking for Life On Mars

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

The Hook

Amanpour and Company

Ireland with Michael In the Americas with Wild Harvest Wild Harvest with David Yetman

Les Stroud’s Les Stroud’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Roadtrip Nation Start Up Craft In America Southern Storytellers

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

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Ken Burns: Hemingway

Join Jeff Daniels for a behind-the-scenes look at the acclaimed documentary series. Providing insights into the iconic author, the program features interviews with directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, writer Geoffrey Ward and more. Friday, August 11, 9 p.m.

In Their Own Words Finding Your Roots Italian Roots

Life of Loi: Kevin Belton’s Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Mediterranean Secrets Cookin’ Louisiana Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation

Destination Michigan

Hero Elementary DW Global 3000 Wild Hope Nature The Bat Man of Mexico

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen

Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire

Planet Barbecue

Camp TV The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary

Himalaya: Kingdoms of the Sky Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors

Tastemakers Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation

Planet Barbecue

Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary Great Lakes Now Series Washington Week Firing Line with Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s and Places Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

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Daniel Tiger’s Arthur’s First Day Hero Elementary

Father Brown (6:30) Kenny Rogers Live In Concert Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table No Passport Required New Orleans

Camp TV Kid Stew The Career Center Make48

Daniel Tiger’s Arthur’s First Day Hero Elementary (6:30) Broadway’s Brightest Lights All Creatures Great and Small: Chapter Three

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country No Passport Required with Relish

Camp TV The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Daniel Tiger’s Arthur’s First Day Hero Elementary

Wild Rivers with Tillie Great Getaways Ireland Made with Love

Roadfood Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. Experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced her personal life and helped shape her career. Sunday, August 13, 4:30 p.m.

Al Capone: Icon Frontline Inside The Iranian Uprising Amanpour and Company

Les Stroud’s Les Stroud’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper

Wild Harvest Wild Harvest Travelscope

The Planets: Saturn Nova Nova

Nova Universe Revealed: Black Holes Ultimate Space Telescope

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Human Footprint The Ground Below Nova Bat Superpowers Amanpour and Company

Les Stroud’s Les Stroud’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Family Travel with Wild Travels

Wild Harvest Wild Harvest Colleen Kelly

Craft In America Craft In America Craft In America

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Ken Burns: Country Music Michigan

Les Stroud’s Les Stroud’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Wild Harvest Wild Harvest

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Weekends with Yankee Travels with Darley

Nature The Bat Man of Mexico Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries Nature The Mighty Weasel

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Ken Burns: Hemingway Amanpour and Company

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

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

American Masters

Laura Ingalls Wilder:

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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years, Recorded Live at the Ryman Just One Thing with Steven Gundry, Md

The Best of the Joy The Best of the Joy Rick Steves Art of Europe Baking with Julia of Painting of Painting

Great Performances at the Met Falstaff

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, Md

America’s Test Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves Art of Europe

Nova Human Nature

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna!

Chef’s Life

To Dine for with Kate Sullivan

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

My Greek Table with Rick Steves’ Europe

Ireland with Michael In the Americas with Diane Kochilas with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation Start Up American Masters How It Feels to Be Free Rounding The Bend

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

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Nature - Soul of the Ocean

Take a deep breath and experience the complex world of ocean waters. NATURE shows a neverbefore-seen look at how life underwater co-exists in a marriage of necessity.

Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 p.m.

Elvis Presley: ‘68 Comeback Special

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John Sebastian’s Folk Rewind (My Music Presents)

Life of Loi: Kevin Belton’s Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Mediterranean Secrets Cookin’ Louisiana Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

DW Global 3000 Nature Soul of the Ocean

Destination Michigan

Hero Elementary

Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire Planet Barbecue

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen

Camp TV The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

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Wilderness Journal Michigan Out of Doors Michigan: An American Portrait

Tastemakers Pati’s Mexican Table

Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show 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 Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s and Places Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

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Donkey Hodie Donkey Hodie

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(6:30) Johnny Cash: Man In Black - Last of the Breed

Live In Denmark 1971

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table No Passport Required New Orleans

Camp TV Kid Stew

Donkey Hodie Donkey Hodie

The Career Center Make48

Donkey Hodie Donkey Hodie

(6:30) This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) John Sebastian’s Folk Rewind (My Music Presents)

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country No Passport Required with Relish

Camp TV The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Donkey Hodie Donkey Hodie

Wild Rivers with Tillie Great Getaways

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Antiques Roadshow

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People of the North Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Your DNA Secrets Revealed Learn about the science of DNA and the role genetics plays in our longevity, health and well-being. Hosted by author, educator and genetic genealogist Diahan Southard, the program explains why genealogical science is critical to understanding who we really are.

Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m.

This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents)

Ciao Italia Kevin Belton’s New Rick Steves’ Europe

Nova Bat Superpowers

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Orleans Celebrations Travelscope

Nova Human Nature

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

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Nova Secrets In Our Dna

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Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, Md Amanpour and Company

Joanne Weir’s Plates Christina Cooks Rick Steves’ Europe

Family Travel with Wild Travels and Places

Great Performances at the Met Falstaff

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Ken Burns: The National Parks

Colleen Kelly

Alma’s Way

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Amanpour and Company

Weekends with Yankee Travels with Darley with Laura Mcintosh

Bringing It Home America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Forces of Nature Shape

Forces of Nature Elements

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium

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

Alma’s Way

Forces of Nature Color

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Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide

Fly Boys: Western Pennsylvania’s

The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli Angle of Attack Tuskegee Airmen

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Roy Orbison & Friends - A Black and White Night

Alma’s Way

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Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Rick Steves Art of Europe Baking with Julia of Painting of Painting

Great Performances at the Met Lohengrin

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

‘70’s Soul Superstars (My Music)

Canvasing The World with Sean Diediker Rick Steves Art of Ancient Rome

Nova Hidden Volcano Abyss

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

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Canvasing The World with Sean Diediker

Roadtrip Nation: Start Up

Yan Can Cook

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Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

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Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony

Rick Steves Europe

American Masters

Amanpour and Company

Ireland with Michael In the Americas with with David Yetman

Marian Anderson: The Whole World In Her Hands

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

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Nova - Killer Hurricanes

Follow a team of experts investigating the Great Hurricane of 1780 that killed more people than any other Caribbean hurricane. Discover what made the storm so deadly and whether mega-storms are more likely to strike in our rapidly changing climate.

Wednesday, August 23, 9 p.m.

Finding Your Roots

Life of Loi: Kevin Belton’s Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Mediterranean Secrets Cookin’ Louisiana Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary DW Global 3000 Wild Hope Nature Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire Planet Barbecue

Camp TV The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary

The Andes: Kingdoms of the Sky Michigan Out of Doors

Tastemakers Pati’s Mexican Table

Christopher Kimball’s People of the North Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show 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

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Meals Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Father Brown The Tree of Truth Midsomer Murders Death of a Hollow Man

Christopher Kimball’s Patti’s Mexican Table No Passport Required Milk Street Television

Camp TV Kid Stew The Career Center Make48

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Magpie Murders On Masterpiece What to Do When Someone Dies

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country Taste The Florida Keys with Relish Camp TV The Nap Time Show Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Wild Rivers with Tillie Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow

People of the North Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen

Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue

Live from the City The Nap Time Show The Career Center Make48

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

What to Do When Someone Dies

Ellie’s beloved husband is killed in a car accident. A woman was in the car with him and killed too. Who was she? Was he having an affair? Was it an accident?

Sunday, August 27, 8 p.m.

American Experience American Experience

Flood in the Desert

Fatal Flood

Canvasing The World with Sean Diediker Rick Steves’ Europe

Nova Killer Hurricanes

Nova Killer Floods

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Nova Killer Hurricanes

Nova Killer Floods

Canvasing The World with Sean Diediker Rick Steves’ Europe

Great Performances at the Met Lohengrin

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Great Yellowstone Thaw

Amanpour & Company

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

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Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire

Alma’s Way

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Family Travel with Wild Travels

Colleen Kelly

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Amanpour & Company Michigan

Canvasing The World with Sean Diediker Rick Steves’ Europe

Nature Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas Rivers of Life

Weekends with Yankee Travels with Darley

Rivers of Life

Zambezi Danube

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023

Alma’s Way

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One Voice: The Songs Amanpour and Company We Share

Ellie’s Real Good Food The Jazzy Vegetarian Christopher Kimball’s Essential Pepin

Kevin Belton’s Milk Street Television New Orleaans Kitchen

Living Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Rosie’s Rules

Agatha Christie’s England

Glacier Park’s Night of the Grizzlies

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Austin City Limits

The War On Drugs

The Best of the Joy The Best of the Joy Rick Steves Art of of the Baroque Age Baking with Julia of Painting of Painting

Great Performances

Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

What to Do When Someone Dies

Great Performances

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

What to Do When Someone Dies

Ellie’s Real Good Food The Jazzy Vegetarian Rick Steves Art of the Middle Ages

Nova Killer Hurricanes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna!

Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland

Nova Killer Floods

Luna & Sophie

Yan Can Cook

When Disaster Strikes

Xavier Riddle Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland

Amanpour and Company

Ireland with Michael In The Americas with Milk Street Television with David Yetman

Christopher Kimball’s Essential Pepin Rick Steves’ Europe

Roadtrip Nation Start Up

Nova Picture A Scientist

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

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Finding Your Roots

Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland

The series tell the story through the intimate testimony of ordinary men, women, and children who were drawn—both willingly and unwillingly— into the bitter clashes that rocked the nation and who are still struggling to hold on to a fragile peace today.

Tuesday, August 29, 9 p.m.

Finding Your Roots

Wine First Kevin Belton’s Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Cookin’ Louisiana Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 Untamed Nova Arctic Ghost Ship From Rescue to Release

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire Planet Barbecue

Camp TV Kid Stew The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Animal Babies: First Year On Earth Michigan Out of Doors

Tastemakers Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Steven Raichlen’s Milk Street Television Planet Barbecue

The Good Eggs The Nap Time Show Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

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

WCMU Passport is an added benefit of station membership. Members gain extended access to more streaming video.

Learn More about this Benefit at Coming this month: Our House

WCMU.org/passport

Professor T S2

Unforgotten S5

Van der Valk S3

Call the Midwife S12

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop

Changed the World

Animal Babies: First Year On Earth - First Steps

See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland. The most basic tools for survival must be learned in their first three months to thrive and ultimately survive.

Thursday, August 31, 7 p.m.

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Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland Amanpour & Company

Kevin Belton’s Christopher Kimball’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper

New Orleans Kitchen Cookin’ Louisiana Travelscope

Nova Killer Hurricanes Nova Killer Floods When Disaster Strikes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Nova Sunken Ship Rescue Once Upon A Time In Northern Ireland Amanpour & Company

Bringing It Home with The Jazzy Vegetarian Rick Steves’ Europe Family Travel with Wild Travels

Laura Mcintosh Colleen Kelly

Great Performances Great Performances

Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Great Yellowstone Thaw Amanpour & Company Michigan

Sara’s Weeknight Meals My Greek Table with Rick Steves’ Europe Weekends with Yankee Travels with Darley

Diane Kochilas

Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony

Monday, August 21, 10 p.m.

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023

Great Performances

Friday, August 25, 9 p.m.

Our Summer of Mystery continues ...

Sundays 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 27, 8 - 11 p.m.

Sundays 9 p.m.

Summer of Possibilities

NEW Episodes

Work It Out Wombats!

Begins Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

NEW Episodes

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Begins Monday, August 14, 9 a.m.

NEW Episodes

Rosie’s Rules

Begins Monday, August 21, 9:30 a.m.

NEW Episodes

Donkey Hodie

Begins Monday, August 14, 11 a.m.

PBS KIDS Video App

The PBS KIDS Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. With this app, kids can watch their favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime, anywhere! Stream the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel on the app for free (no subscription or login required).

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

Sunday, August 27, 12 p.m.

ALPENA

Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan

AUBURN HILLS

Miss Dig 811

BAY CITY

Unclaimed Freight / Ace Hardware

BELLAIRE

Grass River Natural Area

BIG RAPIDS

Galloup Guitars

CLARE

Capital Equipment

COPEMISH

CBS Solar

ESSEXVILLE

Bay Archery

FARWELL

Red’s Repair LLC

FLINT

Flint Institute of Arts

Longway Planatarium

HARBOR SPRINGS

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book

New York Restaurant

Perry Farm Village

Polly’s Planting and Plucking

Toms Mom’s Cookies

INTERLOCHEN

Interlochen Center for the Arts

LANSING

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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

Cain and Sisung and MC Kostrzewa and Company

CMU Bookstore

CMU Department of English

Language and Literature

CMU Faculty Association

CMU Libraries and Friends of the CMU Libraries

Greentree co-op Grocery

Krapohl Ford Lincoln

Mt. Pleasant Tire Service

Northwind Investments

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Central Michigan

Featured this month

OSCODA

Cathy’s Hallmark

PETOSKEY

Ameriprise Financial / Osborne/Klein

American Spoon

Blissfest Music Organization

Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

Somebody’s Gallery

Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan

REGIONAL Consumers Energy Foundation

REMUS

Wheatland Music Organization

SHELBY TOWNSHIP

Decorative Stitch

TRAVERSE CITY

Amical

Morse Moving and Storage

UNIVERSITY CENTER

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

WESTPHALIA

Dr. Deborah Gadille, DDS

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“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

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Mt. Pleasant WCMU 89.5 FM

Bay City WUCX 90.1 FM

Alpena WCML 91.7 FM

Traverse City WCMV 94.3 FM

Oscoda WCMB 95.7 FM

Standish WWCM 96.9 FM

Sault Ste. Marie WCMZ 98.3 FM

Harbor Springs WCMW 103.9 FM

WCMU Reporter Rick Brewer has a passion for storytelling.

“The stories that fly under the radar attract me the most in my reporting,” he says. “There is nothing more satisfying than bringing a story to light for the first time, and interviewing people who’ve never spoken with a reporter.”

Rick loves talking with people from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. “I feel lucky when people allow me to speak with them and explore their world,” he says.

Member support is the foundation for everything Rick does. “This support allows me to explore my curiosity, hold people accountable and explore places across central and northern Michigan.”

You can hear Rick’s reporting every day on WCMU.

Intriguing conversations. Essential Context. News that matters.

Every day, WCMU and NPR bring you essential news from across Michigan, and around the globe. We strive to bring you the full story – who, what, where, and when – and then we take a deep dive into the why. It’s an approach that creates stronger communities, and leaves you better informed about the world around you.

It’s radio that matters, every day on WCMU. Listen for the latest news, every hour, on the hour.

Here & Now announces environmental reporting partnership

A new partnership between climate solutions media nonprofit Grist and Here & Now will expand the national show’s environmental coverage. In weekly installments, Grist’s award-winning reporters will join hosts Deepa Fernandes, Scott Tong and Robin Young to help Here & Now listeners understand the far-reaching impacts of rising global temperatures. This collaborative venture has already sparked memorable conversations about western water brokers, green steel in the Rust Belt and foreign aid for climate change in segments that aired this spring.

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WCMU Classical

Listen How You Want!

There are many ways to listen to WCMU and WCMU Classical: on-air, online, on your mobile device and on your smart speaker.

• Ask your smart speaker to “Play WCMU” or “Play WCMU Classical”

• Download the WCMU Mobile App from your app store

• Scan the QR code with your phone to learn how to listen wherever you are!

Tonya Mosley Joins Fresh Air

Award-winning journalist Tonya Mosley has been named co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, joining the longtime radio program devoted to contemporary arts and issues. Terry Gross will continue as Co-Executive Producer and Host of the program.

“It is a tremendous honor to join Terry in this mission-driven work to inform, inspire and delight listeners through long-form conversation,” said Mosley. “Fresh Air is unmatched in its ability to remind us of our humanity, and this opportunity to continue the work alongside Terry and the Fresh Air team is a dream come true.”

“Tonya’s wide range of knowledge and experience, her warm inviting presence, and her ability to make a deep connection with guests, make her a perfect fit for our show,” said Gross. “I’m thrilled that she is our new co-host, and I know our listeners will be, too.”

Mosley is a former host of Here & Now, and is the creator of the Podcast Truth Be Told. You can hear her on Fresh Air weekdays at 7 p.m.

Liz Linder Photography

Unearth the truth on Reveal

Reveal, produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, is a groundbreaking program that delves into critical and often underreported issues from across the globe. Hosted by Al Letson, Reveal combines rigorous reporting with powerful storytelling to bring light to injustices and hold power to account.

Listen to Reveal, Sundays at 11 a.m. and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on WCMU.

Discover new ideas on the TED Radio Hour

The TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TED Talks from the world’s most remarkable minds, host Manoush Zomorodi explores themes like science, technology, and the intricacies of the human experience. Hear the TED Radio Hour Saturdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

Music Takes Center Stage on

Homespun – Saturdays at 6 p.m. Join WCMU’s Tom Ball for a weekly exploration of folk, traditional and Americana music. You’ll hear everything from very old 78 rpm reissues to contemporary music of today!

Folk Alley – Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Every week, Elena See presents new releases and favorites from the past – along with stories that connect you to the music.

International Americana Music Show –Saturdays at 9 p.m.

It’s an unlikely combination: Americana music from everywhere but America. Michael Park takes you on a journey around the world, through the lens of a truly unique American style.

Saturday and Sunday Nights

American Routes – Sundays at 6 p.m. Blues, Folk, Zydeco, Jazz… they all have a place on American Routes! Join Nick Spitzer for the ultimate musical road trip.

Juke Joint – Sundays at 8 p.m. Every week, WCMU’s Duke of Juke, Robert Barclay, spins a healthy mix of Blues, Soul, R&B, Gospel and Zydeco. The perfect soundtrack for a Sunday night!

Destination Out – Sunday at 11 p.m. Jazz, improvised music and world music have a home on Destination Out with WCMU’s Mike Johnston. You’re guaranteed to learn something new every week!