WCMU Public Media Program Guide May 2023

For Our Members ...

Central and northern Michigan is an enchanting place to live, undoubtedly you can agree with that— except for a few days here and there. Enjoying the rural splendor, rolling hills, and scenic vistas augments our quality of life in amazing ways.

As with so many other aspects of life, there are tradeoffs that come with the benefits. One such tradeoff is that Television and Radio signals must navigate this terrain to get to our receivers and provide the enjoyment and enlightenment that WCMU provides. Great TV and Radio reception can require some extra effort.

As we now start to see the leaves pop out and experience that deep seeded feeling of joy that it inspires, the downside for many of us is that TV reception can get a bit ‘dicey’. If we cut down all the trees, and flattened the hills, then the supercompact inside TV antennas might work for more than just a lucky few.

How much change in reception you get depends on what channel you are viewing, the species of tree, the size of the leaves, the details of the terrain in the path to your receiver, and a few other mind numbingly technical laws of physics. And if you have a failing LED light or some other appliance that’s creating electrical noise nearby, you’ll have difficulty enjoying reliably good reception until the appliance is repaired.

While we’d love to double the height of our transmitting antennas, and increase the power tenfold, there are government guidelines for power and towers. Currently, we should be ‘good enough’ for reception throughout our area. For most, that’s correct— but certainly not for everyone. Sometimes moving the entire antenna setup a few feet left or right can make an amazing difference, however illogical that may seem.

WCMU maintains twenty tower locations, nine relay microwave sites, fiber, and internet connections. A couple of these areas are only accessible in the winter by snowshoeing in. There are two of us transmitter guys traveling roughly 50,000 miles each to perform maintenance every year. We’re inventive and scrappy when it comes to fixing things. Your investment in WCMU makes a difference.

Thanks for watching and listening to WCMU!

John Martin Transmission Supervisor (Transmitter guy)

National Memorial Day Concert

On Our Cover America’s national night of remembrance takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances.

Sunday, May 28, 8 p.m.

Endeavour: The Final Season

The crossword will be completed, the opera’s last note will sound, the sun will set behind Oxford’s dreaming spires, and the beloved long-running detective series Endeavour will come to an end in its ninth and final season. The first of its three thrilling, enigmatic, and emotional episodes premieres Sunday, June 18, 9 p.m.

Go behind the scenes of Endeavour with the all-new documentary, Morse and the Last Endeavour, Sunday, June 11, 9 p.m. Look back at the nine seasons of Endeavour and the journey taken to bring the epic series to an end, from the Inspector Morse series, 1987-2000 to the spinoff, Inspector Lewis 2006-2015, to the final season of Endeavour. You’ll hear from Shaun Evans, Abigail Thaw, Kevin Whately, and many more.

Get caught up with these Endeavour marathons

Season 6 Sunday, May 14, Noon-6 p.m.

Season 7 Sunday, May 21, Noon-6 p.m.

Season 8 Sunday, May 28, Noon-6 p.m.

Thank You to our Graduating Seniors

Addelyn

Wachter (Addy)

I will be graduating with a major in photojournalism and a minor in cultural and global studies. After graduation, I want to work with non-profits, taking photos and videos for them. I also want to travel overseas for work if possible. I love to travel! I have been to South Africa, Uganda, Italy, and I have other trips set up in the near future to Iceland and other countries in Africa. Telling stories of people in different cultures is my passion!

Ben Jodway

WCMU has been integral to my college career. I have worked as a reporter for nearly two years, and I have learned so much in terms of interviewing, writing stories, and the news industry itself. I am proud of my work, and I could not have done it without the fantastic support of WCMU’s staff. My future after graduation is a little murky right now, but I know I will be pursuing journalism to the best of my ability.

Jill Harrington

Jill Harrington has been with WCMU since summer 2022. During her time here, she has interviewed people from all over our listening area, including teachers, local business owners and suicide prevention advocates. Her time writing about local communities has given her a larger appreciation for Michigan, and the range of people that make it a great place to call home. After graduating, Harrington plans to explore her love for journalism outside of the state, continuing to write and report while also practicing photo and video. She is thankful to have been given a chance to grow in her craft at WCMU.

Luke Moorehead

WCMU Public Radio host Luke Moorehead is graduating with a major in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts, with a Minor in Psychology. Luke very much enjoys working in radio, and plans to continue working in the broadcasting industry after graduation.

Zach Parfeniuk

Zach graduated from CMU with a bachelor’s in sociology and criminal justice, with a minor in psychology, in December 2022. He is now working as a digital processing specialist at Clarke Historical Library at CMU, and plans to attend graduate school for a master’s degree in social work. Zach says he’ll fondly remember his almost 3 years at WCMU, both the job itself and his coworkers.

Samuel

Sam is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts with a minor in Art. After graduation, he plans to work as an audio editor and mixer. He hopes to someday work as a Foley Artist making sound effects for film and television.

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

American Masters: Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV

See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.”

Tuesday, May 16, 9 p.m.

Fanny: The Right to Rock

Co-founded by Filipina American and queer teenagers, Fanny is the first all women band to release an album with a major record label (Warner/ Reprise, 1970). Revered by David Bowie, meet the most ground breaking rock group you’ve never heard of... yet.

Monday, May 22, 10 p.m.

Eight-Episode Series Explores American History Through Iconic National Symbols Across the Country, Including Fenway Park, the Hollywood Sign, the Gadsden Flag, and the American Cowboy.

Wednesdays, May 3, 10 & 17 at 10 p.m.

This month on Destination Michigan, we’ll get your adrenaline pumping on a ropes course adventure in Allegan. We’ll brighten your day with a trip to Thompsonville to admire colorful daylilies and we’ll sample some selected stories that offer a behind-the-scenes look at Destination Michigan. And circle the date on your calendar as we premiere a new episode on Thursday, May 25 at 9 p.m.

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein - The Hollywood Sign

Learn how a real estate advertisement erected in 1923 became an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.

Wednesday, May 3, 10 p.m.

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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 The Career Center Future of Me

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

Hero Elementary In Their Own Words Queen Elizabeth II Finding Your Roots Against All Odds

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 Attenborough’s Wonder of Song

David Yetman

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

Live from the City Reading Buddies Interlochen Arts Academy’s Cinderella

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

How to Cook Well Pati’s Mexican Table

Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest with Rory O’connell Milk Street Television

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 Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest and Places

Live from the City Reading Buddies

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Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Rhythm and Roots of Arthur

Father Brown The Chedworth Cyclone Midsomer Murders Faithful Unto Death

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton New Orleans

Camp TV

Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday

The Career Center Future of Me

Rhythm and Roots of Arthur

The Lawrence Welk Show Call The Midwife

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country

Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies

Ready Jet Go!

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Ready Jet Go!

Midsomer Murders- Faithful Unto Death

An investigation into the finances of a village community crafts center takes a sinister turn when Simone Hollingsworth, the wife of the center’s owner, disappears and a neighbor is murdered. A number of aggrieved investors in the center become persons of interest to DCI Barnaby.

Saturday, May 6, 8 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens Amanpour and Company Matter of Mind: My ALS

America’s Test Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Ireland with Michael In the Americas with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation Start Up American Masters Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

My Grandparents’ War Emeli Sande Registry Amanpour and Company

America’s Test Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Nova Chasing Carbon Zero

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

Nova Can We Cool The Planet? Changing Planet

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Nova Saving The Right Whale

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

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

America’s Test Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Fly Brother Bare Feet with Ernest White II with Mickela Mallozzi

Great Performances International Jazz Day from the United Nations

Now Hear This | Albeniz: Portraits of Spain

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball The Capital of Baseball Michigan

America’s Test Kitchen America’s Test Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Nature

Great Yellowstone Thaw

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley Travelscope

Alma’s Way

Art in the Twenty-First Century

Now Hear This Piazzolla’s History with Tango Everyday Icons

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

Alma’s Way

Amanpour and Company

In Their Own Words with David Rubenstein

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories No Passport Required

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

Alma’s Way

Grantchester On Masterpiece

Queen Elizabeth II

Alma’s Way

Austin City Limits

The Mavericks: En Espanol

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

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Craft In America

Great Performances at the Met

Cinderella

Great Performances

The Red Shoes

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

Tom Jones On Masterpiece Marie Antoinette

Pati’s Mexican Table Pati’s Mexican Table Craft In America

Nova Saving The Right Whale When Whales Walked: Journeys In Deep Time

Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna! Xavier Riddle

Astrid

The Dead and Company

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Nova: Into The Megavolcano

In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the islands of Tonga. Join scientists as they investigate what caused the blast, how it spurred a devastating tsunami, and if another eruption could be imminent. Wednesday, May 10, 9 p.m.

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Wed 10

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Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow Places to Love

Simply Ming Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Future of Me

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Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary In Their Own Words Princess Diana Finding Your Roots

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Meals Orleans Celebrations Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

The Sun Queen

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

DW Global 3000 In The Americas with Wild Scandinavia Life on the Edge

David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Project Fire

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Future of Me

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

How to Cook Well Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest with Rory O’connell Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Great Lakes Off The Record Washington Week Firing Line with Now Series Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest and Places

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

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Curious George Dinosaur Train Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Pinkalicious & Peterrific Father Brown The Hand of Lucia Midsomer Murders Death In Disguise

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table

New Orleans

Camp TV

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

The Career Center Future of Me

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Pinkalicious & Peterrific The Lawrence Welk Show

Curious George Dinosaur Train

Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets

Elizabeth I: The Warrior Queen

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton Meals

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country

Kid Stew Reading Buddies Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Curious George Dinosaur Train Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Great Performances Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by Andre De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and more from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. Friday, May 12, 9 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens Sam Now Amanpour and Company

Pati’s Mexican Table Pati’s Mexican Table Rick Steves’ Europe Ireland with Michael In the Americas with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation Start Up Lidia Celebrates America Asian Americans Know Who You Are

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Finding Your Roots Frontline Secrets, Politics and the Supreme Court Amanpour and Company

Pati’s Mexican Table Pati’s Mexican Table Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

Nova Saving The Right Whale When Whales Walked: Journeys In Deep Time

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Nova Into The Megavolcano Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories Amanpour and Company with David Rubenstein

Pati’s Mexican Table Pati’s Mexican Table Rick Steves’ Europe Fly Brother Curious Traveler with Ernest White II

Great Performances

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Cinderella The Red Shoes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball A Whole New Ball Game Michigan

Pati’s Mexican Table Pati’s Mexican Table Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley Travelscope

Wild Scandinavia Outback The Kimberley Comes Alive Outback

Life on the Edge The Dry Season

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Great Performances Amanpour and Company

Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best Weekly Showcase Marathon - 9:00 pm-2:00 am

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with 10 Modern Marvels That Changed America My Grandparents’ War

David Rubenstein Kit Harington

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Grantchester On Masterpiece Austin City Limits

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Craft In America

Great Performances Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best

Rufus Wainwright

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

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

Tom Jones On Masterpiece Tom Jones On Masterpiece Astrid Invisible

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Craft In America

Nova Into The Megavolcano

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Nova Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire The Mysteries of Mental Illness

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

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Nova - Your Brain: Perception Deception

Is what you see real? Join neuroscientist Heather Berlin on a quest to understand how your brain shapes your reality, and why you can’t always trust what you perceive. Learn the surprising tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.

Wednesday, May 17, 9 p.m.

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow Places to Love

Simply Ming Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48 House:

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase

10 Modern Marvels That Changed America Finding Your Roots

Hero Elementary

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest 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 In The Americas with Wild Scandinavia Heartlands

David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Project Fire

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48

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

How to Cook Well with Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Rory O’connell Milk Street Television

The Good Eggs Reading Buddies Roadtrip Nation Destination Michigan

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

Great Lakes Off The Record Washington Week Firing Line with Now Series Margret Hoover

Joanne Weir’s Plates Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest and Places

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

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Curious George

Curious George

Father Brown The Eagle and the Daw Midsomer Murders Death’s Shadow

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table

New Orleans

Camp TV

Curious George

The Lawrence Welk Show

Sara’s Weeknight Cook’s Country

Meals

Kid Stew Reading Buddies

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

The Career Center Make48

Curious George

Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets

Queen Anne: The Mother of Great Britain

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Curious George Curious George

Victoria & Albert: The Wedding

Join the experts preparing to reconstruct the wedding that changed history. As they get ready for the ceremony and investigate the stories behind the dress, food and music, they uncover astonishing details, and their challenge comes into focus.

Sunday, May 21, 10 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow Independent Lens Silent Beauty Amanpour and Company

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves Europe Ireland with Michael In the Americas with with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation: Start Up PBS American Portrait Asian Americans

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

American Masters - Nam June Paik Amanpour & Company

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

Nova Into The Megavolcano Nova Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire The Mysteries of Mental Illness

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Alma’s Way

Nova Your Brain: Perception Deception Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories Amanpour & Company with David Rubenstein

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe Fly Brother Curious Traveler with Ernest White II

Great Performances Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Destination Michigan Under The Radar Baseball Home Michigan

Lidia’s Kitchen Lidia’s Kitchen Rick Steves’ Europe

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley Travelscope

Wild Scandinavia Heartlands Europe’s New Wild Europe’s New Wild

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Great Performances Richard III

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

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

My Grandparents’ War with David Rubenstein Riveted: The History of Jeans Keira Knightley

Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories American Experience

Rosie’s Rules Alma’s Way Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

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Grantchester On Masterpiece Austin City Limits

Jerry Jeff Walker & Billy Joe Shaver

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

The Best of Joy The Best of Joy Craft In America

Great Performances Richard III

Tom Jones On Masterpiece

Xavier Riddle

Hero Elementary Nature Cat

Victoria & Albert: The Wedding

Lucky Chow Lucky Chow Craft In America

Victoria & Albert: The Wedding

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Nova Your Brain: Perception Deception Hacking Your Mind Hacking Your Mind

Xavier Riddle

Hero Elementary Nature Cat

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Fanny: The Right to Rock

Sometime in the 1960s, in sunny Sacramento, two Filipina American sisters got together with other teenage girls to play music. Little did they know their garage band would evolve into the legendary rock group Fanny, the first all-women band to release an LP with a major record label.

Monday, May 22, 10 p.m.

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow

Places to Love Shelburne Museum Hour 1

Roadfood Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48

Opera House: Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary 10 Streets That Changed America Finding Your Roots

Sara’s Weeknight Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest 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 In The Americas with Wild Scandinavia Fire and Ice David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Project Fire

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48

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

How to Cook Well with Pati’s Mexican Table Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Rory O’connell Milk Street Television

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 Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Plates and Places

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

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Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Xavier Riddle

Father Brown The Smallest of Things

Kitchen Queens: Patti’s Mexican Table

New Orleans

Camp TV

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go!

The Lawrence Welk Show

Midsomer Murders Stranglers Wood

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton

The Career Center Make48

Cyberchase Wordgirl

National Memorial Day Concert 2023

The Legacy List with Matt Paxton with Relish

Moveable Feast Cook’s Country

Kid Stew

Reading Buddies

Nature Cat Ready Jet Go!

Great Lakes Now Series Native Report

Cyberchase Wordgirl

Great Performances-Anything Goes

Enjoy this London production of Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster who reprises her Tony-winning role as Reno Sweeney directed by Kathleen Marshall with favorite songs like “I Get A Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top.” Friday, May 26, 9 p.m.

Antiques Roadshow Fanny: The Right to Rock

Orlando, Hour One

Lucky Chow Lucky Chow Rick Steves’ Europe Ireland with Michael In The Americas with with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation Start Up Roadtrip Nation American Experience

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

American Experience - Goin’ Back to T-Town Frontline Once Upon A Time In Iraq: Fallujah Amanpour & Company

Lucky Chow Lucky Chow Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Travelscope

Nova Your Brain: Perception Deception Hacking Your Mind Hacking Your Mind

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Nova Your Brain: Who’s In Control? Secrets of the Dead Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Amanpour & Company

Lucky Chow Lucky Chow Rick Steves’ Europe Fly Brother Curious Traveler with Ernest White II

Great Performances Richard III

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules Alma’s Way Alma’s Way Destination Michigan Under The Radar USO - for the Troops Amanpour & Company Michigan

Lucky Chow Lucky Chow Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Travels with Darley Travelscope

Wild Scandinavia Europe’s New Wild Europe’s New Wild Fire and Ice

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

Great Performances Anything Goes

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

Alma’s Way

The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli The Seabees On Iwo Jima My Grandparents’ War

Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

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Grantchester On Masterpiece Austin City Limits Brittany Howard

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

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

Great Performances Anything Goes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle

Hero Elementary Nature Cat National Memorial Day Concert 2023

Primal Grill with Cook’s Country Craft In America

The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli

My Greek Table

Steven Raichlen with Diane Kochilas

Nova Your Brain: Who’s In Control? Hacking Your Mind

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Xavier Riddle

Hacking Your Mind

Hero Elementary Nature Cat

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The Seabees On Iwo Jima

THE SEABEES ON IWO JIMA focuses on the story of the United States Naval Construction Battalions of World War II. The “Seabees,” some of whom were in their 60s, were recruited from the construction trades to join special battalions that built the airfields and bases needed to stage a successful war effort. Monday, May 29, 10 p.m.

Samantha Brown’s Great Getaways Antiques Roadshow Places to Love Little Rock, Hour One

Roadfood Cook’s Country America’s Test Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48

Opera House: Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary 10 Parks That Changed America Finding Your Roots

Life of Loi: Kevin Belton’s New Christopher Kimball’s Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Mediterranean Secrets 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 In The Americas with Nature Pandas: Born to Be Wild David Yetman

Steven Raichlen’s Cook’s Country Lidia’s Kitchen Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Project Fire

Live from the City Reading Buddies The Career Center Make48

Molly of Denali Molly of Denali Cyberchase Hero Elementary

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

Antiques Roadshow

Little Rock, Hour two

Lidia Celebrates America - Flavors That Define Us

Traveling from big cities to small towns in rural America, Lidia Bastianich shares the inspiring stories of first, second, and third-generation Americans forging their own way and shaping the shifting definition of what it means to be an American.

Tuesday, May 30, 9 p.m.

The Seabees On Iwo Jima Amanpour & Company

Kevin Belton’s New Pati’s Mexican Table Rick Steves’ Europe

Ireland with Michael In The Americas with Orleans Celebrations with David Yetman

Roadtrip Nation Start Up Roadtrip Nation: Skill Shift Country Music

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Lidia Celebrates America Frontline America’s Dangerous Trucks Amanpour & Company

The Jazzy Vegetarian Steven Raichlen’s Rick Steves’ Europe

Joseph Rosendo’s Daytripper Project Fire Travelscope

Nova Your Brain: Who’s In Control?

Hacking Your Mind

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way

Hacking Your Mind

Alma’s Way

Nova Why Ships Crash Secrets of the Dead Abandoning The Titanic Amanpour & Company

Daytripper Kevin Belton’s New Rick Steves’ Europe Fly Brother Curious Traveler Orleans Celebrations with Ernest White II

Great Performances Anything Goes

Xavier Riddle Lets Go luna! Rosie’s Rules

Alma’s Way Alma’s Way

Friday Night Arts on WCMU

Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best

May 12, 9 p.m.

Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by André De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and more from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater.

Great Performances: Richard III

May 19, 9 p.m.

Starring Danai Gurira in the title role with Tony Award winner Ali Stroker as Anne, Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara directs this Shakespearean tragedy spotlighting one of The Bard’s most indelible villains as part of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season.

Great Performances: Anything Goes

May 26, 9 p.m.

Enjoy this London production of Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Sutton Foster who reprises her Tony-winning role as Reno Sweeney and all your favorite songs like “I Get A Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top.”

Wild Scandinavia

A breathtaking natural history series that immerses the audience in three iconic Scandinavian landscapes: the hauntingly beautiful coast; the magical seasonal forests, and the volcanic and arctic extremes.

Life on the Edge Wed. May 10, 8 p.m.

Heartlands Wed. May 17, 8 p.m.

Fire and Ice Wed. May 24, 8 p.m.

Sesame Street has new episodes throughout the month

Weekdays at 10 a.m.

New episodes of Wild Kratts

Start Monday, May 22, 8 a.m.

Brand new adventures of yor favorite Tiger are here!

All new Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood start Monday, May 8, 9 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

Help your child surprise their mom or another special loved one by making paper ForgetMe-Not flowers. All you need is a pencil, jar, scissors, and paper! Cut out two squares one being half the size of the other. Then fold it in half twice and cut the outside into a curve. Open the paper and poke your pencil through it.

Gale L. Sherbeck lived in Michigan his whole life. He was born August 13, 1944 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mount Clemens. After WWII, Gale’s family moved to Bay City and as an adult Gale lived in Midland. He spent several years in the Merchant Marines and later worked at Bell Telephone Company.

Gale’s life was forever changed when he was struck by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. He was left with extensive injuries that halted his career. After the accident, Gale moved to rural Lincoln. He enjoyed the slow pace of the small community and made many friends. Gale was known by many as a kind and generous man who was always willing to help a friend or neighbor in need.

His philanthropy extended beyond individuals to various organizations such as a Native American group in the southwestern US, Sunrise Mission in Alpena, Animal Shelters around northern Michigan, Hope Shores Alliance of Alpena and WCMU Public Media.

He dabbled in various hobbies over the years, including snowmobiling, Christmas tree farming, photography, wood carving and woodworking, and foremost his love of motorcycles and riding. He enjoyed listening to NPR, especially while woodworking.

Gale planned for his generosity to continue to make an impact past his life. Due to his forward thinking, upon his death in October 2022, Gale was able to leave a substantial gift to WCMU Public Media through his estate plans. Support through estate plans makes a big impact in the station’s overall budget. WCMU will forever be grateful for Gale’s generosity, friendship and inclusion in his estate plans.

ALPENA

Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan

AUBURN HILLS

Miss Dig 811

BELLAIRE

Grass River Natural Area

BIG RAPIDS

Galloup Guitars

CLARE

Capital Equipment

ESSEXVILLE

Bay Archery

FLINT

Flint Institute of Arts

Flint Institute of Music

Longway Planatarium

HARBOR SPRINGS

Jill Whelan

New York Restaurant

Toms Mom’s Cookies

LANSING

Impression 5 Science Center

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

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

CMU Speaker Series / University Events

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

PETOSKEY

Ameriprise Financial / Osborne/Klein

Featured this month

American Spoon

Blissfest Music Organization

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

REGIONAL Consumers Energy Foundation

REMUS

Wheatland Music Organization

SAGINAW

Mridha International Institute of Peace

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON

Sault Symphony Orchestra

SHELBY TOWNSHIP

Decorative Stitch

TRAVERSE CITY

Amical

Morse Moving and Storage

UNIVERSITY CENTER

Marshall M. Fredericks

Sculpture Museum

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

410 W Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, MI 989-772-3221

www.greentree.coop

-Green Tree Cooperative Grocery

“For our organization working with WCMU has always been simple, easy, and fun, and we believe in community involvement, so supporting community radio was an easy decision!”

WCMU Public Radio

Join us every Sunday evening for a mix of Traditional, Roots, Blues, Jazz and World music!

Sunday 6-8 p.m.

American Routes Presenting a broad range of American music — blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical, American Routes explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music — and how they are distinguished.

Sunday 8-11 p.m.

The Juke Joint

The Duke of Juke, Robert Barclay, is in the house spinning a mix of acoustic and electric music from the 1920s to the present, including from the worlds of blues, soul, R&B, gospel and zydeco.

Sunday 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Every week Destination Out features creative improvised music, traditional world music, and jazz. Host Mike Johnston also presents a feature each week, focusing on a particular artist, or a unique style of music.

WCMU Classical

WCMU Classical except where noted

Stream through the WCMU app to your Bluetooth speaker or car stereo, and find all the ways to listen to WCMU Classical at radio.WCMU.org/HowTo.

Special Broadcast: Friday, May 5th at 10:40 a.m. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony. Beethoven’s Eighth is considered one of his most jovial works and contains some of the composer’s cleverest musical humor. Principal Trombone Kenneth Thompkins performs the world premiere of a concerto written for him by Carlos Simon, based on Underground Railroad conductor William Still’s account of the hardships and struggles of the enslaved seeking freedom at any cost. The program opens with Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn. Join us for the DSO live under the direction of maestro Jader Bignamini.

Over the years, The World has carved out a niche by offering a unique perspective on daily news: covering American issues and events through the eyes of foreign observers, and contextualizing foreign affairs for American listeners. We maintain a steady focus on global events and issues, reminding listeners that the US is not isolated and that powers centered in Moscow, Kyiv, Beijing, Pyongyang, Riyadh, Istanbul, and elsewhere are reframing the global order every day.

Weekdays at 3 p.m.

WCMU Public Radio

Saturday at 10 a.m. & Sunday at 4 p.m. Each week you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what’s real news and what’s made up.

Saturday at 4 p.m.

Bullseye from NPR is your curated guide to culture. Jesse Thorn hosts indepth interviews with brilliant creators, culture picks from our favorite critics and irreverent original comedy.

Dr. Sue Ann Martin offers a weekly book review for those seeking to share a love of story with the children in their lives. Study questions, activities and podcast links for dozens and dozens of books can be found at childrensbookshelf.org.

Friday at 2:38 p.m. and Sunday at 8:37 a.m.

We have more news and music for you!

Ask your smart speaker to “play WCMU” for an expanded lineup of news and talk.

And you’ll find Classical music all day by asking your smart speaker to “play WCMU Classical”.

Coming in June

Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts