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PREMIERES
FOR OUR MEMBERS ...
Greetings WCMU family! My name is Tina Sawyer, and in case we haven’t met, I’m your news-lovin’, coffee-chuggin’ host of WCMU’s Morning Edition! Nice to meet you! But, aside from being your ‘human alarm clock’ every weekday morning, another one of my passions is learning about history. So, imagine my joy when I was asked to write a letter to all of you for the very first time for the month of March: Women’s History Month! Huzzah!
I wanted to take a moment to share with you the story of an incredible woman in American history—Lillian Gilbreth. Born in 1878, Lillian was not only a pioneering psychologist and industrial engineer, but also a trailblazer for women in the workforce during a time when such careers were largely dominated by men. Lillian’s innovative spirit led her to revolutionize the field of time and motion study, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and productivity. But her impact goes far beyond numbers and calculations! As a mother of TWELVE, she effortlessly integrated her professional pursuits with her family life, advocating for the importance of work-life balance long before it became…cool.
Lillian Gilbreth’s story teaches us that with passion, resilience, and a commitment to our ideals, we can change the world around us and make a lasting impact You can also make a continued connection with your community by donating to WCMU Public Radio during our Spring Membership Drive, March 13th through March 20th. Your investment allows WCMU to keep you informed by connecting you to the facts, the people, and the stories that matter most! Your support makes a big difference! Be a part of the connection that informs and inspires at WCMU.org or call 800-999-5656 today. Thank you!
TINA SAWYER LOCAL HOST, MORNING EDITION
ON THE COVER ...
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light traces the final years of Thomas Cromwell’s (Mark Rylance) life and journey to become the most influential figure of his time under the notorious King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis). Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips, Lilit Lesser, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster return in their original roles.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 9:00 p.m.
CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
WOMEN OF WORLD WAR II THE UNTOLD STORIES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00 p.m.
Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the war front and the home front, cracked codes and broke barriers. The “secret weapon” that helped win the war, they forever changed the world in the process.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE FLY WITH ME
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 9:00 p.m.
Meet the pioneering women who changed the world while flying it. Maligned as feminist sellouts, “stewardesses,” as they were called, knew different: they were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace.
JACQUELINE DU PRE: GENIUS & TRAGEDY
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 9:00 p.m.
Introduced and narrated by Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, JACQUELINE DU PRÉ: GENIUS AND TRAGEDY, tells the story of Jacqueline du Pré and her enigmatic genius and one of the greatest cellists of all time. It is full of candid moments off-stage and in rehearsal, together with powerful concert performances. The film’s charismatic cast of interviewees provide an incomparable insight into why the affection for du Pré and the wonder at her playing remains undiminished, nearly forty years after her death in 1987.
MARCH TO THE MUSIC
A MONTH OF UNMISSABLE MELODIES
GREAT PERFORMANCES
ANDREA BOCELLI
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 4:00 p.m.
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON LIFE & SONGS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30 p.m.
HIGHWAYMEN: LIVE IN NASSAU
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 9:00 p.m.
The Highwaymen, a country music super-group made up of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, performed at Nassau Coliseum in 1990. The concert features many of their hits, including “Ring of Fire,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.”
WHY DO YOU LIKE IT?
DECODING MUSICAL TASTES
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 4:30 p.m.
Explore the science and culture behind musical taste with Dr. Nolan Gasser. With live music, animations, and an interactive app, you will find more joy with the music that surrounds your life on a daily basis.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Discover hidden treasures and fascinating stories with Antiques Roadshow all month long on WCMU! On Monday, March 3, at 7PM, don’t miss a special episode packed with unforgettable finds. Then, on Monday, March 17, at 8PM, Antiques Roadshow wraps up its visit to Living History Farms. The journey continues on Monday, March 24, at 8PM, as experts explore rare finds at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Finally, on Monday, March 31, at 9PM, the hunt for hidden gems takes us to Birmingham, Alabama.
INDEPENDENT LENS: HOME COURT
MONDAY MARCH 24
10:00 p.m.
Home Court traces the ascent of Ashley Chea, a basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph throughout her high school career.
A FILM(S) BY KEN BURNS
ALL MARCH LONG
Celebrate the storytelling mastery of Ken Burns all month long on WCMU! This March, we’re bringing you a selection of his most acclaimed documentaries, showcasing the rich history and natural beauty of America. Journey through The National Parks: America’s Best Idea on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:30PM, revisit the defining moments of The Civil War on Tuesday, March 11, at 8:30PM, and experience the adventure of Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip on Thursday, March 20, at 10PM.
INDEPENDENT LENS
THE CALLING: A MEDICAL SCHOOL JOURNEY
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 10:00 p.m.
Experience the powerful journey of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where a historic $1 billion donation has made tuition free. This intimate film captures their stories and the changing landscape of medicine.
NATURE: GRIZZLY 399, QUEEN OF THE TETONS
INDEPENDENT LENS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 8:00 p.m.
Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park, has an exceptional litter of four cubs to raise. Every day, the family must contend with threats to their survival, including a warming climate and human encroachment in bear country. Now the stakes are higher than ever as Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana seek to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list—which would make it legal to hunt them. In a riveting story full of twists and turns, hope and heartbreak, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
YOUNG FOREVER with MARK HYMAN, MD
70’s Soul Superstars
Aging has long been considered a normal process. We think disease, frailty, and gradual decline are inevitable parts of life.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 12, 10:00 p.m.
Gathering of legends with all original performers singing their greatest jammin’ hits. Friday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
60’s and 70’s Soul Celebration
All New Rock Pop and Doo Wop
PBS News Special: President Trump Addresses the Nation
Ken Burns’ National Parks
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
Rick Steves’ German Cities
John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High
Young Forever with Mark Hyman, MD
All New Rock Pop and Doo Wop
Moments to Remember
This Land is Your Land
America Made with Love
Rick Steves’ Why We Travel
Young Forever with Mark Hyman, MD
Yellowstone Symphony
Krist Kristofferson: Life and Songs
Best of the 60’s
Antiques Roadshow Bismarck, Hour 2
American Experience Fly With Me
NOVA Building The Eiffel Tower
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan
Great Performances at The MET Grounded
The Calling: A Medical School Journey
Weathered Inside the LA Firestorm
Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip
MIDSOMER MURDERS
A local woman is found dead next to her swimming pool, killed by an overdose of barbiturates. Barnaby and Troy are on the case.
SUNDAY, MAR. 22, 8:00 p.m.
CALL THE MIDWIFE SEASON PREMIERE
SUNDAY, MAR. 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Season 14 of CALL THE MIDWIFE begins in 1970, marking a new decade in Poplar. As chaos unfolds when activists on the Isle of Dogs block access in their bid for independence, Dr. Turner and the midwives must work to keep things running as usual. Meanwhile, the Nonnatus House will continue to tackle social challenges like poor housing, poverty, and various health issues, including a puzzling case of apparent immaculate conception.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
TUESDAY, MAR. 25, 8:00 p.m.
Midsomer Murders Tainted Fruit, Pt. 2
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece Wreckage
Antiques Roadshow Bismarck, Hour 3
American Experience Change, Not Charity: The American’s with Disability Act
NOVA Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan
Jacqueliene Du Pre: Genius and Tragedy
Midsomer Murders Ring Out Your Dead, Pt. 2
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece Obedience
Antiques Roadshow Birmingham, Hour1
The Paris Murders One For All
Marie Antoinette The Worst Winter
Independent Lens Home Court
Frontline
The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram
The Future of Nature Oceans
The Vietnam War Déjà Vu
The Paris Murders Russian Doll
Marie Antoinette A Poison Pen
Going Your Way
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
SUNDAY NIGHTS on WCMU
AGATHA CHRISTIE: LUCY WORSLEY ON THE MYSTERY QUEEN
Lucy Worsley investigates Agatha Christie, and the experiences that shaped her fiction.
SUNDAY, MAR. 2, 6:30 p.m.
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL WISDOM OF THE DALES
Members of the cast and creative team share what life lessons they have learned from this gentle, lifeaffirming series.
SUNDAY, MAR. 2, 8:00 p.m.
MARIE ANTOINETTE
Marie Antoinette knows that her enemies are waiting to destroy her as she and Louis face an unprecedented financial crisis.
SUNDAY, MAR. 23, 10:00 p.m.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Still 360
Simply Ming Sausages and Peppers
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! Cooking for Kiddos
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebration
Sara’s Weeknight Meals How Sweet It Is
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Castor River Farms
Simply Ming Sushi from Maui
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! The Lighter Side
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Family Friendly Fare
Pati’s Mexican Table The Magic of Piloncillo
Cook’s Country Fried Chicken and Biscuits
Cook’s Country Thai Comforts
Joanne Weir’s Plates and Places
Cook’s Country Seafood Two Ways
Pati’s Mexican Table Pioneering from Farm to Table
Cook’s Country Two Tastes from the Bay Area
Pati’s Mexican Table Cantina Culture
Cook’s Country Never Enough Chocolate
Cook’s Country Pennsylvanian Melting Pot
Joanne Weir’s Plates and Places
Cook’s Country Cajun Country
Pati’s Mexican Table Texas BBQ in the Orange Belt
Cook’s Country Endless Dessert
Passport Required New Orleans
Passport Required Chicago
Breakfast Baking
Kitchen Respect the Ingredients
Test Kitchen Pressure Cooker Perfection
Passport Required Queens, NYC
Passport Required Miami
Test Kitchen Chinese Noodles and Meatballs
Kitchen The Risotto Is On
Test Kitchen Diner-Stlye Favorites
Legacy of a Trailblazer
Embraces ...
Glass Napa
Favorites
and Dirty
Glass
Goes South
Goes South
Falls in Love
Goes Home
MILK
STREET’S MY FAMILY RECIPE
Christopher Kimball and baker Cheryl Day use historical culinary context and modern kitchen know-how to help home cooks recreate lost family recipes.
WEEKNIGHTS starting MAR. 17, 8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting At Dawn’s Light
Kitchen Queen: New Orleans Mardi Gras Celebration
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Cook’s Country A Trip to the Big Easy
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen
Pati’s Mexican Table Revolutionary Bites
Best of the Joy of Painting River’s Peace
Pati’s Mexican Table Revolutionary Bites
Pati’s Mexican Table Cowboy Life
Pati’s Mexican Table Paquime & Pecans
Pati’s Mexican Table The Magic of Mata Ortiz
Pati’s Mexican Table Chihuahua’s Cheesiest Cheese
Ireland with Michael May The Road Rise to Meet You
Best of the Joy of Painting Hidden Delight
Ireland with Michael May The Road Rise to Meet You
Best of Joy of Painting Hidden Delight
Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy
New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Louisiana Style
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Pati’s Mexican Table The Fire Kings
Best of Joy of Painting By The Sea
Pati’s Mexican Table The Fire Kings
Pati’s Mexican Table Welcome to Guadalajara
Pati’s Mexican Table Tuscon: Gateway to Sonora
Pati’s Mexican Table Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea
Pati’s Mexican Table Hidden Guachochi
Family Travel with Colleen Kelly
Best of Joy of Painting Covered Bridge Oval
Family Travel with Colleen Kelly
St. Patricks Day Parade 2025: Live From Dublin, Ireland
Ireland with Michael Legend - Derry Travelscope Ireland - The West is the Best
Ireland with Michael Limerick, You’re A Lady
Ireland with Michael Cork’d
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime
Ireland: County By County Longford
Rick Steves’ Europe Stockholm
Rick Steves’ Europe Helsinki and Tallinn
Rick Steves’ Europe Galicia and the Camino ...
Rick Steves’ Europe Basque Country
Pati’s Mexican Table Cowboy Life
Ireland: County By County Roscommon
Ireland: County By County Offlay
Rick Steves’ Europe Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves’ Europe Florence
Rick Steves’ Europe Florentine Delights
Rick Steves’ Europe Paris: Regal and Intimate
Irealnd with Michael The Kerry Dances
Ireland: County By County
Ireland with Michael Westmeath - The Heartland
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Hong Kong - City of Festivals
Outside: Beyond the Lines Scotland, Part 1
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Nicaragua
Pati’s Mexican Table Welcome to Guadalajara
Ireland: County By County Leitrim
Ireland: County By County Meath
Ireland with Michael Shannonside
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Berlin & Western Poland
Outside: Beyond the Lines Scotland, Part 2
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Zermatt, Switzerland
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Ireland - Coast to Coast
Rick Steves’ Europe Venice: City of Dreams
Rick Steves’ Europe Venice and Its Lagoon
Rick Steves’ Europe European Travel Skills, Pt. 1
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Ireland with Michael Adventures in the North
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Outside: Beyond the Lines Vosges Mountains France
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Tokyo, Japan
My Greek Table with Diana Kochilas
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live? Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
Hidden Ireland
Hidden Ireland
SIMPLY MING
Award-winning host Ming Tsai cooks an improvised dish using items from Ming’s East-West pantry.
MONDAY EVENINGS at 7:00 p.m.
Key Ingerdient with Sheri Castle
Live! Secret Sauce
Weir’s Plates and Places
Country Never Enough Citrus
Simply Ming Wings Cook’s Country Sisig and Wings
Passport Required Las Vegas
Test Kitchen Vindaloo and Chana Masala
FRESH GLASS
Street’s My Family Recipe
Weeknights thru March 14 8:30 p.m.
Host Cassandra Schaeg takes viewers on adventures nationwide, featuring noteworthy stories from diverse innovators in the food and beverage fields.
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED
Saturday and Sunday Nights
8:00 p.m.
Join chef Marcus Samuelsson on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture.
DREAM OF ITALY
Host Kathy McCabe dives into what makes Italy unique through its food, wine, art, history and pastimes.
FRIDAY, MAR. 28, 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting By The Sea
Best of Joy of Painting Valley View
My Greek Table with Diana Kochilas Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
My Greek Table with Diana Kochilas
Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets Cook’s Country Mediterranean Meze
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas
My Greek Table with Diana Kochilas
Dream of Italy Rome
Best of the Joy of Painting Covered Bridge Oval
Dream of Italy
Rome
Dream of Italy
Florence
Christopher Kimballs Milk Street Television
Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Dream of Italy Venice
Best of Joy of Painting Wilderness Cabin
Dream of Italy Venice
Dream of Italy Basilicata with Francis Coppola
Rick Steves: Art of Europe Stone Age to Ancient Greece
Rick Steves: Art of Europe Ancient Rome
Rick Steves’ Europe Western Turkey
Rick Steves’ Europe Central Turkey
Rick Steves’ Europe France’s Loire: Chateau Country
Rick Steves’ Europe Paris Side-Trips
Dream of Italy Florence
Rick Steves: Art of Europe
The Middle Ages
Rick Steves: Art of Europe The Renaissance
Rick Steves’ Europe Italy’s Rivieera: Cinque Terre
Ireland with Michael Limerick, You’re A Lady
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
The Bonin/Ogasawara Islands
Outside: Beyond the Lines Grand Canyon: North Rim
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
The Bonin/Ogasawara Islands
Dream of Italy Basilicata with Francis Coppola
Ireland with Michael Limerick, You’re A Lady
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live? Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
IRELAND COUNTY BY COUNTY
Sunday Mar. 2, 8 & 9, 10:00 p.m.
Host Ciara Whelan travels county by county to reveal the best of Ireland: from the broad golden shores of Sligo and the rolling green hills of Antrim to the misty mountaintops of Kerry and the bustling excitement of Dubin.
HIDDEN IRELAND
Saturday, Mar. 15, 10:00 p.m.
Join host Peter Greenberg as he travels through the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, exploring Dublin, Belfast, Cape Clear, the Cliffs of Moher, Ashford Castle and more.
BUILDING THE READING BRAIN
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
The Nap Time Show All Around the World! Eyes on the Prize No Easy Walk 1961-1963
Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Eguine The Nap Time Show Cars, Trains & Planes
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
The Good Eggs Understanding
Nap Time Show S.T.E.M. It Up!
Nap Time Show Protect What’s Important
Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch The Nap Time Show All Around the World!
The Good Eggs Understanding
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
Reading Buddies /O/Ctopus? Garden
Credit C is for Communication
Nap Time Show S.T.E.M. It Up!
Nap Time Show Protect What’s Important
Nap Time Show All Around the World!
Nap Time Show The Friendship Reunion
The Good Eggs Forgiveness The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
Career Center Career In Sports
Nation Single Mom’s
Amy Tan in “Finding your Roots”
Craft in America Memory
NOVA
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Roadtrip Nation Connecting the Dots
NOVA
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Craft in America Memory
Nature Running With The Beest
American Experience
The Vote, Part 2
Craft in America Process
NOVA
The Planets: Inner Worlds
AMERICAN MASTERS
AMY TAN: UNINTENDED MEMOIR
This unique six-part PBS documentary series explores our futures and how we can reimagine them.
FRIDAY, MAR. 14, 9:00 p.m.
Start Up Revitalize Charging Solutions
Roadtrip Nation Time to Jump Start Up The Blok Climbing Co.
NOVA
The Planets: Inner Worlds
Craft in America Process
Nature Season of the Osprey
American Masters
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
Craft in America Crossroads
NOVA
The Planets: Ice Worlds
Roadtrip Nation Rounding the Bend Start Up BWI Contractors
NOVA
The Planets: Ice Worlds
Craft in America Crossroads
Nature The Elephant and the Termite
American Masters
Becoming Helen Keller
Craft in America Landscape
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief, Pt. 2
Rachel Carson: American Experience
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief, Pt. 2
Craft in America Landscape
Human Footprint Strangers in Paradise
American Experience The Vote, Part 3
Craft in America Messages
NOVA The Planets: Mars
American Experience The Sun Queen
NOVA The Planets: Mars
Craft in America Messages
Human Footprint The Replacements
Craft in America Forge
NOVA NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Ruth Stone’s Vast Library of the Female Mind
NOVA NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Craft in America Forge
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Idaho: Tied to the Land
Home of Little Women
NATURE
WORLD: LAND LORDS
On the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River, three big cats have made themselves a home.
SATURDAY, MAR. 22, 8:00 p.m.
Reading Buddies M/Y Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies What’s The /T/Ea?
Reading Buddies Every /D/Og Has His /D/Ay
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Craft in America Service
NOVA Building the Eiffel Tower
Roadtrip Nation
The Long Road Home Start Up Herbal Goodness
NOVA
Building the Eiffel Tower
Craft in America Service
Nature Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
American Experience The History of the ADA
Jacqueline Du Pre: Genius and Tragedy
NOVA Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Roadtrip Nation
Whirlwind of Awesomeness Start Up Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI
CRAFT IN AMERICA
The newest season of this series explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States.
SATURDAYS at 9:00 p.m.
Craft in America Music
Secrets of the Dead The End of the Romans
Fannie Lou Hamer: Stand Up Ida B. Wells: American Stories
Secrets of the Dead The End of the Romans
Craft in America Music
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Oregon: New Heights
American Experience Fly With Me
Next at the Kennedy Center A Joni Mitchell Songbook
The Future of Nature Oceans
Shaking it Up: The Life and Times of Liz C
WITHOUT A WHISPER: KANNON:KWE
The Definitive Story of the Civil Rights Era
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 8:00 p.m.
On the MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL
Before the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, European colonial women lacked even the most basic rights, while Haudenosaunee women had a potent political and spiritual voice and authority in all aspects of their lives. The contact that the early suffragists had with Haudenosaunee women in New York state shaped their thinking and had a vital impact on their struggle for equality that is taken for granted today.
The film follows Mohawk Bear Clan Mother Louise Herne and Professor Sally Roesch Wagner as they seek to correct the historical narrative about the origins of women’s rights in the United States.
WCMU DAYTIME TV PROGRAMMING
AMERICA MADE WITH LOVE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2:30 p.m.
Travel coast to coast to meet extraordinary artisans — including a cowboy bootmaker and a jewelry artist inspired by Indigenous ancestry — whose passion, vision and creativity embody the essence of American ingenuity.
TONY BENNET: VIVA DUETS
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 3:00 p.m.
Tony Bennett performs his classic songs with special guests, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features a celebrated roster of performers from multiple countries.
MICHIGAN CONNECTION
ST JOHN STREET: STORY OF A NEIGHBORHOOD
SATURDAYS at 4:30 p.m.
Many know the city of Flint, Michigan, as the birthplace of General Motors. News of its well-paying jobs inspired African Americans, looking for opportunities denied to them in the South, to migrate to Flint. When they first arrived, there weren’t many places they could live except for one area, which would become known as the St. John Street neighborhood. As the need for workers grew, more African Americans made the move to Flint and helped turn the neighborhood into a thriving self contained community, full of neighbors who looked out for and knew one another. It was the urban center of Black culture in Flint. Despite the growing Black population, the residents of St. John weren’t allowed to move to other parts of the city. To make matters worse, the city’s Master Plan of 1960 called for the destruction of the neighborhood. Through the power of eminent domain, the city took their homes, destroyed businesses and decimated cultural landmarks. A deliberate choice was made to put a highway through a neighborhood that lacked the political power to say no, displacing over 7,000 people. Witness the birth and death of this Midwest neighborhood and the ways that Black Americans were first penned into — and then expelled from — their homes through urban renewal and highway construction.
Welcome to Skillsville! SKILLSVILLE, a dynamic PBS KIDS animated series created by Twin Cities PBS (TPT), will encourage kids ages 4-8 to “power up” the skills they need for future success by depicting the benefits of one of the most popular forms of media—video games.
Each episode of SKILLSVILLE begins with Cora, Dev, and Rae in the real world and focuses on one of the five life skills (feel, focus, organize, remember and think differently) they further cultivate in the game world. Once in the game, the characters appear as their avatars and summon Scout, a dog with dragonfly wings who flutters in and sniffs out trouble and supports them as they complete challenges. The players then work together and learn useful strategies to complete the task, win the game, and earn career-related badges. When they’re back in the real world, Cora, Dev, and Rae use the skills and strategies they’ve acquired in “Skillsville,” which are essential in helping people of all ages to learn, work, and manage the activities of daily living.
Connecting Communities Through Film: Indie Lens Pop-Up Comes
to Central and Northern Michigan
Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood initiative that connects communities through screenings of documentaries from PBS’s Independent Lens series. Since its launch in 2005, the program has hosted over 7,200 events nationwide, engaging around 430,000 people in conversations about important topics affecting local communities.
On MARCH 19th at 6PM, WCMU is bringing the Indie Lens Pop-Up experience to Mount Pleasant High School. The featured documentary is Home Court, which explores how Cambodian American basketball prodigy Ashley Chea’s life intensifies amid college recruitment, injury, and triumph. Conversation to follow the film featuring Dan Fodrocy, President of AREN Consulting.
Home Court, filmed over three years, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, as well as personal trials that include a devastating knee injury. Despite the intensity of basketball recruiting, Ashley’s humor shines through and her natural talent inspires the support of those around her.
HOME COURT
BIG RAPIDS
Galloup Guitars
FLINT
Flint Institute of Arts
Flint Institute of Music
HARBOR SPRINGS
New York Restaurant
MARQUETTE
Travel Marquette
MIDLAND
Alden B. Dow
Home & Studio
Chippewa Nature Center
Eastman Party Store
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Midland Area Community Foundation
Midland Center for the Arts
MyMichigan Health
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland
MT. PLEASANT
Clarke Historical Library
CMU Bookstore
CMU Libraries
Greentree Co-op Grocery
Home Builders Association of Central Michigan
Krapohl Ford
Mt. Pleasant Tire Service
Northwind Investments
University Theatre at Central Michigan University
PETOSKEY
American Spoon
Blissfest Music Organization
Reusch Jewelers
Spring & Porter Restaurant
PORT AUSTIN
Dr. Charles Christensen
REGIONAL
Consumers Energy Foundation
REMUS
Wheatland Music Organization
SAULT STE. MARIE
Cooper Dental
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Decorative Stitch
TRAVERSE CITY
Cherry Capital Airport
UNIVERSITY CENTER
Marshall M. Frederick Sculpture Museum
HELP KEEP MICHIGAN
CONNECTED SUPPORT WCMU THIS MARCH
This March, when you support WCMU during our Spring Membership Drive, you help bridge the distance between communities, bringing you the news, music, and conversations that matter most, both locally and globally. WCMU connects you to the stories shaping Michigan and the world, giving you the context you need to stay informed.
Whether it’s breaking news from Lansing or cultural events from northern Michigan, WCMU makes sure you’re always in the know. In a world where reliable information is more important than ever, we depend on your contributions to keep this service strong, free, and available for all.
And, if you make your contribution ahead of our spring drive, you can join our Member Challenge Fund. Your early gift will be used to create a Challenge Grant, encouraging other listeners to make their first ever gift to WCMU!
Join our Member Challenge Fund today by making your gift at wcmu.org/ MemberChallenge, or by calling 800-999-5656. And be listening for WCMU’s Spring Membership Drive March 13-20.
JADEN GIBSON
TERESA HOMSI
TINA SAWYER
ROBERT BARCLAY
WILD CARD JOINS NPR’S
IT’S BEEN A MINUTE
We’re excited to announce a fresh, dynamic pairing coming to your airwaves starting March 8 at 11:00 a.m.: It’s Been a Minute with Brittany Luse and Wild Card with Rachel Martin.
This new hour-long program will bring together the best of both worlds: Brittany Luse’s exploration of cultural trends and Rachel Martin’s in-depth conversations with influential cultural figures. This pairing will leave you feeling inspired, connected, and curious about the world around you.
STARTING
MARCH 8 at 11:00 a.m. on WCMU
Brittany Luse is a respected cultural journalist known for her deep, thought-provoking insights. On It’s Been a Minute, she takes on the big questions of culture and society, delving into the deeper meanings behind trends, movements, and events. With a background in digital journalism and a passion for telling the stories of people who are often overlooked, Brittany brings a unique perspective to the world of cultural commentary
Rachel Martin is a beloved voice at NPR, known for her thoughtful reporting and her skill at connecting with people on a personal level. As host of Wild Card, she brings listeners inside the lives of some of the most fascinating cultural figures of our time, revealing the stories that shaped their work and the personal moments that inspired their creativity. With years of experience in broadcasting, Rachel’s interviews are always candid and captivating, offering listeners a fresh and intimate look at the people who shape our culture.
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Whether it’s the latest from Lansing, a deep dive into regional issues, or breaking news from across the country, Morning Edition provides the insights and context you need to stay informed. Tune in to WCMU Public Radio every weekday morning from 5:00 until 9:00 for a balanced view of the world around you.
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On Saturdays, Scott Simon leads the show with a mix of in-depth news, cultural insights, and lighthearted features that highlight the week’s most compelling moments. On Sundays, Ayesha Rascoe offers a thoughtful look at the week ahead, featuring interviews with experts, stories that dig into the human side of current events, and cultural explorations that offer fresh perspectives.
Catch Weekend Edition every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8 until 10 on WCMU.
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Inside the Movement to Teach Kids About Money
For many adults, financial literacy wasn’t taught in school—but today, things are changing. Across the country, schools are increasingly integrating financial education into their curricula, teaching students essential life skills like budgeting, managing debt, and even gambling awareness. In fact, thirty-five states now require students to take a financial literacy class to graduate.
In this hour-long special from Marketplace, we take you inside the movement to equip young people with the tools they need to navigate the world of money. We visit schools across the nation to see firsthand how financial literacy classes are making a difference in students’ lives, helping them understand debt management, avoid common scams, and boost their credit scores.
Join us as we explore the impact of this growing trend, hear from educators, students, and financial experts, and examine whether these programs are truly setting up the next generation for success in managing their personal finances.
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