FOR OUR MEMBERS ...
February is a month dedicated to reflection, celebration, and education—especially as we honor Black History Month. At WCMU, we are proud to showcase programming that highlights the contributions, struggles, and stories of Black Americans throughout history. Among this month’s compelling lineup is The Other Moonshot, airing Wednesday nights at 8 p.m on WCMU Public Radio. This eye-opening series reveals the little-known story of Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles who played a pivotal role in the Apollo missions—despite facing tremendous barriers.
On the television side, be sure to tune in at 9p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 11 and 18 for Great Migrations: A People on the Move. This limited series explores the second wave of the Great Migration, examining how Northern and Western Black communities developed and transformed the cultural and political power of Black America. Later in the month, we present American Experience: NAACP and Its Architects on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. This film centers on the story of Walter White—one of the NAACP’s most influential yet often overlooked leaders—whose efforts paved the way for significant civil rights victories.
Every day here at WCMU, we aim to bring you fact-based news, engaging storytelling, and civil conversations that foster understanding and empathy. With your support, we strive to create a space for thoughtful dialogue—sharing stories that bring us closer as a community. By exploring our shared history, we learn not only about where we’ve been, but also about where we’re going.
Thank you for your continued support. We hope these programs will inspire you to delve deeper into the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.
MIKE HORACE RADIO PROGRAM & OPERATIONS MANAGER
ON THE COVER ...
Great Migrations explores how a series of Black migrations have shaped the U.S. From waves of Black Americans to the North—and back South—to immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean, movement is a defining feature of the Black experience.
FEBRUARY 4, 11 & 18, 9:00 p.m.
PLEDGE PROGRAMS
COMING TO WCMU THIS FEBRUARY
FUNNY WOMAN SEASON 2 PREMIERE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10:00 p.m.
Season two promises more laughs and heartwarming connections as we see Gemma Arterton (The Kings Man, Summerland) return as Sophie Straw, the nation’s favorite TV comedy star, navigating her newfound fame and career, a group of good friends, while her romance with Dennis, played by Arsher Ali (Avenue 5, The Fear Index), is full of promise. However, with new opportunities come new challenges; will Sophie be able to embrace her real life and challenge outdated cultural conventions?
TRAVELS WITH DARLEY
MONDAYS at 7:00 p.m.
Darley travels with locals in beautiful and awe-inspiring locations to experience authentic adventures and reveal a greater sense of place. Experience diverse cultures and traditions and what makes each location unique. Don’t miss the episode on February 3rd as Darley visits Detroit.
NATURE: WILDHEART
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 8:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in Scotland’s wild highland landscape and meet its long-lived forest keeper, a magnificent Scots pine tree. As one of its longest living species, this ancient tree has witnessed the island’s history across 500 years.
THE BOLEYNS: A SCANDALOUS FAMILY
SUNDAY, FEB. 2 & 9, 7:00 p.m.
Follow Anne’s journey as she becomes queen and changes the course of British history. This is a dangerous game and the Boleyn’s have no idea of the high price they will have to pay.
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY & THE CONGRESS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 9:00 p.m.
INDEPENDENT LENS: SKIN OF GLASS
MONDAY, FEB. 17, 10:00 p.m.
A filmmaker discovers her architect father’s renowned building in São Paulo—a 24-story tall modernist icon known as “Pele de Vidro” (Skin of Glass)—is inhabited by unhoused people, setting her on a journey to reckon with Brazil’s harsh inequality.
NOVA: POMPEII’S SECRET UNDERWORLD
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 9:00 p.m.
New archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view.
COLOMBIA: WILD AND FREE
THURSDAY, FEB. 20 & 27, 7:00 p.m.
Journey to South America to explore the magnificent flora and fauna of Colombia, from the wild, largely deserted Pacific coast to the snow-covered volcanoes of the Andes, from the plains of the Orinoco region to the rainforests of the Amazon.
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH GREAT MIGRATIONS
Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
TUESDAYS at 9:00 p.m.
Great Migrations: A People on the Move examines the powerful influence of Black migration on American culture and society. While the first large migration was a forced journey from Africa in bondage, voluntary migrations in the 20th and 21st centuries have significantly reshaped the nation. This series explores the first and second waves of the Great Migration from the South to the North during the two World Wars, the “New Great Migration” of African Americans returning home to the South of their ancestors since the 1970s, and the “Next Great Migration” marked by the historic and growing influx of African and Caribbean immigration in the 20th and 21st centuries. The film powerfully demonstrates that movement is a defining feature of the Black American experience.
FEB. 4 | Streets Paved with Gold
Learn about the second wave of the Great Migration when Northern and Western Black communities matured through migration and transformed the cultural and political power of Black America.
FEB.
11 | One Way Ticket Back
Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South— driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom—continued to reshape the country
FEB.
18 | Coming to America
Hear the story of African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States and examine their profound impact on American culture and what it means to be Black in America.
AMERICAN MASTERS: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MISS SCOTT
FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 9:00 p.m.
This documentary highlights Hazel Scott, a Trinidadian-born musical prodigy and trailblazer. A jazz and classical star of the Harlem Renaissance, she fought segregation, challenged Hollywood racism, and testified during the Red Scare. Why has her story faded?
AMERICAN MASTERS: THE NAACP AND ITS ARCHITECTS
TUESDAY, FEB. 25, 9:00 p.m.
Meet Walter White, the NAACP’s longtime leader and one of the most influential but least known figures in civil rights history. Under his leadership, the NAACP paved the way for Black power at the ballot box and scored important legal victories.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
MONDAY, FEB. 3, 9:00 p.m.
Highlights include an 1821 U.S. citizenship certificate for George Barker, a free man of color, and a beauty book written by the first American female millionaire.
INDEPENDENT LENS BIKE VESSEL
MONDAY, FEB. 24, 10:00 p.m.
In this portrait of familial love, Donnie Seals Sr. undergoes a transformation after several medical crises and embarks on a long-distance cycling trip with his son.
This Land is Your Land Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music. Monday, June 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Animals become cinematographers in this two-part series that features sharks, koalas and more.
Boelyns: A Scandalous Family Desire
Travels
Finding
Boelyns: A Scandalous Family The
Travels
Finding
CHAUTAUQUA at 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE
70’s Soul Superstars
Celebrate the legacy of this iconic institution with a powerful performance of Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise. TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 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.
Midsomer Murders
The Blacktrees Prophecy, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Uninvited Guests
Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Black Americana
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Streets Paved with Gold
NOVA Dino Birds
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan
Thomas Jefferson Liberty: The Age of Experiments / The Pursuit of Happiness
Midsomer Murders
The Debt of Lies, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Pair Bond
Antiques Roadshow Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Hour 3
Great Migrations: A People on the Move One Way Ticket Back
NOVA Egypt’s Tombs of Amun
Seaside Hotel A Lady Tour
Funny Woman Season 2 Premiere!
Independent Lens The Strike (Ends at 11:30 p.m.)
Frontline
Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Streets Paved with Gold
Antiques Roadshow Recut
Seaside Hotel Weyse Has Had Enough
Funny Woman
Independent Lens The In Between
Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise
Secrets of the Dead Egypt’s Darkest Hour
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan Great Migrations: A People on the Move One Way Ticket Back
The Statue of Liberty
Midsomer Murders A Grain of Truth, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Glass Half Full
Antiques Roadshow Idaho Botanical Garden, Hour 1
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Coming to America
NOVA Pompeii’s Secret Underworld
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan
American Masters
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
The Congress
Seaside Hotel The World Has Now Hated More Than Enough
Funny Woman
Independent Lens Skin of Glass
Frontline
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Coming to America
American Anthems
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Alan Cumming returns as host and eight-time Academy Award winner
Glenn Close receives the Career Achievement Award.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 7:00 p.m.
PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules
SUNDAY NIGHT DRAMA SEASON FINALES in FEBRUARY
MISS SCARLET
Eliza faces a conflict of interests when she is hired to look into the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16, 8:00 p.m.
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
Skeldale House prepares for Christmas - and Jimmy’s first birthday – without the usual festive treats available. Mrs. Hall has figured out how to deliver the perfect holiday, but a worrying news bulletin throws her into turmoil.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 9:00 p.m.
NOVA: BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
Dressed to Kill, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece
All God’s Creatures (Season 5 Finale)
Antiques Roadshow
Idaho Botanical Garden, Hour 2
American Experience
The NAACP and its Architects
NOVA
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Midsomer Murders 25 Years of Mayhem
Funny Woman
Independent Lens Bike Vessel
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
Great Performances
HAS IT REALLY BEEN 25 YEARS?
MIDSOMER MURDERS
25 YEARS of MAYHEM
SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 10:00 p.m.
This landmark documentary explores how the series came to life from the pages of Caroline Graham’s Chief Inspector Barnaby books in interviews with cast members including Neil Dudgeon, John Nettles, Jane Wymark, and Jason Hughes. Narrated by Celia Imrie (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; Cranford; Doc Martin) the special pays tribute to the on and off-screen talent who have played a pivotal role in the success of the series for 25 years, and highlights early career appearances from A-list actors such as Orlando Bloom, Olivia Colman and Henry Cavill.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers
Askinosie Chocolate
Simply Ming Pound Cake
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! Cookbook Club
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Under the Acropolis
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Adam Puchta Winery
Simply Ming Broccoli and Beef
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! Momma Cooks Best
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Pati’s Mexican Table Getting to the Roots
Cook’s Country Taste of Summer
Cook’s Country Beef Kebabs & Cheese Bread
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Sunset Dinner in Wine Country
The Great American Recipe Secrets and Staples
The Great American Recipe A Spoonful of Love
Test Kitchen Biergarten Snacks
Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Cook’s Country Grilled Chicken, Two Ways Lidia’s Kitchen From Italy to Your Table
Pati’s Mexican Table Getting to the Roots Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Cook’s Country Tacos Two Ways
Pati’s Mexican Table Double Vallarta
Cook’s Country Bread, Cheese and Meat
Country Herbaceous Chicken
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Washington Wine Country
Cook’s Country Italian Comfort Food
Test Kitchen Modern Weeknight Meals
The Great American Recipe Home Baked
The Great American Recipe A Celebration of Flavors
Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Kitchen Let’s Make Dinner
Pati’s Mexican Table Quiero Mas Tacos Christopher Kimball’s
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Olive Mallorca Cook’s Country Chicken and Biscuits
Street Television
Test Kitchen Vegan for Everyone
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Pati’s Mexican Table The Fire Kings The Great American Recipe
FLY
BROTHER with ERNEST WHITE III
Ernest White II is a storyteller and explorer who has circumnavigated the globe six times.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 9:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Best of Joy of Painting Covered Bridge Oval
Homemade Live! Weeknight Dinners
Homemade Live! Brunch Date
Homemade Live! Next Level Sandwiches
Homemade Live! Late Night Bite
Homemade Live! Cookbook Club
Conscious Living The Secret Recipe: Intention
Best of Joy of Painting Frozen Beauty in Vignette
Conscious Living The Secret Recipe: Intention
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Conscious Living The Best Vegan Food in Asia
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Best of Joy of Painting Winter Lace
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Cook’s Country Darn Good Desserts
Ellie’s Real Good Food Say Yes to Chocolate
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
Homemade Live! Sweet Memories
Table for All with Buki Elegbede
Best of Joy of Painting Wilderness Cabin
Homemade Live Coastal Cooking
Homemade Live! Ultimate Tailgate
Homemade Live! Birthday Bites
Homemade Live! Off The Eaten Path
Homemade Live! Momma Cooks Best
Fly Brother with Ernest White III
Best of Joy of Painting Southwest Serenity
Fly Brother with Ernest White III
Conscious Living India’s Magic Carpet Ride
Fly Brother with Ernest White III
Fly Brother with Ernest White III
Fly Brother with Ernest White III
The Jazzy Vegetarian Delightful Dairy Free Desserts
Best of Joy of Painting Double Take
The Jazzy Vegetarian Delightful Dairy Free Desserts
America’s Test Kitchen Chocolate-Rasberry Trifle
Pati’s Mexican Table Juju’s Chocolate-Covered Life
Essential Pepin Sweet Endings
New Scandinavian Cooking Mid-Norway
Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Costa Rica: Quest for Pura Vida
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Geneva and the Matterhorn
Rick Steves’ Europe Vienna
Rick Steves’ Europe Salzburg & Surroundings
Rick Steves’ Europe The Making of ...
Rick Steves’ Europe Burgundy: Profound France
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Sechselauten
Outside: Beyond The Lens California Super Bloom 2
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope California’s Coast
Conscious Living India’s Magic Carpet Ride
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Greece: Quest for the Gods
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon
Rick Steves’ Europe Little Europe
Rick Steves’ Europe Great Swiss Cities
Rick Steves’ Europe Vienna and the Danube
Rick Steves’ Europe The Czech Republic
Cook’s Country Darn Good Desserts
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope San Miguel De Allende
Outside: Beyond The Lens High Sierra Sailing
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Ontario / Niagara / Toronto
America’s Test Kitchen Chocolate-Rasberry Trifle
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga
Rick Steves’ Europe Copenhagen
Rick Steves’ Europe Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen
Rick Steves’ Europe Istanbul
Rick Steves’ Europe Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
No Passport Required Houston
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live?
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Cruising the Mediterranean
Outside: Beyond The Lens Return to Switzerland
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Christmas in Switzerland
Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED
Join chef Marcus Samuelsson to explore the culture of Detroit’s Middle Eastern community
SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 8:00 p.m.
p.m.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Pati’s Mexican Table The World Cup of Tacos The Great American Recipe The Grand Finale
Tastemakers
Foeder Crafters of America
Simply Ming Crab Cakes
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! Date Night Dinners
Cook’s Country Cast Iron Everything No Passport Required Detroit
Cook’s Country New England for Everyone America’s Test Kitchen Pork Chops and Oven Fries
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Tomatoes Two-Ways
Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Cook’s Country Low Country Party Lidia’s Kitchen The Start of the Season
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations Pati’s Mexican Table Maestros Del Pan Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Which Came First?
Cook’s Country Midwestern Favorites America’s Test Kitchen Soup for Dinner
PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
,TRAVERSE CITY
AIRS SATURDAY FEB. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Episode #6 in the series brings Samantha to Michigan’s own Traverse City region. Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs. In Michigan, she explores The Cherry Republic, filled with cherry products, and dines with new friends at the Farm Club on the Leelanau Peninsula. She visits a re-purposed mental hospital in Traverse City and learns cheese-making at Leelanau Cheese. On Lake Michigan, she sails the schooner Wind Dancer, discovering its history as a water stagecoach. The adventure culminates at Bonobo Winery, where Samantha savors the rich flavors of local wines while sharing a glass with the owners, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse, and actress Amy Smart. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to join WCMU for a special pre-airing event of this unforgettable episode.
LEARN MORE at WCMU.ORG/EVENTS
BARE FEET with MICKELA MALLOZZI
Join professional dancer Mickela as she explores cultures through dance and shares connections through universal languages. FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 10:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
Best of Joy of Painting Christmas Eve Show
Table for All with Buki Elegbede
No Passport Required Detroit
New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton
No Passport Required D.C.
Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Best of Joy of Painting Pastel Seascape
Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy
Table for All with Buki Elegbede
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Pearl River Delta: Hong Kong, Macau
Rick Steves’ Europe Dubrovnik and Balkans
Rick Steves’ Europe The Best of Slovenia
Rick Steves’ Europe Spain’s Costa Del Sol
Rick Steves’ Europe Andalucia, Gibraltar & Tangier
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live?
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Chile’s Tierra Del Fuego
Outside: Beyond The Lens Places to Love
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope The Many Faces of Los Cabos
New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton
Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
FRESH GLASS
WEEKDAYS at 8:30 p.m.
Emmy-Award winning series
Fresh Glass showcases diverse entrepreneurs in the food and beverage Industry.
Viewers can expect to see some of the country’s picturesque tourism destinations, bucket-list experiences, and inspiring stories of innovators whose exceptional spirit comes to life on camera. Season
Two’s debut episode features the McBride Sisters, one of the country’s largest Black-womenowned wineries, alongside Fern Stroud, Founder of Black Vines. With fifteen episodes this season, Schaeg’s journeys are filled with inspiration, compelling stories, and education.
Cassandra Schaeg Host, Fresh Glass
EYES ON THE PRIZE
The
Reading Buddies /O/Ctopus? Garden
Reading Buddies /R/Hythm Nation
Reading Buddies /O/Ctopus? Garden
The Good Eggs Gratitude
Reading Buddies The O Vowel Badge
The Nap Time Show Protect What’s Important Eyes on the Prize Mississippi: Is This America? 1963-1964
The Nap Time Show All Around The World! Great Lakes Now Wild Islands & Salty Visitors
The Nap Time Show The Friendshipp Reunion!
Career Center Automotive Careers
Report Call of the Moose
Pasa La Palabra
The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package The Career Center Transportation Jobs The Career Center High Manufacturing Jobs
The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!
The Good Eggs Gratitude Extra Credit Our Beloved Community
Reading Buddies The J Consonant Badge
Reading Buddies The O Vowel Badge
Reading Buddies The J Consonant Badge
Reading Buddies M/Y Reading Buddies
The Good Eggs Responsibility
The Nap Time Show The Friendship Reunion
The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!
Black Journal EV Repair Class
Detroit Pasa La Palabra
Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights
Lakes Now Maple Syrup & Storing Energy
Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights
Performs Junesflow
The Nap Time Show The Beat of Your Own Drum! The Career Center Small Scale Manufacturing Start Up Ampersand
The Nap Time Show Tell The Truth
Reading Buddies What’s The /T/Ea? The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
The Good Eggs Responsibility Extra Credit Black History
Reading Buddies
What’s The /T/Ea? The Nap Time Show The Beat
Detroit Statue of MLK in Hart Plaza
Vincent Chin
HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE: THE JOSIE JOHNSON STORY
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights.
FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 10:00 p.m.
Gospel Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
NOVA Extreme Airport Engineering
Roadtrip Nation The Voyage Beings Start Up J.C. Scott - Dallas, Texas
NOVA Extreme Airport Engineering
Gospel Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Nature Wildheart
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Streets Paved with Gold
American Masters Roberta
NOVA Dino Birds
Roadtrip Nation Know Who You Are Start Up Veterans Moving America
NOVA Dino Birds
American Masters Roberta
Nature Expedition Killer Whale
Great Migrations: A People on the Move One Way Ticket Back
Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise
NOVA Egypt’s Tombs of Amun
Roadtrip Nation It’s A Journey, Not a Destination Start Up Mansfield Funeral Home
NOVA Egypt’s Tombs of Amun
Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise
Nature Musuem Alive with David Attenborough
Great Migrations: A People on the Move Coming to America
Amen! Music of the Black Church
Secrets of the Dead Bombing Auschwitz
Journeys of Black Mathematicians
Secrets of the Dead Bombing Auschwitz
Amen! Music of the Black Church
Magical Land of Oz Land
Gospel Take The Message Everywhere/Gospel’s Second Century
Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama
Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
Journeys of Black Mathematicians
Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
Age of Nature Awakening
Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama
Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
Wes Montgomery: A Celebration Concert
Secrets of the Dead Egypt’s Darkest Hour
Roadtrip Nation: Educations Future Statue of Liberty
Secrets of the Dead Egypt’s Darkest Hour
Wes Montgomery: A Celebration Concert
Dogs in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries Meet the Family
Finding Edna Lewis
HARRIET TUBMAN:
VISIONS OF FREEDOM
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 8:00 p.m.
Reading Buddies The Big /A/Pple
Reading Buddies Every /D/Og Has His /D/Ay
Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Egunie
The Good Eggs Understanding
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
The Good Eggs Understanding
Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Egunie
The Nap Time Show Tell The Truth Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
The Nap Time Show Different Kinds of Families
The Nap Time Show The Best of Both Worlds
The Nap Time Show All Around The World!
Detroit Performs Harmony In Culture Building the Reading Brain
The Career Center Product Design Start Up Sweets & Meats
Eyes on the Prize No Easy Walk 1961-1936
The Nap Time Show Cars, Trains & Planes American Black Journal One Detroit
The Good Eggs Acceptance
Extra Credit When I Grow Up 2
Eyes on the Prize No Easy Walk 1961-1936
Great Lakes Now Warming Waters Building the Reading Brain
PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules
UNLOCK THE POWER OF LEARNING
NATURE
WILD IRELAND: KINGDOM OF STONE
See the spectacular wildlife of The Burren in Ireland through the eyes of a pine marten.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27, 9:00 p.m.
Music Makers of Gennett Records
NOVA
Pompeii’s Secret Underworld
Roadtrip Nation
Rattle the Cage
NOVA
Pompeii’s Secret Underworld
Start Up Simpleaf - Dallas, Texas
Music Makers of Gennett Records
Nature
Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
American Masters
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part 1
Roadtrip Nation: Educations Future
Roadtrip Nation: Educations Future
Secrets of the Dead Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art
Ireland’s Wild Coast
WES MONTGOMERY
A CELEBRATION CONCERT
WES MONTGOMERY: A CELEBRATION CONCERT honors the centennial of the Hoosier-born artist whose guitar sounds defined a generation of jazz music and left a lasting global musical legacy. During his career, Montgomery won two Grammy Awards and was named “Jazz Man of the Year” by Record World in 1967. He played alongside many of the greatest names in music, including Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Quincy Jones, and fellow Hoosier Freddie Hubbard. His sound is defined by the iconic way he would play his guitar using the direct touch of his thumb on the strings, producing a softer, more melodic tone.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 at 10:00 p.m.
On the MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL
WELCOME TO WCMU
JAMIE MANKIEWICZ
Jamie Mankiewicz is a proud Michigander with a deep appreciation and connection to nearly every corner of the state. Her passion for storytelling began while growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, which led her to pursue a broadcasting career at WNMU at Northern Michigan University.
After graduation, she moved her Yooper spirit below the bridge to Cadillac and spent 17 years as a news producer in local television. Jamie is an awardwinning journalist who has served as a member of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, working to help foster and retain young journalists across the state.
From one peninsula to another, Jamie is excited to bring an enthusiastic and unique perspective to WCMU’s mission of educating, informing inspiring, and engaging viewers and listeners across Michigan.
In her free time, she enjoys adventures with her husband and their 3 teenage boys, along with an extremely energetic labrador named Mackinac. If you have a story to tell, she’d
Jamie Mankiewicz Multi-Media Producer
PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel
Live stream avaliable at WCMU.org/family
“CUPID CALLS IT QUITS”
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 11:30 a.m.
It’s Valentine’s Day in Pinkville, and Pinkalicious can’t wait to make valentines for her class party. But, when Pinkalicious and Peter befriend the Cupid, he offers them a trade: he’ll become a real kid and join Pinkalicious’s class, while Pinkalicious becomes Cupid for the day and delivers valentines to everyone (with Peter as her trusted assistant)! Things seem pinkatastic until Pinkalicious and Peter run out of Cupid’s “Love-IsIn-The-Air” spray. How will they be able to spread love across Pinkville?
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.
February 6, 5:30 p.m
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
February 17, 5:00 p.m. Traverse Area District Library
February 25, Time TBD Harbor Springs Library
February 26, 6:00 p.m.
Chippewa River District Library at Celebration Cinema, Mt. Pleasant
This February, WCMU is bringing the Indie Lens PopUp experience to central and northern Michigan. The featured documentary is Free for All: The Public Library, which explores the vital role public libraries have played in shaping American society and how they continue to serve as essential sanctuaries for people of all backgrounds.
BIG RAPIDS
Galloup Guitars
FLINT
Flint Institute of Music
HARBOR SPRINGS
New York Restaurant
MARQUETTE
Travel Marquette
MIDLAND
Alden B. Dow
Home & Studio
Chippewa Nature Center
Eastman Party Store
Midland Area Community Foundation
Midland Center for the Arts
MyMichigan Health
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland
MT. PLEASANT
CMU Bookstore
CMU Libraries
Greentree Co-op Grocery
Krapohl Ford Lincoln
Mt. Pleasant Tire Service
Northwind Investments
University Theatre at Central Michigan University
PETOSKEY
American Spoon
Blissfest Music Organization
REGIONAL
Consumers Energy Foundation
REMUS
Wheatland Music Organization
SAULT STE. MARIE Cooper Dental
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Decorative Stitch
UNIVERSITY CENTER
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
BBC NEWSHOUR: GLOBAL NEWS AS IT HAPPENS
Stay informed with BBC Newshour, the daily hour-long international news magazine offering in-depth reporting on international events, business, culture, and more. Broadcast live from London, BBC Newshour is your window to the world, connecting you to the stories that matter, no matter where they happen.
Listen to the BBC Newshour each weekday at 9am on WCMU, and on the WCMU App.
ON POINT: ENGAGING WITH
THE ISSUES
THAT
SHAPE OUR WORLD
Join host Meghna Chakrabarti for On Point, a daily program that unpacks today’s most pressing news and cultural issues. With guest experts and listener participation, On Point brings sharp analysis and honest dialogue to topics ranging from politics and the economy to science and the arts.
Whether you’re seeking clarity on the headlines or looking to explore the deeper stories shaping our lives, On Point is your forum for balanced perspectives and meaningful discussions.
• Asian View at 5:04
• StarDate at 5:19 & 7:47
• BBC Topline at 6:42 & 8:42
• Marketplace Morning Report at 6:51 & 8:51
• Central Focus Thursdays at 8:45
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• Birdnote at 2:31
• Central Focus Fridays at 2:34 •
Focus Wednesdays at 4:44
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Dive into a sea of symphonies and sonatas, 24/7 on WCMU Classical
PERFORMANCE TODAY
Hosted by Fred Childs
Sunday thru Friday at 7:00 p.m.
PIPEDREAMS
Hosted by Michael Barone
Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
SYMPHONY CAST
Hosted by Steve Seel
Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY at 2:00 p.m.
February’s live broadcast of the DSO features works by Grammy-award nominated composer Jessie Montgomery, and a worldpremiere performance by Detroit Composer and Trumpeter Kris Johnson.
Friday, February 28 10:40 a.m.
THE MOTH RADIO HOUR TRUE STORIES, TOLD LIVE
Hear everyday people share extraordinary stories.
NO SCRIPT.
NO NOTES.
Experience the power of storytelling every week on The Moth Radio Hour. Each episode features true stories, shared onstage by people just like you. Laugh, cry, and reflect along with the storytellers as they reveal personal moments of courage, triumph, or the simple hilarity of everyday life.
Listen to THE MOTH RADIO HOUR
MONDAYS at 8:00 p.m. SATURDAYS at 2:00 p.m.
SMART, FUNNY & UNEXPECTED BULLSEYE on WCMU
Discover the best in pop culture with Bullseye, the awardwinning show hosted by Jesse Thorn. Each week, Thorn brings his wit, curiosity, and unique perspective to interviews with some of the biggest names in entertainment, comedy, and the arts.
From in-depth conversations with your favorite stars to hidden gems you’ll fall in love with, Bullseye celebrates creativity in all its forms. Whether you’re a fan of movies, music, TV, or comedy, Bullseye is your guide to what’s cool, what’s next, and what matters.
JESSE THORN, BULLSEYE
THE OTHER MOONSHOT
COMING WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN FEBRUARY
As America seethes with civil unrest in the 1960s, three men in Los Angeles play a key role in getting us to the moon. You may think you know everything about our race to space. But there is still, even after all this time, a version of the story that’s never been heard. This is the story of the Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles who worked on the Apollo missions – despite barely being allowed in the room.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 8:00 p.m., on WCMU
UNLOCKING THE GATES
HOW MINNESOTA PIONEERED STRUCTURAL HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA
In 1948, a young couple set out to do what was considered a rite of passage for many middle-class Americans at the time –they bought land in a leafy suburb, built their dream home and left the city. James and Frances Hughes had no idea that their move to this part of Minnesota would motivate segregationists to ramp up housing restrictions.
In this limited Marketplace series, Host Lee Hawkins investigates how a secret nighttime business deal unlocked the gates of a community called Maplewood for dozens of Black families seeking better housing, schools, and safer neighborhoods. He’ll highlight stories of families collaborating and overcoming discrimination in real estate and banking. They include executives, entrepreneurs, musicians, at least one NFL star and a former US Presidential hopeful.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 6:00 p.m., on WCMU
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