FRESH SEASONS FAMILIAR FAVORITES
FOR OUR MEMBERS ...
As we welcome a new year, it brings with it a sense of renewal and the promise of exciting possibilities for change. At WCMU Public Media, we embrace this opportunity to reflect, grow, and innovate, while staying true to our mission of serving Central and Northern Michigan.
You may remember me as the former host of Destination Michigan. During my time in that role, I had the privilege of traveling to every corner of our beautiful state, meeting incredible people, and witnessing firsthand the unique stories, places, and traditions that make Michigan so special. Those experiences have stayed with me and are a big part of why I love what we do here at WCMU.
My journey with the station has come full circle—I left for a time but found myself drawn back by the important work we do, the wonderful people we serve, and the values we uphold. Now, in my role as Digital Media Coordinator, I’m thrilled to contribute in new ways to the storytelling and outreach that connect us to the communities we serve.
Local programming continues to be the heart of WCMU, bringing stories and entertainment that matter to our viewers. This year, Pressing Matters, hosted by Stefanie Mills, and Quiz Central, hosted by David Nicholas, will return with new episodes. These programs showcase the talent and passion of our local communities and reflect our commitment to delivering content that informs, educates, and inspires.
Thank you for being part of the WCMU family. Your support fuels everything we do, and I’m excited for all the possibilities that 2025 holds for us, together.
MATTHEW OZANICH DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
ON THE COVER ...
January kicks off with the highly anticipated season premieres of two beloved series. Follow the thrilling mysteries of a daring Victorian detective and the heartwarming adventures of a countryside veterinary team as they return with all-new episodes. Don’t miss these captivating stories that promise to intrigue, inspire, and delight viewers throughout the month.
AIRING JANUARY 12
PLEDGE PROGRAMS
COMING TO WCMU THIS JANUARY
FINDING YOUR ROOTS: LARGER THAN LIFE
TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 8:00 p.m.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen.
QUIZ CENTRAL
WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 p.m., STARTING JAN. 8
Host David Nicholas tests the best and brightest from High Schools across Central and Northern Michigan. Follow along at home as top students face off in WCMU’s educational and entertaining academic quiz show. SEASON PREMIERE: Mount Pleasant vs. Flushing
JOURNEY TO AMERICA with NEWT & CALLISTA GINGRICH
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 10:00 p.m.
Inspiring immigrant stories from those who have come to the U.S. from other nations and excelled. Executive Produced and hosted by Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 10:00 p.m.
In 1963 Michigan State University Head Coach Duffy Daugherty and 23 African American young men seized the opportunity of a lifetime. The daughter of Minnesota Vikings football legend Gene Washington deepens her connection to her father as she uncovers how the first fully integrated college football team in America changed the game forever. Maya, Gene’s youngest daughter, traces her father’s journey and explores the impact of this legacy on the present generation.
ATTENBOROUGH AND THE JURASSIC SEA MONSTER
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 8:00 p.m.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF LEONARDO da VINCI with KEN BURNS
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 9:00 p.m.
FAMILY TRAVEL with COLLEEN KELLY
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 5:00 p.m.
Travel expert and host Colleen Kelly returns for the eighth season of her successful travel series, highlighting unique destinations and showcasing each location’s entertaining and educational activities for parents, grandparents and children of all ages.
GREAT MIGRATIONS: EXODUS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 9:00 p.m.
Explore the first wave of the Great Migration, when more than a million Black Americans fled the Jim Crow South for the promised lands of the North. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates.
PRESSING MATTERS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:00 p.m.
Host Stefanie Mills tells stories of compelling Michiganbased issues that delve into the heart of local matters, providing insightful discussions and in-depth analyses of key topics affecting the Great Lakes State.
FRESH SEASONS
FAMILIAR FAVORITES
MISS SCARLETT
SEASON 5 PREMIERE
SUNDAY, JAN. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Eliza’s agency is thriving, and her professional life is on a successful path – on the personal side however, Duke has now been away in New York for several months and Eliza is forced to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, a new Detective Inspector comes to Scotland Yard and Eliza must navigate building a relationship with him if she’s going to continue having access to police resources. Can Eliza Scarlet have it all?
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
SEASON 5 PREMIERE
SUNDAY, JAN. 12, 9:00 p.m.
It’s Spring 1941, and baby Jimmy keeps Skeldale House busy while Tristan’s returnout to be more complicated than Siegfried hoped.
LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES
TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 14, 21, 9:00 p.m.
Jack The Ripper, William The Conqueror, and The Gunpowder Plot
Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
VIENNA BLOOD
SUNDAYS at 10:00 p.m.
Can Max and Oskar stop the seditious mole known as ‘Mephisto’ from bringing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to destruction?
MIDSOMER MURDERS
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 8:00 p.m.
Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village.
NOVA: WHAT ARE UFOS?
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 9:00 p.m.
Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are moving out of the shadows and into the light, as NASA pledges to study them scientifically.
9:00 p.m.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
70’s Soul Superstars
Kick off the all-new season with treasures that include a 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy, and Winslow Homer watercolors, ca. 1879.
MONDAY, JAN. 6, 8:00 p.m.
Gathering of legends with all original performers singing their greatest jammin’ hits. Friday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Great Performances
10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
From Vienna: The New Years Celebration 2025
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan Rick Steves Experiencing Europe
Independent Lens
Dallas
Midsomer Murders
The Blacktrees Prophecy, Pt. 2
Antiques Roadshow Fioli, Hour 1
Lucy Worsley Investigates Jack The Ripper
NOVA Black Hole Apocalypse
Luna & Sophie Hatred Is My Hobby
Vienna Blood Mephisto Waltz
Independent Lens Minted
Frontline
Secrets of the Dead Abandoning The Titanic
Destination Michigan Under The Radar Michigan Through The Banks of the Red Cedar
Behind the Scenes of Leonardo da Vinci with Ken Burns
Midsomer Murders
The Debt of Lies, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece To All Our Boys
Antiques Roadshow Fioli, Hour 2
Lucy Worsley Investigates William The Conqueror
NOVA Black Hole Universe
Beyond the Canvas Art, Innovated
Luna & Sophie Kisses in St. Tropez
Vienna Blood A Winning Hand
Independent Lens Without Arrows
Journey to America: with Newt and Callista Gingrich
Secrets of the Dead Death in Britannia
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is our Song
Leonardo da Vinci The Disciple of Experience
Midsomer Murders
The Grain of Truth, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Holding The Baby
Antiques Roadshow Fioli, Hour 3
Lucy Worsley Investigates The Gunpowder Plot
Seaside Hotel It’s Been A Long, Long Time
Vienna Blood The Enemy Within
John Lewis - Get In The Way
Frontline
DW Global US Quiz Central
Food - Delicious Science A Matter of Taste
Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack Off The Record
Father Brown The Jackdaws Revenge
The Boleyns: A Scandalous family Ambition
Travels with Darley Great Getaways
Finding Your Roots Stranger Than Fiction
DW Global US Quiz Central
Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries
Pressing Matters Off The Record
FOOD - DELICIOUS SCIENCE
Michael Mosley and James Wong celebrate the physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside every bite.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 7:00 p.m.
Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Great Lakes Now Michigan Out of Doors
Washington Week with The Atlantic Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Midsomer Murders Dressed to Kill, Pt. 1
Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece The Thames Reaper
Antiques Roadshow Springs Reserve, Hour 1
Finding Your Roots Dreamers One and All
Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Great Lakes Now Michigan Out of Doors
PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules
EUROPE BOUND?
RICK HAS GOT YOU COVERED
THURSDAY, JAN. 2, 10:00 p.m.
Rick shares lessons from a lifetime of European travel so that viewers can learn from his experiences and travel with minimal hiccups. From itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path, this entertaining, information-packed program recorded in front of an audience teaches viewers the essential skills for smart travel. Get Rick’s tips on packing light, avoiding crowds, outsmarting scams, and eluding pickpockets – all while maximizing the opportunities for cultural and culinary experiences.
NOVA What are UFOs?
SEASIDE HOTEL
Catch up with the personal crises of guests and staff at a seaside resort in the series fondly known as “Danish Downton-By-the-Sea.”
SATURDAY, JAN. 25, 10:00 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead World War Speed
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is our Song
Leonardo da Vinci Painter - God
Midsomer Murders
Dressed to Kill, Pt. 2
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Homecoming
Antiques Roadshow Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, Hour 2
Great Migrations: A People On The Move
Exodus
NOVA Extreme Airport Engineering
Seaside Hotel Frida
Vienna Blood The Face of Mephisto
Resistance: They Fought Back
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories The Statue of Liberty
Secrets of the Dead
Destination Michigan Under the Radar Michigan Great Migrations: A People On The Move Exodus
Thomas Jefferson Life and Liberty: Our Sacred Honor
Antiques Roadshow Winterthur Museum
GOT PLANS FOR SATURDAY?
(well, you do now)
Kick back on Saturdays starting at noon with a lineup that has something for everyone! Whether you’re fixing up your home, crafting with precision, or just dreaming of a shiny new ride, these shows deliver expert tips, creative inspiration, and maybe even a laugh or two. From nailing the perfect woodworking project to checking under the hood of the latest cars, this block is your ultimate DIY and gearhead hangout spot.
12:00 p.m.| THIS OLD HOUSE
12:30 p.m. | ASK THIS OLD HOUSE
1:00 p.m. | WOODSMITH SHOP
1:30 p.m. | MOTORWEEK
Homemade Live! Ultimate Tailgate
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebration
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Sketches of Spain
Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Yoli Tortilleria
Simply Ming Along the Rhine
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Homemade Live! Next Level Sandwiches
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Southern Secrets
Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Foeder Crafters of America
Simply Ming Bok Choi
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Cook’s Country
Pati’s Mexican Table Super Sonoran
Cook’s Country The Cuban Sandwich Show
Pati’s Mexican Table Cooking For My Crew in Sonora
Cook’s Country Texas Cookout
Cook’s Country Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Salty Salzburg
Cook’s Country Never Enough Citrus
Lidia’s Kitchen Plan The Menu
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
America’s Test Kitchen Grown Up Comfort Classics
The Great American Recipe
The Great American Recipe
America’s Test Kitchen Fish The French Way
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Lidia’s Kitchen The Community Table
Pati’s Mexican Table Sabores Nortenos Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Cook’s Country Sisig And Wings
Pati’s Mexican Table Welcome to Guadalajara
Cook’s Country Hawaiian Melting Pot
Cook’s Country Grilled Lamb & Cheesecake
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Rise and Shine
Homemade Live! Birthday Bites Cook’s
America’s Test Kitchen Flavors of Thailand
The Great American Recipe
The Great American Recipe
Test Kitchen Pub-Style Favorites
Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Flavor of Poland Kielce
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
Ellie’s Real Good Food It’s My Party
The Jazzy Vegetarian Super Party Menu
Yndi Yoga
Yndi Awaken & Strengthen
Best of Joy of Painting Double Take
Yndi Yoga
Yndi Awaken & Strengthen
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Full Body Workout
Yoga in Practice Find Balance to Find Peace
Yndi Yoga Transformation
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Balance
Lidia’s Kitchen Good Friends & Good Food
Best of Joy of Painting Pastel Seascape
Lidia’s Kitchen Good Friends & Good Food
P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home The Pioneers Challenge
Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire Raichlen’s Rules: Desserts
America’s Test Kitchen Elegant Dinner Party
New Scandinavian Cooking Burning Sweet Desire
America’s Test Kitchen Breakfast of Champions
Best of Joy of Painting Hidden Delight
America’s Test Kitchen Breakfast of Champions
America’s Test Kitchen Roast Chicken and Sprouts
America’s Test Kitchen French-Inspired Comfort Food
P. ALLEN SMITH’S GARDEN HOME
Modern Pioneer, Georgia Pellegrini, teams up with P. Allen Smith to prepare a stunning cocktail party.
MONDAY, JAN. 13, 9:00 p.m.
Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire Grill Top Cocktail Party
Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke
Yoga In Practice Fearlessly Open Your Heart
Best of Joy of Painting Christmas Eve Snow
Yoga In Practice Fearlessly Open Your Heart
Yndi Yoga Patience
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Spine Strengthening Workout
Yoga In Practice Chair Yoga
Yoga In Practice How To Get Going
Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Toast to Julia
Best of Joy of Painting Serenity
Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul Toast to Julia
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Let Them Eat Cake
Best of Joy of Painting Warm Winter Day
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
Rick Steves’ Europe European Festivals I
America’s Test Kitchen Vibrant Mediterranean Cooking
Best of Joy of Painting Barn In Snow Oval
America’s Test Kitchen Vibrant Mediterranean Cooking
America’s Test Kitchen Spring Dinner for Company
America’s Test Kitchen Stir Fry and Congee
Rick Steves’ Europe Art of the 20th Century
Rick Steves’ Europe Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips
Outside: Beyond the Lines Scotland Part 2
Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin Out Costa Rica, Central America
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Full Body Workout Yndi Yoga Patience
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga
Rick Steves’ Europe Germany’s Romantic Rhine Seeing Canada Richmond’s Chinese Food
Rick Steves’ Europe Munich and the Alps
Rick Steves’ Europe Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region
Rick Steves’ Europe The Majesty of Madrid
P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home The Pioneers Challenge
Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin Out Tampa, Florida
Outside: Beyond the Lines Vosges Mountains France
Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin Out Little Rock, Arkansas
Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Let Them Eat Cake
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 Belfast and Northern Ireland
Rick Steves’ Europe London: Mod and Trad
Rick Steves’ Europe Highlights of Paris
Rick Steves’ Europe Belgium: Bruges & Brussels
America’s Test Kitchen Roast Chicken and Sprouts
Seeing Canada Seaweed Gin and Metis Stew
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Easter Island - Mysteries & Myth
Outside: Beyond the Lines Grand Canyon: North Rim
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Hong Kong - Asia’s World City
America’s Test Kitchen French Inspired Comfort Food
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile
Rick Steves’ Europe Poland Rediscovered
Rick Steves’ Europe Budapest: The Best of Hungary
Seeing Canada Quebec Maritime Region
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Southern Alberta, Canada
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live? Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
LIDIA’S KITCHEN
Lidia cooks Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Broccoli, Revive Leftover Soup, Apricot Jam Half-Moons.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 8:00 p.m.
Homemade Live! Homemade for the Holidays
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Shrimp: Santorini to Vancouver
Christoper Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Tastemakers Castor River Farms
Simply Ming Miso Salmon
Cook’s Country New Mexican Bounty Lidia’s Kitchen Is Dinner Ready?
Pati’s Mexican Table Los Mariachis
Cook’s Country Mediterranean Meze
Test Kitchen All Chocolate, All The Time
Pati’s Mexican Table Escaramuza The Great American Recipe
Cook’s Country The Best Diner Food
Cook’s Country French-Inspired Dinner
Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Spaghetti
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations
Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
The Great American Recipe
Test Kitchen Bold and Beefy
Cook’s Country Sausages and Salads Lidia’s Kitchen Enough to Share
Pati’s Mexican Table Tradition and Innovation
Sara’s Weeknight Meals Catalon Soul Food Cook’s Country North Carolina Barbecue
Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Test Kitchen Ultimate Italian
Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
Queens: New Orleans
SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE
,
Starting Jan. 24, 9:00 p.m.
The series highlights the individuals who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination, delivering a decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experience.
KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Kevin Belton showcases the food of the Big Easy - from fried oyster po-boy sandwiches to Creole brined chicken with collards and yams.
America’s Test Kitchen Falafel and Harira
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Best of Joy of Painting By The Sea
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Homemade Live! Weeknight Dinners
America’s Test Kitchen Hearty Soup and Salad
HOMEMADE LIVE!
Comedian Tom Papa joins host Joel Gamoran in the kitchen to talk about everything from stand-up to sourdough.
FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 9:00 p.m.
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans Savor the Simplicity
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Best of Joy of Painting Valley View
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Homemade Live! Coastal Cooking
Rick Steves’ Europe Lisbon and the Algarve
America’s Test Kitchen Tagine and Hummus
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Outside: Beyond the Lines Tampa Bay
America’s Test Kitchen Easy Chicken Dinners
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Assam India: Quest for the One-Horned
Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Basel and Lucerne: Quest for the Crossroads
Rick Steves’ Europe Edinburgh
Rick Steves’ Europe Naples and Pompeii
Rick Steves’ Europe Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Rick Steves’ Europe Milan and Lake Como
Homemade Live! Brunch Date
Are you unable to watch WCMU Create where you live?
Seeing Canada Indigenous Cooking in Victoria
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Northern Ethiopia
Outside: Beyond the Lines Italy Family Trip
Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Land Without Limits
Homemade Live! Ultimate Tailgate
Contact your television provider and encourage them to add WCMU Create to their service!
Reading Buddies The O Vowel Badge
The Good Eggs Gratitude
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
Reading Buddies
What’s The /T/Ea?
The Good Eggs Responsibility
Reading Buddies
What’s The /T/Ea?
Reading Buddies M/Y Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
What’s The /T/Ea?
Reading Buddies /B/Egin The /B/Egunie
The Good Eggs Cooperation
Reading Buddies My /S/Tuffy
The Nap Time Show The Friendship Reunion!
Extra Credit Our Beloved Community
The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
The Nap Time Show I Can Be All of Me!
The Nap Time Show The Friendship Reunion!
The Nap Time Show The Beat of Your Own Drum!
The Nap Time Show Tell The Truth
The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
Extra Credit Our Beloved Community
The Nap Time Show The Beat of Your Own Drum!
The Nap Time Show Tell The Truth
The Nap Time Show The Mystery Package
The Nap Time Show Different Kinds of Families
The Nap Time Show Cars, Trains & Planes
Extra Credit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Black Journal Children’s Center / EV Repair
Eyes on the Prize Awakenings 1954-1956
Great Lakes Now Maple Syrup / Storing Energy
Eyes on the Prize Awakenings 1954-1956
Detroit Performs Junesflower / Shawescape
The Career Center Product Design
Eyes on the Prize Fighting Back 1957-1962
One Detroit Statue of MLK in Hart Plaza
Eyes on the Prize Fighting Back 1957-1962
Great Lakes Now Protecting The Lakes ...
Eyes on the Prize Fighting Back 1957-1962
Detroit Performs Inspired by Tradition
The Career Center Information Technology
Eyes on the Prize Ain’t Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961
One Detroit Statue of MLK in Hart Plaza
One Detroit Pasa La Palabra
Native Report Hotshot Artist
Native Report Hotshot Artist
One Detroit
One Detroit Vincent Chin
Native Report Political Policies
Native Report Politcal Policies
Start Up Ampersand
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE
This unique six-part PBS documentary series explores our futures and how we can reimagine them.
TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 9:00 p.m.
Great Performances
Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish Symphony
Nature
The Alps: The High Life
Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song Part 2
Great Performances Now Hear This: Copland: Dean of American Music
Nature
The Alps: Winter’s Fortress
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
A Brief History of the Future Beyond The Now
Roadtrip Nation Pumped and Ready Start Up Desert Creek Honey
A Brief History of the Future Beyond The Now
Elton Jon & Bernie Taupin: Gershwin (Ends 1:30 a.m.)
A Brief History of the Future Chaos and Complexity
Craft In America Collectors
A Brief History of the Future Chaos and Complexity
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Nature
Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents
Great Performances at the Met Cinderella
NOVA Black Hole Apocalypse
Roadtrip Nation Breaking Down Barriers Start Up Just Elope - Dallas, Texas
NOVA Black Hole Apocalypse
Great Performances at the Met Cinderella
Nature Patrick and the Whale
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen Cat Among The Pigeons
Great Performances at the Met Eurydice (Ends at 11:30 p.m.)
NOVA Black Hole Universe
Roadtrip Nation
Get The Ball Rolling Start Up Magdalena’s Catering & Events
NOVA Black Hole Universe
Evolution Earth Earth
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents
Elton Jon & Bernie Taupin: Gershwin (Ends 1:30 a.m.)
Secrets of the Dead Abandoning The Titanic
Wendell Castle: A Portrait
Secrets of the Dead Abandoning The Titanic
Evolution Earth Ice
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen Destination Unknown
Secrets of the Dead Death in Britannia
Aldwyth: Fully Assembled
Secrets of the Dead Death in Britannia
Reading Buddies /F/Unny /F/Ace
The Good Eggs Understanding
Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch
Reading Buddies /F/Unny /F/Ace
Reading Buddies /I/ Like /I/Tch
Reading Buddies /R/Hythm Nation
The
Reading
/O/Ctopus
The Nap Time Show Cars, Trains & Planes
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: EURYDICE
Experience this reimagined look at the Greek myth of Orpheus from Eurydice’s point of view.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 9:00 p.m.
Black Journal Future City Equity Forum One Detroit Teachings of Kwanzaa
The Good Eggs Acceptance Eyes on the Prize No Easy Walk 1961-1963
Extra Credit Teamwork Great Lakes Now Warming Waters
The Nap Time Show All Around The World! Eyes on the Prize No Easy Walk 1961-1963
The Nap Time Show Cars, Trains & Planes
The Nap Time Show S.T.E.M. It Up!
The Nap Time Show All Around The World!
The Good Eggs Acceptance Extra Credit C Is For Communication
Reading Buddies /R/Hythm Nation
The Nap Time Show S.T.E.M. It Up!
Report Sharing Culture
Performs Victor Ghannam & Jacco Muller
Report Sharing Culture
The Career Center Public Service One Detroit Pasa La Palabra
Black Journal Future City Equity Forum One Detroit Pasa La Palabra
on the Prize Mississippi: Is This America? 1936-1964
Great Lakes Now Shrinking Water
Native Report Call of the Moose
wcmu.org/television/tvschedules
Great Performances at the Met Eurydice (Ends at 11:30 p.m.)
Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
Lucy Worsley Investigates William The Conqueror
We Remember: Songs of Survivors
NOVA What Are UFOs?
Roadtrip Nation
The Door’s Wide Open
NOVA What Are UFOs?
Start Up Blade Craft Barber Academy
We Remember: Songs of Survivors
Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Great Migrations: A People on the Move
Exodus
WE REMEMBER: SONGS OF SURVIVORS
Holocaust survivors are honored with inspirational songs that celebrate their life experiences.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25, 9:00 p.m.
Big Cats 24/7 Episode 1
Lucy Worsley Investigates The Gunpowder Plot
The Jewish Journey: America
Secrets of the Dead World War Speed
Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
Secrets of the Dead World War Speed
The Jewish Journey: America
Big Cats 24/7 Episode 4
Gospel
The Gospel Train / The Golden Age of Gospel
EYES ON THE PRIZE
The Definitive Story of the Civil Rights Era
EYES ON THE PRIZE tells the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberations continue to be felt today.
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS at 8:00 p.m.
On the MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL
WCMU DAYTIME TV PROGRAMMING
LONDON NEW YEARS DAY PARADE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 7:00 a.m.
Tune in for this cherished turn-of-year tradition bringing pomp, circumstance, and good old-fashioned fun to the U.K. capital. The event, now in its fifth decade, raises spirits along its iconic parade route through the ancient city of Westminster.
GRANTCHESTER on MASTERPIECE
SUNDAYS from 1:00PM to 5:00 p.m.
It’s 1961, and times are changing in Grantchester. Will seeks new challenges elsewhere while Geordie and Cathy deal with an independent Esme. With Reverend Alphy Kottaram arriving as the new vicar, will the locals accept him as one of their own?
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION
SATURDAYS at 4:30 p.m.
Season eight features unique food and recipes from over a dozen countries, including Mexico, Ukraine, and Italy. Cooks from around the world share their inspiration results in faster, easier, and bolder recipes.
SIT AND BE FIT and CLASSICAL STRETCH
WEEKDAYS starting at 1:30 p.m.
Perfect for any fitness level, this inspiring block will help you move with ease and confidence, supporting a healthier, happier lifestyle. These shows combine gentle, effective exercises with expert guidance to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
BBC NEWS AMERICA & PBS NEWS HOUR
WEEKDAYS starting at 5:30 p.m.
Stay informed with a dynamic lineup of trusted news programs delivering in-depth analysis, global perspectives, and comprehensive reporting on the day’s most important stories.
Respectful Hellos: Learning Greetings
Excerpts
from an article
by Heather Clarke, MSpEd, MSc, M.A.
“When my kids visit their grandmother, they say “hello” to her in their own ways. One will run up to her, cover her with hugs and kisses, and spend time on her lap, hugging and chatting nonstop. My older child will pass her a handmade card and sit in a corner drawing pictures and writing notes for her. My mom loves both greetings equally. I tell my children that both ways of greeting are great as long as it works for the other person and respects their personal preferences.”
Help your child understand that people like to be greeted in different ways
In the “Alma’s Way” episode, “Hugs and Misses,” Alma is eager to give everyone a hug when they come through the door at a community event. Alma is used to hugging her family members when she greets them. But at the event, she learns that there are other ways of greeting people. For example, Alma hugs her friend Rafia, but Rafia doesn’t hug her back. Instead, Rafia says she prefers “the World’s Greatest High Five.” Alma is confused at first. But Alma listens to Rafia and gives her a high five instead. As Alma greets more guests at the event, she begins to realize that asking people how they want to be greeted — and listening to what they say — is a great way to learn more about them and to say hello in a friendly way.
Your child can decide how they want to be greeted, too
Talking with your child about how to greet others is an opportunity to support them in learning about what they want and don’t want when it comes to their own bodies. Discussing ways to greet others is a way to explore their preferences and to understand that other people may have different preferences. It’s also a way to support them in making decisions and speaking up for themselves.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity for residents to come together, watch a powerful documentary, and engage in meaningful discussions about the impact of public libraries in their communities and beyond.
This winter, WCMU is bringing the Indie Lens Pop-Up 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.
SCREENINGS TO BE HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIBRARIES IN:
Alpena
Mount Pleasant
Traverse City
Harbor Springs
ALMA
Alma College
Ballyhoo Books & Brew
BAY CITY
Fabiano Brothers
BELLAIRE
Grass River Natural Area
BIG RAPIDS
Galloup Guitars
HARBOR SPRINGS
New York Restaurant
Polly’s Planting and Plucking
LANSING
Elderly Instruments
MANISTEE
CBS Solar
MARQUETTE
Travel Marquette
MIDLAND
Alden B. Dow
Home & Studio
Chippewa Nature Center
Dow Credit Union
Eastman Party Store
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Midland Area Community Foundation
Midland Center for the Arts
MyMichigan Health
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland
MT. PLEASANT
CMU Bookstore
CMU Faculty Association
CMU Libraries
Greentree Co-op Grocery
Krapohl Ford Lincoln
Mt. Pleasant Tire Service
NABET-CWA Local 412
Northwind Investments
Pasquali Law Offices
Silverberg Fine Jewelers
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan University Theatre at Central Michigan University
PETOSKEY
Ameriprise Financial Osborne/Klein
American Spoon
Blissfest Music Organization
Petoskey Harbor Springs
Area Community Foundation
Reusch Jewelers
REGIONAL
Consumers Energy Foundation
REMUS
Wheatland Music Organization
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Decorative Stitch
SAULT STE. MARIE
Cooper Dental
TRAVERSE CITY
Morse Moving and Storage
UNIVERSITY CENTER
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
WESTPHALIA
Village Smiles / Dr. Deborah Gadille DDS
BIG IDEAS, BOLD QUESTIONS
TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world’s greatest thinkers. Can we preserve our humanity in the digital age? Where does creativity come from? And what’s the secret to living longer? In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED talks and original interviews, inspiring us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.
TED Radio Hour Host Manoush Zomorodi
POSSIBLE RETURNS to WCMU
WEDNESDAYS in JANUARY @ 8:00 p.m.
Possible, the award-winning series on Artificial Intelligence and the future of technology, returns to WCMU on Wednesday evenings in January.
Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, Possible offers listeners grounded and speculative takes on how technology — and, in particular AI — is transforming the future. Each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic.
Possible will be airing in place of TED Radio Hour on Wednesdays in January. TED Radio Hour will still be heard Saturdays at noon, and it will return to its Wednesday night time slot in February.
Upcoming episodes of Possible
JAN. 1: Sal Khan on the future of K-12 Education
JAN. 8: Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability
JAN. 15: Kevin Scott on AI and humanism
JAN. 22: Anne-Marie Slaughter on the future of the care economy
JAN. 29: Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of disease and diagnostics
Photo: David Yellen
• 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
From the Ground Up at 9:35 Stardate at 8:35
at 8:35
Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me Left, Right & Center
It’s Been A Minute Reveal
Ted Radio Hour Throughline
Planet Money/ How I Built This CodeSwitch/ Life Kit
Up Tuesdays at 1:34
• Central Focus Fridays at 2:34
• Central Focus Wednesdays at 4:44
• Marketplace Minute at 5:48
• Birdnote at 2:31 • StarDate at 7:04 •
The Moth Radio Hour
This American Life The Pulse The Splendid Table
Bullseye Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me
All Things Considered
at 5:35
Homespun American Routes
Folk Alley
The Juke Joint
International Americana
Great Lakes Odyssey Hour
BBC World Service
Destination Out
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.
Learn how to listen to WCMU Classical at WCMU.org/listen
Virtuoso violinist Randall Goosby returns to Orchestra Hall for a live performance of music by Florence Price. We’ll also hear a new orchestral fantasy by Jimmy López, atmospheric sounds by Anatoly Lyadov, and Prokofiev’s great symphonic farewell.
Friday, January 31 10:40 a.m. SCAN CODE TO LISTEN TO WCMU CLASSICAL
STORIES THAT STAY WITH YOU
Join hosts Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley for intimate and thought-provoking interviews each weeknight on Fresh Air. Whether it’s conversations with groundbreaking artists, insightful authors, renowned scientists, or influential leaders, Fresh Air delves into the stories behind the headlines.
Listen to Fresh Air every weeknight at 7:00 p.m.
You can also listen anytime in the On Demand section of the WCMU App!
Thoughtfully produced and deeply engaging, each episode offers new perspectives on the people and ideas shaping our world. Together, Gross and Mosley bring their unique styles and insights to create a richer, more dynamic listening experience.
TERRY GROSS, FRESH AIR
TONYA MOSELY, FRESH AIR
STORIES THAT CAPTIVATE & CONNECT
Step into the lives of people from across the country and beyond with This American Life, the award-winning program hosted by Ira Glass.
Each week, the show brings you unforgettable stories that capture the humor, heartbreak, and humanity of everyday experiences. With themes ranging from the profound to the playful, This American Life weaves narratives that are thought-provoking, surprising, and deeply relatable.
From investigative journalism to personal tales told with raw emotion, this is storytelling at its finest.
Listen Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. on WCMU!
IRA GLASS, THIS AMERICAN LIFE
DISCOVER MORE with the WCMU APP
The newly updated WCMU App is your onestop destination for all things WCMU—right at your fingertips and completely free!
• Stream Your Favorites: Enjoy live streaming of WCMU and WCMU Classical wherever you go.
• Watch Live TV: Access WCMU PBS, The Michigan Learning Channel, and PBS Kids live, anytime you want.
• Stay Informed: Catch the latest news updates, hear the latest NPR Newscast, and dive into insightful programs.
• On Demand, On Your Schedule: Hear your favorite shows like The Juke Joint, Destination Out, Destination Michigan, Pressing Matters, Homespun, Fresh Air, 1A, and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!—when and where you want.
The WCMU App connects you to trusted news, entertaining stories, and inspiring programs for free. Download it today from your app store and take WCMU with you wherever you go!
LIVE COVERAGE of the PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
Join WCMU for comprehensive live coverage of the Presidential Inauguration on Monday, January 20.
Experience history in the making as Donald Trump takes the oath of office and addresses the nation. Our trusted teams from NPR and PBS will bring you in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and perspectives from across the country.
Tune in for live coverage of the inauguration, the morning of January 20, on WCMU Public Radio and Television.
PHONE: (989) 774-3105
: (800) 727-9268 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY through FRIDAY, 8AM to 5PM
WCMU Public Radio
WCMU-FM 89.5 Mt. Pleasant
WUCX-FM 90.1 Bay City
WCML-FM 91.7 Alpena
WCMV-FM 94.3 FM Traverse City
WCMB-FM 95.7 Oscoda
WWCM-FM 96.9 Standish
WCMZ-FM 98.3 Sault Ste. Marie
WCMW-FM 103.9 Harbor Springs
WCMU Public Television
WCML 6 Alpena
WCMV 27 Cadillac
WCMW 21 Manistee
WCMU-TV 14 Mt. Pleasant