WCMU Public Media November 2024 Program Guide

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GRACE A. DOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY

FOR OUR MEMBERS ...

Hello my fellow donors, my name is Stacy Earl and for the past 22 years I have been working with you behind the scenes. If you have called in to the station we may have chatted a few times. My favorite moments include assisting donors with anything from setting up Passport and now NPR Plus, to investigating why someone has not received their guide or thank you gift. It always makes my day when I am able to answer a member’s question and provide them support.

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LEONARDO DAVINCI MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 8PM

Explore the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Ken Burns’s first nonAmerican subject.

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LEONARDO da VINCI A NEW FILM BY KEN BURNS

NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 8PM LEONARDO da VINCI is a two-part, fourhour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon that explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath.

Set against the rich and KEN BURNS dynamic backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the film brings the artist’s towering achievements to life through his prolific personal notebooks, primary and secondary accounts of his life, and on-camera interviews with modern scholars, artists, engineers, inventors, and admirers.

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SALUTE TO VETERANS This November, WCMU Public TV is proud to honor the veterans in our viewing area and across the nation with a special lineup of programs dedicated to their service and sacrifice. From powerful stories of courage and resilience to heartfelt tributes, we recognize the immense contributions veterans have made to our country. Whether they served in World War II, Afghanistan, or anywhere in between, these programs offer a chance to reflect on their experiences and express our gratitude. Join us in celebrating and honoring those who have served with a month of meaningful and inspiring content.

SALUTE TO SERVICE 2024 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 9PM Salute to Service, hosted by Jon Stewart and featuring the United States Army Field Band, is a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration honoring heroes past and present, uniting us in gratitude as we reflect on their service, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of America.

DAD’S SECRET WAR: FRANCE 1944 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10PM Narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, the documentary shares the riveting, true story of an American who joined the British SOE and was parachuted into France with a small team just after D-Day to organize the French Resistance into a cohesive army. The mission was to stop Germany’s most feared troops from reaching Normandy in the days after the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944.

MAKE PEACE OR DIE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 10PM Riddled with survivor’s guilt, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each, he finds the path to heal himself.

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THE BEST OF PBS ALL NOVEMBER LONG

From captivating documentaries and award-winning dramas to engaging educational content, there’s something for everyone. Tune in for special episodes, new series, and timeless classics that will inspire, inform, and entertain all month.

Don’t miss a moment—stay connected with the finest in public television!

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW THURSDAY, NOV. 4, 7PM Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150,000 find?

NATURE | San Diego: America’s Wildest City WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 8PM Experience San Diego, where dazzling biodiversity thrives amidst a transformed urban landscape.

NOVA | Building Stuff: Boost It! THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 9PM Around the world, engineers are finding ingenious ways to amplify our abilities and senses. See why engineering just might be the closest thing to a superpower we humans have.

GREAT PERFORMANCES FRIDAY NIGHTS AT 9PM Watch television’s longest-running performing arts anthology to enjoy the best in music, dance and theater.

NOV. 1 | Land of Gold NOV. 15 | Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary NOV. 22 | Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight NOV. 29 | Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl 4

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PBS NEWS VOTE 2024 ELECTION COVERAGE

This Land isStay Your Land with in-depth informed Take a musical journey the evolution coverage andthrough trusted analysis the 2024folk elections. of modern of American music.

TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 3 at 9:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

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Consuelo Mack Wealth Track

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Father Brown The Crimson Feather

Midsomer Murders Witches of Angel’s Rise, Pt. 1

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Call the Midwife

Ridley The Memory Jar, Pt. 2

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America’s Heartland

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PBS News VOTE 2024: Election Coverage

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DW Global US

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Big Pacific Behind the Scenes

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Great Getaways

Weathered: Earth Extremes

Washington Week With the Atlantic

Nature San Diego: America’s Wildest City Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

Washington Week With the Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Consuelo Mack Wealth Track

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Father Brown The Lepidopterist’s Companion

Midsomer Murders The Killings at Badger’s Drift, Pt. 1

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Call the Midwife

Nolly on Masterpiece

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America’s Heartland

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Finding Your Roots Write My Name in The Book of Life

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DW Global US

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Great Getaways

Antiques Roadshow Extraordinary Finds Finding Your Roots Write My Name in The Book of Life

Weathered: Earth Extremes

Ireland’s Wild Coast

Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

Washington Week With the Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Consuelo Mack Wealth Track

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Father Brown The Alchemist’s Secret

Midsomer Murders Written in Blood, Pt. 1

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Call the Midwife

Nolly on Masterpiece

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America’s Heartland

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Finding Your Roots Write My Name in the Book of Life

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DW Global US

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Ireland’s Wild Coast

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Nature Lions of the Skeleton Coast

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Native American Heritage

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Great Getaways

Leonardo da Vinci The Disciple of Experience Leonardo da Vinci Painter - God

Weathered: Earth Extremes

Nature Attenborough’s Life Journey Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

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WEATHERED: EARTH EXTREMES

Follow host Maiya May on a journey to see 70’sworld Soul Superstars what our will look like as we speed Gathering of legends with all original toward 2.6°C of warming. performers their greatest jammin’ hits.

WEDNESDAYS AT singing 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

Great Performances Land of Gold

10:30 p.m.

American Anthems

Midsomer Murders Witches of Angel’s Rise, Pt.1

Luna & Sophie Deadly Formula

Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece

Wolf Hall on Masterpiece

The Choice 2024 Harris vs. Trump PBS News VOTE 2024: Election Coverage NOVA Decoding the Universe: Quantum Destination Michigan

Secrets of the Dead Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science Under the Radar Michigan

Native America New Worlds

Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration

Dad’s Secret War: France 1944

Midsomer Murders The Killings at Badger’s Drift, Pt. 2

Luna & Sophie Death Flight

Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece

Wolf Hall on Masterpiece

Antiques Roadshow Something’s Wild

Independent Lens Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen

American Experience American Coup: Wilmington 1898 NOVA Building Stuff: Boost It! Destination Michigan

Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery Under the Radar Michigan

Native America Warrior Spirit

Great Performances Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary Midsomer Murders Written in Blood, Pt. 2

Luna & Sophie A Mother’s Love

Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece

Wolf Hall on Masterpiece Leonardo da Vinci The Disciple of Experience (Ends at 12:00 a.m.)

Leonardo da Vinci Painter - God (Ends at 12:00 a.m.)

NOVA Building Stuff: Reach It! Destination Michigan

Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - King’s Gold Under the Radar Michigan

Native America Women Rule 7

INSIDE THE COURT OF HENRY VIII

Venture behind the glamorous facade of Henry’s court to understand why courtiers lost their heads.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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Consuelo Mack Wealth Track

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Off the Record

Washington Week With the Atlantic

8:30 p.m.

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

23 The Sins of Others

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Father Brown

Midsomer Murders Death of a Hollow Man, Pt. 1

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Call the Midwife

Nolly on Masterpiece

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America’s Heartland

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Finding Your Roots

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DW Global US

Weathered: Earth Extremes

Nature Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

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Great Lakes Now

Michigan Out of Doors

Destination Michigan

Under the Radar Michigan

FRI

Consuelo Mack Wealth Track

Off the Record

Washington Week With the Atlantic

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

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Classical Rewind

60s and 70s Soul Celebration

Great Getaways

Antiques Roadshow Out of This World Finding Your Roots Country Roots

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DRAMA, SCANDAL, and STARDOM THE RISE AND FALL OF ‘NOLLY’

NOLLY

ON MASTERPIECE NOVEMBER 10, 8PM Explore the reign and fall of soap opera star Noele “Nolly” Gordon, one of the most famous faces on British TV in the 1960s and 70s, whose unceremonious firing from her hit show at the height of her career was frontpage news.

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DESTINATION MICHIGAN

Tune in for an all-new episode as the Destination Michigan crew takes you on a tour of Michigan waterfalls, a visit to a lavender farm, and much more.

THURSDAY, NOV. 28, 8:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Great Performances Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight Midsomer Murders Death of a Hollow Man, Pt. 2

Luna & Sophie It’s Your Fault

Inside the Court of Henry VIII

Wolf Hall on Masterpiece

Antiques Roadshow The Gen X Years

POV The Body Politic (Ends at 11:30 p.m.)

Lidia Celebrates America Changemakers

Frontline

NOVA Building Stuff: Change It!

Secrets of the Dead Jamestown’s Dark Winter

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece We Can But Hope

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Many Happy Returns

Great Performances Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL THANKSGIVING MARATHON

NOVEMBER 28 & 29 This Thanksgiving, cozy up with a heartwarming All Creatures Great and Small marathon! Join the beloved cast for a journey through the scenic Yorkshire Dales as they bring warmth, laughter, and plenty of animal adventures.

Tune in on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th for the perfect post-holiday escape!

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COOK’S COUNTRY

Test Cook Lawman Johnson makes luxurious Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins.

MONDAY, NOV. 4, 7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

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Sara’s Weeknight Meals From The Latin Kitchen

Cook’s Country Comfort Food Done Right

America’s Test Kitchen Steakhouse for Two

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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Los Mochis

The Great American Recipe Season 2 Finale

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Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini

Cook’s Country Regional Seafood

The Great American Recipe A First Taste

MON

Simply Ming Pound Cake

Cook’s Country A Bold Brunch

American’s Test Kitchen Savory Pies

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

How She Rolls Biscuits in Bama

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

WED

Homemade Live!

Secret Sauce

Cook’s Country Taste of Summer

Lidia’s Kitchen Embrace the New

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table A Taste of Mazatlan

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Essential Pastas of Rome

Cook’s Country Beef Kebabs and Cheese Bread

America’s Test Kitchen Multi-cooker Perfection

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

SAT

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table El Fuerte, Magic Town

The Great American Recipe Secrets and Staples

SUN

Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini

Cook’s Country Grilled Chicken, Two Ways

The Great American Recipe A Spoonful of Love

MON

Simply Ming Broccoli and Beef

Cook’s Country From the Indigenous Pantry

American’s Test Kitchen Everything But The Turkey

Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

How She Rolls Flour & Butter

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

WED

Homemade Live!

Recipe Redemption

Cook’s Country Tacos Two Ways

Lidia’s Kitchen Worth Celebrating

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table Jinetes

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Vegetariano Italiano

Cook’s Country Bread, Cheese and Meat

America’s Test Kitchen Japanese Comfort Food

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

SAT

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table El Chepe, Railway to the Past

The Great American Recipe Home Baked

SUN

French Chef Classics French Onion Soup

Cook’s Country Herbaceous Chicken

The Great American Recipe A Celebration of Flavors

MON

Simply Ming Ravioli Two Ways

Cook’s Country Darn Good Desserts

American’s Test Kitchen New Thanksgiving Classics

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

How She Rolls The Feast

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

WED

Homemade Live!

Best Bite Ever

Cook’s Country Italian Comfort Food

Lidia’s Kitchen The Dinner Dance

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table Mocorito, The Land of Chilorio

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

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Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

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LIDA’S KITCHEN

Lidia cooks up an Italian Cheeseboard, Skillet Sausage & Peppers and St. Joseph’s Zeppole.

MONDAY, NOV. 11, 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Ask This Old House Holiday Projects

Ask This Old House Fall Garden Tips

Ask This Old House Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101

Best of The Joy of Painting Cabin in the Woods

Best of The Joy of Painting Night Light

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit

Ask This Old House Holiday Projects

Ask This Old House Fall Garden Tips

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Pearl River Delta: Hong Kong, Macau

Ask This Old House Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101

Ask This Old House Smart Doorbells

Rick Steve’s Europe Paris Side-Trips

Islands Without Cars Catalina Island

Ask This Old House Rot Repair, Heat Pumps

Ask This Old House Porch Replace Column Repair

Rick Steve’s Europe The Best of Israel

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Ask This Old House Fireplace Repairs

Ask This Old House Vinyl Fence

Rick Steve’s Europe Palestine

Outside: Beyond the Lens Grand Canyon

Ask This Old House Window Flower Boxes

Ask This Old House Shrub Harvesting

Rick Steve’s Europe Italy’s Riviera: Cinque Terre

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Lidia’s Kitchen Welcome to My Kitchen

Lidia’s Kitchen Tried and True

Lidia’s Kitchen Good Friends & Good Food

Lidia’s Kitchen Something Special

Best of The Joy of Painting Towering Glacier

Best of The Joy of Painting Dock Scene

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime

Lidia’s Kitchen Welcome to My Kitchen

Lidia’s Kitchen Tried and True

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile

Lidia’s Kitchen Good Friends & Good Food

Lidia’s Kitchen Something Special

Rick Steve’s Europe The Netherlands

Islands Without Cars Fabulous Food Tour

Lidia’s Kitchen A Meal to Make You Smile

Lidia’s Kitchen Something for Everyone

Rick Steve’s Europe Prague

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Lidia’s Kitchen Embrace the New

Lidia’s Kitchen Worth Celebrating

Rick Steve’s Europe Berlin

Outside: Beyond the Lens Tampa Bay

Lidia’s Kitchen The Dinner Dance

Lidia’s Kitchen Fuel the Soul

Rick Steve’s Europe Germany’s Hamburg

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

A Craftsman’s Legacy The Rocking Horse Maker

It’s Sew Easy Fabric Feature

Craft in America Miniatures Best of The Joy of Painting The Old Mills

Best of The Joy of Painting Golden Knoll

Craft in America Miniatures

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Assam India: Quest for the One-Horned Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Basel and Lucerne: Quest for the Crossroads

A Craftsman’s Legacy The Rocking Horse Maker

It’s Sew Easy Fabric Feature

Fresh Quilting Blocks

Craft in America Play

Craft in America Play Fit 2 Stitch

Ask This Old House Smart Doorbells

Knit and Crochet Now Baby Blankets

Rick Steve’s Europe Bulgaria

Islands Without Cars Memories & Reflections Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Rick Steve’s Europe Assisi and Italian Country

Outside: Beyond the Lens Italy Family Trip

Rick Steve’s Europe Siena and Tuscany

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

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FRENCH CHEF CLASSICS

Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child makes everybody’s favorite French cheese pie, Quiche Lorraine and more!

FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Pizza and Lemons

Cook’s Country Chicken and Biscuits

America’s Test Kitchen Pies Big and Small

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Surfside Eats

The Great American Recipe Outside the Comfort of Your Kitchen

SUN

French Chef Classics Quiche Lorraine

Cook’s Country Pennsylvania Dutch Country

The Great American Recipe Defining Firsts and Family

MON

Simply Ming Crab Cakes

Cook’s Country Never Enough Chocolate

American’s Test Kitchen Thanksgiving for a Small Group

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

TUES

Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

How She Rolls Take a Bite Out of Charleston

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

WED

Homemade Live!

Snackless in Seattle

Cook’s Country Motor City Favorites

Lidia’s Kitchen Fuel the Soul

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

THUR

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

Pati’s Mexican Table A Day in Sinaloa’s Countryside

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

FRI

Sara’s Weeknight Meals Bounty of Parma

Cook’s Country Never Enough Chocolate

America’s Test Kitchen Fried Favorites

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Pati’s Mexican Table Home Cooking Sinaloa Style

The Great American Recipe The Grand Finale

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THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE

Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 p.m.

Follow eight talented home cooks from different regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes.

A CRAFTSMAN’S LEGACY

Friday, Nov. 15, 10:00 p.m.

Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges make a rocking horse fit for a king.

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BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING

The soft-spoken painting legend Bob Ross paints tranquil landscapes featuring his trademark “happy” clouds, mountains and trees.

SATURDAYS AT 9:00 p.m.

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9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

French Chef Classics Quiche Loraine

Sara’s Weeknight Meals How Sweet It Is

Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana

Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Conch, Coconut & Cacao

Best of The Joy of Painting Winter Hideaway

Best of The Joy of Painting Bright Autumn Trees

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Costa Rica: Quest for Pura Vida

French Chef Classics Quiche Loraine

Sara’s Weeknight Meals How Sweet It Is

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Geneva & The Matterhorn: Quest for the Water Castle

Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana

Les Stroud’s Wild Harvest Conch, Coconut & Cacao

Rick Steve’s Europe England’s Cornwall

Islands Without Cars Mexico’s Isla Holbox

New Scandinavian Cooking Autumn Apple Treats

Moveable Feast Salt Lake City, Utah

Rick Steve’s Europe The Heart of England

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Simply Ming Miso Salmon

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Rick Steve’s Europe Lisbon

Outside: Beyond the Lens California Super Bloom 2

Joanne Weir’s Plates & Places Greek Island Picnic

Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy

Rick Steve’s Europe Portugal’s Heartland

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out

Wine First Mosel Valley

Wine First Rheingau

Wine First Vienna & Lower Austria

Wine First Lisbon & Alentejo, Portugal

Best of The Joy of Painting Serenity

Best of The Joy of Painting Mountain Splendor

Richard Bangs’ Adventures with Purpose Greece: Quest for the Gods

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RICHARD BANG’S ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE

Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 p.m.

Join Adventures with Purpose host Richard Bangs as we journey across the planet in search of ecological challenges and solutions.

WINE FIRST

Friday, Nov. 29, 9:00 p.m.

Visit some of the most beautiful European wine regions, where sommelier Liora Levi and food enthusiast Yolanda Año search for three wines that reflect the character of the area.

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NOVA: SOLAR SYSTEM WANDERING WORLDS

A variety of strange, wandering worlds are rewriting what we know about our solar system.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

FRI

The Nap Time Show

The Nap Time Show

Great Lakes Now

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Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Indigenize The Plate

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Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Detroit Performs

Native Report

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Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

The Career Center

Start Up

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The Good Eggs

The Nap Time Show

Oyate Woyaka

WED

6

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

One Detroit

THUR

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The Good Eggs

The Nap Time Show

Oyate Woyaka

FRI

8

Reading Buddies

Extra Credit

Great Lakes Now

SAT

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Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Oyate Woyaka

SUN

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Detroit Performs

Native Report

MON

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

The Career Center

One Detroit

TUES

The Good Eggs

The Nap Time Show

The Electric Indian

WED

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

One Detroit

THUR

The Good Eggs

Extra Credit

The Electric Indian

FRI

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Great Lakes Now

SAT

Readding Buddies

The Nap Time Show

The Electric Indian

SUN

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Great Lakes Now

Native Report

MON

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

The Career Center

One Detroit

TUES

The Good Eggs

To Be of Service

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Reading Buddies

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American Black Journal

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The Good Eggs

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Roadtrip Nation: Changemakers

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One Detroit

Native Report

One Detroit

Native Report

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

NATIVE AMERICA: FROM CAVES TO COSMOS

Who were America’s First People? The answer hides in Amazonian cave paintings, Mexican burial chambers, and on the waves off California’s coast.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

American Veteran The Crossing

10:00 p.m.

American Veteran The Mission

Great Performances Land of Gold

Next at the Kennedy Center Alonzo King (Ends at 12:00 a.m.)

NOVA Solar System: Wandering Worlds Roadtrip Nation

10:30 p.m.

To Catch A Comet Start Up

NOVA Solar System: Wandering Worlds

Genius By Stephen Hawking To Catch A Comet

Great Performances Land of Gold

Next at the Kennedy Center Alonzo King (Ends at 12:00 a.m.)

Nature San Diego: America’s Wildest City

Wild Metropolis Residents

Dad’s Secret War: France 1944

Peleliu: WWII’s Most Well-Preserved Battlefield

Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration

The Eyes of the World: from D-Day to VE Day

NOVA Decoding The Universe: Quantum

Secrets of the Dead Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science

Roadtrip Nation

Start Up

Genius By Stephen Hawking

NOVA Decoding The Universe: Quantum

Secrets of the Dead Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science

Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration

The Eyes of the World: from D-Day to VE Day

Nature Lions of the Skeleton Coast

Lion: The Rist and Fall of the Marsh Pride

Native America From Caves to Cosmos

Native America Nature to Nations

Next at the Kennedy Center Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture

Craft In America California

NOVA Building Stuff: Boost It!

Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery

Roadtrip Nation

Start Up

Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation

NOVA Building Stuff: Boost It!

Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery

Next at the Kennedy Center Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture

Craft In America California

Nature Attenborough’s Life Journey

Nature Attenborough’s Wonder of Song 15

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: Die Zauberflöte Experience director Simon McBurney’s Met debut with a new production of this Mozart favorite.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

FRI

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

SAT

Reading Buddies

To Be of Service

SUN

Reading Buddies

MON

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Great Lakes Now

Native Report

The Nap Time Show

Detroit Performs

Native Report

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

The Career Center

One Detroit

TUES

The Good Eggs

The Nap Time Show

And Knowledge to Keep Us

WED

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

One Detroit

THUR

The Good Eggs

Extra Credit

And Knowledge to Keep Us

FRI

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

Great Lakes Now

SAT

Reading Buddies

The Nap Time Show

And Knowledge to Keep Us

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25

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28

29 30

One Detroit

Native Report

PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Full schedules at wcmu.org/television/tvschedules

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HOPE IN THE WATER: THE FISH IN THE SEA

Dive into the new approaches of sustainable fishing on the open ocean, aiming to turn peril into plenty THURSDAY, NOV. 28, 10:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Native America New Worlds

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Native America Warrior Spirit

Great Performances at the Met Die Zauberflöte NOVA Building Stuff: Reach It! Roadtrip Nation NOVA Building Stuff: Reach It!

Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - King’s Gold Start Up

Roadtrip Nation: Native American Roadtrip Secrets of the Dead Lost Treasures of Angkor - King’s Gold

Great Performances at the Met Die Zauberflöte Nature Woodpeckers: The Hole Story

Hope in the Water The Fish in the Sea

Native America Women Rule

Native America Language Is Life

Rick Steves Art of Europe Stone Age to Ancient Greece

Rick Steves Art of Europe Stone Age to Ancient Greece

NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER

EMBRACING DUALITY: MODERN INDIGENOUS CULTURES In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous performing arts cultures.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 20, 9PM On the MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL 17

CARL THE COLLECTOR

PBS KIDS’ First Series Centering on an Autistic Main Character

Premieres November 14

CARL THE COLLECTOR follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic racoon who enjoys collecting things and loves his friends and family in Fuzzytown. Carl pays extraordinarily close attention to detail and comes up with unique ideas that others might not consider. These traits have helped him amass his extensive collections—from autographs and bottle caps to fake mustaches, pet rocks, sweaters, and virtually everything in between—which can come in handy for solving problems around the neighborhood with his friends.

FOR A JOIN UE SCOLLECTOR H CARL T ING! SCREEN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10AM TRAVERSE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY 610 WOODMERE AVE., TRAVERSE CITY Join WCMU Public Media for story time as we preview Carl the Collector, the first PBS KIDS show featuring central characters on the autism spectrum. Through relatable stories and characters, the series highlights our differences and commonalities, demonstrating that we all have something unique to offer. With a production team that includes neurodiverse writers, animators, and voice talent, Carl the Collector celebrates inclusivity and diversity.

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PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel Live stream avaliable at WCMU.org/family

Thanksgiving can be special day for young children and families. Special traditions, family gatherings, and big meals are staples of the holiday.

Children love the food, festivities, and time at home with loved ones.

Many families also have traditions of volunteering and giving back to the community. This year, consider practicing gratitude as a more regular routine — you can ask “Who are you grateful for?” every night before bed or at the dinner table. Encouraging thankfulness builds empathy and encourages kids to think about all the people who help them every day.

G IN IV G S K N A H T R U ARTH

NOVEMBER 28, 12:30PM

Arthur and his family are getting ready for Thanksgiving! But when Pal disappears to go on his own adventure, Arthur puts his plans on hold to search for him. Meanwhile, D.W. starts to think that Aunt Minnie might be more of an Aunt “Meanie”.

Can family, friends, and the rest of Elwood City get Pal home and help D.W. and Aunt Minnie celebrate the best Thanksgiving yet?

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A LEGACY OF PUBLIC MEDIA SUPPORT Evlyne Sheltrown was born in Reed City, MI, in 1940, but her family moved to West Branch when she was two. She graduated from high school, got married, and raised their two children. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University in 1962, Evlyne transitioned to social work in 1964, enjoying a 30-year career with the Michigan Department of Social Services, now known as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Evlyne Sheltrown

Over the years, she worked in various counties, advancing from child welfare worker to Zone Manager. She retired in 1997 and moved back to Reed City to be closer to her aging parents.

Evlyne enjoys public media, especially nature and science programs, Ken Burns documentaries, folk music specials, Finding Your Roots, Outside: Beyond the Lens, and Masterpiece Theater. At one point in her life, she realized, “It dawned on me that I had a responsibility to support public TV. There were no ads and shows were uninterrupted, which I really appreciate. I also get to attend concerts and plays that I physically cannot attend, and at no charge,” she said.

Although Evlyne no longer serves on boards, she volunteers with her church, the library, the recycling center, and Hospice of Michigan. She loves reading, music, antiques, attending local plays and concerts, birdwatching, and traveling, having visited five continents. Evlyne’s favorite destination is Hawaii, where she has family.

Now, with two children, four grandchildren, and many life experiences, Evlyne finds joy in simple pleasures like music and nature. “Public media enriches my life and contributing is a pleasure.”

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MARQUETTE Travel Marquette

OKEMOS Michigan Humanities

MIDLAND Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Chippewa Nature Center Dow Credit Union Eastman Party Store

PETOSKEY Ameriprise Financial Osborne/Klein American Spoon Blissfest Music Organization

BIG RAPIDS Galloup Guitars FLINT Flint Institute of Arts HARBOR SPRINGS New York Restaurant Perry Farm Village LANSING Elderly Instruments

(as of OCTOBER 8, 2024)

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

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WCMU Public Radio 1-800-727-9268 radio.WCMU.org Mt. Pleasant WCMU 89.5 FM Bay City WUCX 90.1 FM Alpena WCML 91.7 FM Traverse City WCMV 94.3 FM

Oscoda WCMB 95.7 FM Standish WWCM 96.9 FM Sault Ste. Marie WCMZ 98.3 FM Harbor Springs WCMW 103.9 FM

For trusted, up-to-the-minute election coverage, count on WCMU to keep you informed. Join us on Election Night and in the days that follow for the latest results, expert insights, and what it all means for Michigan and the nation.

ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE BEGINS AT 7PM

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Meet Jaden Gibson WCMU’s Newest Voice Jaden Gibson is WCMU’s new midday host, bringing you news and conversations from around Michigan and the world every weekday from 9 a.m. until 3p.m.

Jaden’s voice will be familiar to many listeners.

While he was a student at Central Michigan University, Jaden hosted Nightside Jazz and Blues, and was the local host of Weekend Edition, weekend All Things Considered, and numerous other weekend and evening programs.

He also served as a production assistant, helping with WCMU’s operations and news departments.

Away from the station, Jaden is an avid reader, actor, writer, movie buff, and superhero fan. He says he is thrilled to be back at WCMU!

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WCMU PUBLIC RADIO Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12 a.m. Destination

Out 1 a.m.

2 a.m. BBC World Service

BBC World Service

3 a.m.

4 a.m.

5 a.m. Morning Edition • Asian View at 5:04

6 a.m. • StarDate at 5:19 & 7:47 7 a.m.

8 a.m.

Echoes

• BBC Topline at 6:42 & 8:42 • Marketplace Morning Report at 6:51 & 8:51 • Central Focus Thursdays at 8:45

Weekend Edition Stardate at 8:35

Stardate at 8:35 The Childern’s Bookshelf at 8:37

10 a.m. On Point

Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me

Left, Right & Center

11 a.m. 1A

It’s Been A Minute

Reveal

9 a.m. BBC World Service

Noon

• The Children’s Bookshelf Wednesday at 11:04 a.m.

TED Radio Hour Throughline

1 p.m. Here & Now • Climate Connections at 1:31

• Central Focus Fridays at 2:34

Planet Money/ CodeSwitch/ How I Built This Life Kit

2 p.m. • Birdnote at 2:31

The Moth Radio Hour

The Pulse

3 p.m. The World

This American Life

The Splendid Table

4 p.m. All Things Considered

Bullseye

Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me

5 p.m.

• Central Focus Wednesdays at 4:44

All Things Considered Stardate at 5:35

6 p.m. Marketplace • The Daily at 6:30

Homespun

7 p.m. Fresh Air

• StarDate at 7:04

Folk Alley

8 p.m. The Moth

Reveal

Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour Throughline

This American Life

The Juke Joint

9 p.m. 1A

International Americana

10 p.m. BBC World Service

Acoustic Café

11 p.m.

American Routes

Destination Out

WHERE CLASSICAL NEVER SLEEPS ...

Dive into a sea of symphonies and sonatas, 24/7 on WCMU Classical

PERFORMANCE TODAY

Hosted by Fred Childs Sunday thru Friday at 7 p.m.

PIPEDREAMS

Hosted by Michael Barone Saturday at 1 p.m.

SO MANY WAYS

TO LISTEN

• • • • •

Mobile Device WCMU Website Smart Speakers In Your Car Smart TVs LEARN MORE AT WCMU.ORG/LISTEN

SYMPHONY CAST Hosted by Steve Seel Saturday at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY at 3 p.m.

SUNDAY at 2 p.m.

Learn how to listen to WCMU Classical at WCMU.org/listen

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The Splendid Table’s Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and dinner guests during the biggest cooking day of the year.

FRANCIS LAM, HOST

Joining him this year are James Beard awardwinning author and cooking teacher Andrea Nguyen, chef Tiffany Derry, and cookbook authors Paola Velez and Joe Yonan.

Listen Thanksgiving Morning from 9am to 11am, on WCMU

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HOW TO LISTEN TO

WCMU CLASSICAL WCMU Classical is WCMU’s 24/7 classical service. There are many ways to listen, including online, the WCMU App, and on smart speakers. Read on to learn how to listen to

WCMU Classical.

DOWNLOAD THE

WCMU APP

Mobile Device The easiest way to listen to WCMU Classical is through the WCMU App. You can download it by searching for WCMU in your App Store.

Within the app, tap the ‘Listen’ button near the top of the screen, and then tap ‘WCMU Classical.’

Online Listening You can listen to WCMU Classical on our website. On this page, you can use the player located at the top of your screen (or at the bottom if you are using a mobile device). To select WCMU Classical, click either “all streams” (or on a mobile device, tap the white ‘diamond’ symbol in the bottom right of the screen) and then select ‘WCMU Classical.’

Smart Speakers You can ask your Amazon or Google smart speaker to “Play WCMU Classical.”

In Your Car If your car has an HD Radio (many newer vehicles do!) you can listen right on your radio by turning to our —2 subchannel. This signal is only available in certain areas, but covers much of our listening area.

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MEET WCMU’S STUDENT REPORTERS Jozef Korzeniewski joined the WCMU newsroom as an intern in September 2024.

His work has been featured on WLUC TV-6 in Marquette and News Central, CMU’s student-produced nightly news show.

Korzeniewski is a senior at CMU double majoring in journalism and broadcasting.

JOZEF KORZENIEWSKI

Brianna Edgar joined the WCMU newsroom as an intern in January 2024. Edgar has covered a variety of stories since joining the newsroom, including the state’s most recent bird flu outbreak, the aftermath of 2020 flooding in Midland and Gladwin counties and occasional writes a book review. Edgar is a senior at Central Michigan University majoring in English.

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BRIANNA EDGAR

Kylie Sczepanski is a newsroom intern at WCMU. This fall marks Sczepanski’s second stint with the station. In the summer of 2023, Sczepanski was a member of WCMU’s summer internship program, where she filed stories for both radio broadcasts and the Midland Daily News. Her work has also been featured on WNEM TV-5 and News Central CMU’s student-produced nightly news show.

Sczepanski is a senior at CMU majoring in broadcasting with a minor in journalism and multimedia design.

CHECK OUT THE WCMU COMMUNITY CALENDAR! RADIO.WCMU.ORG/COMMUNITY-CALENDAR Stay connected with what’s happening across Michigan on WCMU’s Community Calendar! Whether you’re looking for local events or want to promote your own, our calendar is your go-to source for discovering concerts, festivals, educational programs, and more. Adding events is easy, and it’s a great way to share what’s happening in your community!

WHERE YOU GO, WE GO. Download the WCMU Public Media App • Listen to NPR Live • Watch PBS Live • FULL Schedules • Breaking News Notifications • 24/7 Classical Music • Community Calendar

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