SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2025
Big Cats 24/7, Season 2
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
The Gold on MASTERPIECE
Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 p.m.
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President's Letter
I watched, as many of you did, while the United States Senate and House of Representatives struggled to listen with open minds as they considered whether to fund public media. In the end, the vote to defund the Corporation of Public Broadcasting fell almost entirely along partisan lines, with Republicans voting en masse to cut PBS and NPR support and Democrats vainly trying to maintain funding.
As disappointing as the result was, what concerns me even more was the clear inability to listen—the fact that our political leaders talked at one another, not with one another, throughout this months-long legislative process.
With your help, we know that WCNY will continue the vital work it does to serve our communities in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley.
One of the key parts of our commitment is to help facilitate a truly constructive, bipartisan conversation across our region and the nation.
“Balancing Act with John Katko,” a show produced here at WCNY with former Congressman John Katko as its host, aims to tame the circus that has become two-party politics. This month, “Balancing Act” will be distributed weekly to more than 80 percent of the U.S. viewing audience through the WORLD channel and selected PBS stations in red, blue, and purple states.
In a media landscape polarized by extreme viewpoints, “Balancing Act” seeks to provide a centrist perspective, striving to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues—while adding a touch of fun along the way. Katko earned top ratings from the Lugar Center at Georgetown University for his bipartisan record in Congress and was an active member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers committed to compromise and co-sponsoring legislation.
The show will feature a diverse range of guests, including members of Congress, authors, entertainers, professors, and other notable voices, as it explores how to reach consensus in a divided country.
Public media, like our nation, stands at a moment of consequence but also of opportunity. At WCNY, we remain committed to engaging viewers, broadening the range of civil discourse, and reminding people of the value of listening and speaking to one another with respect once again.
Mitch Gelman President & CEO of WCNY
DEFUNDED, NOT DEFEATED
Moving Forward After the Rescission Bill
The federal government has voted to eliminate previously approved funding for public media.
As a result, federal support for WCNY has been cut, representing a loss of more than $1.3 million annually, or about 20% of our budget.
That’s the bad news.
The good news is that WCNY serves more than 500,000 households across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, and we are resilient—thanks to the strength of our community and our partners.
More than a decade ago, WCNY began developing new, creative, and serviceoriented sources of revenue. Today, these include educational initiatives like Enterprise America, an experiential fiscal literacy program for middle schoolers supported by city and sponsor funding, and the WCNY Entertainment Academy, a grant-funded film and production training program for adults that offers a direct path to union membership and job placement.
Thanks to the success of these programs and others, like facility rentals and video production services for local hospitals, companies, and nonprofits, WCNY is not facing a shutdown.
But we can’t absorb a 20% cut without consequences.
This funding loss is a direct threat to the local programs and services that define our mission and serve our region every day.
For lifelong education and entertainment, Bob and I think it is vitally important to support Public Broadcasting. We rely on PBS programming, particularly the Create channel, “NOVA,” “Masterpiece Mystery,” and the balanced coverage provided by “PBS NewsHour.” Ever since moving to Central New York in 1998, our favorite radio station has been WCNY Classic FM. After I retired, I began volunteering at WCNY, and the staff always make me feel like a valued member of their team. WCNY is an integral part of our lives.”
– Anita and Robert L. Wagner, Solvay, NY
Here’s what’s at stake right now:
• Classic FM is one of the few remaining non-commercial, locally hosted classical music stations in the country. This funding cut threatens our ability to bring you expertly curated classical music, hosted by local voices who know and love this community.
• Documentaries and special programs that shine a light on critical issues, from the health of our lakes and forests to policing and justice, to the lived experiences of caregivers, families navigating end-of-life decisions, and neighbors facing homelessness.
• Stories that often go unheard, such as regional inclusive sports coverage and powerful tributes to our communities’ veterans.
• Free, educational, and commercial-free children’s programming that helps young minds grow throughout Central New York.
• Special programming from trusted global sources like the BBC and American Public Television (APT), which WCNY must pay for a la carte.
These cuts also mean that future programs may not be made. Important issues may go unreported. Vital stories may go untold.
This is not just about losing specific programs. It is about what happens when we lose the power to tell our own stories.
When local voices are silenced, we don’t just lose programming.
We lose enrichment
We lose learning.
We lose connection
We lose opportunity
We lose ourselves.
But you can prevent that.
Your support today can help replace the funding our government has chosen to withdraw. You can keep WCNY strong. You can put the public back in public media. Your investment ensures continued access to trusted culture, journalism, education, and civic connection.
If every member gave just $5 more per month, we could:
• Sustain Classic FM and its local hosts
• Produce more in-depth local documentaries
• Expand free educational content for children
• Tell more untold stories from our region
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month, you can protect everything WCNY brings to Central New York. Visit wcny.org/protect to help preserve WCNY’s independent, non-commercial service that informs and uplifts the region we proudly call home.
Shannon Hanrahan VP of Philanthropy
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Local WCNY Highlights
Ivory Tower
Watch Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV
"Ivory Tower" is a weekly roundtable discussion focusing on news and events from the perspective of academicians across Central New York. The show is hosted by David Chanatry, Professor of Journalism at Utica University.
Balancing Act with John Katko Watch Fridays at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
“Balancing Act with John Katko” returns with weekly episodes that walk the tightrope of the nation’s most divisive political issues. Host John Katko brings competing voices into the same ring for balanced debate and real efforts to find the common ground.
CONNECT NY: Public Transportation Watch Monday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Host David Lombardo explores the state of alternatives to personal cars in Upstate New York. We'll highlight investments in public transportation, efforts to promote bicycling, and the future of walkable communities.
September Highlights October Highlights
Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike
Monday, Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Set against the backdrop of a town struggling with poverty and a politically divided nation, this film follows striking steelworkers who had long relied on ATI for steady employment, often referring their own children to work there.
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, from his work with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court.
Big Cats 24/7, Season 2
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Season two returns to the Okavango Delta, Botswana, to follow the lives of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. With extraordinary access to a rarely visited area, the Big Cat 24/7 team works together to follow the cats’ lives around the clock.
Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan (Four-Part Series)
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places worldwide with journalist Gulnaz Khan, and meet faith leaders who draw on ancient wisdom and resilience to confront the crisis with hope and action.
NOVA: Human (Five-Part Series)
Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa—one of at least seven human species alive at the time. Today, we are the only surviving human species, and our impact on the planet is undeniable. How did this happen? How did we become… us?
American Experience: Hard Hat Riot
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Revisit New York in 1970, when student protestors against the Vietnam War violently clashed with construction workers, ushering in a new political and cultural divide that would redefine the American political landscape.
Maigret on MASTERPIECE (Six-Part Series)
Sunday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Meet Chief Inspector Maigret as he solves Paris’ most complex crimes using unorthodox methods and a fierce sense of justice. To prevail, he must outwit the city’s most ruthless criminals while confronting his own troubled past.
The Gold on MASTERPIECE (Six-Part Series)
Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
"The Gold" is a gripping, critically acclaimed drama inspired by the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery—one of Britain’s largest heists. Featuring a star-studded cast, the series uncovers the global crime network sparked by £26 million in stolen gold.
American Masters: Marlee Matlin—Not Alone Anymore
Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Explore the life and career of actress Marlee Matlin, whose meteoric rise began in 1987 when she became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her role in "Children of a Lesser God."
Independent Lens: Ratified
Monday, Oct. 20 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
"Ratified" brings the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to life through Virginia’s pivotal ratification battle. Led by Black women and a diverse coalition, the film explores the fight to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution.
Nature: Walrus—Life on Thin Ice
Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Join scientist Kirk Johnson as he travels across the Arctic to explore the hidden world of the walrus. From their ancient origins to their cultural significance and uncertain future, he reveals how these giants have adapted for centuries.
American Experience: Kissinger (Two-Part Series)
Monday, Oct. 27 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Explore the legacy of Henry Kissinger, the influential and controversial diplomat who shaped U.S. foreign policy under six presidents and embodied the contradictions of American diplomacy in the 20th century.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on WCNY-TV
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Velvet, Season 2
Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Season 2 begins as Alberto returns from his honeymoon with Cristina, only to discover that his scheming brother-in-law, Enrique, has unexpectedly seized control of Velvet. From Walter Presents, in Spanish with English subtitles.
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos (Three-Part Series)
Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Join actor John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and shine a light on their often overlooked contributions, exploring both famous and forgotten stories from Latino history.
38th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Friday, Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Join the Hispanic Heritage Foundation as it celebrates Latino history and culture and inducts the newest class of Hispanic Heritage Award honorees, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music.
Finding Your Roots: Latin Roots
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Henry Louis Gates Jr. traces the family trees of musician Rubén Blades and journalist Natalie Morales, uncovering stories from across Latin America. Along the way, both guests discover long-hidden secrets their ancestors tried to keep buried.
American Masters: A Song for César
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Explore the remarkable life and enduring legacy of César Chávez, the influential civil rights activist and labor leader who used music to unite and inspire workers during the United Farm Workers’ historic fight for better conditions.
POV: Hummingbirds
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Meet Bordertown best friends Silvia and Beba as they make the most of one final summer together while facing uncertain futures. This coming-of-age story celebrates the power of friendship and joy as acts of survival and resistance.
September WCNY Daytime Schedule
October WCNY Daytime Schedule
September Create Weekly Schedule
MON Legacy List with Matt Paxton
TUE GardenFit
WED Legacy List with Matt Paxton
THU America the Bountiful
FRI Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini
SAT Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom It's Sew Easy
Yndi Yoga Fit 2 Stitch
Yoga in Practice
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
The Best of Sewing with Nancy
Yndi Yoga Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
SUN Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr It's Sew Easy
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell
The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins
Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Canvasing the World with Sean Diediker
and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer
This Old House
Ask This Old House
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Yndi Yoga
Yoga in Practice
Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House This Old House
Dining with the Chef Fresh Glass
Pati's Mexican Table George Hirsch Lifestyle
Cook's Country America's Test Kitchen
Steven Raichlen's Project Fire
Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
America's Test Kitchen
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas Weekends with Yankee
Family Travel with Colleen Kelly
The Daytripper
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi/ View Finders
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Cycle Around Japan Highlights Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Growing a Greener World GardenSMART Various
Rick Steves' Europe
The Best of the Joy of Painting
Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
September WORLD Weekly Schedule
September/October PBS KIDS Weekly Schedule
Parent-trusted 24/7 PBS KIDS programming.
September Programming Schedule
See pages 12-16 for WCNY daytime, Create, WORLD, and PBS KIDS programming. Visit wcny.org for up-to-date programming.
Flanders & Friends
Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan:
Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan: The Heart of the World
History Detectives
The Lawrence Welk Show: Famous Themes
Flanders & Friends Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan: Steve Kerr
Knocks: Winning Financial Journeys
Old House: Ridgewood —Colonial Revival with Modern Flair
Becoming Frida Kahlo: A Star is Born VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos— Solidarity in a New Era
Antiques Road Trip: Roberta Taylor & Trudie Goodwin
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October Programming Schedule
See pages 12-16 for WCNY daytime, Create, WORLD, and PBS KIDS programming. Visit wcny.org for up-to-date programming.
Laura Flanders & Friends
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MusicEducator
AWAR AWARD D
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Music Educator Award Honorees!
Sept. 2024 Honoree
Danielle Rausa Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Oct. 2024 Honoree
Stephen Salem Liverpool High School
Nov. 2024 Honoree
Holly McCoy Henninger High School
Jan. 2025 Honoree
Joanna Kufs
Moravia Central School District
Feb. 2025 Honoree
Veronica Mainville Central Square School District
March 2025 Honoree
Liz Buell
Onondaga Hill Middle School
April 2025 Honoree
Brian Franco
Skaneateles High School
May 2025 Honoree
Stephanie Almeter
Fulton Junior High School
May 2025 Honoree
Carrie Foster
Fulton Junior High School
Liner Notes
We’ve had our ups and downs over the past few months, but it’s been wonderful connecting with so many of you at the Bluegrass Ramble Picnic and the Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concerts. You’ll be seeing more of us soon at the Syracuse Orchestra September Soirée on September 10 and the Canine Jamboree on September 20—we’ll be walking dogs again in the Adoptable Dog Parade!
Those were some of the wonderful “ups.” But we’ve had some “downs” as well, mainly due to the financial challenges brought on by the federal funding cuts. We want to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to our listeners and members who have stepped up in recent weeks to provide additional support. Your generosity is helping ensure that WCNY Radio remains vital and continues to fill your days with music. Because of you, we’ve made great progress, but there’s still a long way to go. If you’ve been on the fence, please know that a contribution as little as $5 per month goes a long way in keeping WCNY Radio with you all day, every day.
What else makes September so busy? In addition to our time out in the community, we’re preparing for the Classic FM Top 40 Listener Favorite Countdown. Tune in each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting Monday, September 1, as we count down your favorites from Number 40 to Number 1. The full Top 40 list will be posted on our website once the countdown ends and will also appear in the November/December issue of CONNECT.
Nominate a music educator today at wcny.org/musiceducator.
The start of the school year also kicks off a new season for the Music Educator Awards. We’ll begin with a special audio broadcast of the WCNY-TV special “Our Teachers, Our Future: The 2024-25 Classic FM Music Educator Awards,” airing on Classic FM on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4 at 8:30 a.m., and Friday, Sept. 5 at noon.
If you know a music educator who is making a difference the lives of their students, let us know! Fill out a nomination form at wcny.org/musiceducator. We look forward to another inspiring year of honoring these exceptional educators!
On October 1, we’ll welcome guest host Rita Paniagua for the Hispanic Heritage Month Special airing on Classic FM, Community FM, and in Spanish on Pulso Central.
And of course, host Bruce Paulsen returns for his annual Halloween program, “The Concert Howl,” on Saturday, November 1. It’s a ghoulishly delightful night of “boo”-tiful music!
You can listen to Classic FM, Community FM, Oldies, and Pulso Central anytime, anywhere. Visit wcny.org/radio to stream live and learn how to tune in via TuneIn and Alexa.
Thank you, as always, for listening to and supporting WCNY Radio!
Diane Jones
Classic FM Program Manager
Classic FM Weekly Schedule
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Diane Jones Bruce Paulsen Marie Lamb
Spencer Phillips Bill Knowlton
Jim Battaglia
Joey Nigro
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September 10 – 28, 2025
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THE 39 STEPS
October 22 – November 9, 2025
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A Hitchcock spoof with hair-raising hijinks.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
November 25 – December 28, 2025 BY PHILIP GRECIAN
The beloved holiday film, live onstage!
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February 4 – 22, 2026
BY RAE BINSTOCK
A knockout new play about loyalty and legacy.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
March 11 – 22, 2026
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August Wilson’s mystical and heartbreaking masterpiece.
DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
May 13 – June 21, 2026
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Pulso Central
We are proud to celebrate the first anniversary of Pulso Central, Central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station, which began broadcasting on September 15, 2024. In just one year, its vibrant blend of Latin music and news has helped foster a strong sense of community across the 19 counties it serves.
Supported by local organizations, community leaders, and Syracuse University faculty and students, Pulso Central has quickly become the heartbeat of Spanish-speaking audiences throughout Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. Here’s to a year of impact, and many more to come, filled with music, connection, and cultural pride.
This exciting milestone coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15. The celebration began in 1968 as a weeklong observance under President Lyndon Johnson and was later expanded, thanks in part to the efforts of U.S. Representative Esteban Torres— before becoming a month-long commemoration in 1988.
During this time, we honor the rich heritage, culture, and countless contributions of the Hispanic community. From film and theater to sports, music, politics, and science, Latino voices have shaped—and continue to shape—our country in profound ways.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pulso Central will air a special broadcast hosted by Rita Paniagua on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Throughout the month, we’ll also feature a series of short interstitials highlighting both local and national Latinx leaders who have made meaningful contributions to our community. Join us as we honor Latino trailblazers past and present whose stories continue to inspire and uplift.
Stephanie Gonzales Rawlings Pulso Central Broadcasting Producer
Celebrate your community’s iconic local or regional dish! Apply for a grant-funded Hungry for History® marker from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Visit wgpfoundation.org or call (315) 913-4060 to learn about program guidelines, eligibility and how to apply.
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Community FM Weekly Schedule
Community-oriented programming, produced for and by Central New Yorkers.
STREAM LIVE OR ON-DEMAND AT WCNY.ORG/COMMUNITYFM
Community FM Feature
Check It Out
It’s 3 rd and goal—who do you call to run your library book into the end zone? None other than former NFL running back and proud Betts Branch alum Latavius Murray.
The Onondaga Central grad stopped by to chat with “Check It Out” co-hosts Yona and Tom about growing up at Betts, books that remind him of his dad, reading with his five kids, and leading the charge at the new Jon Diaz Community Center. Don’t miss this fun and heartfelt episode!
Listen to “Check It Out” and our other local podcasts at wcny.org/communityfm.
Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble
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A Conversation with Jacques Pépin
Spend the Afternoon with Jacques Pepin on Friday, November 7 from 1:30-3 p.m. Join us for an exclusive 90-minute virtual conversation with the legendary chef Jacques Pépin, moderated by a special guest. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear stories, insights, and reflections from one of the most beloved figures in the culinary world.
Participants who donate $120 or more will receive:
• A 90-minute live Zoom event with Jacques Pépin and moderator on November 7, 2025
• One hardcover copy of Jacques’ brand-new book, “The Art of Jacques Pépin,” shipped to your door
• A Zoom link for live participation in the event
• A recording link to rewatch the event for 90 days following the live session
For information or to register, please contact Katherine Keeney at katherine.keeney@wcny.org or call 315.551.6838.
Katherine Keeney Manager, Membership Legacy & Giving
