FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
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WKAR – YOUR public media station – is not going away. Together, we’re making progress toward closing the $1.6 million budget gap caused by the loss of federal funding
The legislation includes bills to conceal eviction records, and stop landlords from denying a place to someone solely because of bad credit.
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Brett Dahlberg/Michigan PublicWhile the number of payroll jobs remained steady, the unemployment percentage was affected by about 14,000 fewer people holding or seeking jobs. -
Some residents have reported energy bills reaching as high as $600.
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Show Highlights
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Explore a collection of stories that highlight Hispanic and Latino voices and contributions.
Station News
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Eleventh and final season of award-winning Curious Crew premieres September 27
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Off the Record
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Topic: Budget agreements getting closer. Guest: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II -
Topic: Government Shutdown. Guest: Rep. Ranjeev Puri.
Featured Programs
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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Today in 1844, William Austin Burt discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fueling future steel production. On September 15, 1876, Melville Bissell was granted a patent for the mechanical carpet sweeper. After his death, his wife Anna successfully led the Bissell Company, becoming one of America's first female CEOs.
Inside the Arts
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For the next 16 days, Grand Rapids will celebrate the arts with special installations and events all over the city as part of the ArtPrize competition and festival.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Journey deep into the sonic landscapes of Detroit, unpacking the forces that shaped the birth of techno and the visionary Black youth who created it. Hosted and written by Julian C. Chambliss.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
MSU Today
- NPR's Scott Horsley inaugurates MSU lecture series covering food and economic policy
- MSU 2030: Excellence for Global Impact unveiled
- A Conversation with MSU Spartans Gymnastics Coach Mike Rowe
- Meet the Dean: College of Arts and Letters’ Thomas Stubblefield
- Meet the Dean: Agriculture and Natural Resource’s Matt Daum