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Tune in for original, meaningful programming from WKAR.
"We've invested in telling the stories of our community!" said WKAR-TV Station Manager Susi Elkins.
Viewers can enjoy science, music and game shows from Curious Crew, Forte, BackStage Pass and QuizBusters while keeping up on politics and sports with Off the Record and Current Sports with Al Martin.
WKAR Originals
BackStage Pass
Fridays at 11 and 11:30 p.m. on WKAR-TV
Mixing intimate performance with personal interviews and behind the scenes footage, BackStage Pass is your front-row center seat for diverse music from Michigan and the Midwest's most talented artists. Whether the style is rock, jazz, folk, country, classical or R&B, BackStage Pass delivers outstanding entertainment.
Curious Crew
Mondays at 5:30 p.m. on WKAR-TV
Take a hands-on approach to scientific exploration with award-winning educator Rob Stephenson and a cast of inquisitive kids from around mid-Michigan. In season two, explore the science behind vision, the digestive system, plate tectonics and more.
Weekdays 1 p.m. on AM 870
Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. on WKAR-TV 23.1 • NEW TIME
Al and guests cover the sports you care about from all over mid-Michigan. Now in its third season.
Current State
Weekdays at 9 and 6 on 90.5 FM, at noon on AM 870
Mid-Michigan's news destination for the informed, the caring and the curious presents Pop-Up Stories, a mobile storytelling project in partnership with MSU Residential College in the Arts and Humanities and community partners.
Forte
From the rigor of the rehearsal room, to the bright lights of the stage: this is Forte. Enjoy the inspiring stories and experience the thrill as Michigan high school musicians strive for excellence. Hosted by WKAR's Peter Whorf.
Off the Record
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on WKAR-TV
Now in its 45th season! Weekly Michigan Public TV coverage of the governor’s office, the state legislature, the political campaign trail, and state government. With senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick and his capitol press corps colleagues.
Primarily Piano
Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 90.5 FM
Peter Whorf presents solo piano, chamber music and great piano concertos of the Classical, Romantic and 20th/21st centuries highlight the glory of the keyboard and its many masters. Two new editions each week.
QuizBusters
Saturdays at 5:30, 6 & 6:30 p.m. on WKAR-TV
Season 27 kicks off with QuizBusters Special Editions featuring local community leaders and personalities and QuizBusters Classical featuring local music experts as contestants.
The Fugue
Sundays at 12 p.m. on 90.5 FM
From Albinoni to Zelenka, music host Jamie Paisley is your guide through the best of the Baroque era. Jamie features everything from the masterworks of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel to rare gems of the period.
