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Fri., May 24 through Sun., May 26, 2024 | Please join us for a vibrant weekend celebration at Cristo Rey Fiesta! There will be music, authentic Mexican cuisine, El Mercado, and more.
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EAST LANSING, MI; May 8, 2024 – WKAR Public Media is pleased announce the premiere of the newest season of Curious Crew this Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 am ET on WKAR-TV in Michigan’s capital region and streaming.
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Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contributions:Remembering Antonio Leon Jordan on his birthday with love from his mom, Susan Grettenberger.From Walter Adams, celebrating V-E Day and the Allied victory in Europe.
PODCAST: Michigan Minute
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1959: Mike and Marian Ilitch launched Little Caesars in Garden City, MI. Mike, a former baseball player, redirected his career after an injury, investing $10,000 to start the chain. Little Caesars became the world's largest carry-out pizza chain, enabling the Ilitch family to diversify into sports and entertainment, owning entities like Olympia Entertainment and the Detroit Red Wings.
Featured TV
Dulé Hill connects with artists using their craft to rewrite their narrative.
Dr. M. Sanjayan investigates urgent efforts to help coral reefs survive climate change.
Actor John Lithgow goes back to school to celebrate the power of arts education.
Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing in Appalachia.
Correspondents Edition. Panel discusses polling data around the Presidential Rrce and U.S. Senate.
Topic: Lots of primary challengers for incumbents. Guest: Rep, Dylan Wegela (D).
Former House Speaker gets charged. Guest: Mark Grebner
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Fri., March 1, April 5, May 24, and June 7 at 10:40AM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Tune in on these select Fridays to enjoy the magical sounds of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. -
Emma Harper/UnsplashSaturdays, May 4 - May 25 at 12PM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Enjoy music from around the mitten each Saturday with Great Lakes Concerts!
WKAR News
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Amy Robinson/WKAREl Tribunal de Apelaciones de Michigan dictaminó que a un demandado acusado de asesinato no se le negó un juicio justo cuando un testigo clave de la acusación usó una mascarilla de COVID-19 mientras testificaba. -
Deshawn JohnsonThe state adopted sports gambling in 2019, and Michigan is now one of the top markets in the country for wagering. -
Terryianna GregoryThe comfort of some women, especially to escape the male gaze while working out, could make for an interesting business concept. -
Lester Graham/Michigan RadioThe plaintiff argues Michigan's concealed gun law is unenforceable under the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
PODCAST: ¿Qué Onda Michigan?
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En el episodio de mayo de 2024 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan?, discutimos la salud mental y el impacto que el trauma puede tener, así como las formas de sanarlo.
MSU Today
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Spirituality is declining in the United States if you focus on religious affiliation, but that isn’t the whole story according to Morgan Shipley, associate professor of religious studies at Michigan State University.
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