Originals and independent productions brought to you by WKAR
WKAR Specials is a local public television program presented by WKAR
Pixels and Perspectives: The Intersection of AI and Art
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Is AI art just another digital tool or danger to the art world? (7m 54s)
The War: Michigan Voices - Pacific Theatre
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FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of World War II recall their experiences in the Pacific Theatre. (56m 45s)
The War: Michigan Voices - European Theatre
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FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of World War II recall their experiences in the European Theatre. (54m 47s)
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FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of WWII recall their experiences in the European and Pacific Theatres. (55m 17s)
Panel Q & A - The Cost of Inheritance
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Panel discussion following the film The Cost of Inheritance. (30m 59s)
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Your PBS and NPR favorites, politics, music, sports, PBS KIDS and more live at WKAR. (1m)
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Panel discussion following the film Warrior Lawyers. (33m 42s)
Panel Q & A – First Voice Generation
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Panel discussion following the film First Voice Generation. (31m 2s)
Ed’s Story | Your Legacy and WKAR
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Consider remembering WKAR in your estate plan. Call 517 353-5000 email melanie@wkar.org (1m)
Celebrating 50 Years | WKAR Radio Reading Service
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Providing news and information to those with trouble seeing or reading the printed word (2m)
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Panel following the film "American Jedi." Discussion features the film’s producers. (48m 46s)
WKAR | Walk Through a Legacy of Innovation
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Virtual tour of student curated MSU Museum display, "WKAR's Legacy of Innovation." (1m)
Mid-Michigan Literacy | WKAR Family Reading Kit Project
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WKAR provides thousands of reading kits to mid-Michigan children and families. (1m)
Windows and Mirrors | Building the Reading Brain
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Children need books that mirror their lives and show them different experiences. (2m)
Panel Q & A – NOVA Science Studio Showcase
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WKAR showcases highlights from the NOVA Science Studio project. (53m 35s)
Panel Q & A – Building the Reading Brain
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Panel discussion following the WKAR original film, Building the Reading Brain. (36m)
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Panel discussion following the film Afrofantastic. Featuring filmmaker Julian Chambliss (29m 6s)
Afrofantastic: The Transformative World of Afrofuturism
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This documentary explores the definition and activism linked to Afrofuturism. (26m 46s)
WKAR | MSU Museum Exhibit Honors "Century of Service"
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The MSU Museum showcases WKAR’s Century of Service in a new exhibit! (2m)
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“Curious Crew” host Dr. Rob Stephenson celebrates the WKAR exhibit at MSU’s Museum! (1m)
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Explore the science of reading and ways to help ready your child for this complex task. (26m 46s)
Inspired Design: Zaha Hadid and the MSU Broad Art Museum
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Embark on an architectural journey through the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. (8m 4s)
Women Revolutionizing the Future of the Workplace
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Inspirational women leaders discuss their career journeys. (1h 19m 29s)
Panel Q & A – Free Chol Soo Lee
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Panel discussion following the film Free Chol Soo Lee. (29m 48s)
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Will next generation batteries accelerate adoption of electric vehicles? (6m 29s)
WKAR | Dr. Rob Stephenson | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR is celebrating a Century of Service to mid-Michigan! (1m)
WKAR |Teresa K. Woodruff | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR is celebrating a Century of Service to mid-Michigan! (1m)
Panel Q & A - Storming Caesars Palace
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Panel discussion following the film Storming Caesars Palace (25m 19s)
WKAR | Consumers Energy | Celebrating a Century of Service
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Consumers Energy celebrates WKAR's century of service! (1m)
A Conversation with Coach James Bibbs
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A conversation with former MSU Mens Track and Field Head Coach James Bibbs. (26m 46s)
2023 Michigan Gubernatorial Inauguration
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2023 Michigan Gubernatorial Inauguration (56m 46s)
Telling the Story: Christmas Oratorios
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Uplifting holiday music from the MSU College of Music. (56m 46s)
WKAR | Shawn Turner| Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Shawn Turner| Celebrating a Century of Service (1m)
WKAR | Robin Pizzo | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Robin Pizzo | Celebrating a Century of Service (1m)
WKAR | Melanie McGuire | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Melanie McGuire | Celebrating a Century of Service (30s)
WKAR | Julie Sochay | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Julie Sochay | Celebrating a Century of Service (1m)
WKAR | Jody Knol | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Jody Knol | Celebrating a Century of Service (30s)
WKAR |Bobby Taylor | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR |Bobby Taylor | Celebrating a Century of Service (30s)
WKAR | Al Martin | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR | Al Martin | Celebrating a Century of Service (30s)
WKAR | Celebrating a Century of Service
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WKAR is celebrating a Century of Service to mid-Michigan! (1m)
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A celebration of WKAR's century of service to the people of Michigan. (2m)
Innovate | Century Foundations
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A celebration of WKAR's century of service to the people of Michigan. (2m)
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A celebration of WKAR's century of service to the people of Michigan. (2m)
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A celebration of WKAR's century of service to the people of Michigan. (2m)
Community | Century Foundations
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A celebration of WKAR's century of service to the people of Michigan. (2m)
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Panel discussion following the episode Afrofuturism, from the Artbound series (33m 56s)
Panel Q&A - Brenda's Story: From Undocumented to Documented
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Panel discussion following the film Brenda's Story (25m 44s)
Kennedi Clifton | The Art of Healing
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Music and art help soothe depression for a young woman from Jackson, MI. (2m)
Panel Q & A - Benjamin Franklin
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Panel discussion following the film Benjamin Franklin. (21m 46s)
WKAR | The Best in Original Programming
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WKAR provides mid-Michigan with quality original programming! (1m)
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WKAR Century of Service
On Aug. 18, 1922, WKAR first took to the air waves from Michigan State University
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The War: Michigan Voices
FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of WWII recall their experiences in the European and Pacific Theatres.
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The Art of Healing
Art provides an outlet for three young women navigating the complexities of life.
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Building the Reading Brain
Explore the science of reading and ways to help ready your child for this complex task.
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Evening with the Governor 2011-2016
The governor of Michigan talks with senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick
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WKAR Specials is a local public television program presented by WKAR