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Michigan Public Brings The Moth Mainstage to Ann Arbor on June 27
Michigan Public and Michigan Theater will present a live performance of The Moth Mainstage in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a 10-minute story to tell live without notes.
Read MoreThe Sphinx Organization Partners with Detroit PBS to Champion Musical Excellence and Diversity
“Music is a powerful tool for connection and change, and our organization intentionally takes a leadership role to advocate for and inspire opportunity for young classical artists, doing our part to help create lasting, positive change in the world,” said Sphinx Chief Programming Officer Andre Dowell. “We are fortunate to have a long-standing partnership with Detroit PBS that bolsters our efforts. Thanks to the station’s belief in our mission, this collaboration has expanded our audience and brought more awareness to the organization.”
Read MoreFormer WDET Program Director Judy Adams Passes
Former WDET Program Director and host Judy Adams has passed away at age 75. Adams died December 24 after battling an illness. Adams spent more than 30 years at WDET, serving for most of them as PD. She hosted a program on the station called Morphogenesis and later, The Judy Adams Program. Adams left the station in 2005.
Read MoreWCMU Public Radio Partners with Mercantile Bank to Fight Hunger during Annual “Foodraiser”
WCMU Public Radio has announced the kick-off it its 4th Annual WCMU Foodraiser taking place through Monday (12/9). This collaboration offers an opportunity to support local journalism and help combat food insecurity across Michigan.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Issues & Ale – It’s Just Politics 2024 Year in Review Live in Grand Rapids
Michigan Public’s long-running Issues & Ale – It’s Just Politics series will be traveling to Grand Rapids on December 10 to host a session called Politics Year in Review at Founders Brewing Company.
Read MoreMichigan Public Announces New Director of Development
Michigan Public has announced the hiring of Daryel Peake as the station’s new Director of Development. With over a decade of experience in corporate fundraising, grant management, and nonprofit development, Peake brings a proven track record of driving impactful partnerships and fundraising growth to Michigan Public.
Read MoreJaden Gibson New WCMU Radio Midday Host
Jaden Gibson has been named as WCMU-FM’s (Mt. Pleasant) new midday host, bringing news and conversations from around Michigan and the world every weekday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Read MoreWKAR’s Shawn Turner Elected to NPR Board for Second Term
The NPR Board has reelected Shawn Turner, WKAR general manager, as a member director. Turner was initially elected in February of 2024 and will serve through November 2027. The NPR board elections for the current term were held in August of 2024. The announcement was made October 14.
Read MoreWCMU & IPR Team for Line 5 Community Resource Project
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) and Interlochen Public Radio (Interlochen) have announced the launch of a joint reporting project on the history of the Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
Read MoreRick Westover Named WCMU General Manager
WCMU Public Media has announced the appointment of Rick Westover as the new General Manager, effective October 1. While making the announcement, the organization points out that “with more than 20 years of experience in public media and a deep commitment to community engagement, Westover is poised to lead WCMU into a new era of growth and innovation.”
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