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Michigan Public Names Zoe Clark Associate General Manager
Michigan Public Executive Director and General Manager Wendy Turner has announced that Zoe Clark has been appointed Associate General Manager, in addition to Political Director, at the state’s largest public radio station. The promotion recognizes Clark’s leadership, editorial excellence, and commitment to public service journalism and this new title affirms what many at the station, and across Michigan, have long known: Zoe Clark is essential to the identity and future of Michigan Public.
Read MoreWKAR Wins NETA Award for Radio Series
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) is recipient of a prestigious Public Media award from NETA, The National Educational Telecommunications Association. The winners were announced September 15 and recognize the exceptional achievements of member stations in community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communications.
Read MoreWKAR Announces Final Season of Science Show for Kids
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) has announced the upcoming premiere of the eleventh and final season of Curious Crew, the WKAR original show for kids. Curious Crew features inquisitive kids taking a fun approach to investigating principles of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Read MoreMichigan Public Introduces “On Hand”
Ann Arbor-based Michigan Public has announced the debut of a new podcast answering listener questions about our “weird and wonderful state!”
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Zena Issa Selected as Fellow for the AIR New Voices Radio Program
Michigan Public News Director Vincent Duffy has announced that Zena Issa has been selected as part of its 2025 cohort of the New Voices Radio program from The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). This is the first New Voices cohort dedicated solely to public radio professionals. Zena Issa is Michigan Public’s new Criminal Justice reporter, joining the team after previously working as a newsroom intern and Statewide production assistant.
Read MoreMichigan Public and WJRT-TV Recipients of NABJ Awards
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced its 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards winners during its annual gala at the #NABJ25 Convention & Career Fair this past Saturday in Cleveland. Among the winners this year are Ann Arbor-based Michigan Public and Flint-based WJRT-TV.
Read MoreFNX Showcases Native American and Indigenous Storytelling
WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) made an important addition to their programming lineup. The station just launched FNX – First Nations Experience, a dedicated channel showcasing Native American and Indigenous storytelling, culture, and perspectives.
Read MoreMichigan Public to add New Weekend Programs
Michigan Public Program Director Matt Shafer Powell has announced that the station will be introducing an updated weekend programming schedule beginning Friday, August 15, 2025. The revised line-up will include several new shows including PRX’s The Sam Sanders Show airing Friday and Saturday evenings, American Public Media’s This Old House Radio Hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and BBC’s The Arts Hour on Saturday nights.
Read MoreWNMU-FM’s Anishinaabe Radio News Marks Milestone
Anishinaabe Radio News, a program co-produced by Northern Michigan University’s Center for Native American Studies and Public Radio 90 (WNMU-FM), will soon mark its 200th episode. Since the first broadcast in 2016, host April Lindala has explored Native American history and culture and shared updates on Indigenous events planned across the Great Lakes region.
Read MoreRetired WKAR Public Media Trailblazer Ilene “Beany” Tomber Passes at 97
Retired WKAR Public Media Education Coordinator Ilene “Beany” Tomber passed away July 16 at her Arizona home at the age of 97. During her time at the Michigan State University-based public broadcasting station, Tomber created and led the corporate development division and launched and led numerous education and community engagement programs that continue to impact Michigan’s capital region community today. She retired from WKAR in 2017.
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