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The future of public media is facing serious threats. Proposed funding cuts to public broadcasting could deeply affect PBS and NPR stations nationwide—including WKAR. Continued support and outreach from viewers and listeners is essential to protect the programs and services that millions of Americans rely on.

Discover the purpose and impact of public media in this recording from the WKAR Community Impact Forum, the mid-Michigan PBS and NPR station at Michigan State University.

As a trusted source for local content, in addition to national programming from PBS, PBS KIDS, and NPR, WKAR has served the mid-Michigan community for over a century — offering educational resources, local journalism, and inspiring stories. In an open conversation with the people who make that programming possible, and the community partners who help WKAR grow and serve more families every day, the Community Impact Forum demonstrates the impact WKAR, and public media have on their local communities.

The forum highlights how WKAR, like other NPR and PBS stations across the country, plays a vital role in strengthening civic dialogue, supporting lifelong learning, and amplifying diverse local voices.

Whether you're a lifelong public media, NPR, or PBS supporter or just discovering WKAR, this video provides valuable insight into the mission and impact of WKAR public media.

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Chapters
00:00 - Community Impact Forum Introduction
02:55 - "WKAR is for you"
04:58 - Panel Discussion: Senior Leadership Team
10:16 - Public Media Funding
12:36 - Panel Discussion: Senior Leadership Team
19:57 - "Behind the Mission - Experiential Learning Program"
20:56 - Panel Discussion: Production Team
31:48 - "Behind the Mission - Education"
33:38 - Panel Discussion: Programming Team
46:11 - "Behind the Mission: Community"
47:11 - Panel Discussion: Community Partners
59:06 - "Support WKAR" Video
01:02:19 - Q&A

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About WKAR Public Media
WKAR Public Media is the Michigan capital region source for award-winning original television and radio, and the best from PBS and NPR. WKAR is part of Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Sciences and includes WKAR TV, WKAR Radio, wkar.org, WKAR Radio Reading Service, and WKAR Ready to Learn.