WCMU Public Media
Pressing Matters | High Farming Costs
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- Pressing Matters | High Farming Costs
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- 6:44
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Farming is expensive, especially with the rising costs of fertilizer and fuel. Equipment Prices have also reached historic highs. Emma George-Griffin explain how some Michigan Farmers are relying on decades old equipment to get the job done.
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- Pressing Mattes | AI in Higher Education
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Artificial Intelligence is transforming technology and industries at rapid rates. Leaders agree careers will evolve, but some could be eliminated. We explore how staying grounded in humanity while adapting to changes created by AI is a balance for both students and leaders in higher education.
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- Pressing Matters | College Costs, Degree or Debt
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- 7:11
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Between tuition, housing and everyday living expenses, planning for college can feel overwhelming. Jamie Mankiewicz looks into what it really costs to earn a degree in Michigan and where students can find serious savings.
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- Pressing Matters 304: College Costs, AI in Higher Education, and Farm Costs
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- 25:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- In this edition of Pressing Matters, we explore what it really costs to afford a college degree and how universities are adapting and evolving with the rapid changes of artificial intelligence in the classroom and workforce.Plus, what farmers are doing to fix their decades old equipment amidst soaring economic costs.
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- Destination Michigan 1705: Midwest Miniatures Museum
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- 5:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- We’ll visit the whimsical Midwest Miniatures Museum in Grand Haven and explore incredible details on a miniature scale.
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- Destination Michigan 1705 DeTour Reef Lighthouse
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- 6:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- It’s a sleepover at a lighthouse miles from shore! We’ll spend the night at the DeTour Reef Lighthouse and discover the preservation efforts that keep this light shining.
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- Destination Michigan 1705: Vilah Bloom
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- We’re heading to Walloon Lake to visit Vilah Bloom and meet an entrepreneur who’s helping new moms clear the fog of early motherhood.
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- Destination Michigan 1705: Dodds Record Shop
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- 5:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- we’re putting the needle on the vinyl when we stop in Grand Rapids for a spin at Dodds, Michigan’s oldest record shop.
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- Destination Michigan 1705
- Runtime
- 25:56
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- This time on Destination Michigan, we’re putting the needle on the vinyl when we stop in Grand Rapids for a spin at Dodds, Michigan’s oldest record shop. Then, from grand to tiny, we’ll visit the whimsical Midwest Miniatures Museum in Grand Haven and explore incredible details on a miniature scale. Next, it’s a sleepover at a lighthouse miles from shore! We’ll spend the night at the DeTour Reef Lighthouse and discover the preservation efforts that keep this light shining. Finally, we’re heading to Walloon Lake to visit Vilah Bloom and meet an entrepreneur who’s helping new moms clear the fog of early motherhood.
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- What a wonderful visit with Sandra Cisneros
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- WCMU Public Media and Central Michigan University welcomed the acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street for an evening celebrating storytelling, culture, and community.
It was a special opportunity to come together, hear her stories, and reflect on the ways literature connects us and helps us better understand one another.
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- investigative journalist and NPR host Mary Louise Kelly visits Central Michigan.
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for News, Access and Impact in Society Today!
We were grateful to welcome NPR host and investigative journalist Mary Louise Kelly to Central Michigan University for an engaging conversation about journalism, access to news and the role reporting plays in our communities and our world.
A special thank you to Mary Louise Kelly, moderator Rick Brewer, Central Michigan University and everyone who spent the evening with us. We appreciate the thoughtful conversation and the opportunity to bring our community together around the importance of journalism and public media.
Thank you for being part of a memorable evening with WCMU Public Media!
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- Ask the DNR: Fall 2026
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- 56:47
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Ask The DNR is WCMU Public Media's live call-in television program that gives viewers a chance to ask anonymous questions to our in-studio specialists.
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- Super Why Event
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- WCMU Public Media hosted a free PBS KIDS screening event featuring Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures! Enjoy live character appearances, hands-on activities, free books, and fun giveaways for the whole family.
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- Destination Michigan 1704 Promo
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This time on Destination Michigan, we’re celebrating America’s semiquincentennial! We’ll meet three Michigan “Rosies the Riveters” who embody the spirit of the iconic “We Can Do It!” poster. Next, we’ll take a trip to Greenfield Village, where we’ll discover how one home played a vital role in the civil rights movement. Then, we’re off to Clawson to celebrate the Stars and Stripes at American Flag and Banner. Finally, we’ll travel to Fort Mackinac and meet a CMU student who has turned a passion for history into a unique summer job.
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- Rosie the Riveter: Destination Michigan 1704
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- 8:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We’ll meet three Michigan “Rosies the Riveters” who embody the spirit of the iconic “We Can Do It!” poster.
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- American Flag and Banner: Destination Michigan 1704
- Runtime
- 5:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We’re off to Clawson to celebrate the Stars and Stripes at American Flag and Banner.
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- Fort Mackinac: Destination Michigan 1704
- Runtime
- 5:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- We travel to Fort Mackinac and meet CMU student Christian, who has turned a passion for history into a unique summer job.
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- Jackson Home: Destination Michigan 1704
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We take a trip to Greenfield Village, where we’ll discover how one home played a vital role in the civil rights movement.
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- Destination Michigan 1704
- Runtime
- 27:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This time on Destination Michigan, we’re celebrating America’s semiquincentennial! We’ll meet three Michigan “Rosies the Riveters” who embody the spirit of the iconic “We Can Do It!” poster. Next, we’ll take a trip to Greenfield Village, where we’ll discover how one home played a vital role in the civil rights movement. Then, we’re off to Clawson to celebrate the Stars and Stripes at American Flag and Banner. Finally, we’ll travel to Fort Mackinac and meet a CMU student who has turned a passion for history into a unique summer job.
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- NPR's Mary Louise Kelly at Central Michigan University
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mary Louise Kelly,Host of NPR's "All Things Considered" , is coming to Plachta Auditorium on the campus of Central Michigan University on Tuesday, Ocrober 6th at 7PM.
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- Pressing Matters 303: Aging Dams, El Niño weather pattern, and Mental Health Deserts.
- Runtime
- 27:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- On this episode of Pressing Matters, remove or repair. We explore the costly predicament many communities are finding themselves as Michigan's dams age. With climate change leading to hotter temperatures, we look ahead to what's expected to be an El Niño weather pattern and what that could mean for Michigan's upcoming winter season. Plus, why some patients are driving hundreds of miles for critical mental health care in Michigan.
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- Pressing Matters 303: El Nino weather pattern
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Professor Daria Kluver with Central Michigan's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences explains what an upcoming El Niño weather pattern could mean for winter in Michigan.
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- Pressing Matters 303: Mental Health Deserts
- Runtime
- 8:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- More people are talking about the importance of mental health. But many parts of Michigan are considered behavioral health deserts. We break down the critical bed shortage that is forcing some to travel hundreds of miles for help.
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- Pressing Matters 303: Aging Dams
- Runtime
- 10:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Michigan's dams are old and require regular, costly maintenance. Most of us have seen what can happen when a dam fails or breaks. The devastation and destruction can be swift and immediate, with rebuilding and recovery costs well into the millions. There's no easy solution, but with heavier rainfall and stronger storms figuring out the best way forward is crucial.
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- Pressing Matters | Friday night @ 7
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A compelling Michigan-based issues show that delves into the heart of local matters, providing insightful discussions and in-depth analyses of key topics affecting the Great Lakes State.
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- Destination Michigan | Fort Mackinac
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- History comes alive at Fort Mackinac!
What does it take to bring the fort's past to life? We caught up with Christian, a military interpreter, to learn how he helps visitors experience history in a whole new way each summer.
This is just one of the stories you'll discover in an upcoming episode of Destination Michigan. Stay tuned!
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- Destination Michigan 1703: Creatively! Glass & More
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- We’ll stop in Mt. Pleasant at Creatively! Glass & More, where gorgeous glass is transformed into beautiful stained-glass designs.
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- Destination Michigan 1703: The Yooper Pasty Company
- Runtime
- 5:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- We’ll step inside The Yooper Pasty Company in Sault Ste. Marie, where baked deliciousness is on the menu at this comfy cabin.
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- Destination Michigan 1703: Zero Day BBQ
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- We’ll introduce you to Zero Day BBQ, where an Army veteran is serving up creative smoked specialties while helping fellow veterans along the way in Portage.
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- Destination Michigan 1703
- Runtime
- 28:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- This time on Destination Michigan, we’ll start in Mt. Pleasant at Creatively! Glass & More, where gorgeous glass is transformed into beautiful stained-glass designs. Next, it’s game night at LL Wooden Creations in Sanford, we’ll check out how these handcrafted wooden games are constructed. Then, we’ll step inside The Yooper Pasty Company in Sault Ste. Marie, where baked deliciousness is on the menu at this comfy cabin. From baked favorites to expertly smoked meats, we’ll introduce you to Zero Day BBQ, where an Army veteran is serving up creative smoked specialties while helping fellow veterans along the way in Portage. Finally, we’ll stop in East Lansing, where “Go Green” takes on a different meaning as we explore the beauty, and more than 150 years of history, at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.
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- Destination Michigan 1703: LL Wooden Creations
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- It’s game night at LL Wooden Creations in Sanford, we’ll check out how these handcrafted wooden games are constructed
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- Destination Michigan 1703: W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- We’ll stop in East Lansing, where “Go Green” takes on a different meaning as we explore the beauty, and more than 150 years of history, at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.
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- CMU custodians seek new union contract amid worker shortage, shrinking budget | WCMU News
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Fewer international students enrolling at Central Michigan University have created a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall, raising concerns among union officials that potential cuts could impact contract priorities for university custodians.
Read the full story on WCMU Public Media's website: https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/cmu-custodians-seek-new-union-contract-amid-worker-shortage-shrinking-budget?fbclid=IwY2xjawRq-YZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFydzBVVWpweEVHTVlVbTNQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj1BT3fT8KJBQcLOlE1SzZxGQ7hVORGTprLRMws0-LPYwP0WFMC8Dw3TuJR__aem_mLBytaQBfLXNIDrSP06PzQ
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- Destination Michigan 1702: Mt. Holiday, Lakenenland, Lighthouse Puzzles, and Timeless Grave Care
- Runtime
- 23:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- On this episode of Destination Michigan, we’ll start at the top of Mt. Holiday in Traverse City, where they’re making winter fun accessible for everyone. Then, we’ll head to Marquette to meet an artist transforming scrap metal into striking sculptures. Next, we’ll put all the pieces together in DeWitt and watch how beautiful images are turned into puzzles. Finally, in Owosso, we’ll meet a couple dedicated to preserving the memories behind Michigan’s gravestones.
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- Destination Michigan 1702: Lighthouse Puzzles
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- We’ll put all the pieces together in DeWitt and watch how beautiful images are turned into puzzles.
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- Destination Michigan 1702: Lakenenland
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- We head to Marquette to meet an artist transforming scrap metal into striking sculptures.
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- Destination Michigan 1702: Mt Holiday
- Runtime
- 5:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- We’ll start at the top of Mt. Holiday in Traverse City, where they’re making winter fun accessible for everyone.
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- Destination Michigan 1702: Timeless Grave Care
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- In Owosso, we’ll meet a couple dedicated to preserving the memories behind Michigan’s gravestones.
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- History 560 | CMU Point of Pride
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At Central Michigan University the Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is an academic center that promotes the use of games, simulations, and play in learning. History 560 is a capstone course required to graduate with a minor is Game Design Thinking.
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- Pressing Matters | Housing Shortage
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- 9:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Finding a safe and affordable place to live is harder than ever and the trickle down effect is being felt in communities across Michigan. Pressing Matters take a look what’s being done to solve this growing crisis.
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- Pressing Matters | Bay City Infrastructure Challenges
- Runtime
- 6:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Pressing Matters examines the driving challenges facing people and businesses in Bay City.
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- Pressing Matters | MDOC Staffing Crisis
- Runtime
- 10:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Michigan’s prison system is facing a crisis level staffing shortage, we're breaking down the issue from all sides on Pressing Matters.
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- Pressing Matters | MDOC Staffing Crisis, Housing Shortage & Bay City Infrastructure Challenges
- Runtime
- 29:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Michigan’s prison system is facing a crisis level staffing shortage, we're breaking down the issue from all sides. Finding a safe and affordable place to live is harder than ever and the trickle down effect is being felt in communities across Michigan. A look what’s being done to solve this growing crisis. Plus, The driving challenges facing people and businesses in Bay City.
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- PM302 Clean
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- On this edition of Pressing Matters, Michigan's prison system is facing a staffing crisis that is pushing officers and their families to the breaking point. We'll examine they heavy toll of mandated 16-hour shifts. Plus, owning a home may be the American dream, but in Michigan and across the country, homeownership is more out of reach than ever, we'll explore the contributing factors. Then, we'll break down a recent move by the State House to take back millions of dollars and what it means for the infrastructure in Bay City.
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- Quiz Central 2115: Interlochen Arts Academy vs. White Cloud
- Runtime
- 26:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Quiz Central 2115: Interlochen Arts Academy vs. White Cloud
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- CMU Point of Pride | Museum Studies
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- “Magic Circles: Society Through Game Spaces” is the newest exhibit at the CMU Museum of Cultural and Natural History, where the space functions as both a museum and an interactive learning lab for students.
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- ATS DNR: April 2026
- Runtime
- 56:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Ask The DNR is WCMU Public Media's live call-in television program that gives viewers a chance to ask anonymous questions to our in-studio specialists.
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- Quiz Central 2114: White Cloud vs. Mt Pleasant Sacred Heart
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Quiz Central 2114: White Cloud vs. Mt Pleasant Sacred Heart
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- Quiz Central 2113: Interlochen Arts Academy vs. Traverse City Central
- Runtime
- 26:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Quiz Central 2113: Interlochen Arts Academy vs. Traverse City Central
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- Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow Castle Farms Broadcast
- Runtime
- 22:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Go beyond what viewers will see on screen and discover how WCMU captured the excitement, stories, and unforgettable moments surrounding the iconic Antiques Roadshow. This behind-the-scenes production offers a rare look at the creativity, coordination, and craftsmanship that brought this one-of-a-kind experience to life.
