PBS Western Reserve presents a collection of stories that are singularly focused on the region that we all call home. Explore the people, places, history and events that make Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania so special.
About Our Region — May 2025
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Presented by PBS Western Reserve and The Summit FM
Studio C Sessions
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 10:30 PM
Sundays at 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays at 8 PM
Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
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City Centric
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, May 4, at 11 AM
Monday, May 5, at 5:30 AM
Tuesday, May 27, at 12:30 AM
PBS Western Reserve presents an inspiring series highlighting passionate individuals who reflect the fabric of their cities. Each city’s episode reveals the stories of six trailblazers who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including business leader, revitalizer, artist, humanitarian, historian, educator and visionary.
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Forum 360
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Mondays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 5 PM
This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve and Akron Children’s
More Childhood, Please
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Thursday, May 8, at 2 PM
Saturday, May 17, at 7 AM
Tuesday, May 27, at 2 PM
Created and produced for kids (and parents), MORE CHILDHOOD, PLEASE is a series that blends aspects of reality TV, video challenges and helpful information from experts at Akron Children’s. Watch as kids and families tackle tricky topics like screens and screen time, emotions, the outdoor world and sports.
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The Remember Balloons
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, May 13, at 8 PM
Wednesday, May 14, at 1 AM
Friday, May 23, at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Friday, May 16, at 7 PM
Monday, May 19, at 9 PM
A heartwarming dance-theater production that brings families together through storytelling and movement. Inspired by the award-winning children’s book, the show uses dance, music and multimedia to explore memory, loss and intergenerational connections, making difficult conversations about Alzheimer’s disease accessible for audiences of all ages.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
Akron 200: Forgotten History Forum Series, Lost Cinemas in Akron
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Thursday, May 15, at 6 PM
Explore the lost cinemas in Akron with Jenn Kidd, Executive Director of The Nightlight Cinema.
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Around Akron with Blue Green
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 20, at 12:30 AM
Wednesday, May 21, at 4 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 24, at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27, at 10:30 PM
This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media and the
University of Akron’s Media Studies program
Akron Roundtable
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Thursday, May 22, at 6 PM
Since 1976, the Akron Roundtable has brought new ideas to Akron. Now, PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media and the University of Akron’s Media Studies program are partnering with the Akron Roundtable to bring those ideas to our region at large. The Akron Roundtable’s signature series delivers thought-provoking presentations on a wide range of topics from speakers of global, national and regional importance.
The May episode of AKRON ROUNDTABLE hosts Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Wadsworth is the first woman to serve in the role for the foundation.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
By Nature’s Design: Exploring Our Native Wildlife, Welcome to the Wetlands
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, May 24, at 3:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, May 3, at 3:30 PM
Monday, May 12, at 8 PM
Discover an ecosystem under threat and the people and forces working to save it — the fascinating world of the wetlands. Exploring Ohio’s diminished wetlands, this episode examines the dangers wetlands are facing and what can be done to preserve them with the help of local experts.
Presented by PBS Western Reserve
Marauder Men: In Their Own Words
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Monday, May 26, from 9-10:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27, from 2-3:30 AM
This three-episode docuseries spotlights the Martin B-26 Marauder and the brave World War II pilots who flew the aircraft.In the 1990s, the B-26 Marauder Historical Society videotaped oral histories detailing the experiences of “Marauder Men,” the nickname claimed by Martin B-26 Marauder pilots in celebration of their camaraderie. This series offers an intimate look at that footage.
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Memoirs of World War II
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, May 26, at midnight & 10:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27, at 3:30 AM
Less than 3% of those who served during World War II are still alive today. Once they are gone, what will happen to the story of their sacrifice? Through personal accounts of real-life World War II veterans, this local program, dedicated to preserving the history and memories of those who served in the war, honors their sacrifice.
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The World According to Polka, Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, May 27, at 10:30 PM
Wednesday, May 28, at 3:30 AM
The Chardon Polka Band visits the Hoosier state to perform at the “biggest little German fest in Indiana.” Music includes authentic German tunes, country and more. Toast the wiener dog competes in a heated race to the finish line.