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 — November 2026
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More Than a Race
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 AM
Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 10 PM
Thursday, Nov. 26, at 3 AM and 1:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 PM
Discover the STEM skills and heartfelt stories behind the All-American Soap Box Derby.
Partnership with Akron Children’s
More Childhood, Please
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / 49.1)
Monday, Nov. 2, at 1:30 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 AM
Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 AM
Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 8 AM
“Animal Friends” Join co-hosts Rhys and Lily as we meet kids and their pets, see how animals can help kids feel better in the hospital, and even see animals guide and comfort their humans through everyday life.
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Forum 360
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, Nov. 2, at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Mondays at 7:30 PM
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.
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The World According to Polka
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Nov. 6, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 AM & 10 PM
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 AM
Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 PM
Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 AM
Friday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays, Nov. 1 & 8 at 8:30 PM
Thursdays, Nov. 5 & 12 at 8 PM
IThe zany Chardon Polka Band takes viewers on a wacky journey that includes a visit to an accordion museum, lessons about recycling, a tour of a sausage shop, and an eight-foot-tall statue of sasquatch.
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Marauder Men: In Their Own Words
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Friday, Nov. 6, from 10-11:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2:30-4 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.
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
In Akron, Ohio, the birthplace of rock legends The Black Keys, Chrissie Hynde, and DEVO, a new chapter of musical excellence unfolds. STUDIO C SESSIONS are 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, Youngstown, and Athens. PBS Western Reserve and The Summit FM have teamed up to share highlights of these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
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Veterans of America — Our Heroes in Uniform: Out of Our Brains, Not Out of Our Minds
PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 PM
Monday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 AM
Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 AM
Women in uniform face a variety of challenges and successes, and this documentary allows several female veterans to share their stories. The production also tells of Sharon Lane, a Canton, Ohio, resident who was the first female casualty of the Vietnam War. In addition, it touches on female veterans’ high rate of homelessness and how local officials are striving to combat the problem.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
Lines Broken: The Story of Marion Motley
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 PM
In 1946, Canton native Marion Motley was one of four African American men to break pro football’s color barrier when he joined the Cleveland Browns. This local production tells the Canton native’s story of adversity, personal tragedy and triumphs using rarely heard archival interviews and new interviews with historians, friends and descendants.
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Memoirs of World War II
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, 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.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
Around Akron with Blue Green
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 PM
Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 AM
Friday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 AM
Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 27, at 10:30 PM
AROUND AKRON 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.
With AROUND AKRON, independent producer Blue Green has dedicated himself to visiting every corner of the city for the show, from Kenmore to North Hill, Ellet and the Merriman Valley — capturing a decade of Akron’s vibrant city life.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
The Remember Balloons Live!
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Nov. 20, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 AM
Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon
Thursday, Nov. 26, at 2:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 PM
Filmed at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron, THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE! is a heartwarming dance-theater adaptation exploring memory, family, love and loss through the journey of a young boy and his grandfather. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, the film celebrates the local artists whose original choreography and soulful music brought Jessie Oliveros’ adored children’s book to life.
A PBS Western Reserve Production
Monumental Devotion: The McKinley National Memorial
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, Nov. 23, at 10:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 3:30 AM
This half-hour production explores the design and construction of the president’s final resting place, William McKinley National Memorial, located in Canton, Ohio. It also examines the life of President McKinley, including his devotion to his wife, Ida, his path to the White House and his assassination.
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Northeast Ohio & the Great Flood of 1913
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7 PM
Discover the story of the Great Flood of 1913 and its devastating impact on Northeast Ohio. From the loss of life to billions of dollars in damage, the Great Flood remains the worst weather disaster in state history. With flood risks on the rise, this story is now more relevant than ever.
