Monday, Jan. 1, at 9:30 PM
Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 2:30 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.
Watch MONUMENTAL DEVOTION: THE MCKINLEY NATIONAL MEMORIAL online.
Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 8 PM
Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 AM
Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 9 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 2 AM
Sunday, Jan. 21, at 4 PM
Thursday, Jan. 25, at 10 PM
Friday, Jan. 26, at 3 AM
Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 PM
Sunday, Jan. 7, at 4 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 7 PM
Friday, Jan. 19, at 9 PM
Through insightful interviews, archival photos and cinematic reenactments, trace the rich history of PBS Western Reserve from its early days to the 50th anniversary of WNEO’s first broadcast.
Learn more about PBS WESTERN RESERVE: A STUDY IN PERSISTENCE.
Fridays at 8:30 PM
Saturdays at 1:30 AM
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.
Friday, Jan. 5, at 8:30 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 1
Friday, Jan. 12, at 8:30 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 2
Friday, Jan. 19, at 8:30 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 3
Friday, Jan. 26, at 8:30 PM: Lo Moon / lovelytheband
Sunday, Jan. 7, at 8 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 1
Sunday, Jan. 14, at 8 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 3
Sunday, Jan. 21, at 8 PM: Best of Season 6, Part 3
Sunday, Jan. 28, at 8 PM: Lo Moon / lovelytheband
Friday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 6, at 3:30 AM
Through the personal accounts of World War II veterans, this program honors their sacrifice and offers younger generations an understanding of what it was like to live through the war and what lessons can be learned from it. This production is the work of Northeast Ohio producers Joshua and Heather Scott and Christian McLean.
Saturdays, Jan. 6-20, at 6 PM
This new 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.
Sundays, Jan. 7–21, at 7 & 7:30 PM
Travel across the country to see how polka brings people together across vast distances.
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 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.
Monday, Jan. 8, at 5 PM: Israel in the Spotlight
Monday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 PM: Achieving Dreams Through Project Grad
Monday, Jan. 1 & Saturday, Jan. 6: Four for Twenty-four
Monday, Jan. 8 & Saturday, Jan. 13: Ohio: State of Presidents – James A. Garfield
Monday, Jan. 15 & Saturday, Jan. 20: Getting Fit in 2024
Monday, Jan. 22 & Saturday, Jan. 27: Mental Health Through the Art of Theatre
Monday, Jan. 29 & Saturday, Feb. 3: Editor of Cleveland Jewish News
PBS Western Reserve presents a new series focusing on individuals who reflect the fabric of six area cities. Each episode showcases a particular city’s individuals who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including entrepreneur, revitalizer, entertainer, humanitarian, politician and future/youth.
Friday, Jan. 12, at 10:30 PM: City Centric, Sharon
Saturday, Jan. 13, at 3:30 AM:City Centric, Sharon
Friday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 PM:City Centric, Alliance
Saturday, Jan. 17, at 3:30 AM: City Centric, Alliance
Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 PM: City Centric, Canton
Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 PM: City Centric, Kent
Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 PM: City Centric, Youngstown
Friday, Jan. 26, at 7 PM: City Centric, Sharon
Saturday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 PM
A project by artist Nick Cave celebrated inclusion for Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood.
Saturday, Jan. 20, at 4:30 PM
For more than 50 years Richard Grell has been hand-crafting Windsor chairs on his Hudson, Ohio, property, using wood from his farm. His museum-quality chairs are owned by institutions, businesses and individuals across the country, including famous actors, musicians, Fortune 500 CEOs and presidents. This documentary is an intimate look into Grell’s woodworking skills and techniques.
Sunday, Jan. 21, at 5 PM
Learn the story of Akron’s role in the relaunch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus following a deadly fire in 1944.
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 AM
Saturday, Jan. 27, at 6 PM
Monday, Jan. 29, at 12:30 AM
Friday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3:30 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.