Skip to main content

Our Public Media Channels

Together, PBS Western Reserve HD, Fusion, and FNX reflect our commitment to educate, illuminate, inspire and serve northeast Ohio through trusted journalism, cultural expression, and stories that represent the full diversity of our communities. Whether delivering nationally recognized PBS programs, locally focused content, or voices rarely seen on television, each channel plays a vital role in fulfilling our public service mission.

PBS Western Reserve

PBS Western Reserve HD (WNEO HDTV)

PBS Western Reserve HD (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1) is the flagship service of PBS Western Reserve and a trusted source for quality public television. The channel features award‑winning PBS programming that informs, educates, and inspires, including in‑depth news and public affairs, science and history documentaries, arts and culture, lifelong learning series, dramas and children’s programming designed to support early education. With a strong foundation in local and national storytelling, PBS Western Reserve HD serves as a vital resource for families and communities across the region.

Available:

  • Over the air: 45.1 / 49.1
  • Select cable providers
  • Select streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and DIRECTV
  • Live online stream available at PBSWesternReserve.org
  • PBS App

 

Fusion

Fusion

Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2) advances PBS Western Reserve’s mission by offering programming that inspires curiosity, creativity, and civic engagement. The channel features a rich blend of arts and culture, public affairs, regional productions, and distinctive BBC programming - content that invites viewers to explore ideas, perspectives, and stories that deepen understanding of the world and our community. Available free over the air and on select cable systems, Fusion extends public media’s role as a trusted space for lifelong learning and cultural connection.

Available:

  • Over the air: 45.2 / 49.2
  • Select cable providers
  • No livestream available

 

FNX (First Nations Experience)

FNX (First Nations Experience)

FNX (WNEO 45.3 / WEAO 49.3) reflects PBS Western Reserve’s commitment to inclusion, representation, and storytelling that elevates voices too often unheard. As the nation’s only PBS channel dedicated to Native American and Indigenous content, FNX features programs created by and for Native peoples from tribes across the United States, while also connecting with broader minority and immigrant audiences. Available free over the air, on select cable systems, and streaming live online, FNX offers authentic stories that foster understanding, respect, and connection across cultures.

Available: