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Pour for a Purpose

September 15, 2025
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Now’s your chance to Pour for a Purpose! On Saturday, October 4th at 6pm, we’re gathering at The Switchboard in downtown Toledo for a night of live music, great food and drinks, and exciting door prizes. This fundraiser is your chance to support public media in a brand-new way, with 10% of the evening’s proceeds benefiting WGTE. Read More

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Federal Funding Loss FAQs

September 2, 2025
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Funding FAQs: Why WGTE Public Media Needs Your Support

April 24, 2025
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Public media funding has become a key topic of discussion. WGTE Public Media has answered some common questions to help you understand how public media funding works and why it’s so important to our service.

5 Key Points About Public Media and Federal Funding:

  • Reach: Public media serves 99% of the U.S. population, reaching millions every day.
  • CPB Funding: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) distributes federal funds to local stations. Read More

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Protect My Public Media

April 24, 2025
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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. If Congress agrees, your local stations could lose critical support – immediately. Save your local stations. Urge your lawmakers to oppose the rescissions package.Take Action!  Read More

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Women's History Month Programming

February 24, 2025
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Check out our special Women's History Month programming on WGTE HD, FM 91 and steaming! Read More

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WGTE's 2024 Annual Report

October 14, 2024
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Discover the key milestones and achievements that have shaped WGTE Public Media over the past year. Our 2024 Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at our impact on the communities we serve through content, educational activities, community outreach and more. Download the full report to explore insights, data and stories that reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, transparency and innovation. Dive in to see how we’re building for a brighter future! Read More

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All Things Classical on FM 91

October 11, 2024
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Break out your flannels! It’s safe to say it’s officially pumpkin patch season, and it can’t be long now before Jack Frost pays Toledo a visit. Read More

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WGTE Awarded Four Touchstone Awards

September 27, 2024
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WGTE Public Media is thrilled to celebrate four AWARD-winning projects and the staff behind them, who were recently recognized at The Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards event. The Press Club of Toledo’s annual Touchstone Awards recognizes the achievements of local journalists and community leaders in northwest Ohio. The winners were judged by a panel of journalists and media professionals from the Denver and South Texas areas. Below you will find more information and be able to watch or listen to the following winning p Read More

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2024
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Watch and listen to Hispanic voices on WGTE HD and FM 91 during Hispanic Heritage Month! 

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  • Friday, September 13 at 9 p.m. - American Masters: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It.
  • Tuesday, September 16 at 10 p.m. - American Masters: Orozco: Man of Fire
  • Tuesday, September 17 at 9 p.m. - American Masters: Julia Alvarez
  • Tuesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. Read More

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