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Public Media: Mission-Driven Programming That Serves Our Community

There is a distinction between public and commercial media business models, seldom discerned by the casual observer: 

• In public media, the “product” is the programming, and the “customer” is the audience.  
• In commercial media, the “product” is the audience, and the “customer” is the advertiser. 

WGTE TV and FM 91 Celebrate Black History Month

Throughout February, WGTE TV and FM 91 have a full slate of programming that represents history, heritage and hope both across the country and right here in Toledo. Please join us all month long for this special celebration of Black History Month.WGTE TV 30.1Monday, February 2, 10 p.m.
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom 
Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Beginning Tuesday, February 3, 9 p.m. Read More

WGTE and the 2026 Public Media Landscape

By Shane Potgieter and the WGTE Content and Creative Service Team

From Uncertainty to Optimism

WGTE Public Media enters 2026 facing a vastly different landscape than the one we saw in 2025, one in which uncertainty is tempered by optimism and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Friday's Featured Recording 9/19/25

This Friday’s featured recording: Pat Metheny’s 80/81  Read More

Federal Funding Loss FAQs

Funding FAQs: Why WGTE Public Media Needs Your Support

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

Protect My Public Media

Women's History Month Programming

WGTE's 2024 Annual Report