WGTE Public Media Blog

Rodgers & Hart’s “Manhattan” at 100 – A Birthday Celebration

By John Bigelow
Contributing Writer It was a century ago, 1925, the middle of the Roaring Twenties, in New York. The country was on fire. Captains of industry, titans of finance, and show business impresarios were creating fortunes and reputations and making American into a world powerhouse. The Great War was over and it seemed there was nothing but smooth sailing ahead. Optimism was in the air. Read More

Monroe Street United Methodist Church

WGTE Public Media and Monroe Street United Methodist Church have embarked on a wonderful documentary project that will chronicle the 200 year history of the Monroe Street United Methodist Church.  This project is 75% finished and MSUMC needs your help to get it finished. 

In a city that’s seen hardship and hope, Monroe Street United Methodist Church has stood strong for 200 years. Read More

Friday's Featured Recording 9/19/25

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

Future of WGTE, other public entities hang in balance

Public media funding has become a key topic of discussion. S. Amjad Hussain gives a few answers and perspectives. Read Now.

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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

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

WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA TO HOST EVENT RECOGNIZING LOCAL PODCASTERS

Beyond the Mic: Meet the Faces of “Voices Around Us®” is on May 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and aims to invite the community to local voicesTOLEDO, OHIO – April 10, 2025 –WGTE Public Media is hosting a “Voices Around Us®” podcasting event on May 8, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1270 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. This event aims to connect the community with local voices and discover the dynamic topics of the Voices Around Us® (VAU) podcasts.  This event will showcase our 16 VAU podcasts and their respective hosts and producers. Read More

WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA TO DEDICATE STUDIO TO ANN ANDERSON STRANAHAN

WGTE to recognize Ann Anderson Stranahan for her decades of service to public media in the Toledo area  TOLEDO, OHIO – April 4, 2025 – WGTE Public Media will dedicate the large studio to Ann Anderson Stranahan at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, on the lawn of 1270 S. Detroit Ave Toledo, OH 43614. The community is invited to celebrate Ann Stranahan’s contributions to WGTE Public Media. Read More