In Memoriam, Jack DeJohnette (1942-2025)
By Fritz Byers Read More
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.
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.
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
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