WCMU-FM (Mount Pleasant, MI)

WCMU-FM is a radio station located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, broadcasting on FM 89.5. It is operated by Central Michigan University and is a member of National Public Radio. The station features a wide selection of classical and jazz music, along with various other types of programming. The call letters WCMU are also associated with the station's network, known as CMU Public Radio.

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Central Focus: Professor publishes book about Vietnam antiwar movement

4 days ago | radio.wcmu.org | David Nicholas

Below is a transcript of our conversation with CMU History Professor Mitchell Hall: David Nicholas:I'm David Nicholas and this is Central Focus, a weekly look at research activity and innovative work from Central Michigan University students and faculty. Coming of age during the Vietnam War era led CMU History Professor Mitchell Hall to focus on the events of that time when U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia intersected the Civil Rights movement at home.
A guide to the federal review of the Line 5 tunnel

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi |Izzy Ross

The final day for the public to comment on a federal environmental review of the Line 5 tunnel is approaching, with the deadline on June 30. The draft report details the impacts of building a 3.6-mile tunnel under the lakebed in the Straits of Mackinac, which would house a new segment of Line 5. Right now, 72-year-old dual pipelines run along the bottom of the Straits. The Army Corps will decide this fall whether to issue a permit for the project.
UP superintendents say they want 15-seat vans for extracurricular trips

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Superintendents in the Upper Peninsula are pushing state legislators to allow 15-seat passenger vans to transport students to extracurricular activities. Currently state law doesn’t allow vans, other than buses, with over 11 passengers (including the driver) to transport students. Superintendents from 44 public school systems in the UP signed a letter pushing for the change. The superintendents are members of the Michigan Association of School Administrators.
Researchers continue working to understand honeybee decline

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This story was produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you're able, WCMU encourages you to listen to the audio version of this story by clicking the LISTEN button above. This transcript was edited for clarity and length. David Nicholas: In early 2025, commercial beekeepers around the country discovered a massive shortage in their honeybee colonies. Bee researchers are still investigating to learn what's happening but have some ideas.
How Apple turbocharged China's development

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Greg Rosalsky

This is Part 4 in our Planet Money newsletter series on manufacturing and America. Part 1 asked why Americans aren't filling the manufacturing jobs that are already here. Part 2 dived deep into economic research that finds that manufacturing jobs pay a higher premium than many other industries. Part 3 asked whether manufacturing-based economic development could help America's heartland catch up with its major cities. Subscribe here for the next installment. As always, our podcast is here.
What if being Mr 305 was a state of mind?

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Mia Venkat
Coast Guard monitoring for pollution after St. Marys River vessel accident

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

A collection of federal, state and local officials, are responding to a marine accident on the St. Marys River. They say no reports of pollution have been made but monitoring is ongoing. The Interlake Steamship Company said online its 806-foot vessel, the Honorable James L. Oberstar, grounded over the weekend. The Vessel is carrying around 29,700 tons of Limestone to Marquette. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing into the cause of the incident.
Small Business Administration opens applications for ice storm relief loans

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

The Small Business Administration will provide fixed-rate, low-interest loans to businesses and homeowners in seven northern Michigan counties who faced physical damage and economic struggle due to March’s ice storm. The declaration was issued on Monday, and it comes as state and federal leaders from both parties call for disaster relief. The counties include Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle. The SBA fact sheet says applications are open through Aug.
Central Focus: CMU PhD grad worked with Saudi Arabia college faculty

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | David Nicholas

Below is a transcript of our conversation with Dr. Michelle Claypool, CMU PhD graduate and current Adjunct Faculty at Saginaw Valley State University David Nicholas:I'm David Nicholas and this is Central Focus, a weekly look at research activity and innovative work from Central Michigan University students and faculty. Not every part of the college experience has kept up with the times.
Amid new state advisory, anglers should check fishing spots for toxic PFOS

3 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

Michigan health officials have updated their guidelines on toxic "forever chemicals" in fish, tripling the number of lakes and rivers, where anglers are advised to not eat their catch. Ninety-eight waterbodies across Michigan now have a "do not eat" warning for one PFAS compound in fish. This comes after the state adjusted its advisories for how much PFOS is safe in a given serving, lowering the recommended consumption limits.