PBS Western Reserve presents a collection of stories that are singularly focused on the region that we all call home. Explore the people, places, history and events that make Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania so special.
About Our Region — November 2024
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The World According to Polka
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Fridays at 8:30 PM
Saturdays at 1:30 AM & 10 PM
Sundays at 2 AM & 12:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays at 8:30 PM
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
The Chardon Polka Band returns with another season of its Emmy-winning program, delving deeper into the polka genre as showcased through the band’s music and droll wit. Season 2 sees the polka-teers take their music to beaches, backyards, bakeries and more. It’s a truly unique and unforgettable experience aimed not only at polka lovers but at anyone open to a half-hour of eclectic fun.
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The Ohio & Erie Canal
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Friday, Nov. 1, at 10:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 AM
From its immense benefits to commerce in the 1800s to its present-day natural, historic and recreational importance, the Ohio and Erie Canal has impacted life in Ohio and the nation.
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Studio C Sessions
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 10:30 PM
Sundays at 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays at 8 PM
Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
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Joseph O’Sickey: The Art of Life
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 3, at 1 AM
Learn about Northeast Ohio artist Joseph O’Sickey s life and passions.
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City Centric
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sundays, Nov. 3-17, at 11 AM
Thursday, Nov. 7, at 4:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 8, at 10:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 AM & 2 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 4:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 PM
Monday, Nov. 18, at 12:30 AM
Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 PM
Revisit the cities featured in Season 2 and see how you can earn goodies from local businesses in support of this series.
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Forum 360
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Mondays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 5 PM
This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
The Amish Dilemma
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, Nov. 4, at 9 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 2 AM
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8 PM
Three generations of Amish make a rare decision to tell their stories after months of reflection and debate with their pastors. How can they live between an ancestral ideology and a civilization of consumption pushed to the extreme? This documentary raises questions about the notion of individual freedom, belonging to a minority, economic and social norms, as well as the place of women.
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Memoirs of World War II
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 PM
Saturday, Nov. 9, at 3 AM
Less than 3% of those who served during World War II are still alive today. Once they are gone, what will happen to the story of their sacrifice? Through personal accounts of real-life World War II veterans, this local program, dedicated to preserving the history and memories of those who served in the war, honors their sacrifice.
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Marauder Men: In Their Own Words
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8-9:30 PM
Sunday, Nov. 10, from midnight to 1:30 AM
This three-episode docuseries spotlights the Martin B-26 Marauder and the brave World War II pilots who flew the aircraft.In the 1990s, the B-26 Marauder Historical Society videotaped oral histories detailing the experiences of “Marauder Men,” the nickname claimed by Martin B-26 Marauder pilots in celebration of their camaraderie. This series offers an intimate look at that footage.
Kids for Positive Change, Akron Zoo
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sundays, Nov. 10 & Nov. 16, at 8:30 AM
Explore themes of biodiversity, environmental problems and issues of sustainability at the Akron Zoo with Camille Licate, an Ashtabula native. Licate reaches, teaches and inspires kids to take action for animals, people and the planet through KIDS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.
In these episodes, premiering on PBS Western Reserve, teens will learn from Akron Zoo educators and ambassadors how they can make a positive, lasting impact on the environment.
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Veterans of America — Our Heroes in Uniform: Out of Our Brains, Not Out of Our Minds
PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 10, at 11 PM
Monday, Nov. 11, at 3 AM
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects hundreds of thousands of veterans. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. This 30-minute documentary, produced by Canton resident Ron Ponder, talks about some of the research and treatments of veterans and the general public of today.
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Around Akron with Blue Green
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5 PM
Friday, Nov. 22, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 PM
Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 28, at 7 PM
This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.
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PBS Western Reserve: A Study in Persistence
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 PM
Through insightful interviews, archival photos and cinematic reenactments, trace the rich history of PBS Western Reserve from its early days to the 50th anniversary of WNEO’s first broadcast.