Monday, Sept. 2, at 4 PM
Thursday, Sept. 5, at 8 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3 AM
Learn the story of Akron’s role in the relaunch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus following a deadly fire in 1944.
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 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.
Fridays at 8:30 PM
Saturdays at 6 PM
Thursdays at 7 PM
PBS Western Reserve presents an inspiring series highlighting passionate individuals who reflect the fabric of their cities. Each city’s episode reveals the stories of six trailblazers who define the essence of their community and possess unique roles including business leader, revitalizer, artist, humanitarian, historian, educator and visionary.
The cities featured this season are Cuyahoga Falls, Wooster, Chagrin Falls, Medina and Warren in Ohio, and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Saturday, Sept. 14, at 3:30 AM
Sunday, Sept. 15, at 1:30 PM
Monday, Sept. 16, at 11:30 PM
Friday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 PM
Monday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1 PM
Sunday, Sept. 29, at 8:30 PM
AROUND AKRON 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.
Saturdays at 10 PM beginning Sept. 14
Sundays at 2 AM beginning Sept. 15
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Cleveland’s Chardon Polka Band takes you on the road to teach you about the rich history and lively culture surrounding polka. There will be friends, laughter, food and a whole lot of polka performances. From chowing down on a “Sasquatch burger” and making pierogies to rocking out with Akron guitarist Michael Weber, the band’s antics offer an informative tour of Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Saturdays at 10:30 PM beginning Sept. 14
Sundays at 2:30 AM beginning Sept. 15
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.
Saturday, Sept. 28, at 1 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.