WKAR-DT TV Guide and Broadcast Schedule
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Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike
The steelworkers of USW 1196 go on strike against ATI in Brackenridge, Penn., citing unfair labor practices.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike
The steelworkers of USW 1196 go on strike against ATI in Brackenridge, Penn., citing unfair labor practices.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters who are unable to prove their innocence.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Alan Bates and the Sub Post Master begin to fight for truth and justice with new allies in Parliament.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is pitted against presenter and journalist Anne Diamond; Anne finds out how England became a nation of tea lovers and Ainsley learns about the world's first celebrity chef.
Arthur
Fern gets a cell phone; Brain does not want everyone to know that he was held back in kindergarten.
Odd Squad
Agents from the Big O's office threaten to shut down Odd Squad; Oona meets Dr. O's replacement.
Wild Kratts
Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.
Weather Hunters
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Work It Out Wombats!
Super hunts for a lost sticker while the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old "Sticker Monster" story; the Wombats teach Zeke how to count to 10.
Donkey Hodie
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.
Rosie's Rules
Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor, Ari and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival; Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.
Alma's Way
Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The Cascade Range, born from volcanoes, reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and towns.
Sit and Be Fit
A slow, gentle workout features simple yet effective movements that positively impact every part of the body; adding functional choreography to the song "Ain't Misbehavin'.".
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece
Susan investigates what Alan Conway knew about the Frank Parris murder, but DS Locke warns her to stay away from the case.
Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece
Susan meets with Alan's ex-partner and learns about the relationship between Alan and Frank; Algernon discovers that Leonard and Samantha have a secret.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
Postcards - Pioneer
Journey Indiana
From the Lanier Mansion in Madison, the Madison Regatta, learn how LM Sugarbush produces maple syrup, hear how Cincinnati Accordion got started, and explore Nick's Museum of Treasures.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Actor Bob Odenkirk and comic Iliza Shlesinger explore their family histories and learn about relatives who took great risks to overcome hardships.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Arthur
Baby Kate and her dog, Pal, venture to the Children's Zoo in search of the Dolly Llama; Brian and Sue Ellen decline to join the Lakewood Pride Committee.
Odd Squad
A young agent in training gets lost at headquarters; Olive and Otto try to stop a villain with a vendetta against cubes.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.
Carl the Collector
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Sesame Street
While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.
Donkey Hodie
Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam; Donkey cheers herself on in the Music Marathon.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth.
Alma's Way
Alma and her friends judge a Best Bronx food truck contest; Alma and Junior are excited to play restaurant in their backyard, until Howard opens a competing restaurant.
Great Lakes Now
In this episode of Great Lakes Now, looking at a homegrown method of restoring a threatened Great Lakes fish species, and a new documentary highlights the problem of microplastics in the Great Lakes.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
Flowing warrior series using a chair for support focuses on strengthening the legs and opening the hips, shoulders and upper back.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
Pompeii: The New Dig
The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.
Pompeii: The New Dig
Italian archaeologists discover a woman with pearl earrings and gold in one of Pompeii's richest homes.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
Great Lakes Now
In this episode of Great Lakes Now, looking at a homegrown method of restoring a threatened Great Lakes fish species, and a new documentary highlights the problem of microplastics in the Great Lakes.
Prairie Sportsman
Spring turkey hunt and the decline of red-headed woodpeckers.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
WKAR-DT is a public television station licensed to East Lansing, Michigan, serving the Greater Lansing area and Mid-Michigan community. Operating under Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences, the station provides non-commercial educational programming, PBS network shows, local public affairs, and specialized digital subchannels. Visitors using this WKAR-DT TV guide can learn about available programming categories, check daily broadcast structures, and find resources for daily viewing schedules.
About the WKAR-DT Television Channel
WKAR-DT serves as Mid-Michigan's primary Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member station. Broadcasting digitally from East Lansing, the channel offers a main high-definition service alongside several standard-definition digital subchannels, including WKAR World, WKAR Create, and WKAR PBS KIDS. The channel's mission centers on educational outreach, community news, cultural broadcasts, and in-depth public interest features.
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan
- Licensee: Michigan State University
- Network Affiliation: PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)
- Primary Digital Channels: WKAR HD, WKAR World, WKAR Create, WKAR PBS KIDS
Using the WKAR-DT TV Guide
Navigating a public broadcasting lineup requires understanding how national network programming pairs with local broadcasts. The WKAR-DT daily schedule features a mix of nationally distributed PBS series alongside locally produced news, sports, and educational features. Viewing schedules outline program titles, genre classifications, episode details, and planned airtimes for both morning and evening lineups.
Because live broadcasts and special events can occasionally shift regular schedules, checking daily listings ensures accurate viewing times for flagship series and limited documentary broadcasts.
Finding TV Guide Listings for Tonight on WKAR-DT
Evening programming on WKAR-DT frequently highlights primetime documentaries, investigative journalism, British drama imports, and performing arts presentations. When reviewing TV guide listings for tonight, viewers can inspect evening blocks to plan their viewing experience.
Primetime schedules typically commence in the early evening with regional news or national news programs, leading into two-hour blocks of feature documentaries, science programs, or historical drama. Late-night listings often repeat key evening broadcasts or feature late-night music series.
WKAR-DT Programming Categories
Programming on WKAR-DT caters to diverse age groups and interest areas through distinct broadcasting categories:
- Children's Educational Content: Morning and afternoon blocks dedicated to curriculum-based series designed to foster early literacy, math, and social skills.
- News & Public Affairs: National analysis alongside local political coverage, community forums, and weekly investigative series.
- Documentary & Science: In-depth explorations of natural history, scientific research, global heritage, and historical analysis.
- Arts & Drama: Fine arts performances, classical music concerts, theater productions, and serialized dramatic literature adaptations.
- Lifestyle & Practical How-To: Cooking shows, woodworking, gardening, and travel features, primarily featured on dedicated subchannels like WKAR Create.
Key Programs Broadcast on WKAR-DT
While exact broadcast times vary, WKAR-DT carries several signature PBS programs alongside local original productions:
- PBS NewsHour: Daily national and international news reporting and analysis.
- NOVA: Long-running documentary series covering scientific discoveries and technology.
- Frontline: Investigative journalism focusing on current domestic and international issues.
- Masterpiece: Serialized classic and contemporary drama presentations.
- Curious Crew: Locally produced WKAR educational series engaging kids in hands-on science experiments.
- Off the Record: Weekly local public affairs program covering Michigan government and politics.
How to Read and Navigate TV Schedules
To locate specific programs effectively, follow standard schedule browsing steps:
- Select the target date from the schedule overview.
- Filter or verify the specific WKAR subchannel (such as main HD, World, or Create).
- Check the listed time against your local time zone.
- Review episode summaries to distinguish between first-run airings and encore broadcasts.
Viewing and Reception Information
WKAR-DT broadcasts over-the-air via digital television signals throughout Mid-Michigan. The channel is also available through major regional cable providers, direct-broadcast satellite platforms, and authorized digital streaming services that support local public television livestreams. Specific channel numbers vary depending on provider and reception area.
Time Zones and Schedule Changes
WKAR-DT operates in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). All standard broadcast listings correspond to local Eastern Time unless explicitly noted otherwise. Special broadcasts, breaking news events, or pledge events can lead to updates in scheduled program times. Viewers are encouraged to consult current daily listings for real-time schedule adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is WKAR-DT?
WKAR-DT is the PBS member television station based in East Lansing, Michigan, serving the Lansing and Mid-Michigan viewing area across over-the-air digital channels, cable, and satellite systems.
What is on WKAR-DT tonight?
WKAR-DT evening lineups typically feature news broadcasts, public affairs shows, documentaries, science series, and drama presentations. Specific listings vary by date, so checking current daily schedules provides exact titles and times.
Where can I find the official WKAR-DT TV schedule?
Daily schedules are accessible via online TV guides, electronic program guides built into television sets, and official station schedule portals.
Does WKAR-DT offer separate channels for kids or educational shows?
Yes, WKAR-DT operates digital subchannels including WKAR PBS KIDS for 24/7 children's programming, WKAR World for documentaries and news, and WKAR Create for lifestyle content.
Why might broadcast times differ from published guides?
Live event overruns, breaking news, or special community pledge programming can cause minor shifts in planned airtimes. Checking updated electronic guides helps verify broadcast times.