WKAR 90.5 East Lansing, MI 🇺🇸

WKAR 90.5 FM, licensed to East Lansing, Michigan, serves the greater Lansing area with a diverse format of news, talk, classical, and jazz. As a vital part of the region's media, WKAR is owned and operated by Michigan State University (MSU), which provides the station with resources and a strong connection to the academic community. This ownership reinforces WKAR's mission to educate and inform its listeners. WKAR's affiliation as an NPR member station allows it to broadcast flagship programs such as *Morning Edition*, *All Things Considered*, *Weekend Edition*, and *Fresh Air*, offering listeners high-quality national and international news coverage. In addition to its radio presence, WKAR operates a PBS television station, WKAR-TV, further extending its reach and impact within the community. The station produces its own local news and public affairs programming, which focuses on issues and events pertinent to the Lansing area and the state of Michigan, including interviews with local leaders. WKAR also has a long tradition of broadcasting classical music and features jazz programming, showcasing both classic and contemporary artists, enriching the cultural landscape of the region.