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The Sauce Live with host Dawn Burns presents Paul Hecht’s Pyrography Quintet. Tune in Saturday, November 15th at 12 noon Eastern on 88.1 WVPE.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Sauce Live with host Dawn Burns presents Paul Hecht’s Pyrography Quintet. Tune in Saturday, November 15th at 12 noon Eastern on 88.1 WVPE.
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Lisa Barnett de Froberville likes to watch the rabbits in her yard. Listen to Michiana Chronicles this morning (Friday) at 7:45 and this afternoon at 12:30 on 88.1 WVPE.
Michiana Chronicles: Rabbits
Lisa Barnett de Froberville watches the rabbits in her yard.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lisa Barnett de Froberville likes to watch the rabbits in her yard. Listen to Michiana Chronicles this morning (Friday) at 7:45 and this afternoon at 12:30 on 88.1 WVPE.
Jason Tomcsi, Associate State Director for Communications, discusses some of the changes AARP is advocating for to help family caregivers.
Healthcare Headlines: National Family Caregivers Month
Jason Tomcsi is the Associate State Director for Communications. He discusses some of the changes AARP is advocating for to help family caregivers.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Jason Tomcsi, Associate State Director for Communications, discusses some of the changes AARP is advocating for to help family caregivers.
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Bill Power. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called "Lake Lodging in La Porte”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Bill Power. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The Sauce with Dawn Burns returns this Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon Eastern on WVPE. This month, Dawn welcomes trumpeter Markus Rutz, theater director April Sellers and trumpeter Chad McCollough.
'The Sauce’ EP 57: Featuring Markus Rutz, April Sellers and Chad McCollough November 8th at 12pm Noon
The Sauce with host Dawn Burns where arts and culture shine, returns for its November edition— Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon Eastern.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Sauce with Dawn Burns returns this Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon Eastern on WVPE. This month, Dawn welcomes trumpeter Markus Rutz, theater director April Sellers and trumpeter Chad McCollough.
Find out why Paul McDowell loves Tuesdays this week on Michiana Chronicles.
Michiana Chronicles: Men's book club
Paul McDowell talks about delivering newspapers as a boy and his Tuesday men's book club.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Find out why Paul McDowell loves Tuesdays this week on Michiana Chronicles.
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Carol C. Bradley. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called "Fabulous Fall Hydrangea”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Carol C. Bradley. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
Whishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween Holiday from WVPE. Your community funded NPR station. No bones about it! 👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Whishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween Holiday from WVPE. Your community funded NPR station. No bones about it! 👻🎃
Evie Laden Sparks Up the Moon on The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour this Saturday, November 1st, at noon on 88.1 WVPE.
Evie Laden on The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour
Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour, Episode 93, featuring music by Evie Laden - Saturday, November 1st, at noon
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October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Evie Laden Sparks Up the Moon on The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour this Saturday, November 1st, at noon on 88.1 WVPE.
This Humankind documentary explores the spiritual impulse for social change. This Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at noon on News2 (WVPE-HD2)
Humankind Special: Faith and Social Justice in Distressing Times
This Humankind documentary explores the spiritual impulse for social change.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Humankind documentary explores the spiritual impulse for social change. This Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at noon on News2 (WVPE-HD2)
Kent Fulmer talks with Stephen Osborne, Author of South Bend Ghost Stories & Other Northern Indiana Haunts about some the ghost stories from around the area.
Michiana Ghost Stories
Kent Fulmer visits with Stephen Osborne, Author of South Bend Ghost Stories & Other Northern Indiana Haunts about some the ghost stories from around the area
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October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Kent Fulmer talks with Stephen Osborne, Author of South Bend Ghost Stories & Other Northern Indiana Haunts about some the ghost stories from around the area.
This week on Michiana Chronicles, Heather Curlee Novak tries tarot. Listen Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
Michiana Chronicles: Tarot tells
Heather Curlee Novak tries tarot.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This week on Michiana Chronicles, Heather Curlee Novak tries tarot. Listen Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
Prevention Specialist Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department talks about the risks of prescription drug misuse. Healthcare Headlines airs every Thursday at 7:45 AM and 5:45 PM on 88.1 WVPE
Healthcare Headlines: The misuse of prescription drugs by teens
Prevention Specialist Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department talks about the risks of prescription drug misuse.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Prevention Specialist Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department talks about the risks of prescription drug misuse. Healthcare Headlines airs every Thursday at 7:45 AM and 5:45 PM on 88.1 WVPE
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Roger Weaver of Elkhart. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called “Terrific Tufted Titmouse”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Roger Weaver of Elkhart. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
Beth Garascia recalls a recent trip to China with her daughter on Michiana Chronicles, Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
Michiana Chronicles: Asian adventure
Beth Garascia recounts a trip to China with her daughter.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Beth Garascia recalls a recent trip to China with her daughter on Michiana Chronicles, Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
The Sauce Live from The Acorn with host Dawn Burns presents Grace Theisen. Tune in this Saturday, October 25th at 12 noon Eastern.
‘The Sauce Live’ EP 39 from The Acorn featuring Grace Theisen Saturday October 25th at 12 noon
‘The Sauce Live' from The Acorn in Three Oaks Michigan with host Dawn Burns Saturday October 25th at 12 noon Eastern.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Sauce Live from The Acorn with host Dawn Burns presents Grace Theisen. Tune in this Saturday, October 25th at 12 noon Eastern.
Wondering if genetic testing for breast cancer is right for you? Beacon Cancer Care certified genetic counselors Kassi Brooks and Heather Shipley-Gaddy explain on Healthcare Headlines.
Healthcare Headlines: Know your genetic risk for cancer
Kassi Brooks and Heather Shipley-Gaddy are certified genetic counselors at Beacon Health System talk about who should consider genetic testing for breast cancer
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October 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wondering if genetic testing for breast cancer is right for you? Beacon Cancer Care certified genetic counselors Kassi Brooks and Heather Shipley-Gaddy explain on Healthcare Headlines.
The WVPE photo of the week is called “For the love of dahlia” and was taken by Charles Carlin. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called “For the love of dahlia”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The WVPE photo of the week is called “For the love of dahlia” and was taken by Charles Carlin. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
Tune into The Sauce Live with host Dawn Burns this Saturday, October 18th at 12 noon Eastern.
‘The Sauce Live’ EP 38 from Merrimans Playhouse featuring Aimee Allen Saturday October 18 at 12 noon
‘The Sauce Live' from Merrimans Playhouse with host Dawn Burns Saturday October 18th at 12 noon Eastern.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tune into The Sauce Live with host Dawn Burns this Saturday, October 18th at 12 noon Eastern.
Ken Smith and his brother have a few surprises when they call the tech help line. Listen to Michiana Chronicles Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
Michiana Chronicles: Roosters
Ken Smith and his brother have a few surprises calling the tech help line.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ken Smith and his brother have a few surprises when they call the tech help line. Listen to Michiana Chronicles Friday at 7:45 AM and 12:30 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Brandy Barbour of St. Joseph, Michigan. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called “Sunset Sigil”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Brandy Barbour of St. Joseph, Michigan. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
Enjoy Martinis and Music at the Goshen Theater this Thursday October 16th featuring music by Mitch McLane and guest bartender Sidney Parizek from The Table at 108!
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Martinis and Music event for October on the 16th at Goshen Theater
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October 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Enjoy Martinis and Music at the Goshen Theater this Thursday October 16th featuring music by Mitch McLane and guest bartender Sidney Parizek from The Table at 108!
The Sauce with Dawn Burns returns Saturday, October 11th at 12 noon Eastern on WVPE. This month, Dawn welcomes New York saxophonist and composer Christopher McBride, singer-songwriter Dena Woods, and bassist-vocalist Kristin Korb.
‘The Sauce’ EP 56: Featuring Christopher McBride, Dena Woods and Kristin Korb Saturday October 11th at 12 noon
The Sauce with host Dawn Burns returns for its October edition— Saturday, October 11th at 12 noon Eastern
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October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Sauce with Dawn Burns returns Saturday, October 11th at 12 noon Eastern on WVPE. This month, Dawn welcomes New York saxophonist and composer Christopher McBride, singer-songwriter Dena Woods, and bassist-vocalist Kristin Korb.
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Bruce Cashbaugh. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
The WVPE photo of the week is called “Turkey Time”
If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The WVPE photo of the week was taken by Bruce Cashbaugh. If you want to submit a photo, email it to photo@WVPE.com. Your entry could be the next WVPE Photo of the Week.
Michelle Streb, Beacon Medical Group nurse practitioner, discusses the rising trend of colon cancer in young adults. Healthcare Headlines airs every Thursday at 7:45 AM and 5:45 PM on 88.1 WVPE.
Healthcare Headlines: Colon cancer in young adults-earlier testing recommended
Colon cancer in young adults-earlier testing recommended
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October 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Michelle Streb, Beacon Medical Group nurse practitioner, discusses the rising trend of colon cancer in young adults. Healthcare Headlines airs every Thursday at 7:45 AM and 5:45 PM on 88.1 WVPE.