Season 2021
Media Meet is WNMU’s weekly public affairs program which delves into the issues that are important to the people of the Upper Great Lakes Region. During the half-hour program community leaders and special guests of local, regional, national, and international prominence, engage with host Mike Settles and media guests in intelligent discussion and candid debate regarding topics of local interest.
Guests discuss winter tourism and what is being done to promote winter attractions.
Winter Tourism Forecast
Area educators discuss the impacts and reasons behind recent book challenges and bans.
Battling Book Bans
We discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage Plans.
Navigating the Medicare Maze
NMU and K-12 school officials discuss the teacher shortage challenging area districts.
Michigan Teacher Shortage
Guests discuss upcoming opportunities to receive Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
The Five "W"s of the CLFRF
U.P. Manufacturing–A Status Report
We assess current business issues and opportunities for Upper Michigan manufacturers.
U.P. Manufacturing–A Status Report
Center for Native American Studies at 25
We look at how the NMU Center for Native American Studies has grown in the last 25 years.
Center for Native American Studies at 25
COVID-19 and Vaccinations Update
Area health officials update us on local COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, and mask mandates.
COVID-19 and Vaccinations Update
Vaccine Mandates: When Rights and Responsibilities Collide
Karl Bohnak discusses leaving TV6 due to vaccine mandates, and the public reaction to it.
Vaccine Mandates: When Rights and Responsibilities Collide
Assessing the U.P.'s Energy Needs
Guest Dan Scripps discusses the role and tasks of the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Assessing the U.P.'s Energy Needs
Spotlighting U.P. Veterans, Services & Benefits
Discussing how veterans can access much needed services and benefits available to them.
Spotlighting U.P. Veterans, Services & Benefits
U.P. Census Data: Crunching the Numbers
Assessing the census data and its potential economic and social impacts on the U.P.
U.P. Census Data: Crunching the Numbers
In Search of Affordable Housing
Why securing a home in the area has become such a challenge and how officials are helping.
In Search of Affordable Housing
The latest developments on the virus and its potential impact on classes this fall.
COVID/Vaccinations Update
Transitions are underway as long-time WNMU station managers prepare for retirement.
Seasons of Change
Legislative Update with State Senator Ed McBroom
MI 38th District Senator Ed McBroom (R) joins Mike to discuss pressing statewide issues.
Legislative Update with State Senator Ed McBroom
Reawakening Marquette's Waterfront
This week we hear from those monitoring and restoring Marquette area beaches and harbors.
Reawakening Marquette's Waterfront
Legislative Update with State Rep. Sara Cambensy
MI 109th District Representative Sara Cambensy reviews legislative and political updates.
Legislative Update with State Rep. Sara Cambensy
U.P. summer tourism and the workforce shortage impacting tourism-related businesses.
Summer Tourism Challenges
Marquette County Economic Development
Local economic development leaders discuss efforts to attract new business to the area.
Marquette County Economic Development
Bringing U.P. History Back to Life
We focus on regional history centers across the U.P. and their upcoming summer plans.
Bringing U.P. History Back to Life
New Growth for U.P. Farmers Markets
A look at the ins and outs of the many farmers markets across the Upper Peninsula.
New Growth for U.P. Farmers Markets
Michigan Redistricting Commission Part 2
Highlights from the May 18th MI redistricting commission's public hearing are discussed.
Michigan Redistricting Commission Part 2
Michigan Redistricting Commission Part 1
The MI Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and its mission are discussed.