Channel Title: WGCU Public Media Channel Description: "To inspire, inform, educate, engage and entertain through the power of public media." http://www.wgcu.org/home/ WGCU Public Media is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. WGCU provides quality programming 24-hours a day and is a trusted story teller, teacher, theater, library and traveling companion. As a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU’s mission is to provide educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving seven counties, one-fifth of the state of Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels and three HD radio channels, one subcarrier and a monthly magazine, WGCU delivers national and international programming and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the Southwest Florida community. <video> April 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for April 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida April 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> Lyla in the Loop | Vacuum Test | NEW Series On PBS Kids Description: When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one "Lyla in the Loop" is a funny and engaging new animated series for kids ages 4-8. The show follows Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old girl, who lives in a big city with her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters in her community, who use creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address a range of everyday problems together. "Lyla in the Loop" centers on Lyla and her family – mom Lydia and dad Louis, who run Loops Lunch diner; older twin sisters Liana and Louisa; younger brother Luke; and sidekick Stu, who always does exactly, literally, what was asked. With her family and best friend Everett Phan, Lyla tackles all sorts of challenges, from building her own homemade carnival games using repurposed materials, to riding along and lending a hand on the neighborhood trash and recycling route, to making a puppet show that recreates the Jamaican folktale, Anansi and the Goat. Lyla even helps her sister navigate the ethics of creating an art project with the help of Stu, showcasing an age-appropriate example of current questions surrounding the use of real-world AI tools. In every adventure, Lyla and Stu introduce and explore foundational computational thinking concepts, leading to some comedic disasters and creative solutions, all while helping others in their community. The series will support a wide range of learners, modeling flexible approaches to finding and designing solutions, and creative self-expression. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida Lyla in the Loop | Stu Express | NEW Series On PBS Kids #LylaInTheLoop #PBSKids #WGCU </video> <video> June 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for June 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida June 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> July 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for July 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida July 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> November 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for November 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida November 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> The Fisherwoman of Sanibel Island, Florida | Esperanza Woodring | Untold Stories Shorts Description: Sanibel Island, Florida is known for its natural beauty and abundant fishing grounds. While most see the fishing community in Southwest Florida as a man’s world there was one woman who surpassed them all. Esperanza Woodring was born on Cayo Costa, a small island north of Sanibel, to a family known for their fishing prowess. She began fishing as soon as she could walk and married a Sanibel fisherman who also loved being on the water. They raised their family on Sanibel in a house that their son continues to live in today. After her husband’s death, Esperanza continued providing for her family and community through various jobs and responsibilities. See how this fisherwoman made a difference on land and sea and left an indisputable mark on Sanibel. The sunshine state has a rich and colorful history. For hundreds of years the state has attracted dreamers, opportunists, inventors and fortune-seekers. WGCU's Untold Stories aims to preserve the history of Southwest Florida communities. Produced by Susan Gard/WGCU The Fisherwoman of Sanibel Island, Florida | Esperanza Woodring | Untold Stories Shorts #SanibelIsland #SouthwestFlorida #WGCU #Sanibel #Fisherwoman #WomenWhoFish #FloridaFishing #CayoCosta #WGCUPublicMedia #EsperanzaWoodring </video> <video> The Great American Recipe Season 3 | Inside Look | New Season Now On PBS Description: The Great American Recipe Season 3 is now on PBS! Season 3 of PBS’s popular cooking competition series THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE premieres Monday, June 17 with eight new home cooks, two new judges and one new location. Award-winning chef and Los Angeles restaurateur Tim Hollingsworth and Francis Lam, host of public radio’s “The Splendid Table,” are new judges for Season 3, joining returning host Alejandra Ramos and judge Tiffany Derry at a new filming location in Nashville, Tennessee. The eight-episode series premieres Mondays, June 17 on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. An upbeat cooking competition that spotlights the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the country, THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE celebrates the roots of America’s diverse cuisine. Season 3 will feature eight new talented home cooks preparing their most beloved recipes. Each week the judges will determine which home cook has the winning dish and, in the final week, the top three will compete for a chance to win this year’s competition. "Season 3 of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE will introduce audiences to several new faces and provide some fun, unexpected twists,” said VPM Chief Content Officer Steve Humble. “With community, tradition and culinary diversity at the heart of the show, the new season remains faithful to these ideas while highlighting new cuisines and experiences.” “We are thrilled for the return of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, featuring new faces and a fresh location for Season 3,” said Zara Frankel, Senior Director of Programming and Development, General Audience Programming at PBS. “Since its start, this friendly competition series has proven itself to be a delicious hit, resonating with audiences across the country. We are excited to welcome Tim and Francis to the family and look forward to meeting a whole new group of home cooks this season.” Season 3 of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE was filmed at GREEN DOOR GOURMET, a 350-acre farm, on-farm market, and agritourism destination in Nashville, Tennessee. THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is co-produced for PBS by VPM and Objective Media Group America. Steve Humble is the Executive in Charge for VPM. Zara Frankel is the Executive in Charge for PBS. At Objective Media Group America, an All3Media company, Alyssa Hastrich is Showrunner, Layla Smith and Jilly Pearce are Executive Producers and Erin Flynn is Senior Vice President of Current Series. Visit us online at http://wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida The Great American Recipe Season 3 | Inside Look | New Season Now On PBS #RecipePBS #WGCU #PBS </video> <video> October 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for October 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida October 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> Sanibel Island’s Store | Untold Stories Description: Sanibel Island’s Store traces the journey of a family, a small business, and an island determined to rebuild and thrive after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The worst storm to hit the beloved Florida island in a century, Ian caused catastrophic damage. The film highlights the resiliency of Bailey’s General Store, established in 1899, as the family business rebuilds for the third time after Ian. Sanibel Island’s Store chronicles the enduring spirit of islanders as rising seas and stronger storms threaten their vulnerable barrier island. The sunshine state has a rich and colorful history. For hundreds of years the state has attracted dreamers, opportunists, inventors and fortune-seekers. WGCU's Untold Stories aims to preserve the history of Southwest Florida communities. Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida Sanibel Island’s Store | Untold Stories #UntoldStories #WGCU #Sanibel </video> <video> Sanibel Island's Store | Untold Stories Promo Description: Sanibel Island’s Store traces the journey of a family, a small business, and an island determined to rebuild and thrive after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The worst storm to hit the beloved Florida island in a century, Ian caused catastrophic damage. The film highlights the resiliency of Bailey’s General Store, established in 1899, as the family business rebuilds for the third time after Ian. Sanibel Island’s Store chronicles the enduring spirit of islanders as rising seas and stronger storms threaten their vulnerable barrier island. </video> <video> December 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for December 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida December 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> May 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for May 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida May 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> September 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for September 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida September 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> March 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for March 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida March 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video> <video> August 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport Description: New programs are available for August 2024 on WGCU PBS Passport. The best PBS dramas, nature, music programs at your fingertips. These and lots of other great PBS programs are available now on WGCU & PBS Passport this month. Don't have PBS Passport? Get yours today: WGCU.org/passport Watch Live, Stream Anytime. Visit us online at: https://www.wgcu.org Follow us! Facebook: http://facebook.com/wgcupublicmedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/wgcu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgcupublicmedia WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida August 2024 | New This Month | PBS Passport #WGCU #PBSPassport #PBS </video>

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WGCU Public Media is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. WGCU provides quality programming 24-hours a day and is a trusted story teller, teacher, theater, library and traveling companion. As a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU’s mission is to provide educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community.

Serving seven counties, one-fifth of the state of Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels and three HD radio channels, one subcarrier and a monthly magazine, WGCU delivers national and international programming and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the Southwest Florida community.

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