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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in January 2023. While the airtimes are out of date, we hope you still enjoy learning about these shows, many of which can be streamed on PBS.org or KAMU’s website.

Say hello to 2023! As the calendar flips, it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions. This year, the team at KAMU wants to help. We’ve scoured our TV and FM schedules to find the best informational and educational programs to help you achieve your goals. From cooking to crafting to learning about your community, there’s something for everyone in the new year.

Make New Friends
Binge a New Show
Learn About Your Community
Explore Texas
Keep Up With Current Events
Travel and Explore the World
Widen Your Perspective
Improve Your Cooking Skills
Learn How to Make Things
Discover New Music

Make New Friends or Reunite with Old Ones

PBS KIDS carries some of the most trusted children’s programs of all time. From “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to “Alma’s Way,” PBS KIDS reaches the hearts of many different people and generations. This new year, introduce the young ones in your life to the PBS KIDS world — and you might see a few familiar faces along the way! KAMU offers 24/7 PBS KIDS programming for free on channel 12.3 and on Optimum channel 18. KAMU also airs children’s programming on our main channel each day from 5-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit our PBS KIDS webpage.

Binge a New Show

This month, KAMU-TV brings back some favorite shows for brand new seasons. Starting Jan. 8, enjoy cozy Sunday nights with “Miss Scarlet and The Duke” at 7 p.m., “All Creatures Great and Small” at 8 p.m. and a dramatic end to the night with “Vienna Blood” at 9 p.m. If you’d like to binge previous seasons of these hit shows, KAMU Passport is the place to go. For only $5 a month, you can binge-watch your favorite KAMU and PBS shows anytime and anywhere. Plus, explore the KAMU TV Schedule to discover more shows to binge in 2023.

Learn About Your Community

Getting involved in our Brazos Valley community and learning about the wonderful things happening in the area is always a good resolution. There’s no better option than KAMU’s new, original program “Texas A&M Today.” Highlighting the best and brightest of Texas A&M, the series showcases the incredible work of the university’s students, faculty and staff. All six episodes of Season 1 are now available to stream on PBS.org or KAMU’s YouTube channel — and watch for episodes to be re-broadcast on KAMU-TV this spring.

Also on KAMU-TV is “The Bookmark.” The Texas A&M University Press publishes numerous books authored by local experts. Host Christine Brown brings the best books to the KAMU studio to provide reviews and interview authors. New episodes air Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. with re-airings on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Past seasons are also available to stream if you’re a KAMU Passport member.

On KAMU-FM, Hector Niño brings the Brazos Valley’s best artists to your radio with “The Heart of Art.” He learns how each one approaches their craft and uncovers the passion they have for art and their community. New episodes air Saturdays at 2 p.m. and past episodes can be listened to on the show’s webpage.

Explore Texas

Find your next Texas vacation spot or stay up to date on what’s happening in our state. On FM, “Texas Standard” compiles important news from across the state and brings it to your radio every weekday at 10 a.m. And Sundays at 2:30 p.m., dig a little deeper into the hidden issues our state faces by listening to “Texas Matters.”

On TV, “The Daytripper” airs Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. Host Chet Garner travels the Lone Star State, looking for the best food, fun and experiences in every major town. Meet the people who make Texas one-of-a-kind with a tour across the Texas A&M System on “Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp,” Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. See the diversity of wildlife and scenic locations on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. on “Texas Parks and Wildlife.”

Keep Up With Current Events

PBS and NPR’s daily and recurring news programs focus on fact-based, politically neutral reporting from America and around the world. If your resolution is to keep up with current events, the best places to start include “PBS NewsHour” (weeknights at 6 p.m. on KAMU-TV), “Morning Edition” (weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on KAMU-FM) and “All Things Considered” (weekdays from 3-5:30 p.m. on KAMU-FM) — but there are several other options.

If you’d like more world news, watch the U.K.’s “BBC World News America” on weekdays at 5 p.m. or Germany’s “DW News” at 5:30 p.m. every weekday except Tuesday.
If in-depth, public affairs conversations are more your thing, try “Amanpour and Company,” airing most weeknights at 10 or 10:30 p.m., or “Firing Line with Margaret Hoover,” airing Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Award-winning investigative, documentary journalism can be found on PBS’s “FRONTLINE,” which airs most Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
Finally, if political news is your go-to, watch “Washington Week” on Fridays at 7 p.m.

Travel and Explore the World

Want to learn more about the right way to travel, or want to see the world while not leaving your couch? KAMU has a terrific travel lineup for the explorer in you. On weekdays at 2 p.m., travel with Rick Steves in “Rick Steves’ Europe.” Experience culture and find little-known spots with “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” every Monday at 2:30 p.m. Join KAMU in watching the premiere of Season 6 on Jan. 4.

Explore the world with “NATURE” every Wednesday at 7 p.m. This month, discover the wonders of the Alps, the mysteries of the oceans and much more. Become mesmerized by the captivating footage and revel in the facts and stories presented by the award-winning team of videographers and researchers. Bring the beauty of the world to your home this new year.

Widen Your Perspective

Unearth new thoughts and allow yourself to be open-minded to new ideas this year. Whether through radio or TV, KAMU can help you widen your perspective. Tune in to “The World” on weekdays at 2 p.m. on KAMU-FM to uncover the world’s most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

On the TV side, there’s “Independent Lens” or “POV” every Monday at 9 p.m. (see TV Schedule for program time change for “Independent Lens” on Jan. 23). Both programs are excellent documentaries that are often applauded for their topical variety. On Tuesdays, be sure to not miss “Finding Your Roots” at 7 p.m. and “American Experience” at 8 p.m. Each offers unique insight into history and provides glimpses of the past unlike any seen before. If you missed the premiere of Ken Burns’ three-part series “The U.S. and the Holocaust” in the fall, you have a chance to watch it for the first time in January — and for those who have already seen it, we welcome you to rewatch it. The series airs Friday nights at 8 p.m., starting Jan. 6.

Improve Your Cooking Skills

If your resolution is to learn how to cook or improve your skills, afternoons on KAMU-TV are a great place to start. On weekdays, our 3 p.m. hour is dedicated to public television’s best chefs. On Mondays, catch “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” and “Julia Child: Cooking with Master Chefs.” Tuesdays bring “Pati’s Mexican Table” and “Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations” to your screen. “Field Trip with Curtis Stone” and “100 Days, Drinks, Dishes & Destinations” cover that hour on Wednesdays. Hearty dishes from “Lidia’s Kitchen” and “Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television” are ready to be learned on Thursdays. And Julia Child makes her second appearance of the week on Fridays on “Baking with Julia,” followed by new show “Dream of Italy.”

The afternoon cooking fun extends to weekends, too. Six shows air back-to-back from 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays, including “Milk Street Television,” “Lidia’s Kitchen,” and “Baking With Julia.” And on Sundays, the noon hour features “America’s Test Kitchen” and “Cook’s Country.”

Learn How to Make Things

Whether your resolution is to do more crafting, take care of home improvement projects or build a business, KAMU has plenty of helpful programs — especially on weekends.

Learn how to sew on Saturday mornings by watching “It’s Sew Easy” at 11 a.m. and “Quilting Arts” at 11:30 a.m.
For woodworking tips, project plans and inspiration, watch “The Woodsmith Shop” on Saturdays at noon.
“This Old House” and “Ask This Old House” provide plenty of DIY and home improvement tips, Saturdays at 12:30 and 1 p.m.
“Central Texas Gardener” will help you improve your garden, Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Local gardening tips abound on KAMU-FM’s call-in show “Garden Success with Skip Richter.” Skip is a Texas A&M AgriLife horticulture expert and he takes your questions on Thursdays at noon.
Listen to “Planet Money” on Sundays at 11 a.m. on KAMU-FM to learn about economic issues facing businesses and individuals.
Also on radio, listen to interviews with leading entrepreneurs on “How I Built This” to learn how to build your own business. It airs Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

Additionally, if you watch KAMU-TV with an antenna, tune in to CreateTV — our 24/7 crafting, woodworking, cooking, painting and DIY subchannel — on channel 12.2.

Discover New Music

Learn about new artists, find your next favorite song or discover a new album or genre on KAMU. Start by going back in time with Dave South during his program “Easy Sounds of the ’50s and ’60s” (every Saturday at 5 p.m. and every Sunday at noon on KAMU-FM), have smart and engaging conversations about music criticism on “Sound Opinions” (every Sunday at 1 p.m. on KAMU-FM) and enjoy live performances from some of the world’s favorite bands and artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Chris Stapleton and Bonnie Raitt on “Austin City Limits” (every Saturday at 10 p.m. on KAMU-TV, with new episodes beginning Jan. 7).

The music doesn’t stop there. KAMU-FM offers music from 7-11 p.m. every day. And after ACL on Saturday nights, KAMU-TV showcases intimate performances from singer-songwriters around the country with “Sound on Tap” at 11 p.m. and “Songs at the Center” at 11:30 p.m. Fill your days and nights with an array of different music!

Let us know how your New Year’s resolutions go! If a KAMU program helps you achieve your goal, tag us on social media. We can be found @KAMUTVFM on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in December 2022. We hope you still enjoy learning about these opportunities, many of which are still available.

Are you a student staying in Aggieland for the holidays? Or are you a resident unsure of what festive things to do this holiday season? KAMU is here to help! Here’s a list of fun and festive activities to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.

Stroll Through Winter Wonderlands

If you are in the Bryan/College Station area, there are three must-see winter celebrations: Santa’s Wonderland, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park and Downtown Bryan.

One of the biggest winter wonderlands in the nation is right in our backyard. Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate Christmas experience, from a beautiful Christmas light hayride through the park to a snow-filled playground. Enjoy the fun and magical attractions and visit Santa and his friends. It’s a great place to make memories with your loved ones. Visit their website for more information.

If you are looking for a more relaxed (and free) holiday event, visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park in College Station. During the holidays, the park is covered in beautiful lights that you can drive or walk through. One of the community’s favorites is the large Christmas tree, covered in stunning, twinkling lights. Fun fact: the tree stands 90 feet tall and has 14,400 light bulbs. Christmas in the Park will be open to the public until Jan. 1. Check out the City of College Station’s website for more details.

Do you want to experience a classic Christmas by walking through a beautifully lit historic downtown? If so, travel to Downtown Bryan! Stroll down the quaint streets, shopping and eating at some of the local spots along the way. It’s perfect for a family outing, date night or night out with friends. For more information, check out their website.

Explore the Neighborhoods of Aggieland

Grab a cup of hot chocolate or eggnog and drive through some of the best-decorated neighborhoods in the Brazos Valley. Best Lights of the Brazos puts together a list of lighted areas, which also includes communities outside of Aggieland.

Jump Into the Holiday Season in Bryan/College Station

College Station and Bryan have each created lists of local events and experiences being offered during the holiday season. Find the perfect one for you and your loved ones through their websites.

Christmas in College Station

Experience Christmas in Bryan

KAMU wishes you and yours a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in December 2022. While the airtimes are out of date, we hope you still enjoy learning about these shows, many of which can be streamed on PBS.org.

Happy holidays from KAMU! We hope your month is filled with family, friends, food and our great lineup of Christmas programming. There’s a little something for everyone, including spectacular music, tasty holiday meals, popular dramas, enchanting travel and even special programs for the little ones in your life.

Local • Music & Performance • Food • Drama • History & Travel • FM Programming • Children’s Programming

Our top picks include:
– Dame Mary Berry’s return to PBS
– A new “Call the Midwife” Holiday Special
– Music from renowned performance colleges, including Belmont and St. Olaf’s
– The Tabernacle Choir’s popular holiday program

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Local Programming

Around Texas: Christmas

Thursday, Dec. 22 • 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 • 5:30 p.m.

As the third season of “Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp” wraps up, enjoy listening to Christmas music from around the Texas A&M System. The 2021 Christmas episode of “Around Texas” featured the Singing Cadets, organ music and jazz, and this year’s episode is sure to include more fantastic music.

B/CS Christmas Parade

Sunday, Dec. 18, Saturday, Dec. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 25 • 3 p.m.

Downtown Bryan Lighted Parade

Sunday, Dec. 18, Saturday, Dec. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 25 • 4 p.m.

KAMU is proud to record and broadcast two of the Brazos Valley’s Christmas parades this year. The B/CS Christmas Parade returns for the first time since 2019. It will travel down Texas Avenue between University Drive and Sulphur Springs Road in Bryan with floats, bands and candy. The Downtown Bryan Lighted Parade is the only lighted parade in the twin cities and features floats, vehicles, fire engines and more. If you can’t make it to one of the parades, we’ll bring the festivities to your TV screen.

Music & Performance

Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank

Friday, Dec. 2 • 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17 • 7 p.m.

Our first Christmas program of the month features the timeless combo of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. This early color special from 1957 sees the duo swap carols, songs and stories in an unforgettable holiday special.

The Carpenters: Christmas Memories

Saturday, Dec. 3 • 9 p.m.

Richard and Karen Carpenter created some of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time. Join us the first weekend of the month and get into the holiday spirit by watching some of their best Christmas performances from the 1970s.

Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams

Friday, Dec. 9 • 8 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald’s iconic album of holiday classics is reimagined in a 60-minute performance. The American Pops Orchestra supports singers Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Carmen Ruby Floyd and more.

Christmas at Belmont

Friday, Dec. 9 • 9 p.m.

One of the most famous Christmas music celebrations in America wraps up our first week of holiday programming. More than 600 Belmont University students perform holiday favorites and classic songs in the Fischer Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville.

O Holy Night: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir

Tuesday, Dec. 13 • 11 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 19 • 9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25 • 11 a.m.

The annual special from Temple Square returns to KAMU for three airings. Tony® Award-nominated performer Megan Hilty and actor Neal McDonough join the 500-person choir and orchestra for a program that weaves together holiday tunes, classic carols, hymns and traditional Irish numbers.

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Friday, Dec. 23 • 8 p.m.

This reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite doesn’t feature ballet – instead, a live orchestra is accompanied by narration from stage and film actor Alan Cumming. He recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker and shares what happens when the young girl who saves him grows up.

Celebrate & Sing! Glory to the Newborn King!

Saturday, Dec. 24 • 10 p.m.

Christmas music: Texas style. This spectacular concert from Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas includes a 150-voice choir, an organist, handbells, a vocal jazz ensemble and bagpipes. Enjoy the mix of secular and sacred music on your Christmas Eve.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Love Divine

Saturday, Dec. 24 • 11 p.m.

Bring in Christmas Day with renowned student musicians from St. Olaf College. First held in 1912, the annual Christmas festival is led by five conductors and highlights beautiful songs and pieces of music from around the world.

Repeat the Sounding Joy: A Concordia Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 25 • Noon

Over Christmas lunch, enjoy our final music offering of the holiday season. The ensembles of Concordia University Irvine present a festive collection of music that repeats the sounding joy heard on the first Christmas.

Food

A Chef’s Life Holiday Special

Thursday, Dec. 8 • 4 p.m.

Chef Vivian Howard rarely spends the holidays at home during busy seasons at her restaurant. But in this special, she and her husband give their toddler twins a traditional, Southern holiday experience.

America’s Test Kitchen Special: Home for the Holidays

Thursday, Dec. 15 • 4 p.m.

The “Test Kitchen” staff share their favorite holiday recipes for mouth-watering turkey, beef tenderloin and porchetta as well as tasty desserts. The chefs also reminisce about their favorite holiday memories.

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas

Monday, Dec. 19 • 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22 • 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25 • 11 p.m.

Dame Mary Berry of “The Great British Baking Show” fame returns to PBS to share her perfect three-course Christmas dinner. The beloved chef and baker shows off her time-tested recipes with a complete guide to planning, shopping and preparing for a stress-free day – and everyone’s invited.

Drama

Call the Midwife Holiday Specials

Re-watch the 2020 Special:
Thursday, Dec. 15 • 9 p.m.

Re-watch the 2021 Special:
Thursday, Dec. 22 • 9 p.m.

2022 Special:
Sunday, Dec. 25 • 8 and 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 30 • 3:30 p.m.

TV’s most popular nuns are back for another Christmas special. Start by re-watching the holiday episodes from 2020 and 2021 to catch up on the characters and storylines. Then on Christmas Day, join us for back-to-back airings of the new 2022 Holiday Special. It’s December 1967 and life in Poplar is returning to normal after the terrible train crash that ended Season 11. A familiar face from past seasons returns and a festive talent show serves as a town fundraiser. It’s a must-watch: especially with Season 12 of the PBS favorite soon to arrive in early 2023.

All Creatures Great and Small – “The Perfect Christmas”

Sunday, Dec. 25 • 7 p.m.

Sundays in December, KAMU is replaying all seven episodes of Season 2 of the breakout PBS hit. The rerun ends on Christmas Day with an episode full of holiday cheer. Heartfelt friendship and family are at the core of this Christmas special. The month-long replay leads up to the debut of Season 3 starting Sunday, Jan. 8.

History & Travel

European Christmas Markets

Monday, Dec. 19 • 10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24 • 6 p.m.

A trip through the cities and towns of Europe, in search of the continent’s best Christmas markets. Town centers, market squares and narrow streets come alive with decorations, treats and knick-knacks.

Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas

Tuesday, Dec. 20 • 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24 • 6:30 p.m.

Join historian Lucy Worsley on a 12-day extravaganza to discover the history of our contemporary Christmas traditions. Some were just as popular 500 years ago – and others have surprising Tudor twists.

Rick Steves’ European Christmas

Tuesday, Dec. 20 • 9 p.m.

Your favorite travel guide and his crew provide an authentic portrait of how Europe celebrates the holiday season. As Rick travels through seven countries, he shares traditions, music and food.

FM Programming

The Film Score: Music for the Winter Holidays

Saturday, Dec. 24 • 7 p.m.

An hour-long special devoted to music from holiday and wintertime movies. Classics like “White Christmas” from “Holiday Inn” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from “Meet Me in St. Louis” are joined by new favorites like the folk-inspired score for “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander!

Saturday, Dec. 24 • 8 p.m.

Chicago’s First Lady of Jazz brings an entertaining and enchanting concert to your radio. The performance includes favorites like “White Christmas” and “Coventry Carol” plus show-stopping renditions of spiritual songs inspired by gospel legend Mahalia Jackson.

Ford’s Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol

Saturday, Dec. 24 • 9 p.m.

An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” – designed for contemporary radio. Acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace plays Ebenezer Scrooge and public radio broadcasters Murray Horwitz serves as the narrator. This adaptation captures the magic of the Yuletide classic.

The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice 2022

Sunday, Dec. 25 • 7 p.m.

A two-hour music special, perfect for your Christmas night. Musical excerpts, plus a few short poetry and prose readings, are selected from live stage productions in seven cities across the U.S. Expect sacred and secular materials derived from America, Europe and the Middle East.

Children’s Programming

PBS Kids Holiday Specials

Airing Throughout December
Includes a Special Marathon on Christmas Day from 5-11 a.m.

Holiday specials of your children’s and grandchildren’s favorite PBS programs air on KAMU throughout the month.

“Arthur’s Perfect Christmas”
“Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas”
“Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas”
“Nature Cat: A Nature Carol”
“The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!”
“Let’s Go Luna! Luna’s Christmas Around the World”
“Peg + Cat + Holidays”

Use our show search feature to find airtimes for each special – each one airs at least three times in December.

Clown by Quentin Blake

Friday, Dec. 23 • 9:30 p.m.

From illustrator Quentin Blake, this half-hour animated special is a hit for kids just two days before Christmas. The special brings to life the adventures of a toy clown who has been thrown away and goes on a journey to find a new home.

Won’t be able to catch one of these programs? Many are available for on-demand streaming on KAMU Passport. For just $5 a month or $60 a year, you can access thousands of shows – from these Christmas favorites to the best of “MASTERPIECE” dramas and PBS educational programming.

Considering an end-of-year donation to KAMU? Give here to help support the Brazos Valley’s primary public media entity.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in November 2022. We hope you still enjoy learning about these opportunities.

This holiday season, join KAMU in giving back to the community. Here are just a few of the ways you can contribute and help those in need in the Brazos Valley.

Donate or Adopt from the Aggieland Humane Society

The Aggieland Humane Society provides humane care and placement for homeless and abandoned animals. It also promotes the human-animal bond and encourages responsible pet ownership to enhance the quality of life for people and animals in the Brazos Valley.

A puppy or kitten is always a wonderful gift during the holiday season. Before looking at breeders, visit the Humane Society – where you just might find your new best friend. And if you’re not looking to adopt, donations are always appreciated. Visit the Aggieland Humane Society’s website for more details on how you can help all the furry friends in the Brazos Valley.

Need pet holiday pictures this year? On Nov. 19-20, you can show off your pet’s holiday spirit while also giving back to some pets who might not be as lucky.

Attend Community Events

Throughout the year, KAMU and many other Brazos Valley organizations put together community events. We group together to show support for our community and to engage with our audiences. We’d love to have you join us at one of these events! Bonus: it also allows you to learn about other resources and businesses that are a part of our community.

Every month, KAMU updates its community calendar with all the events we will be attending. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive one email a month with a list of our upcoming events. Sign up by scrolling to the bottom of the page and entering your e-mail address.

Donate to the Brazos Valley Food Bank

Share hope this holiday season by donating to the Brazos Valley Food Bank. A variety of donation options are available. Whether you donate money or food or volunteer your time and effort, the help is vital and appreciated. Even by donating just one dollar, you can provide two meals to a person or family in need.

Eat and Shop Locally

You can also support your community by shopping or eating locally. The Brazos Valley is home to a variety of local boutiques, artisans, restaurants and more. Supporting these small businesses will help the community’s economy, create a local investment and oftentimes provide a more enjoyable experience. Areas like Downtown Bryan and Century Square provide an array of local options. Start shopping and eating locally this holiday season – we hope to see you there!

How to Find KAMU-Classical/HD-2, NEW: Now With Instructional Videos

These are exciting times for Aggieland’s Public Radio!

KAMU-Classical is our new, high-quality HD Radio® station that offers classical music 24/7, including listener favorites such as “Performance Today,” “Pipedreams” and “Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin.”

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If you’re not already familiar with finding free HD Radio® stations, don’t worry! You can listen in most vehicles, on a portable HD Radio, on your computer, phone or tablet, or on your smart device. We’ve put together simple instructional videos to guide you through finding KAMU-Classical/HD-2, which you can watch above or on KAMU’s YouTube channel. We’ve also created a set of simple written instructions, which you can find below.

How to enjoy KAMU-Classical (HD-2), your new HD Radio® station

KAMU-Classical is a free HD Radio® station that can be listened to in most vehicles, on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other smart devices, and on home or portable HD radios.

What is HD Radio? • Listen in a Car • Listen on a Home Radio • Listen Online • Listen on a Smart Speaker • Where Can I Buy an HD Radio?

– What is HD Radio®?

Hybrid Digital radio is a technology that enables KAMU to broadcast programs through a high-quality digital signal. These signals are free of static or interference and feature cleaner, richer sound. HD Radio® is not satellite radio, such as SiriusXM. An HD Radio® receives programming, including regular FM stations such as KAMU, at no cost.

– Listening in a car or on a home radio

Watch these instructions in video form

Many 21st-century vehicles have an HD Radio® built in. If your vehicle has one – or if you have an HD Radio® in your home or as a portable device – simply tune it to 90.9 KAMU-FM and wait a few seconds for the HD® logo to light up and/or the numbers 1 and 2 to appear. Those numbers allow you to select and listen to our two noise-free content and music streams at no cost:

HD-1: (KAMU 90.9-1): This is the higher-quality version of our 90.9 FM broadcast.
HD-2: (KAMU-Classical 90.9-2): This is the new channel you’re looking for!

– Listening online

Watch these instructions in video form

The easiest way to listen to either KAMU-Classical or KAMU on your computer or smart device is through our website. From your favorite web browser, use our Listen Live page to find the station you want to listen to.

– Listening on a smart speaker

Watch these instructions in video form

Google Assistant

Google Assistant is available on Google Home smart speakers, Android devices and even iOS devices using the Google Assistant app.

To listen to KAMU-Classical, say, “Hey, Google, play KAMU-Classical on TuneIn.”
To listen to 90.9 FM, say, “Hey, Google, play KAMU on TuneIn.”

Amazon Alexa

Amazon Alexa is available on Amazon Echo smart speakers, Amazon Fire TV’s and tablets, and the Amazon mobile app on Android and iOS devices.

To listen to KAMU-Classical, say, “Alexa, play KAMU Classical 90.9 on TuneIn” or “Alexa play KAMU-HD2 on TuneIn.”
To listen to 90.9 FM, say, “Alexa, play KAMU on TuneIn.”

– Where can I buy an HD Radio®?

There are many in-store and online options, whether for your car (yours may already have an HD-capable receiver!), home or office. Several options are listed at hdradio.com.

Remember, all HD Radios® receive both FM and HD signals, and all HD signals are free.

Want to know every program that airs on 90.9 KAMU-FM and KAMU-Classical? Browse our list of A-Z Programs.

Didn’t quite catch the name of a recently-played song? Use our Playlist Search function to track down your new favorite song.

Read about KAMU-Classical on Texas A&M Today.

Editor’s Note: This article is about Season 1 of “Texas A&M Today,” which originally aired in Fall 2022. Season 2 of the program has since been released. For more information about Season 2, visit our “Texas A&M Today” show page.

KAMU is proud to present a new, original production highlighting the best and brightest of Texas A&M University. “Texas A&M Today” marks KAMU’s first foray into dynamic cinematography and creative storytelling, with host Chelsea Reber introducing Central Texas to some of the difference makers at Texas A&M. Season 1 originally aired in Fall 2022 on Mondays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. on KAMU-TV. Now, the program streams on demand on PBS.org or KAMU’s YouTube channel.

In this six-episode series, meet special people, learn about hidden gems and understand A&M’s influence on our region, state and world in a new way. Each episode features three full-length segments, a “hidden gem” featurette, an Aggie Fact and a one-on-one conversation with an influential member of the Aggie community.

Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5 • Episode 6

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“I think it’s refreshing to be able to walk through the halls and appreciate that this is not a typical engineering building.”

As the state-of-the-art Zachry Engineering Education Complex was being built, the focus wasn’t just on classrooms, labs and meeting rooms: it was also about art. Ten artists were privately commissioned to design and construct pieces of art inspired by science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Check Out the Zachry Art Collection

“I had from noon until midnight to work every day for two years.”

Rodney Hill is an artist and a beloved former Texas A&M architecture professor, but he’s also become an Aggie historian. He and his wife lovingly carved six wood panels depicting the history of Texas A&M. The panels are preserved in the MSC and passed by students and visitors each day.

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“They’re very clean, contrary to what some old wives’ tales will say.”

Sometimes protecting people starts by observing wildlife. At the Schubot Center for Avian Health, researchers are learning as much as they can about birds and the potential pathogens they might carry. By tracking and analyzing them, researchers hope to understand more about how viruses spread.

Learn More About the Schubot Center

“I’m an advocate that students should get diverse experience because there are thousands of species on this planet.”

Few college campuses have as many opportunities for veterinary students as Texas A&M does. Take the Winnie Carter Wildlife Center as an example. Every day, students get hands-on experience working with domestic and exotic animals as they learn the intricacies of caring for different species.

Meet Some of the Center’s Favorite Animals

“It’s the most beautiful classroom in Texas, right?”

The Gardens at Texas A&M University are a beautiful place to learn, study, relax and enjoy time with friends and family. And with a large expansion in the works, the shared moments could be even sweeter.

Visit The Gardens at Texas A&M University

“It’s really cutting edge in that we get to find out what works best and how it works best in Texas.”

It was in the sails, ropes, sealants and rations aboard Christopher Columbus’ ships. Henry Ford even made a car out of it. But for more than 80 years, hemp was illegal to grow in America. Now that it’s legal again, a group of Texas A&M researchers is trying to figure out how to grow the crop in Texas, with eyes on turning its fibers into a plethora of everyday goods.

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“People should have differing opinions… What I try to do is teach my students how to disagree in a way that’s democratic.”

Texas A&M communication professor and political rhetoric historian Dr. Jennifer Mercieca discusses the past, present and future of presidential speech, including that of Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

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“Every student is unique because the types of things that they’re here to accomplish and the difficulties that they encounter along the way can be very different.”

Achieving an equitable learning environment is the name of the game for Texas A&M Disability Resources. The department serves nearly 3,000 Aggie students who request accommodations for a variety of disabilities. It’s all in an effort to make sure every student has the same chance at success.

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“I’m not going to give up because I have my grandchildren and my family to live for.”

In the 27 southernmost counties of Texas, patients outnumber doctors 1,000 to one – and five of the counties don’t have a doctor at all. Enter Texas A&M AgriLife and their Healthy Texas program. It helps people manage medical conditions, such as diabetes, on their way to long and fulfilling lives.

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“We want to be THE collection in Texas that represents our flora.”

As cities and towns continue to expand, environments and ecosystems change. It’s the job of more than 3,000 herbaria around the world – including one at Texas A&M – to track how. In College Station, the S.M. Tracy Herbarium’s collection has grown to more than 360,000 dried plants, grasses, seeds and mushrooms.

Find Out How to Utilize the Herbarium

“They’re growing a commodity where they can’t control the price and they can’t control the weather.”

Harvests can bring in millions of dollars, but that doesn’t mean running a farm is easy. Rising prices for fuel, seed, water and machinery mean farmers might be rich one week and taking out a loan the next. The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M works hard to get farmers the help they need so they can keep putting food on America’s tables.

Learn More About The Agricultural and Food Policy Center

“The epidemiologist of Texas said, ‘what are you doing in Brazos County?’ Because whatever it is, something is really working well.”

She’s earning accolades for the guidance she’s been providing to Texans through the COVID-19 pandemic. Infectious disease researcher Dr. Rebecca Fischer discusses the ins and outs of her work and what she thinks about the future of public health.

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“They were called weird when they were a kid, too, just like me. But we’re not weird, we’re cool.”

Meteorology is about more than the daily forecast – these weather experts work to save lives. At Texas A&M, meteorology students have incredible opportunities to put what they learn into practice. And it doesn’t stop after earning their degrees – Aggie grads are serving every corner of the U.S.

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“Computers lie. But the wind won’t lie. A wind tunnel is how you actually prove that you’re correct.”

If humans are going to be put in the air, it had better be done safely. Aerospace engineering students work with major companies to test the aerodynamics and safety of airplanes in Texas A&M’s own wind tunnel. But it doesn’t stop at planes: students have helped test everything from missiles and architectural models to golf clubs and bicycles.

Check Out the History of A&M’s Wind Tunnel

“If your life support systems quit one month into a six-month journey, you’re dead.”

NASA wants to go back to the moon and then to Mars. But it can’t be done without understanding how the human body changes in space and what it needs to survive a long space flight. Texas A&M has the tools and resources to find answers to those questions, including one special piece of equipment that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the U.S.

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“There is no hesitation for industry and labs to come here and recruit our students. I look at it as an opportunity.”

Texas A&M Engineering continues to grow. Interim Dean and Vice Chancellor Dr. John E. Hurtado discusses the future of the college and its research, as well as his personal journey to Aggieland.

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“I repair books. I make sure that you’re still able to turn the pages.”

A special unit within Texas A&M University Libraries handles some of the university’s most prized materials. The experts at the Preservation Unit are dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring books and other items – many of great historical importance in Aggieland and beyond.

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“He’s clearly trying to sell Texas. He’s offering Texas to anyone.”

Before statehood, before the Alamo and before independence from Mexico, Stephen F. Austin was given a task: map Texas. It took him five years, but Austin successfully mapped Texas’ rivers, plains and forests. It became a way to advertise Texas to future settlers. Now almost 200 years later, a rare copy of that map belongs to Texas A&M.

Learn How the Map Came to Texas A&M

“It was in this room that the Texas mystique would come into full fruition.”

Only 40 minutes away from A&M is where Texas became Texas. In 1836, 59 delegates gathered in the small town of Washington to change Texas forever. They signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and drafted the first Texas Constitution. Now, the site is home to a celebration of the history that happened there.

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“Stories are something that all humans have in common.”

It might not seem like science fiction, fantasy and Texas A&M go together, but Cushing Memorial Library is home to a world-renowned collection. In fact, “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin chose Cushing Memorial Library and Archives to house his personal collection.

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“This opportunity only comes along once in a generation. I didn’t come here to retire. I retired to come here.”

After just a few weeks on the job, new Corps of Cadets Commandant Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis sits down with Chelsea Reber to discuss his military career and his plans to grow the Corps.

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“I think there’s something emotional about barbecue. Nobody stands in line for Tex-Mex or chicken fried steak. They do for barbecue.”

In an era of barbecue competitions, $5,000 smokers and debates about the best rubs and sauces, Texas A&M is leading the way. Three meat science professionals, known around campus as the “Three Brisketeers,” are in charge of one of the hottest tickets in town: a seat at Barbecue Summer Camp, held just once a year.

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“Boots are a lot more than just leather. They’re a lot more than just footwear. You don’t really walk in boots, you strut in boots.”

The iconic Corps boots are a rite of passage for a cadet’s senior year at Texas A&M. But at around $1,000 a pair, not every Corps senior can afford to keep up the tradition. That’s where the Aggie Boot Loan Program steps in, putting its 600-pair collection to work for deserving seniors.

Read About the Boot Loan Program

“This experiment is explicitly proving that the Earth rotates.”

A 400-pound metal ball swings from the seventh story of the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy. It’s both a mesmerizing art piece and an important scientific experiment.

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“Students that graduate from A&M are getting jobs at the best companies in the world, straight out of school. That’s pretty special.”

A trip to the movies may mean seeing the work of an Aggie. Visualization students in animation, graphic design and game design are going straight from school to working for companies such as DreamWorks and Pixar. “Viz,” as it’s known around campus, has recently joined with performance studies and fine arts in a new school dedicated to building arts education at Texas A&M.

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“When the first videos went viral, so many of my former students contacted me… They feel proud of the education that they got here. And this is priceless.”

Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova is going viral on social media for her fun, simple physics demonstrations. Host Chelsea Reber visits with the beloved professor and learns what’s behind the social media success.

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“Got a little story for ya, Ags.”

The year was 1931. A group of cadets was gathered in Peanut Owens’ dorm room in Puryear Hall on the campus of Texas A&M University. Someone suggested the freshmen class should meet on the steps of the YMCA Building at midnight to practice yells. An after-dinner yell practice had been a ritual for nearly 20 years, but never at midnight.

The two senior Yell Leaders said they couldn’t authorize the event, but they might just show up. Word quickly spread, and that evening, Midnight Yell was born. Eventually, the tradition moved to Kyle Field, where it’s held the night before every home game.

The event begins with the Yell Leaders leading the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band into the stadium, as current students, former students and fans pack into the stands. The Yell Leaders help the crowd practice yells, “The Aggie War Hymn” is sung, the cannon is fired and Yell Leaders tell fables about how the Aggies are going to beat their opponent on the field the next day.

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While the crowds were small in the 1930s, nowadays more than 25,000 people fill the east grandstands for each Midnight Yell. And thousands more around the world are now able to join the Aggie tradition online through a livestream produced by KAMU.

The first time Midnight Yell made it online was in 2016 – shot by just one iPhone. In 2019, KAMU was brought on to stream the event with multiple, high-definition cameras. A year later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the livestream was often the only way for students and fans to experience yell, with some practices held in a nearly empty stadium.

Now in 2024, KAMU is proud to return for a sixth year of livestreaming Midnight Yell. The first practice will be Aug. 31 at 12 a.m., ahead of the season-opening game against Notre Dame.

Watch Archived Midnight Yell Productions

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in July 2022. While the airtimes are out of date, we hope you still enjoy learning about these shows, many of which can be streamed on PBS.org.

Enjoy the world of cooking, baking and more with KAMU. Discover how food is infused with culture and how the art of cooking and baking can create unforgettable memories for families, friends and viewers like you. KAMU provides a variety of cooking programs every year – here are the new shows and seasons coming soon!

The Great American Recipe

New Episodes Every Friday at 8 p.m.

“The Great American Recipe” is a new, eight-part cooking competition celebrating the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series gives talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their signature dishes, all-time favorite comfort foods, and dishes inspired by their loved ones as they compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.”

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America’s Test Kitchen

All New Season Airing Every Saturday at 3 p.m.

“America’s Test Kitchen” is the most watched cooking show on public television. Season 22 is airing now, and after 15 years on PBS, the upcoming Season 23 will end the show’s run. Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison have been fixtures on the show from the beginning, sharing their cooking skills and deep knowledge of food with viewers through the hundreds of recipes they’ve prepared on air. Now, they’re spearheading the Test Kitchen team to bring you equipment reviews, taste tests and recipes for the home chef. Stay tuned for Season 23 airing in January 2023, and for future projects from the team behind the show!

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Pati’s Mexican Table

Every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Through Aug. 30

Part travel and part cooking, join Pati Jinich in “Pati’s Mexican Table” as she shares parts of Mexico with us before inviting us into her kitchen in the U.S. She teaches recipes as they’re traditionally prepared in Mexican homes as well as how they can evolve in delicious new ways. Each season, Pati explores a different region of Mexico, introducing chefs, cooks, artisans and families who have paved the road for her passion for cooking. Tune in as KAMU re-airs Season 5, where Pati dives into the Yucatan and Campeche.

Learn More About Pati’s Mexican Table

The Jubilee Pudding: 70 years in the Baking

Coming Soon!

KAMU will air the one-hour special “The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking” on Aug. 24 at 3 p.m., and again on Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth marks her 70th year on the throne. British department store Fortnum & Mason has challenged home bakers to create a tart, cake or pudding to honor her legacy. Seven judges, led by Dame Mary Berry, invite the final five bakers to London where over one extraordinary day, they bake their treats – hoping theirs will be the winning recipe.

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Travel America, dive into the secret world of plants and explore the unknown this July on KAMU. Here’s what you need to know about three new nature shows premiering this month.

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Tuesdays at 8 p.m., July 5 – Aug. 9

Find out what drives our passion for the outdoors with host Baratunde Thurston. The New York Times bestselling author travels the country to explore the diversity of America’s landscapes and find out how each terrain and climate shapes the lives of those who live in them. Journey through canyons in Idaho, mines in Appalachia, waves off the coast of Los Angeles and many more locations in this new six-part adventure series.

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The Green Planet

Wednesdays at 7 p.m., July 6 – Aug. 3

“Every mouthful of food that we eat, every lungful of air that we breathe, depends on plants.”

– Sir David Attenborough

Beloved host Sir David Attenborough returns this summer with The Green Planet. Plants are often overlooked – yet they are vital to our lives. From the deepest jungles to the harshest deserts, the new five-part nature documentary series uses the latest filmmaking technology to reveal the secret, incredible world of plants.

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Expedition with Steve Backshall

Wednesdays at 9 p.m., July 6 – Aug. 10

Human eyes have never seen the places Season 2 of this documentary series will show you. Naturalist Steve Backshall once again ventures into the unknown, exploring the farthest perimeters of the Earth. This season, visit volcanic deserts, remote mountains, pristine jungles and unexplored oceans, as Steve’s big ambitions continue to shine.

Learn More About Expedition

Check out the full July TV schedule by visiting our schedule page!