WCMU-HD2

WCMU-HD2 isn't the main event, but that's its strength. While the primary channel handles classical and jazz, this HD2 side stream dives headfirst into news and talk. It's the public radio deep cut you've been missing. Programming leans heavily on NPR staples, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, but with a healthy dose of locally produced shows focused on Michigan politics and culture. The hosts know their stuff. They ask sharp questions, don't let guests dodge, and actually listen to callers. The pace is deliberate, not breathless. That's rare these days. If you're tired of cable news sho…