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Serving Your Community

For almost 60 years WPSU has been an invaluable resource for the Central PA community, helping to amplify the land grant mission of Penn State University through educational media and storytelling.

Discover how much WPSU means to our community.

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Veterinarian

Conversations Live: Ask a Veterinarian

Thursday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m.

We’ll be joined by local veterinarians who will answer your pet-related questions such as proper diet and exercise, and more! Submit your questions to our voicemail number 814-863-6639, or email connect@wpsu.org.

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Tour the UK with WPSU

This 11-day tour will take place October 1-11, 2025

Join WPSU and Collette Travel and Tours as we travel to London, Cornwall, and more on our first group travel. We’ll see the landscapes and homes featured in some our your favorite Masterpiece programs, including Poldark and Downton Abbey.

Details and Booking Info

You’re Invited to a special travel presentation!
Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. in-person and on Zoom

Register to Attend

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Keystone Stories

New Season Available to Stream

Explore Pennsylvania’s secondhand treasures, sweets, aviation, and the legacy of farming. Pennsylvania’s beautiful landscape serves as the backdrop for an exploration of the people, places, and culture that make the region unique.

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Serving Your Community

Veterinarian

Conversations Live: Ask a Veterinarian

Row of old stone houses on an English countryside.

Tour the UK with WPSU

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Keystone Stories

Programming Highlights

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Father Brown, Season 11

Saturdays, October 5 - December 21, at 8:00 p.m.

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Leonardo da Vinci

Monday, November 18 & Tuesday, November 19, at 8:00 p.m.

David Attenborough

Attenborough’s Life Journey

Wednesday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m.

Veterinarian

Conversations Live: Ask a Veterinarian

Thursday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m.

Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight

Friday, November 22, at 9:00 p.m.

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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Sunday, November 24, at 6:00 p.m.

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Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

Thursday, November 28, at 9:00 p.m.

Full TV Schedule »

Local News from WPSU-FM

Faculty at Penn State campuses say they’re worried about lack of resources and the future

Central Pa. counties prepare for Casey-McCormick Senate recount

High court tells Pa. counties not to accept undated mail ballots for November election

Paint, pipes, and soil can expose Pa. children to lead. How to stay safe.

More News from WPSU-FM and NPR »

Upcoming Events

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Elinor Wonders Why at the Rowland Theatre

Thursday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m.

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Tour the UK with WPSU

Informational Kick-off Meeting Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m.

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‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 5 Premiere FREE Screening Event

Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m.

candy

‘Keystone Stories: Sweets’ FREE Screening Event

Thursday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m.

Actor John Lithgow

‘Art Happens Here’ FREE Screening Event

Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Shelter Me’ FREE Screening Event

Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m.

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WPSU Digital

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Year-Round Gardening

Growing herbs indoors

11/14/24 | 4m 45s

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Ecuador

11/13/24 | 1h 19m

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Pennsylvania Pathways

This educational video series exposes students to the wide range of careers available to them and encourages them to take the next steps to meeting their goals.

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Chile 2

10/26/24 | 1hr 11m

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Year-Round Gardening

Grow Herbs from Cuttings

10/24/24 | 2m 46s

Charcuterie board of various vegetables, fruits, dips, and crackers.

Alumni Tailgate Workshop

10/8/24 | 48 min

Kimbap rolls cut and layered on a cutting board.

Korea

9/27/24 | 1 hr 4 min

Trail cam footage of a black bear walking next to a creek, with host Alex Suleski of Shaver's Creek speaking in the foreground.

A Season at Shaver’s Creek

Summer: Black Bears, Rare Birds, and Bat Pest Control

9/15/24 | 6m 11s

More from WPSU Digital »

Watch WPSU Original Programs

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The Chance to Wrestle

11/14/24 | 57 min

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Keystone Stories

Farming

10/14/24 | 27 min

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The Local Groove Presents

Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s

10/5/24 | 27 min

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The Local Groove Presents

The Pennsoulvanians

5/4/24 | 27 min

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Conversations Live

Media Literacy

3/25/24 | 57 min

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Keystone Stories

Taking Flight

10/7/24 | 27 min

Culinary Connections

Good Things Take Time

2/3/24 | 27 min

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Culinary Connections

Eat. Drink. Listen.

1/13/24 | 27 min

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The Local Groove Presents

Caledonia

10/12/24 | 27 min

More WPSU Original Programs »

What's on Passport

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock

Sherlock on Masterpiece

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The Good Karma Hospital

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Weathered: Earth’s Extremes

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The Nordic Muders

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Velvet

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The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor

Sundays, October 27 - November 24, at 7:00 p.m.

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Leonardo da Vinci

Monday, November 18 & Tuesday, November 19, at 8:00 p.m.

Featured Documentaries and Specials from WPSU

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Telling Amy’s Story

Moving Vietnam Wall

A Time To Heal

Speaking Grief

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Learning Grief

More WPSU Original Programs »