Native American Heritage Specials on WNMU-TV
WNMU-TV proudly presents Native American Heritage Month programming all November long, featuring insightful shows that celebrate the traditions, cultures, and histories of indigenous communities.
November 2024
November Programming on WNMU-TV
This November, WNMU-TV offers a rich lineup of programs celebrating Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Native American Heritage Month. Enjoy meaningful content that honors these important holidays and cultural traditions, plus continued coverage of the national and local elections. Don’t miss PBS News on Tuesday, November 5, with live election results and political analysis throughout the month.
Later in the month, join us for the annual Go Public! Fundraiser, running from November 29 to December 8. You’ll love the holiday specials and live performances! Show your support by calling in during your favorite program or donate anytime online through our website. Your contributions help us bring this quality programming to our community—thank you for your continued support!
Don't forget, you can stream LIVE from our website, pbs.org or the FREE PBS app. Scroll down to learn about this month's featured programs. Shows are organized week by week. All programs are on 13.1 unless otherwise noted.
November 1-2
Molly of DenaliMolly and the Great One
Molly helps Grandpa Nat fulfill his dream of climbing to the top of Denali.
Friday, November 1st, 1:00/12:00c. Repeats 11/13, 8:00/7:00c.
Luna and SophieFatal Attraction
Luna's father believes he saw a murder in the prison.
Friday, November 1st, 9:00/8:00c
Great PerformancesFlorencia en el Amazonas
A diva returns to South America to perform at Manaus—and to search for her lost lover.
Saturday, November 2nd, 1:00/12:00c
November 3-9
Decoding Disinformation: Ai and the Threat to Democracy
Artificial intelligence and its impact on the spread of disinformation.
Sunday, November 3rd, 3:00/2:00c
RidleyThe Memory Jar, Part 2
Ridley intensifies his investigation to discover what happened to Tara Dunning.
Sunday, November 3rd, 8:00/7:00c
The Marlow Murder ClubEp. 2
Despite Tanika’s warnings Judith, Becks and Suzie continue to investigate, and follow a trail of clues left by the murder weapon.
Sunday, November 3rd, 9:00/8:00c
Wolf HallEpisode 2
Learn why Cromwell remains in London after Wolsey is forced to move to York.
Sunday, November 3rd, 10:00/9:00c
FRONTLINEThe Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Investigating the lives & characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency.
Monday, November 4th, 9:00/8:00c
A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas GinsburgOur Constitution at Risk
Discover how the Constitution is under assault and the battle to preserve our liberty.
Monday, November 4th, 11:00/10:00c
PBS VOTE 2024 Election Coverage
Follow the PBS News live special coverage and results of the 2024 presidential election.
Tuesday, November 5th, 6:00/5:00c
NaturePreview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
Experience San Diego, where dazzling biodiversity thrives amidst a transformed urban landscape.
Wednesday, November 6th, 8:00/7:00c
NOVA
Decoding the Universe: Quantum
Decoding the Universe: Quantum
Wednesday, November 6th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats 11/07 at 3:00/2:00c.
Secrets of the DeadThe Princes in the Tower
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Wednesday, November 6th, 10:00/9:00c.
Ask the Experts
Ask the Dentists
Oral healthcare professionals answer questions submitted by viewers.
Thursday, November 7th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 11/08 at 3:00/2:00c
Great GetawaysA Fall Fantastic
Join Tom as he kayaks down the Tahquamenon River, discovers a long abandon cemetery at Whitefish Point along with a stop at the only cranberry farm in Michigan. Plus, a couple more surprises.
Thursday, November 7th, 10:00/9:00c. Repeats 11/08 at 5:00/4:00c.
Great Lakes NowWarming Waters and Mutant Crayfish
Meet the marbled crayfish, an invasive species that has experts in Ontario on high alert. Plus, discover how Lake Superior's warming waters are affecting the people and wildlife who call the lake home.
Thursday, November 7th, 10:30/9:30c.
Luna and SophieDiamonds and Thrills
A hostage situation develops in a jewelry store in Potsdam.
Friday, November 8th, 9:00/8:00c
November 10-16
Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan
The story of a bold operation that changed the course of World War II.
Sunday, November 10th, 3:00/2:00c
Our Land: Ancestral Connections
In 2016, the Pueblo of Santa Ana bought back 60,000 acres of their ancestral lands—lands that had been privatized and then grazed for more than a century. Now, they’re using traditional knowledge and western science to protect the lands of Tamaya Kwii Kee Nee Puu, their cultural heritage, wildlife and ecosystems, and the pueblo's future.
Sunday, November 10th, 7:00/6:00c
Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House
A Caddo tribal elder and his apprentice return to their ancestral homeland in East Texas to direct the construction of a traditional grass house.
Sunday, November 10th, 7:30/6:30c
Marlow Murder Club
Ep. 3
As the team races against time to stop the killer, Tanika brings Judith, Becks and Suzie into the police investigation as civilian advisors.
Sunday, November 10th, 8:00/7:00c
Howards EndEpisode 1
A misunderstanding, a visit and an umbrella intertwine the lives of three families.
Sunday, November 10th, 9:00/8:00c
Wolf HallEpisode 3
See why Cromwell’s enemies keep a close watch on him after Henry’s marriage to Anne.
Sunday, November 10th, 10:00/9:00c
Dear Sirs
After discovering an archive detailing the horrifying journey of his grandfather as an American POW during World War II, a young man from Wyoming sets out 75 years later to retrace his footsteps across Germany on bicycle, piecing together an untold story in an effort to understand the man who helped raise him.
Monday, November 11th, 9:00/8:00c
Independent Lens
Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
A Marine veteran hand-carves battlefield crosses to reconnect with Gold Star families and find healing.
Monday, November 11th, 10:00/9:00c.
American Experience
American Coup: Wilmington 1898
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 (AMEX #3607) tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government.
Tuesday, November 12th, 8:00/7:00c.
Nature
Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Follow the captivating tale of three orphaned desert lion cubs in Namibia's brutal Skeleton Coast.
Wednesday, November 13th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 11/14 at 3:00/2:00c.
NOVA
Building Stuff: Boost It!
Is engineering humanity’s superpower? See how we can amplify our natural abilities in amazing ways.
Wednesday, November 13th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats at 11/14 at 3:00/2:00c.
Secrets of the Dead
Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
Wednesday, November 13th, 10:00/9:00c.
Carl the CollectorCarl the Collector Theme Song - New Show Coming November 14th
The everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who loves collecting things.
Sunday-Friday 8:30/7:30c, begins Thursday, November 14th.
Ask the Doctors
Geriatric Health, Hospice and Palliative Care
Physicians join host Dr. Jennifer Dehlin to answer viewers' health questions.
Thursday, November 14th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 11/15 at 3:00/2:00c
Great GetawaysMichigan State Parks of the Upper Peninsula
It wasn't until the onset of the twentieth century that things like admiring nature became fashionable in the United States. People like president Theodore Roosevelt, and author John Muir, helped to popularize setting aside public lands for the preservation of wildlife and other natural resources. Because of this foresight, Michigan's residents and visitors can enjoy one of the nation's premier park systems.
Thursday, November 14th, 10:00/9:00c. Repeats 11/15 at 5:00/4:00c.
Luna and SophieFamily Disgrace
University professor Konrad Siebold finds his wife Ariane dead in front of the house.
Friday, November 15th, 9:00/8:00c
November 17-23
WNMU DocumentariesFrom Mali to Michigan: A Musical Bridge
African pop diva Naïny Diabaté visited the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2005.
Sunday, November 17th, 3:00/2:00c
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
A visually stunning celebration of the sky above the world’s largest designated Dark Sky sanctuary.
Sunday, November 17th, 7:00/6:00c.
Howards EndEpisode 2
Mrs. Wilcox's family is surprised by her final request, and the Schlegels face eviction.
Sunday, November 17th, 8:00/7:00c
Marlow Murder Club
Ep. 4
When Judith finds herself in danger, will Becks and Suzie make it in time to save their friend and stop the killer?
Sunday, November 17th, 9:00/8:00c
Wolf HallEp. 4
Anne gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry’s longed for male heir. Cromwell requires the nobility and church to swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful Queen. But will Thomas More agree?
Sunday, November 17th, 10:00/9:00c
Leonardo da VinciThe Disciple of Experience
Leonardo da Vinci explores one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds.
Monday, November 18th, 8:00/7:00c.
Native Horse
The history of the evolution of the horse in North America, exploring the horse-human connection throughout history to today.
Tuesday, November 19th, 3:00/2:00c. Repeats 11/23 at 9:00/8:00c.
Leonardo da VinciPainter-God
Explore one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds. Leonardo conducts scientific experiments and paints the most famous portrait on earth.
Tuesday, November 19th, 8:00/7:00c.
Nature
Attenborough's Life Journey
Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 98th year with unique highlights of his incredible life.
Wednesday, November 20th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 11/27 at 3/2c.
NOVA
Building Stuff: Reach It!
Humans are born to roam. See how engineers are inventing new ways to explore and extend our range.
Wednesday, November 20th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats 11/21 at 3/2c.
Secrets of the DeadLost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Wednesday, November 20th, 10:00/9:00c
Ask the Experts
Lawyers
Ask the Lawyers returns to WNMU-TV! Call or email during our live broadcast to get the answers to your burning legal questions from area attorneys.
Thursday, November 21st, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats
11/22 3:00/2:00c.
Great Lakes NowReef Rescue and Wild Edibles
On this episode of Great Lakes Now, learn about the fight to save a vital spawning reef from century-old mining waste. Plus, Lisa M. Rose shows you how to forage for your food.
Thursday, November 21st, 10:30/9:30c.
Luna and SophieThe Container
A container in the middle of nowhere in Brandenburg is a mystery.
Friday, November 22nd, 9:00/8:00c
ACL presents
23rd Annual Americana Honors
Austin City Limits presents highlights from the 23rd Annual Americana Honors at Nashville’s famed Ryman.
Saturday, November 23rd, 11:00/10:00c.
November 24-30
Farmboy
The heartfelt and engaging story of a Depression era family farm known as Sunnygables and its long range influence on the American dinner table and global agriculture.
Sunday, November 24th, 7:00/6:00c.
Howards EndEpisode 3
Margaret receives an unexpected offer, and secrets are exposed at a wedding.
Sunday, November 24th, 8:00/7:00c
Howards EndEpisode 4
At Howard's End, three families finally have a showdown.
Sunday, November 24th, 9:00/8:00c
Wolf HallEpisode 5
See why Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
Sunday, November 24th, 10:00/9:00c
Reciprocity Project
Reciprocity Project invites learning from Indigenous value systems and ways of being.
Monday, November 25th, 9:00/8:00c.
POV
The Body Politic
In Baltimore, a young mayor fights to enact a bold plan to end chronic violence.
Monday, November 25th, 10:00/9:00c
Lidia Celebrates America
Changemakers
Follow Lidia on her 13th journey across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change, not only what is available, but the way Americans see and think about food in the future.
Tuesday, November 26th, 9:00/8:00c
FRONTLINE
China, The U.S. & The Rise of Xi Jinping
The rise of Xi Jinping, his vision for China and the global implications.
Tuesday, November 26th, 10:00/9:00c
NatureWoodpeckers: The Hole Story
Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.
Wednesday, November 27th, 8:00/7:00c. Repeats 12/4 at 3/2c.
NOVA
Building Stuff: Change It!
From electric flight to artificial noses, engineers are finding new ways to preserve our planet.
Wednesday, November 27th, 9:00/8:00c. Repeats 11/28 at 3:00/2:00c
Secrets of the DeadJamestown’s Dark Winter
Discover the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World.
Wednesday, November 27th, 10:00/9:00c
And Knowledge to Keep Us
Sugpiat kids gather for Akhiok Kids Camp to connect and celebrate the knowledge of their ancestors..
Thursday, November 28th, 8:00/7:00c.
iHeartRadio Live with New Kids on the BlockSNEAK PEEK
Watch a sneak peek of iHeartRadio Live with New Kids on the Block! Part of Go Public! '24 Fundraiser.
Friday, November 29th, 9:00/8:00c
Pet Shop Boys: DreamworldSNEAK PEEK:
Grab a front-row seat at a 40th anniversary performance that features the band's greatest hits. Part of Go Public! '24 Fundraiser.
Friday, November 29th, 10:30/9:30c
Mary Berry's Highland ChristmasMary Berry's Highland Christmas
Dame Mary Berry cooks a Christmas feast in the Highlands.
Saturday, November 30th, 9:00/8:00c
The Who Live at Kilburn 1977
Won't Get Fooled Again (Live at Kilburn 1977). A digitally restored and remastered Who concert, originally filmed for the documentary The Kids Are Alright. Part of Go Public! '24 Fundraiser.
Saturday, November 30th, 10:30/9:30c
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