September brings a full slate of new and returning programs to WNMU-TV. Our local favorites return with fresh seasons: Ask the Experts premieres Sept. 11, while Public Eye News kicks off Sept. 15 and airs Monday through Friday, keeping you connected to stories and conversations that matter most in the Upper Peninsula. On the national side, Big Cats 24/7 roars back with a new season Sept. 10, alongside the launch of NOVA’s groundbreaking five-part series Human. We’ll also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the 38th Hispanic Heritage Awards (Sept. 26) and more specials celebrating Hispanic cultures. Plus, get a sneak peek at Ken Burns’ latest project in The American Revolution: An Inside Look, airing Sept. 16 and 30. All this and more is made possible by your support—thank you for helping us keep quality public broadcasting alive in the U.P.

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September 1-6

After Action

Parenting in Service

Conversation with three veterans who balanced the nation’s needs with their family’s needs.

Monday, September 1st at 9/8c

American Experience

Nixon

Examine Nixon’s presidency as he faced impeachment but also ended America’s involvement in Vietnam.

Tuesday, September 2nd at 8/7c

Nature

Soul of the Ocean

Experience the soul of the ocean in a never-before-seen look at life underwater.

Wednesday, September 3rd at 8/7c. Repeats 9/10 at 3/2c

NOVA

Decoding da Vinci

Discover the science behind Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces—and Mona Lisa's iconic smile.

Wednesday, September 3rd at 9/8c. Repeats 9/04 at 3/2c.

Secrets of the Dead

Hidden in the Amazon

New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.

Wednesday, September 3rd at 10/9c

Haymarket: The Bomb, The Anarchists, The Labor Struggle

Discover the aftermath when a bomb is thrown in Haymarket Square during a labor rally.

Thursday, September 4th at 8/7c. Repeats 9/05 at 3/2c.

Prohibition

A Nation of Drunkards

PROHIBITION tells the story of the rise and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Friday, September 5th at 9/8c

Great Performances

Fidelio

Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore in her second role this season of "Great Performances at the Met."

Saturday, September 6th at 1a/12c. Repeats 9/06 at 8/7c.

Globe Scholars

Cuba

The pilot episode of Globe Scholars follows students from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City.

Saturday, September 6th at 8/7c. Repeats 9/08 at 3/2c.

Globe Scholars

South Korea, Part 1

Four groups of students travel to Seoul for an adventure of a lifetime.

Saturday, September 6th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 9/08 at 3:30/2:30c.

September 7-13

The Future of Farming

Follow the efforts to modernize Tanzanian agriculture, a journey of innovation.

Sunday, September 7th at 7/6c

Professor T

The Inspection

When a thief escalates to murder, the team must catch the killer before they strike again.

After Action

For God and Country

Conversation with three chaplains who committed their lives to God and Country.

Monday, September 8th at 9/8c

American Experience

FDR Part 1

On Dec 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt was deeply shaken. Franklin D. Roosevelt restored hope after the Great Depression and led the nation during World War II.

Tuesday, September 9th at 8/7c

Rick Steves Art Prehistoric and Ancient

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born and with it, so was art. In the hour-long special RICK STEVES ART PREHISTORIC AND ANCIENT, Rick invites viewers to marvel at prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. See how the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art by creating a world of magical goddesses, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.

Wednesday, September 10th at 1a/12c

Big Cats 24/7

The Rogue Boys

Big Cats 24/7 is back in the stunning Okavango Delta, revealing the dramatic lives of its big cats.

Wednesday, September 10th at 8/7c. Repeats 9/24 at 3/2c

Big Cats 24/7

Under Siege

The Xudum pride mums lock jaws with "The Rogue Boys," an intruding male coalition.

Wednesday, September 10th at 9/8c. Repeats 10/1 at 3/2c

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

The Heart of the World

Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world in this four-part series.

Wednesday, September 10th at 10/9c.

Coming To Mni Sota

Coming To Mni Sota spans hundreds of years, telling the story of multitudes of people.

Thursday, September 11th at 1a/12c.

Prohibition

A Nation of Scofflaws

In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of citizens become lawbreakers.

Friday, September 12th at 9/8c.

Globe Scholars

South Korea, Part 2

While in Seoul, Korea, the students explore a Korean temple to learn about Buddhism.

Saturday, September 13th at 8/7c. Repeats 9/15 at 3/2c.

Globe Scholars

South Korea, Pt 3

As their trip to Seoul, Korea ends, the students produce a documentary about their journey.

Saturday, September 13th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 9/15 at 3:30/2:30c

September 14-20

Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise

Celebrate the legacy of this iconic institution with a powerful performance of "All Rise."

Sunday, September 14th at 1a/12c.

The Sultan and The Saint

Explore how St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt risked it all to end the Crusades.

Sunday, September 14th at 7/6c

Professor T

You Can't Kill Me

Tragedy as an actor is stabbed live on stage. Helena and Jasper team up to solve the case.

Sunday, September 14th at 8/7c

After Action

Invisible Veteran

Conversation with three veterans who know what it’s like to feel invisible.

Monday, September 15th at 9/8c

American Experience

FDR Part 2

Franklin D. Roosevelt restored hope after the Great Depression and led the nation during World War II. FDR used the power of the federal government to help suffering caused by the Depression.

Tuesday, September 16th at 8/7c

The American Revolution: An Inside Look

Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life.

Tuesday, September 16th at 10:30/9:30c. Repeats 9/30 at 10:30/9:30c.

The Statue of Liberty

For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge.

Wednesday, September 17th at 1a/12c

Big Cats 24/7

A Pride Divided

Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.

Wednesday, September 17th at 8/7c. Repeats 10/8 at 3/2c

NOVA

Human: Origins

Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.

Wednesday, September 17th at 9/8c. Repeats 9/18 at 3/2c.

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

Stopping the Desert

Travel across Africa’s Sahel, where Muslims and Christians unite to fight desertification. Chinguetti, a sacred site, faces climate change and heritage loss.

Wednesday, September 17th at 10/9c

Prohibition

A Nation of Hypocrites

By the late 1920s, many Americans believe that Prohibition has failed.

Friday, September 19th at 9/8c

Globe Scholars

Spain: Basque Country, Pt 1

The students head to the Basque region in Spain to explore this medieval city.

Saturday, September 20th at 8/7c. Repeats 9/22 at 3/2c

Globe Scholars

Spain: Basque Country, Pt 2

As they explore the Basque region, the students enjoy some of the best dishes.

Saturday, September 20th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 9/22 at 3:30/2:30c.

September 21-27

Trusted Sources

Finding trustworthy news in a sea of deception.

Sunday, September 21st at 7/6c

Professor T

The Perfect Murder

When an art gallery owner is poisoned, only Jasper can paint the full picture.

Sunday, September 21st at 8/7c

After Action

Gold Star Service

Host Stacy Pearsall sits down with three veterans who are Gold Star survivors.

Monday, September 22nd at 9/8c

American Masters

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco led a life filled with drama, adversity & triumph.

Tuesday, September 23rd at 9/8c

VOCES

Letters to Eloisa

"Letters to Eloisa" depicts the life of Author José Lezama Lima, an all but forgotten Latin American literary figure.

Tuesday, September 23rd at 10/9c

Big Cats 24/7

Reunion

Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young. The pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo, but things don't go according to plan.

Wednesday, September 24th at 8/7c. Repeats 10/15 at 3/2c

NOVA

Human: Journeys

Follow Homo sapiens as they venture out of Africa and spread farther than any other human species.

Wednesday, September 24th at 9/8c. Repeats 9/25 at 3/2c

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

Saving the World's Forests

Venture to Japan, where 500-year-old climate records reveal how global warming is upending ancient traditions. Japan’s Omiwatari, the sacred "Crossing of the Gods" faces extinction due to climate change.

Wednesday, September 24th at 10/9c

VOCES

Omara - Cuba's Legendary Diva

This portrait of the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo explores her extraordinary life, from the stages of Havana’s famed nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club.

Friday, September 26th at 10/9c

Globe Scholars

Spain: Basque Country, Pt 3

The students gain some experience in sustainability and environmental initiatives.

Saturday, September 27th at 12a/11c. Repeats 9/29 at 3/2c

Rocks 4 Sale!

Trailer for a short documentary, "Rocks 4 Sale!" In the mining town of Silverton, Colorado, the tradition of mining continues in the form of a rite of passage: selling rocks to tourists.

Saturday, September 27th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 9/29 at 3:30/2:30c

Austin City Limits

ACL Presents: Willie Nelson & Family

American original Willie Nelson returns to ACL on the 50th Anniversary of his 1974 taping.

Saturday, September 27th at 11/10c