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04/06/2026

🇺🇸 Dive into history with Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution!

Historian Lucy Worsley explores the dramatic 18th-century split between Britain and its American colonies, uncovering the personalities, political tensions, and events that reshaped both nations.

📺 Watch on WBGU:

Tuesdays, April 7 & 14 at 9 p.m.
Repeats: April 14 & 21 at 5 p.m.

💻 Or livestream anytime: https://video.wbgu.org/livestream/

Don’t miss this fascinating two-part series!

04/05/2026

🐰🌷 Happy Easter! 🌷🐰

Celebrate and learn about the holiday with the children’s book Easter from Scholastic BookFlix, part of INFOhio: Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library and an education partner of WBGU, free for all Ohio residents! 📚✨

👉 Read here: https://www.infohio.org/document-library/item/educator-tools/?evalCode=infohio69894

📖 Explore 160+ titles for kids: https://www.infohio.org/resources/gk5

Hoppy reading! 🐇💛

04/04/2026

📽️ Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk
🗓️ Monday, April 6 at 4 p.m.

Journey with Czech Holocaust survivor and retired U.S. professor Vladimir Munk as he returns, at age 95, to Auschwitz-Birkenau—the camp where he endured unimaginable hardships during World War II. This moving documentary captures his story of survival, resilience, and reflection.

🎬 Preview the documentary: https://youtu.be/LGIWje7EzYs?si=yoiwHHwQ9-d1_aAx

📺 Catch it on air on WBGU or livestream at https://video.wbgu.org/livestream/

04/03/2026

🔥 Repost + Livestream Alert!

BGSU Men's Rugby is hosting a National Championship rematch this Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.

📍 Location update: The match will be played on the turf field immediately west of the Perry Fieldhouse on Mercer Road. There are no stands at this field, so please plan to bring folding chairs.

Can’t make it in person? Watch it live here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/-fLiZGeMn4U?si=-9WoaWCwiaPKcPtm

Let’s go Falcons! 💪

BGSU Club Sports Bowling Green State University

Update!

BGSU Men’s Rugby is hosting a National Championship rematch on The Student Green.

This Saturday, Apr. 4th at 2:00pm.

Follow along on WBGU Sports Flex YouTube for the livestream!

04/03/2026

Hop into the holiday spirit 🐰🎂

Take a trip down memory lane with this adorable video from 13 years ago featuring WBGU Director of Education Kelly Pheneger and her son Aaron—just 9 years old at the time—as they make a Bunny Cake!

Then try something new with our latest Ruby’s Recipes video and learn how to make a Bunny Veggie Pizza or festive Peeps Punch.

Watch the classic Ruby's Recipes Bunny Cake Video: https://youtu.be/9B7vTy_m8OY?si=m0XAzKvQxQO4IFgI
Watch the new Bunny Veggie Pizza or Peeps Punch Recipes Video: https://youtu.be/l6FarQ9rhkE?si=hFCiUTrrJqhMipjc

Create your own bunny-themed treats this season and share the fun with family and friends!

On today's episode of Ruby's Recipes Kelly and Aaron are making delicious bunny cake. Watch as a simple cake becomes a fantastic Easter treat loaded with coc...

04/02/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable movie this weekend 🎬

WBGU Goes to the Movies: Ben-Hur

Experience the grandeur of this Oscar-winning epic directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston. Set in Roman-occupied Judea, the film follows Judah Ben-Hur’s powerful journey of betrayal, resilience, and redemption—culminating in one of the most iconic chariot races in cinematic history.

📺 Watch Ben-Hur on WBGU:
• Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 5 at 12:30 p.m.

💻 Livestream it here: https://video.wbgu.org/livestream/

🎥 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/4hrbRDAOF4k?si=wGGpmR8G5kqgPkiX

04/02/2026

🌳✨ The Treeborhood is growing! ✨🌳

Meet Bex, the newest friend in Work It Out Wombats! 💛 She’s adventurous, creative, and hard of hearing—and always ready to try something new, from epic waterslides to tasty waffle-wiches! 🧇

Join Bex (and Ben!) in a brand-new episode airing Friday, April 3 at 10:30 AM on WBGU-PBS, or stream it live at wbgu.org (just click “Live TV”). 📺

Bex’s story, Bex Splashfest, is also part of PBS KIDS’ initiative to offer American Sign Language (ASL) versions of select episodes—helping make stories more inclusive for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. 🤟

Don’t miss this exciting new adventure! 🌈

04/01/2026

🚨 Program Alert 🚨

A PBS NewsHour Special Report will air tonight at 9 p.m. as President Trump addresses the nation, anchored by Amna Nawaz.

Watch live on WBGU or stream here: https://video.wbgu.org/livestream/

Regular programming will resume following the special report.

04/01/2026

🎉 Happy April Fool’s Day! 🤡
Ever wonder how April 1st became the day full of jokes and pranks? Check out this awesome educational video that breaks down the holiday in a fun and kid‑friendly way! 👇

📺 👉 Watch: April Fool’s Day — All About the Holidays (PBS LearningMedia)
🔗 https://wbgu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/e15a7318-4c22-4b5c-af50-3584a08649c5/april-fools-day-all-about-the-holidays/

This short clip explores how April Fool’s Day turned into a tradition of harmless laughs and practical jokes — perfect for classrooms, families, or just curious minds! 🌟

👍 Tag a friend who needs a good laugh and a fun learning moment today! 😄

03/31/2026

🔥 Game day dominance! 🔥

Ashley Kerekes and Sydney Maas put on an incredible performance as BGSU Women’s Club Soccer took on the University of Toledo, securing a commanding 7-1 victory ⚽️

Check out these highlight moments featuring clutch goals, sharp finishes, and unstoppable energy from both players. 💪

🎥: Sports Flex Production by WBGU

03/31/2026

🎓🧠 It’s game time! Don’t miss BGSU Brain Game this Thursday, April 2 at 8:30 p.m. as Toledo School for the Arts takes on Pandora-Gilboa Local Schools in an exciting academic showdown.

📺 Watch on-air or stream live: https://video.wbgu.org/livestream/

03/30/2026

On the mic for Sports Flex. 🎙️

Student commentators Zachary Kirkpatrick and Jackson Triggs delivered outstanding coverage of BGSU Women’s Club Soccer, bringing professionalism, insight, and energy to the livestream.

Their work helped showcase a strong BGSU 7–1 performance victory over the Toledo Rockets. ⚽

Watch the full match on YouTube and stay connected with WBGU for more student-led coverage.