Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are.
Tuesday @ 8pm on WNED PBSShowcase

Public Media for Western New York and Southern Ontario
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is a trusted public media resource that enriches its audiences by providing educational, entertaining programming and services, as well as engaging the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities through cultural and civic involvement.

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media serves the people of Western New York and Southern Ontario with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide our audiences with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage individuals to share their stories. We help teachers, students and their parents thrive in 21st century classrooms, and take people of all ages on a journey of exploration—exposing them to new people, places and ideas.
We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, value lifelong learning and partner with those who share our passion for public service.


WNED PBS is now streaming live!
Watch WNED PBS broadcast TV live online.


Buffalo Toronto Public Media
What You Should Know About the Novel Coronavirus
News, information and coverage from WBFO, NPR and PBS concerning the COVID-19 international outbreak.


BTPM creates community classroom
Learn At Home
We are here to support families, educators, and students as a community classroom during these challenging times. Find special program schedules, tools & resources.

SPECIAL SERIES | Listen Now
The Toll | WNY Stories of Loss and Survival in a Pandemic
WBFO series highlighting the personal impact the pandemic has had on Western New Yorkers.

Watch our Original Productions
WNED PBS Productions Bring Us Together
As we practice social distancing, WNED PBS productions can bring us together.


January 26
Panel Discussion for "Discovering New York Suffrage Stories"
Join us for a panel discussion focusing on "Discovering New York Suffrage Stories" as we examine the themes surrounding this local film.

January 29
Bob Ross Virtual Paint Night
Paint along with Bob Ross and Lauren Pantos, a Certified Ross Instructor (CRI).

February 8
For the Love of Chocolate
Join us for a virtual Chocolate Tasting Class! Dan and JoAnne Sundell of Dark Forest Chocolate Makers in Lancaster guide us on an exploration of chocolate -- from bean to bar!
See what's new in WNED PBS Passport for January 2021
Highlights of the great new programming available to WNED PBS Passport Members. New videos available in January include: All Creatures Great and Small from MASTERPIECE, Primates from Nature, Lea Salonga in Concert from Great Performances and more. Become a Buffalo Toronto Public Media Member, sign in and start streaming today! Not a WNED PBS Passport member? Make your pledge today.

Vehicle Donation Program
Donate your car to Buffalo Toronto Public Media and receive a tax deduction at the same time! Canadian cars accepted.

WNED Classical Blog
Ignite your love of classical music with the WNED Classical Blog! Here you can find classical music news, reviews and analysis from Buffalo and around the world.

JoAnn's Classical Corner | Weekdays at 8:30am
Listen to WNED Classical every weekday morning at 8:30am as the Buffalo Philharmonic’s Music Director and Conductor JoAnn Falletta joins Mark Swarts.

Sacred Classics
WNED Classical presents “Sacred Classics” every Sunday morning from 7 to 9. Scott Sackett features great timeless works for choir and orchestra.

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Buffalo Toronto Public MEdia
New Name, New Look, New Ways to Watch and Listen
WNED | WBFO is now named Buffalo Toronto Public Media as part of a rebranding of the public media broadcasting organization and its three television stations, three radio stations.


MAking Buffalo Home | Share Your Story
Share Your Story
We are collecting stories of people in our community who have come to America and set roots in Western New York. We want to add your family story to our Making Buffalo Home Mosaic.

Reach Out | Recognize Relationship Abuse
One in three teenagers will experience some form of abuse in their relationships.Get the tools to start a conversation with someone you think might be in an abusive relationship.
PBS Presents
History of the PBS Logo
See the evolution of the PBS logo, from 1970 to 2019.

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Enjoy the WNED PBS, WBFO, WNED Classical and WBFO JazzWorks apps, now available on Apple and Android smart phones and tablets! The apps have everything you love most about our radio stations. Features include live streaming of local and national news coverage, the ability to search playlists easily for your favorite pieces of classical music and much more. Fan of all three stations? Each app flips seamlessly to whichever station you feel like listening to. Our apps give you the very best public media has to offer. Download them for free to your smart phone and tablet in the iTunes or Google Play store today!