LCC Connect 89.7 FM

The broadcaster offers original programming exploring Lansing Community College and its surrounding community. The station’s content is created and hosted by faculty, staff, and community members, providing a unique perspective on the college’s activities, important topics within higher education, and its vision for the future. The broadcaster aims to connect with organizations to share their voice, vibe, and vision, and actively seeks to feature content from LCC students, staff, faculty, and community members through a “Be a Guest” form. A mascot, Lillie the spokesfrog, serves as a guide for listeners exploring the station’s offerings. The station’s programming is intended to showcase the college's work and engage with relevant conversations. The station’s programming includes a variety of shows categorized under headings such as Academics, For Students, Community, Arts & Advocacy, Tech Talks, and About LCC. Featured shows include “The Sociological POV,” “Inside LCC,” and “A PsychoDelicious Conversation.” A unique program, “Boots 2 Books (B2B),” focuses on the experiences of veterans and military-connected students as they transition from military service to academic and professional life. “Galaxy Forum” provides a platform for discussing how the college’s work connects with the wider world. The station also partners with a public radio news organization to bring news and conversations relevant to the Great Lakes State to its listeners. The broadcaster has expanded its reach beyond traditional radio broadcasting. Many podcasts are also presented as “vidcasts” and are available on YouTube through the LCC Connect channel. The station’s programming is also broadcast 24/7 on The Link, Lansing Community College’s television channel. Listeners can access episodes on-demand at any time. The station actively encourages current LCC students to contribute by joining the LCC Connect team and submitting podcast ideas through the “Podcast Power Up” webpage, with the potential for featured placement on the station and major podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The station broadcasts on the station FM and is available for streaming. The broadcaster offers email updates for those interested in staying informed about new programming and opportunities. The station’s content is designed to be accessible and engaging for a wide audience, with a focus on showcasing the voices and perspectives of the college community and beyond. The station also provides a platform for organizations and individuals to share their information and raise awareness of their projects.