Doug Tribou

Ann Arbor area folks: I’ll be talking with @byjeffchu.com about his insightful memoir “Good Soil: The Education of An Accidental Farmhand” at the First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor this Sunday (10/12) at 2:00pm. Free and open to the public. www.fumc-a2.org/event/jeff-c...

Monday on Morning Edition on @michiganpublic.bsky.social: @johnubacon.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book — “The Gales of November” — about the history and mysteries of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. A fascinating study of an iconic Great Lakes freighter and its tragic end.

Monday on Morning Edition on @michiganpublic.bsky.social: @johnubacon.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book — “The Gales of November” — about the history and mysteries of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. A fascinating study of an iconic Great Lakes freighter and its tragic end.

Mornings in Michigan: Better access to local produce helps people at risk for chronic disease Prescription for Health helps those experiencing food insecurity access fruits and vegetables. For our series "Mornings in Michigan," we stopped by their Ypsilanti booth.

In the latest from our series #MorningsInMichigan on
@michiganpublic.bsky.social,
Morning Edition producer Caoilinn Goss reports on a program that helps people get local produce from farmers markets... with a prescription. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...

John U. Bacon: As the Tigers advance, it's "Skubal and Mize and close your eyes." Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' series win over Cleveland, plus Michigan and Michigan State football, and the ubiquitous Jared Goff.

🥓on ⚾️🏈 --> On @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I look at the Tigers' up-down-up season; Saturday's U of M and MSU football games; and a sure sign the Lions are rolling. It's the fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports! Read or listen. www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025) Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.

It's a time of dramatic change in college sports. Tomorrow night (9/25), @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will talk with a panel of experts for @michiganpublic.bsky.social's next Issues & Ale event at The Ark. A few tickets left! You can also stream it. Both free! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

John U. Bacon on the Wolverines' and Lions' struggles, and Tigers news Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses offensive line failures for the Wolverines and the Lions, MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles' success, and Tigers news.

🥓 on 🏈⚾️ —> This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social
and I discussed the Wolverines’ and Lions’ struggles, a gut-check win for MSU, and the latest Tigers news. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025) Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.

College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25,
@johnubacon.bsky.social
and I will lead a
@michiganpublic.bsky.social
discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and
@goldengrizzlies.bsky.social
Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025) Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.

Feel like your head's spinning from all the changes in college sports? Join @Johnubacon and me for a @michigan_public Issues & Ale event at @annarborark on Sept. 25. We'll lead a panel discussion on the "NCAA's New World Order." Reserve your spot now! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

College football preview with John U. Bacon: Big questions for Michigan, Michigan State in 2025 College football is back. Commentator John U. Bacon looks at Michigan's chances with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, and Michigan State's hopes for a turnaround.

🥓on 🏈--> Michigan State opens the 2025 football season tonight against Western Michigan. Michigan plays its opener Saturday night vs. New Mexico.
@johnubacon.bsky.social joined me on @michiganpublic.bsky.social for a preview.

You can read or listen...

www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States

NEWS: CVS, the largest pharmacy chain in the country, is currently not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states and DC — even to people who meet the new FDA criteria — because the CDC hasn't signed off and isn't expected to do so (if it does so) for at least three weeks.

Senior Environment Reporter Michigan Public is looking for an ambitious, audience-savvy Senior Environment Reporter to lead our multiplatform coverage of Michigan's environmental issues. From climate change and water resources t...

🚨Great job opportunity at @michiganpublic.bsky.social!🚨 We're hiring a senior environment reporter.

Join a station with a long legacy of in-depth environmental journalism. (The post has been open for a bit, so get your materials in ASAP.) www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon breaks down the NCAA's penalties against the University of Michigan football program for its sign-stealing scheme.

This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023.

You can read or listen...

www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon breaks down the NCAA's penalties against the University of Michigan football program for its sign-stealing scheme.

This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023.

You can read or listen...

www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Ari Shapiro says farewell to NPR Ari Shapiro, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, has decided to step away from the host chair and daily news coverage at NPR.

Say it ain’t so…

All Things Considered Co-Host Ari Shapiro has announced he’s leaving NPR next month.

www.npr.org/sections/npr...

MI budget impasse: A look at the politics and history of tense negotiations and shutdowns Michigan's state budget negotiations haven't yielded much progress. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service looks at the chances of a state government shutdown.

The MI Legislature and Gov. Whitmer missed one deadline to pass a budget and another’s coming. @gongwermichigan.bsky.social’s @zachgorchow.bsky.social joined me on @michiganpublic.bsky.social to explain the political undercurrent of the moment. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...

John U. Bacon on Tigers' "not serious" trades, Michigan's QB questions, and OSU traditions Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon assesses the new slew of Detroit Tigers pitchers, pressures on Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, and changes at Ohio State.

🥓 on ⚾️🏈 -> On @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social & I looked at the Tigers’ trade deadline moves, Michigan’s QB questions, and surprising tradition changes at another Big Ten school. The fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

John U. Bacon on Tigers' "not serious" trades, Michigan's QB questions, and OSU traditions Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon assesses the new slew of Detroit Tigers pitchers, pressures on Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, and changes at Ohio State.

🥓 on ⚾️🏈 -> On @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social & I looked at the Tigers’ trade deadline moves, Michigan’s QB questions, and surprising tradition changes at another Big Ten school. The fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Ndamukong Suh at Lions facility for first time 'since I was kicked out,' dishes on his exit Ndamukong Suh said he gave the Detroit Lions a chance to match the contract he signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2015 but the team declined.

Ndamukong Suh was out at Lions practice today - and at the team facility for the first time since he signed with the Dolphins in 2015. He talked about retirement, his love for Lions fans and being ‘kicked out’ of Detroit www.freep.com/story/sports...

It’s Election Day in many Michigan communities. Many places are voting on local issues and races. Polls are open until 8:00pm. Lots of good coverage of what’s on local ballots from our team at @michiganpublic.bsky.social at the link.

www.michiganpublic.org/tags/2025-au...

American history museum removes Trump's name from impeachment exhibit The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History has removed explicit reference to President Donald Trump from an exhibit about impeachment, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

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Good to bed now, so you can be up to hear @johnubacon.bsky.social and I talk sports on Morning Edition on @michiganpublic.bsky.social on Friday! 6:45 and 8:50am. Also, StoryCorps at 6:25 and 8:25, along with all the top news stories.

John U. Bacon on MLB All-Star highlights and the Tigers' to-do list Commentator John U. Bacon looks at the MLB All-Star Game, how the Detroit Tigers can keep their momentum, and the career of Michigan gymnastics coach Bev Plocki.

🥓 on ⚾️🤸‍♂️—> MLB put on a big show for the All-Star game. On @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I discussed that; the Tigers’ to-do list for the rest of the season; and the retirement of a @UMichAthletics legend. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The rescission cuts amount to about a total of $1 million lost for @michiganpublic.bsky.social over two fiscal years. We will still do the work you count on and provide programs you love. But public radio and TV stations need your support and your voice. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...

So great meeting @michiganpublic.bsky.social listeners at the Ann Arbor Art Fair last night! We’ve got a loyal, smart, thoughtful audience. Visit our booth near the corner of Liberty and 5th today. Station staff will be there until this evening! Pick up some Michigan Public / NPR gear!

Meet the people running to be Lansing's mayor in the August election All five mayoral candidates spoke to Michigan Public about their priorities for the state's sixth largest city. The top two vote getters in the nonpartisan race will advance to the general election.

Did you know Lansing — in addition to being the state capital — is MI’s sixth largest city? For @michiganpublic.bsky.social, Caoilinn Goss and I spoke to the five candidates for mayor. Two hold city offices. Three are new to politics. The primary is on Aug. 5. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...

Can't believe we missed this! Congrats, Doug!!

From the unusual damage files: Saw this Jeep in a grocery store parking lot. The rest of the vehicle was pristine.

John U. Bacon: College sports enter a "Wild West" era as House settlement rules kick in College sports are entering a new era, Detroit is getting a new basketball team, and a Pistons player is under investigation. Michigan Public's John U. Bacon weighs in.

🥓 on NCAA rule changes, plus 🏀, ⚾️ ——> Lots of topics and laughs in the fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social today. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

When fear takes flight: A dad's first flight with his daughter as the pilot What happens when your daughter becomes your pilot? On a windy afternoon in Ann Arbor, I climbed into a tiny two-seater Diamond with my youngest at the controls.

Took my first flight—with my daughter as the pilot. From nerves to pride, it was a moment I’ll never forget. I turned the experience into a story for Michigan Public. Listen or read here: www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...