Back in Michigan after a fantastic @michiganpublic.bsky.social trip to Ireland 🇮🇪 with a group of our loyal listeners. Just awesome to take in so much history and culture. I’ll be back on the air to host Morning Edition on Friday!

I’m not on the air today at @michiganpublic.bsky.social, so I’ll make my annual Oct. 31 joke here… I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women. n.pr/493MG7W

A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history.

“The Department of Defense has a budget of more than $800 billion. … Its actions and policies are of great consequence to every American. It is vital that such a powerful force be subject to aggressive, fair, independent reporting, no matter who is in charge.” Well said, @huffpost.com.

On @michiganpublic.bsky.social Friday, @johnubacon.bsky.social called Gm. 5 a toss-up. Doesn’t get more toss-up than 3-2 in 15 innings. 🐯John and I also previewed this weekend’s 🏈 schedule— UM, MSU, Lions —and more. You can read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Can't wait for this conversation on Sunday! Please join us if you're in the area.

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.

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-...

🥓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-...

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...

🥓 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-...

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...

🥓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-...

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.

🚨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...

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-...

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-...

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...

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...

🥓 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-...

🥓 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 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 reut.rs/44VvhvO

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.

🥓 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-...

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!

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.

🥓 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-...

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...

June marks 9️⃣ years since I started hosting Morning Edition on @michiganpublic.bsky.social. What a great place to work and what a great group of listeners we have. Thanks for all your support!

BREAKING: The WNBA is returning to Detroit in 2029. The yet-to-be-named team will get a brand-new headquarters and practice facility, and play at the LCA. "Detroit played a key role in the league’s early growth, and we’re proud to reignite that legacy." www.freep.com/story/sports...

June marks 9️⃣ years since I started hosting Morning Edition on @michiganpublic.bsky.social. What a great place to work and what a great group of listeners we have. Thanks for all your support!

This week @DougTribou and I break down the big settlement that will change college sports -- in a fast and surprisingly fun six minutes!

If you've been hearing about the settlement bringing massive changes to college sports, but haven't gotten the details, read or listen to my discussion with @johnubacon.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social. The fastest 6️⃣ minutes in public radio sports! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

🥓 on 🏀🏒⚾️ —> @johnubacon.bsky.social and I discussed Tyrese Haliburton's NBA Finals heroics, the Stanley Cup Final rematch, and the latest Tigers news. You can read or listen to the fastest 4️⃣ minutes in public radio sports from @michiganpublic.bsky.social. www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Here's a video from my story on Ann Arbor's newest historical marker. It honors a once predominately Black public school the city closed 60 years ago as part of a desegregation effort. (Video editing by my @michiganpublic.bsky.social colleague Paulette Parker) www.tiktok.com/@michiganpub...

Learned a lot at the unveiling ceremony for a historical marker celebrating a public school that closed 60 years ago. Here's my story for @michiganpublic.bsky.social: "As Ann Arbor honors long-closed Jones School, alums recall a hub for Black life" www.michiganpublic.org/community/20...

The Trump administration is formally making its move to undermine public radio and television. “Trump to Congress: kill funding for PBS, NPR and public broadcasters” Story by @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n...

The Trump administration is formally making its move to undermine public radio and television. “Trump to Congress: kill funding for PBS, NPR and public broadcasters” Story by @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n...

Top stories from @michiganpublic.bsky.social this morning (1/3): Chaos ends Flint City Council meeting, as council fails to meet budget deadline Story (and photo) by Steve Carmody www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...

Spencer Torkelson is 11-for-32 with 17 RBIs this season with 2 outs and runners in scoring position.

🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...