Doug Tribou
Host, Morning EditionDoug Tribou joined the Michigan Public staff as the host of Morning Edition in 2016. Doug first moved to Michigan in 2015 when he was awarded a Knight-Wallace journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
From 2006 to 2015, Doug worked at NPR member station WBUR in Boston. He began as a news anchor, then spent seven years as a reporter and producer for Only A Game, NPR’s weekly sports show.
Doug’s reporting has appeared on All Things Considered, Marketplace, and Weekend Edition. He has also made numerous appearances on NPR’s Here and Now. At Michigan Public, he created and co-produces the award-winning series "Mornings in Michigan."
For the first decade of his career, Doug worked in commercial radio. His positions included program director of ESPN Radio Boston (WAMG/WLLH), and program and news director for radio stations owned by Saga Communications in Portland, Maine.
Doug has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University. In 2013, he earned a master’s degree in advertising from Boston University.
Doug and his wife have two daughters and a son. They live in Ann Arbor. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring Michigan with his family, playing basketball, running, books about history, and detective novels.
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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. -
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 now-canceled Solar for All program planned to invest in things like rooftop and community solar projects, energy storage and workforce development. -
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. -
Commentator John U. Bacon looks at U of M's chances to avoid further penalties for sign stealing in 2023, the Lions' shot at a Super Bowl, and the recently tanking Tigers. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sports commentator John U. Bacon and Michigan Public's Doug Tribou discuss the House vs. NCAA settlement and its wide-ranging ramifications for college athletics. -
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at Tyrese Haliburton's latest NBA heroics for the Pacers; the NHL's tight Oilers-Panthers matchup; and Detroit Tigers news.
