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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In his new book, "The Gales of November," John U. Bacon explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship. -
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. -
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' shocking collapse, the Detroit Lions' return to form, and gives an update on Michigan and MSU football. -
Prescription for Health helps those experiencing food insecurity access fruits and vegetables. For our series "Mornings in Michigan," we stopped by their Ypsilanti booth. -
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' September struggles, the start of Big Ten football games, and the Detroit Lions' next big challenge. -
Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses offensive line failures for the Wolverines and the Lions, MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles' success, and Tigers news. -
The Lions are back! John U. Bacon talks the season opener and looks ahead as Michigan and MSU face more competitive teams, and the Tigers' fight to finish strong. -
Large blocks of federal data have disappeared or been altered. University of Michigan researcher Margaret Levenstein discusses what's been lost and the long-term risks. -
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. -
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.
