Rebecca Hector
All Things Considered HostRebecca Hector is the host of All Things Considered at Michigan Public. She also co-hosts Michigan Public's weekly language podcast That’s What They Say with English professor Anne Curzan.
After earning degrees in English and American Studies from Michigan State University, Hector began her radio career as a newsroom intern at WKAR in East Lansing. She completed additional news internships at WBEZ Chicago and KAJX Aspen.
Hector first came to Michigan Public in 2014 as a producer for Morning Edition. She served as a general assignment reporter and fill-in host before becoming the station’s full-time Weekend Edition host in 2016. She became the All Things Considered host in 2023.
When she’s not on the airwaves, Hector enjoys hiking, Korean food and hunting for vinyl records. She’s also Bruce Springsteen’s number one fan.
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Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate Bridget Brink. -
Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate William Lawrence. -
The little clock we wear on our wrist could be called a clock. Instead, it has long had its own term, being called a watch instead. -
Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte. Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate Matt Maasdam. -
Sometimes new slang jumps out in front of you, waving its hands, or thumbs, so that you can’t help but notice it. Sometimes it just sneaks up on you.
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We can count fathoms when we’re measuring things. We can also metaphorically fathom or not fathom things.
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This is a bespoke segment of That’s What They Say that focuses on “bespoke.”
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If it’s up your alley, it might also be up your street. And perhaps it’s down rather than up.
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You say "lieutenant," I say “leftenant” but let’s not call the whole thing off.
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There’s more than one way to be wonky, and not all of them are bad.
