Morning Edition
Weekday mornings from 5:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Weekday mornings on Michigan Public, Doug Tribou hosts NPR's Morning Edition, the most listened-to news radio program in the country. The show brings listeners up-to-the-minute news, analysis, commentary, interviews, and coverage of the arts and sports. Morning Edition on Michigan Public features work by our team of reporters, Doug's in-depth interviews, and observations from our sports commentator John U. Bacon. You'll also hear special features, including It's Just Politics, StoryCorps, and Mornings in Michigan.
The Latest from Morning Edition
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at changes in the Detroit Red Wings' front office, and the controversy over a report on University of Michigan athletics.
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Michigan's primary election is August 4. Jocelyn Benson has served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2019. Now, she’s also a Democratic candidate for governor.
Mornings in Michigan
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Keeping a farm in the family can be a major challenge. For our series Mornings in Michigan, we meet a family that's been farming their land for more than 100 years.
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At least 25 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea. For our series Mornings in Michigan, we visited a sleep clinic as one patient went through an overnight test.
More from Morning Edition
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Michigan’s 2026 primary election is on Aug. 4. Chris Swanson is a Democratic candidate for governor. He currently serves as the Genesee County Sheriff.
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Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon on bittersweet Tigers news, no news from the U of M independent investigation, and presidential whiplash for MSU.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses coach Dusty May's departure from Michigan, NBA Draft news, and a new setback for Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' June turnaround, the Red Wings' dilemma after Dylan Larkin's trade demand, and more sports news.
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For the FIFA World Cup, experts from the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University developed turf that has been shipped to stadiums all over North America.
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Michigan Public's John U. Bacon says after a terrible May, the Detroit Tigers are getting more aggressive at the plate. He also examines the potential for an MLB lockout.
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Antrim County clerk accused of voter roll tampering is also subject of MI State Police investigationThe Antrim County clerk is accused of improperly changing the voting registration status of residents. Interlochen Public Radio's Austin Rowlader joined Morning Edition.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at a team that's especially hungry for an NBA title, a long Stanley Cup drought, and the state of the Detroit Tigers.
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Michigan has had several severe storms in 2026. Another one hit Monday, leaving many Michiganders without power. Morning Edition got an update on the restoration work.
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Commentator John U. Bacon looks at pressure on Pistons star Cade Cunningham in the NBA playoffs, and the stakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal after groundbreaking surgery.