Doug Tribou
@radiodoug.bsky.social
I host Morning Edition on Michigan Public. Alum of Syracuse Univ.'s Newhouse School and Boston Univ., and a past Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the Univ. of Michigan. Also worked at WBUR Boston. https://www.michiganpublic.org/people/doug-tribou
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Doug Tribou
@radiodoug.bsky.social
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Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
www.michiganpublic.org
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...
@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...
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’ll be back on the air to host Morning Edition on Friday!
November 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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’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! 🎃👻
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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! 🎃👻
I’m Doug …. Triboooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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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
In Pictures: Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's Founding Mothers
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
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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
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A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history.
A lost D-Day diary reveals Chinese role in the Allied liberation of France
A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history. Found by urban explorers in a Hong Kong tenement, the diary details the experiences of Lam Ping-yu.
bit.ly
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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.
Well said, @huffpost.com.
The Pentagon wants @huffpost.com to sign an absurd document. We refuse
The Pentagon Wants HuffPost To Sign An Absurd Document. We Refuse.
Sign Pete Hegseth’s ridiculous press restrictions? No way in hell!
www.huffpost.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“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.
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-...
John U. Bacon: Tigers-Mariners a "toss-up" in Game 5; no silver linings in Red Wings' ugly opener
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon previews the ALDS Game 5 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, plus a look at the upcoming college football schedule.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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-...
Reposted by Doug Tribou
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...
Jeff Chu Book Talk: Good Soil | First United Methodist Church
www.fumc-a2.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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...
Jeff Chu Book Talk: Good Soil | First United Methodist Church
www.fumc-a2.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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...
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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.
October 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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.
October 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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-...
@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-...
Mornings in Michigan: Better access to local produce helps people at risk for chronic disease
Prescription for Health helps those experiencing food insecurity access fruits and vegetables. For our series "Mornings in Michigan," we stopped by their Ypsilanti booth.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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-...
@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-...
John U. Bacon: As the Tigers advance, it's "Skubal and Mize and close your eyes."
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🥓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...
Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
www.michiganpublic.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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-...
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-...
John U. Bacon on the Wolverines' and Lions' struggles, and Tigers news
Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses offensive line failures for the Wolverines and the Lions, MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles' success, and Tigers news.
www.michiganpublic.org
September 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🥓 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-...
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...
@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...
Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
www.michiganpublic.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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...
@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-...
@johnubacon.bsky.social joined me on @michiganpublic.bsky.social for a preview.
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
College football preview with John U. Bacon: Big questions for Michigan, Michigan State in 2025
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🥓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-...
@johnubacon.bsky.social joined me on @michiganpublic.bsky.social for a preview.
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
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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.
CVS Holds Off on Offering Covid Vaccines in 16 States
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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...
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...
Senior Environment Reporter
Michigan Public is looking for an ambitious, audience-savvy Senior Environment Reporter to lead our multiplatform coverage of Michigan's environmental issues. From climate change and water resources t...
www.michiganpublic.org
August 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨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...
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...
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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-...
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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-...
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-...
You can read or listen...
www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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-...
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...
All Things Considered Co-Host Ari Shapiro has announced he’s leaving NPR next month.
www.npr.org/sections/npr...
Ari Shapiro says farewell to NPR
Ari Shapiro, co-host of All Things Considered and Consider This, has decided to step away from the host chair and daily news coverage at NPR.
www.npr.org
August 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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...
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...
MI budget impasse: A look at the politics and history of tense negotiations and shutdowns
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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...
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🥓 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-...
John U. Bacon on Tigers' "not serious" trades, Michigan's QB questions, and OSU traditions
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
🥓 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-...
John U. Bacon on Tigers' "not serious" trades, Michigan's QB questions, and OSU traditions
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.
www.michiganpublic.org
August 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
🥓 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-...
Reposted by Doug Tribou
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...
Ndamukong Suh at Lions facility for first time 'since I was kicked out,' dishes on his exit
Ndamukong Suh said he gave the Detroit Lions a chance to match the contract he signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2015 but the team declined.
www.freep.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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...