David Nicholas
Local Host, All Things ConsideredDavid Nicholas is a reporter and the local host of WCMU's All Things Considered. You can hear him each weekday from 4pm - 7pm.
David previously served as WCMU's Music Director, and was the host of "Mosaic" and "The Beat."
Hired in 1990 at WCMU, David served for 11 years as the main host of "Nightside Jazz and Blues." He was named News Director and served as local "Morning Edition" host in 2001, winning several awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and played a role in winning "Station of the Year" in 2003.
In October 2015, David was tapped to be WCMU's music director. That same month, he launched "Mosaic," a daily music show that also focuses heavily on the arts. The title comes from the idea that WCMU has become a cultural center for those making, featuring and celebrating art in central and northern Michigan. Additionally, he hosted "The Beat," a weekly mix of jazz, blues and more.
David returned to his news background in March, 2023, when he was named the local host of All Things Considered.
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With funding from a NASA grant, CMU Professor Stephan Leeper and CMU graduate Lindsay Robertson, are using animation to raise awareness. -
Cross contamination of fire retardant containing PBBs with livestock feed led to an agricultural crisis. CMU's Brittany Fremion led a conference impact and has co-authored a book. -
An earlier segment with CMU Geology Professor Mona Sirebescu focused on making the search for lithium. One of her students is Joy Youngblood, CMU Senior from Stockbridge -
Gothic literature came from Europe to this country and grew into its own artform. CMU Professor Jeffrey Weinstock is a writer and champion of the American Gothic. -
Poverty, war and government corruption have ravaged Central and South America. CMU Management Professor Mike Pisani has been recognized for his work in giving back -
Music educators and performers focus on classical music, band music or jazz. Dr. Jay Batzner from CMU’s School of Music has created a new degree for commercial music. -
CMU is home to widely respected Clarke Historical Library. Carrie Marsh, Director of the Clarke, talked about the large collections housed there. -
Media reflects who we are or create a new picture of us. A wider view of gender identity is research of Dr. Aiden Kosciesza, Assistant Professor of Communication at CMU. -
PFAS, toxic forever chemicals, are now found in more bodies of water. It’s the focus of research from Eleanor McFarlen, May CMU Geology grad and Dr. Larry Lemke, CMU Professor of Environmental Geology -
A major shift in the U.S. economy, and inflation that lasted into of World War I – the subject of a new book by retired CMU History Professor, Dr. David Macleod.
