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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As social media sites and platforms have proliferated, so too has concern over the impact this new universe is having, especially how engagement affects young people.
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Dozens of nurses in Sault Ste. Marie went on strike Monday morning demanding a new union contract. MyMichigan Medical Center Sault and the union have been unable to reach a new agreement after 14 rounds of negotiations. -
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that toxic "forever chemicals" will now be federally regulated. WCMU's environmental reporter Teresa Homsi spoke with David Nicholas about what these new drinking water standards mean for Michigan. -
When it comes to brain research, scientists are often looking for correlations with other species. The study of aggressive behavior in fish may help us understand oxidative damage in the human brain.
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America’s fight for independence brought about many hardships. Many lives were lost, and the young country struggled to remain united in the effort.What is not often part of the history of that time is that there was another enemy facing the colonials, a small pox epidemic. -
Budding poets do not often get published or win awards while still in school. Time and focus are centered on expanding horizons and honing the craft of writing.Weston Wise, a May 2024 graduate of CMU, is an exception to the norm. He achieved both distinctions, becoming a published and award winning poet, and he did it twice! -
The incarcerated are in prison for their crimes but are also given the chance to rehabilitate. How do offenders who are released reintegrate into society? Dr. Elizabeth Bradshaw from CMU’s School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service has brought together students with inmates from a mid-Michigan prison to learn from each other.
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On this episode of Central Focus, we're looking at the connection between nutrition and academic success for our K-12 students. Sharon Kukla-Acevedo, faculty member in the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service at Central Michigan University is looking at the data on this. -
State officials told WCMU participation in the sturgeon season would be left to the discretion of anglers. But the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced a last-minute decision to cancel this morning. -
St. Louis, Michigan still recovering 50 years after PBB contamination
