Mike Horace
Radio Program and Operations ManagerMike Horace is WCMU's Radio Program and Operations Manager.
Mike worked at WCMU as a student reporter in the late-2000s, and was hired full time by the station in April, 2012. He began as a general assignment reporter, and eventually began anchoring middays, delivering news and information during 'The Takeaway.'
In October, 2015, Mike became the local host of NPR's award-winning news magazine 'Morning Edition.' And in September, 2018, he became radio Program and Operations Manager for WCMU. In this role, he helps keep WCMU on the air 24/7. Mike stepped down as host of Morning Edition in December, 2022, in order to focus on his Program and Operations Manager responsibilities.
Mike sits on the Board of Directors for HostCon Fund, a non-profit organization that facilitates training and professional development opportunities for local hosts at NPR member stations around the country.
He is also a loyal Red Wings, Tigers and Lions fan, and is WCMU's in-house weather and political junkie.
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to through her support today behind legislation to create LGBTQ protections in… -
On today's Morning News Roundup, some northern Michigan health departments are expanding vaccine eligibility early compared to the rest of the state.…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we'll hear about a passionate debate yesterday in the State Senate over gun rights. And the state is expanding who is…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, the state will begin loosening restrictions on restaurants and other venues this Friday. We'll tell you about the…
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On today's WCMU Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to push for support for her COVID-19 relief plan. And a new plan would allow…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, a new report is calling for some changes to Michigan's dam safety program. We'll tell you about the recommendations.And…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we'll hear about a COVID-19 relief bill approved by the State Senate on Thursday... and why Democrats are not happy with…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a federal investment in infrastructure projects. And COVID-19 cases are still on the…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we'll have a COVID-19 update from northern Michigan, and tell you about a survey showing Michiganders are growing more…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we'll hear about a quirk in the data on how many vaccines have been administered in northern Michigan -- and what that…
