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, we'll learn more about bills reforming Michigan's criminal justice system that were signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on… -
The New Year is often a time of change, and that is certainly true at WCMU as we begin 2021. Monday, January 4 is reporter Ben Thorp's final day reporting… -
On today's Morning News Roundup, a new study is looking at COVID-19 transmission rates in the school setting. And new funding is on its way to Michigan to…
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The governor and legislative leaders disagree on the impact a line-item veto will have on the state's unemployment insurance system. We'll have the…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we tell you about a state Supreme Court decision that will allow some public dollars to flow to non-public schools.And…
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The legislature has approved an overhaul of Michigan's criminal justice system. We'll hear from Michigan's Chief Justice about the changes.And we'll tell…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is hinting that restaurants could re-open for indoor dining before January 15.And a federal rule…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we have more details about the COVID-19 relief bill approved by the legislature on Monday.And we'll tell you about the…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is reacting to news of a deal being reached for a new federal COVID-19 relief package.And we'll…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Michigan's Secertary of State has declined to appear before the state House Oversight Committee. We'll tell you why.And a…
