Caroline MacGregor
Host/ReporterCaroline MacGregor was born in Dublin, Ireland where she spent her formative years before moving to the UK and later emigrating to South Africa with her family.
After attending college in Cape Town she lived in London for two years before moving to the US where she worked as media liaison for the South African Embassy in Washington D.C.
MacGregor later moved to west Michigan where she caught the "radio bug" leading to a career path in broadcasting.
An award winning journalist, Caroline's career has spanned both commercial and public media in addition to writing for several newspapers and working as a television producer. As a broadcaster she has covered breaking stories for NPR and most recently worked as Assistant News Director for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. This year she returned to Michigan to be closer to family.
An outdoors enthusiast, Caroline enjoys trail riding (horses), kayaking and hiking. With a particular fondness for animals, she has volunteered for the RSPCA and organizations dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and endangered species.
Caroline is thrilled to join the WEMU news team as host of All Things Considered.
"I have a passion for public radio and the art of storytelling. I am excited to be part of the WEMU team spirit dedicated to producing fair, accurate and high quality content that engages and closely reflects the interest of our listeners."
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Edward Kolar III has won his bid for a third two-year term as mayor of Milan. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Chelsea will have a new mayor as well as two newcomers on city council. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The short documentary film "A Ripple in Ann Arbor" tells the story of the search for a serial rapist in Ann Arbor in the 1990s. The film explores the invasive tactics and racial profiling used by police to find the perpetrator and the innocent man who took the city to court to expose these tactics and reclaim his dignity. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Ann Arbor City Council member Cynthia Harrison about the film, which will be released November 9, in a truth and reconciliation event at the Michigan Theater. -
Today is the deadline for the Trump administration to update a federal judge who last week ruled that the Agriculture Department must release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Saturday marks the start of the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period in which ACA tax credits are set to expire. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is facing rising demand in the face of federal funding cuts that are now targeting SNAP benefits. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Michigan is suspending food assistance payments starting in November. This after the U.S. Department of Agriculture directed Michigan’s health department to withhold payments and benefits due to the federal government shutdown. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to associate professor of nutritional sciences at U-M School of Public Health, Kate Bauer about how the fallout will reverberate far beyond a spike in food insecurity for families. -
Washtenaw County health officials are reminding area residents that the flu virus evolves each year, and it’s a good idea to protect yourself with a flu shot. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Anaerobic biodigesters — biogas plants that turn animal and food waste into renewable energy — are raising a stink in Freedom Township. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
