Caroline MacGregor
All Things Considered 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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A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of an inmate who accuses corrections officers of recording the delivery of her baby. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Nearly 100 acres of land in Livingston County north of Ann Arbor may become the future site of a Michigan National Guard facility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the recent opening of Legacy Barber College in Ann Arbor. It’s the first barber college to open in the area. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor joins Andy LaBarre of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber for a discussion with Gerod Sturgis about the opening of his new barber school. -
The role of nitrates in supporting plant growth is well-known, but nitrates also have negative impacts on ecosystems when there is excessive algae growth. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with U-M Professor of Chemistry Nathaniel Szymczak about his team’s work to reduce nitrates into compounds that could be reused as fertilizer or otherwise recycled. -
The Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (A2SEU) is now a member of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association (MMEA). WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Since 1975, the SafeHouse Center has worked to provide advocacy and support through crisis intervention, housing assistance and community education for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to SafeHouse Center Executive Director Christine Watson about Wednesday's 50th Anniversary Evening Celebration, which will bring together supporters, partners, advocates and community members to reflect on SafeHouse Center’s history and invest in its future. -
A University of Michigan alum has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Police in Canton Township have arrested the parent of a toddler removing a loaded handgun from their backpack. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The decision on the part of the Chelsea City Council to terminate City Manager Elle Cole for cause, weeks before she waived her right to a public hearing and surprised the council with her last-minute resignation, has left city officials reeling. Caroline MacGregor sat down with Chelsea City Mayor Kate Henson to talk about the circumstances surrounding Cole’s departure, the impact on staff morale, and what lies ahead following another shake up in Chelsea city government. -
The family of John Jenuwine, the 34-year-old veteran shot by police, has filed an amended lawsuit claiming excessive force on the part of Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
