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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The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting members of the public to join an advisory committee to monitor programs designated for opioid settlement funds. WEMU's Caroline Macgregor reports. -
A former EMU football player, who now owns a restaurant in Saline, will be featured in a national food show. “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” spotlights local, independently owned restaurants across the country. On Friday, August 29th, they will be taping an episode at Oscar’s Sports & Grill on S. State Road in Saline. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with owner James Scalzi about how Oscar's came to be chosen as a restaurant that stands apart. -
The number of adolescents vaping is near record highs. And the reasons why many young people vape might surprise you. Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Part of a multimillion-dollar opioid settlement that will benefit organizations in Washtenaw County includes a substance prevention program at Eastern Michigan University. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
As kids head back to school, there are steps parents can take to ensure their children remain safe while using cell phones. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a report on the state of immigrant health in the county. The report provides critical information about challenges faced by many immigrants in navigating and accessing the health care system. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Washtenaw County Health Deputy Health Officer Ruth Kraut about recommendations to support the county’s immigrant community moving forward. -
A coalition of educators and parents and students wants to raise over $1 billion annually for K-12 schools by taxing high income earners. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
With growing cases of measles and whooping cough cases in Michigan, there is now concern over new research that finds routine childhood and adolescent vaccination rates are declining statewide. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Dr. Kao-Ping Chua, director of the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center, and senior author and researcher at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, about the study's findings and implications. -
Torc Robotics’ new $5.6 million facility in Ann Arbor Township plans to drive the future of freight with autonomous, or self-driving, trucks. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Installation of a new art mural at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor begins today. It’s part of the city’s "Elevate Program." As WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports, it's an effort to enhance the downtown Ann Arbor experience.
