David Fair
News DirectorContact David: dfair@emich.edu
Nearly three-quarters of David Fair’s 20+ years in radio has been at WEMU. Since 1994, he has been on the air at 5am each weekday on 89.1 FM as the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition. Over the years, Fair has had the opportunity to interview nationally and internationally known politicians, activists and celebrities. But he feels the most important features and interviews have been with those who live and work here at home. He believes his professional passions and desires fit perfectly into WEMU’s commitment to serving a local audience.
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The holidays are just weeks away now, and a good movie always fits the bill! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink. They discussed the new films and special holiday screenings coming to your favorite movie houses on this week's edition of "Cinema Chat". -
The Ann Arbor School District is making progress toward making its bus fleet entirely electric. The goal is full electrification by 2035. There are challenges in getting to where the district wants to be in terms of funding, infrastructure and reliability. WEMU's David Fair talked with the district’s manager of construction projects, Moe Nagpal, to find out what the process and procedure looks like. -
Today officially marks WEMU's 60th year on the air. It was on December 8, 1965 when WEMU first crackled to life. Throughout the year, we've been celebrating the occasion in a variety of ways, including conversations with some of those vital to the foundation of the radio station. Eastern Michigan University President, Dr. James Smith, joined WEMU's David Fair to reflect on his relationship to WEMU and its importance to the university and community. -
Washtenaw United: Garrett's Space moving closer to opening residential facility in Superior TownshipA vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert’s 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would provide support to young adults in a non-medical setting. The residential part of that campus will soon be a reality. It is called Garrett’s Space. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director David Garcia about the vision, the mission and where construction of Garrett’s Space stands. -
Over this past summer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy named a new chief climate officer. Alessandra Carreon was named to the position over the summer after serving on the Michigan Public Service commission. It is a challenging time to try and follow through on adaptation and resiliency policies. Alessandra will discuss how EGLE is proceeding and what the goal is by the end of the Whitmer Administration at the end of 2026 with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak. -
An esteemed and beloved organist at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor recently and suddenly passed away. Andrew Rogers will be honored with a Celebration of Life tribute. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discuss Rogers' contributions and about tonight's event at the Michigan Theater. Additionally, they cover the next batch of new films and special holiday screenings playing in downtown Ann Arbor. -
We are well into the holiday shopping season now. Analysts predict there will be more spending this year than last, despite all of the economic uncertainty around the country and here at home. There are ways to cut down on spending and to help the environment at the same time. WEMU's David Fair talked with Samuel McMullen from Ann Arbor-based Zerowaste.org about sustainable gift giving on a pre-holiday edition of "Issues of the Environment". -
Social and educational stressors have increased for youngsters since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's where Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan comes in. But there are challenges in finding mentors and volunteers. WEMU's David Fair checked in with interim president Dr. Joselyn Mitchell-Parker about Big Brothers Big Sisters' role in our community and how it is evolving. -
It's Thanksgiving Day! It's the day you think about a big turkey dinner, watching football, and going to the movies! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink to discuss the new films and upcoming holiday cinematic events for a special Thanksgiving Day edition of "Cinema Chat"! -
Brownfield projects in Washtenaw County are paying off. WEMU's David Fair explored the environmental and economic benefits these projects are providing with Nathan Voght from the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
