David Fair
News DirectorNearly 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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We are living in a society in which we are listening less and reacting more. Flipping that, so listening is a priority and actions are co-created, is the mission at the Dispute Resolution Center in Washtenaw County. Learn more about the efforts to build greater equity and provide greater agency for the marginalized in our community as WEMU's David Fair checks in with the center's executive director, Belinda Dulin. -
We're in the dog days of summer, so now's a good time as any to take in a movie. WEMU's David Fair caught up Michigan Theater executive director Russ Collins to get the inside skinny on the latest films and special screenings coming available to over the next week.
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When you, or a loved one, has to have surgery, environmental protections are probably the last thing on your mind. But it is an issue that needs to be addressed. As much as 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country emanate from medical facilities. Michigan Medicine is looking to significantly cut down its impacts while continuing to providing crucial care services. Dr. George Mashour is chair of Michigan Medicine's anesthesiology department, and he joined WEMU's David Fair to explain the process of identifying and implementing solutions.
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Many are unaware that August is Black Philanthropy Month. The Reverend Mashod Evans Sr. is senior pastor at Bethel AME Church in Ann Arbor. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the longstanding tradition of charity and philanthropy in the African American community and the generational impacts it has made.
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As the climate crisis worsens, the drive to more quickly create sustainable, renewable energy systems is picking up steam. But there are barriers slowing things down. For example, Manchester Township recently denied a permit that would have allowed for a 159-acre solar farm. State House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski represents that part of Washtenaw County, and she shares her perspective with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.
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In the newly drawn 14th state Senate district, three Democrats faced each other in this week's primary election. In the end, the chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners won the right to advance and challenge Republican Tim Golding in November. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her path forward.
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Incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor, Christopher Taylor, won his Democratic primary race with former City Council member Anne Bannister. Taylor took nearly 62% of the vote. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss plans moving forward.
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On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.
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One of the most closely watched races leading up to the primary election was for Ypsilanti mayor. the race featured current mayor Lois Allen-Richardson, former city councilman Anthony Morgan and Mayor Pro-tem Nicole Brown. With nearly 65% of the vote, Brown moved on to the November ballot. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her plans for the upcoming general election.
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Democratic Representative, Debbie Dingell, is still waiting to find out who her November opponent will be. Not all of the votes are tabulated in the Republican primary.
