Cops Investigate Michigan Radio- Reynolds Resigns

Michigan Radio, the NPR news/talk program service which frequently outdraws the commercial stations, is under criminal investigation by University of Michigan Police. Donovan Reynolds, the guy who tossed out all the old 78s and brought in the BBC, Car Talk, Dianne Rehm, and News & Notes has resigned without explanation. WFUM-TV is also being probed.

No explanations are being offered by anyone involved. This letter has been posted on the website:

A Letter To Our Listeners And Members

You may have heard news reports about Michigan Radio. The University of Michigan has undertaken a review of the radio station, and we cannot comment further until that review is complete.

As a public radio station, we are committed to serve the community through our news and information service. Our mission requires us to act at all times with the utmost integrity. We are able to fulfill our public mission only because of the engagement, the support, and the trust of our members and underwriters.

As things develop, I will communicate further with you. Any additional updates will be available here on our website. In the meantime, I welcome your comments and questions.

Additionally, here are some links to recent news reports. I would caution that these stories are based on currently available information. The University review is not complete.

News reports:
March 4th - Detroit Free Press
March 3rd - Ann Arbor News

Sincerely,
Jon Hoban
Radio Manager

There is some concern that this will cause a drastic programming change. I'd urge listeners to express their feelings on this. Michigan Radio's toll free number is 1-888-258-9866.