At the conclusion of WEMU’s 60th anniversary, veteran broadcasters David Fair and Michael Jewett have announced their retirements from 89.1 WEMU, effective June 30, 2026.
News Director and Morning Edition host David Fair has been with the station since 1994 while Senior Music Announcer/Operations Manager Michael Jewett recently celebrated his 42nd anniversary with 89.1.
“The seasons change, and so do I,” said Fair. “I love being a part of this community and, through WEMU, consider it a privilege to have interacted and engaged in meaningful ways for over three decades. But, getting up in the middle of the night for nearly 32 years can take a toll. I plan to remain involved and accessible and, if asked, will gladly support WEMU and its service to the community in any way I can. There’s an old Hasidic saying: ‘For the unlearned, old age is winter. For the learned, it is the season of harvest.’ It feels like a good time to reap what I have sown.“…