Lester Graham is the host of The Environment Report, and also hosts Stateside on Fridays. He has reported on public policy, politics, and issues regarding race and gender inequity. He was previously with The Environment Report at Michigan Radio from 1998-2010.
He has been a journalist since 1985. Graham has served as a board member of the Public Radio News Directors Inc., and also served as President of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. He is a member of the Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Society of Professional Journalists and other professional groups.
Lester has received 15 first place national awards for journalism excellence and scores more at the national, regional, and state levels.
Contributions from Lester Graham
- Cheers! The first Last Word and the Final Ward
Cheers! episodes have been airing on Stateside on Michigan Radio for more than three-and-a-half years. Many of those cocktail recipes and the history behind them were gathered and accompanied by a his … - You could be tracking in cancer causing chemicals from parking lots and driveways
Researchers are finding some of the chemicals used in pavement and driveway sealants are making their way into the environment. That could be putting the health of people and aquatic life at risk. The … - Cities are dumping sewage into Michigan rivers. Will climate change make the problem worse?
Each year in Michigan, billions of gallons of raw or partially treated sewage end up in the state's rivers and eventually in the Great Lakes. That pollution can make people sick. There are two ca … - Cheers! A bittersweet spritz for summer evenings
Sometimes summer nights demand a drink that’s not so sweet and not so high in alcohol content. You just want something light and refreshing. A new line of soft drinks from Casamara Club in Detroit imi … - Tecumseh is "full of surprises," and this couple doesn't want you to miss out
People who visit Tecumseh for the first time usually come for one of three reasons: antiques, destination dining, or as just a stop on Route 50 on the way to the Irish Hills area or a Michigan Interna …