Lester Graham is the host of The Environment Report, and previously hosted 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
- Michigan agency stepping up while U.S. EPA is stepping out
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is suspending enforcement of some environmental laws duing the COVID-19 outbreak. The State of Michigan’s environmental agency will still provide regulatory ov … - Cheers! Improvise and make a drink at home with what you've got
You can’t go to your favorite cocktail bar. It's closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak. But, you might have a few bottles in your house. What can you make with what you have? Tammy Coxen with T … - Experts on leaving the house: if you touch stuff, wash your hands
If you leave your home, take proper hygiene precautions. “You cannot possibly interact with an environment, go out into the world and wipe and secure every single surface,” said Sue Anne Bell, Assista … - Restaurants banding together to survive COVID-19 outbreak
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer restricted restaurants to pick-up or delivery only, a few places decided to temporarily close. But many are trying to be nimble and stay in business during the COVID-19 … - 8 Wayne Co. Sheriff staffers test positive for COVID-19, cut back on certain arrests
Eight staff members at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department tested positive for the new coronavirus. At least seven of those employees have been in contact with other employees and inmates at the cou …