John U. Bacon

Type: Person

As of November 2026, John U. Bacon has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on NPR. Michigan historian and author interviewed in a clip; provides timeline and institutional context for the Moore investigation and firing.

Author of the bestselling book 'The Gales of November', which tells the stories of sailors involved in Great Lakes shipping disasters.

John U. Bacon at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on NPR
RoleMichigan historian; best-selling author
AffiliationIndependent author/commentator (as presented); Michigan athletics historian
FieldWriting, Journalism

What do podcasts say about John U. Bacon?

2 quotes from Jemele Hill, recorded on Jemele Hill and NPR.

  • Michigan historian, John Beacon...
    Jemele Hill · Jemele Hill · · Episode
  • A new bestselling book by John U. Bacon…
    NPR · · Episode

How do different shows talk about John U. Bacon?

2 shows discussed John U. Bacon in these episodes.

Who talks about John U. Bacon on podcasts?

Jemele Hill brought up John U. Bacon; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Jemele Hill.

What is John U. Bacon mentioned alongside?

John U. Bacon is most often mentioned alongside NPR, Great Lakes and Gordon Lightfoot.

Mentioned together: NPR, Great Lakes, Gordon Lightfoot, Neta Ulibby, Harve Pierre, The Gales of November, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Edmund Fitzgerald, Safety standards, Lake Superior