Best Arts Across NC Podcasts (2025)

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Extreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction; plus, filling in North Carolina's flood records 50:26

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0:01:00 Extreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction As we approach the middle of Atlantic hurricane season, Due South explores federal cuts at the National Weather Service and NOAA and our preparedness in the face of extreme weather events. New York Times reporter and meteorologist Judson Jones and Andy Hazelton, a former NOAA scientist …

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The Avett Brothers' Bob Crawford hosts American History Hotline podcast; the latest on Duke Health's federal funding 50:26

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0:01:00 Duke Health could lose more than $100 million in federal funding. The latest on a threat to Duke Health's federal funding, and allegations of racial discrimination at the medical school and health care system. Leoneda Inge speaks with a reporter to get the latest. Brian Gordon, Business and Technology Reporter at The Raleigh News & Observer…

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Meet Nick Walker, Mecklenburg County's new park and recreation director 50:38

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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with Nick Walker, the new director of Mecklenburg County’s Park and Recreation Department.By Sarah Delia

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NC News Roundup: New NC immigration law; Senate bid announcements; lawmakers override several of Gov. Stein's vetoes 50:26

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This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley announced their bids for the U.S. Senate — what do their 2026 prospects look like? State lawmakers override eight of Governor Josh Stein's fourteen vetoes with the help of some Democrats. A mini-budget ap…

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Local News Roundup: Cooper, Whatley make it official; NC legislature overrides Stein's vetoes; NTSB investigates I-485 crash 50:36

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Formal announcements are made in the race for N.C. Senate, Republicans override several of Gov. Stein’s vetoes with the help of local Democrats, and the National Transportation Safety Board investigates an accident on Interstate 485 that left six dead.By Gabe Altieri

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Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead on ICE cooperation. Plus, more non-criminal immigrants are being detained in NC. 50:26

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0:01:00 NC sees rise in immigration arrests Detentions from federal immigration enforcement are up significantly in North Carolina. WUNC’s Aaron Sanchez-Guerra has been reporting on the increase and talks with Jeff Tiberii. Aaron Sanchez-Guerra, Race, Class and Communities reporter for WUNC Related: ICE arrests of immigrants rise by 170% in North C…

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A crisis on our roads: Examining pedestrian deaths and road safety 50:36

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So far this year, there have been 35 traffic-related deaths in Charlotte, including four cyclists and eight pedestrians. This has happened despite the city's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030. We explore what’s behind this rise in traffic-related deaths, its relationship to road design and what is and isn’t being done to make…

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Some North Carolina voters need to fix their voter registration. Do you? 50:35

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The North Carolina Board of Elections is moving forward with plans to update information on thousands of voters. Some of their registrations don’t comply with the law and now, many of those already-registered voters will have to fix their information. We tell you how to know if you’re among them and discuss the politics of this issue.…

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International Civil Rights Museum celebrates 15th anniversary; Uproar Festival of Public art opens in Orange County 50:26

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The International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Its focus on the mid-20th century’s civil rights movement’s enduring impact continues to resonate in today’s political climate. Leoneda Inge talks to co-founder Earl Jones about the museum’s history, its recent 15th anniversary gala and i…

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NC DHHS braces for Medicaid and SNAP changes for North Carolinians 50:36

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We look at the separate but connected impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on food assistance and health care access now that the bill has passed. For Medicaid, new eligibility restrictions and administrative requirements could affect thousands. For SNAP, work-reporting rules and imposed time limits could impact access to food aid for individu…

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Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell joins Due South’s ‘Meet the Mayors’ series. Plus, a history of NC's ABC stores. 50:26

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Raleigh is not our state’s biggest city, but as state capital Raleigh is the center of North Carolina’s political life and it is home to almost half a million people. In Due South’s latest edition of “Meet the Mayors,” Leoneda Inge talks with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell about her wide-ranging political career: from a Raleigh city councilor to a NC s…

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It’s not the clubs, it’s not the gloves. Ricky Kalmon, world renowned motivational speaker shows how mindset makes the difference in sports and the boardroom. 32:40

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Ricky is the author of two books: Leverage Your Mindset – Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Amplify Your Life and the soon to be released Leveraging Your Mindset for Golf. In this episode, he tells how developing the proper mindset can make you the person you always wanted to be. He speaks of his experience with athletes and executives from teams like …

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How will the 'Big Beautiful Bill' take shape in North Carolina? Plus, popular picks for summer reading. 50:26

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0:01:00 The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is now law. How will it take shape in North Carolina? Now that the “one big, beautiful bill” has passed, how are the provisions likely to take shape here in North Carolina for individuals and for communities? Jeff Tiberii talks with an economist about what to expect. Bharat Ramamurti, Senior Advisor for Economic Str…

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A conversation with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers: bassist, history buff, podcast host 50:38

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Not only has Crawford made significant contributions to the national success of this homegrown band, he's also hosting a new podcast. It's called “American History Hotline,” and he talks with some of the best historians about everything from the American Revolution to rock 'n' roll feuds.By Sarah Delia

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NC News Roundup: race for U.S. Senate; a fight to override Gov. Stein vetoes; education funding updates 50:26

11d ago50:26

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On this week’s, North Carolina News Roundup: a look at the upcoming race for U.S. Senate seats in North Carolina, as former governor Roy Cooper and RNC chair Michael Whatley prepare to run, significant job cuts at Meredith College, federal education funding that has been “released” to NC public schools and state lawmakers’ efforts to override sever…

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Local News Roundup: Charlotte hires outside firm to investigate conduct claims; N.C. Senate race comes into form; Hornets win Summer League 50:32

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The city of Charlotte has hired an outside attorney to investigate allegations of unethical conduct on the City Council made earlier this year. Charlotte Civil Rights icon and a member of the legal team that ended racial segregation in education, James Ferguson, has died. The latest on North Carolina's Senate race and the Charlotte Hornets win the …

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A conversation with the curators of the Mint and Bechtler Museums 50:32

12d ago50:32

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On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore some of the work of photographer Annie Leibovitz, on display at the Mint Museum, and a unique exhibit at the Bechtler that uses sound to experience various visual works.

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How outdoor workers in NC are dealing with extreme heat 33:59

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Workers who labor on farms and construction sites experience extreme heat frequently in the workplace, but there are also service workers who face extreme heat. With rising temperatures from global warming, these already harsh conditions are only getting worse. WUNC’s Aaron Sánchez-Guerra and Celeste Gracia spoke with several workers for their seri…

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Meet BJ Leiderman, the NC composer behind many of public radio's theme songs 37:12

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When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with Helene. BeLoved Asheville is one of several WNC groups that have put their collective grief into action by reaching out and delivering supplies to communities in Texas – communities that helpe…

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The Charlotte area is about to hit peak mosquito season 50:33

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Mosquitoes — these tiny blood suckers can be annoying and drive you away from enjoying the outdoors. But they can also be dangerous. More than 900 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported statewide last year, including West Nile Virus. As we head into the peak of mosquito season here, we look at how to protect yourself and what may…

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'Bless Your Heart' A Guide to All Things Southern. Plus, trends in the Triangle housing market. 36:04

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What federal funding cuts mean for WUNC and public media Public radio stations were dealt a major blow last week. Congress finalized a rescission package from the White House that claws back $1.1 billion in federally appropriated funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Stations like WUNC have relied on CPB funding for decades. To under…

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Public radio stations across the state face difficult decisions in the wake of federal funding cuts 50:35

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The impact of federal funding cuts to public radio and television — what it means for news, children’s programming, and how stations are working to limit the damage.By Sarah Delia

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NC legislative wrap-up: what passed, what didn't? Plus, a new pilot program addresses homelessness in Raleigh. 50:26

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A NCGA legislative session wrap up From hemp regulation to bans on inshore shrimp trawling and raw milk sales, the vast majority of the almost 1800 bills filed in the North Carolina General Assembly's recent long legislative session did not pass. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of state politics reporters about some of the notable bills tha…

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NC News Roundup: How federal funding rollback will impact WUNC; recovery from Chantal flooding continues 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... What recovery from flooding in central NC looks like. Why NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the US Department of Education. NIH layoffs in the Triangle are now officially official. And Congress rolls back funding for public media. Guest host Will Michaels talks with a panel of journalists about those st…

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Local News Roundup: Candidate filing closes Friday; AG Jeff Jackson sues Trump administration; Charlotte to host MLS All-Star Game. 50:36

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Candidate filing for this fall’s elections is wrapping up — we look at who's running. Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over education funding cuts. And Charlotte has been named the host city for next year's MLS All-Star Game.By Sarah Delia

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From Asheville with love: WNC sends support to Texas after flooding. Plus, Shibumis are still making waves. 50:26

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From Asheville with love. WNC organization sends support to Texas in aftermath of flooding. When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with Helene. BeLoved Asheville is one of several WNC groups that have put their collective grief into act…

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Before the bell rings on a new school year, a conversation with CMS superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill 50:31

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You may be vacationing, but the folks at CMS are hard at work getting ready for the next school year. It’s just around the corner and before the bell rings, we spend an hour with CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill to discuss the many concerns the district will face, including the presence of ICE agents, absenteeism, and the issue of frozen federal…

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Chapel Hill businesses face Chantal's long-term impact, plus a Durham contestant on 'The Great American Recipe' 50:26

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Tropical Storm Chantal has caused extensive damage to businesses in Chapel Hill, after as much as 10 inches of floodwater hit buildings and shopping centers on July 6. In the days since, the damage has been assessed at more than $56 million. Aaron Keck, reporter for Chapelboro.com, talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii. Then, from its creation by Native …

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A disappearing drawl: The changing sound of the South 50:30

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The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.…

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Extreme summer heat solutions; NC's waning firely population; Chefs Melanie Wilkerson and Sicily Sierra 50:26

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Leoneda Inge talks to Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub director Ashley Ward. Jeff Tiberii talks to NC State entomologist Clyde Sorenson. Chefs Melanie Wilkerson and Sicily Sierra discuss their move to Durham and their Southern influences.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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The modern NAACP: Civil rights in a new era 48:29

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The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.…

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'Bones' author Kathy Reichs' latest book; and a WWII vet finally gets a burial with honors 50:26

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Fewer WWII soldiers' remains are being accepted by close relatives. The remains of one of the final victims of the Pearl Harbor bombing have been identified and brought to North Carolina. Neil Frye was 20 years old, and serving as a Mess Attendant 3rd Class in the Navy on the U.S.S. West Virginia. For eight decades, his relatives wanted final confi…

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A conversation with Larry Sprinkle 50:32

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Larry Sprinkle has been a fixture in Charlotte broadcasting for decades, most recently as the morning weatherman on WCNC. He is entering a new chapter in his long career, and we sit down with him to look back and ahead.

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NC News Roundup: NC recovers from Chantal's record flooding; could new toll roads be coming to Wake County? 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Flooding from Chantal will have lasting impacts. More vetoes from the governor... which ones are likely to result in overrides? And, we’ll hear about whether new toll roads are coming to Wake County. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of journalists about those stories and more, on Due South. Guests Colin …

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Local News Roundup: Candidate filing begins; Monroe mayor faces no confidence vote; NAACP convention comes to Charlotte 50:32

25d ago50:32

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Candidate filing for local elections began Monday. The Monroe City Council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Robert Burns. Parts of Central North Carolina are recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal. And the NAACP national convention comes to town.By Gabe Altieri

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Federal redistricting trial concludes; Affordable housing in Charlotte; W. Kamau Bell's latest show 50:26

26d ago50:26

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The results of a federal trial on legislative and congressional district maps in North Carolina will determine whether the GOP’s efforts to redraw district lines in 2023 were lawfully partisan or illegally discriminatory. The trial wrapped on July and a verdict is pending. Jeff Tiberii talks to Paul Garber, who has covered the trial for WFDD. As a …

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The NAACP National Convention comes to Charlotte 50:33

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On the next Charlotte Talks, the 116th NAACP Convention in Charlotte. Thousands are expected to be at the Charlotte Convention Center for the event, the theme for which is "The fierce urgency of now.” Martin Luther King Jr. coined that phrase in 1963, but organizers believe it accurately describes conditions today. We get a preview of the conventio…

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‘Bull Durham’ director on adapting his famous film for the stage; How the real Durham Bulls stay cool in the heat. 50:26

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How the Durham Bulls beat the heat If there are two things you can count on this time of year – it's baseball and the heat. Leoneda talks with Durham Bulls Interim General Manager Chrystal Rowe about how athletes and fans are beating the heat this summer. Chrystal Rowe, Interim General Manager of the Durham Bulls Roy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood' …

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Raleigh has approved the transit plan. Now what? 50:33

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The long-discussed transit plan may be coming to a ballot near you. The referendum for a one-cent sales tax for transit has one more hurdle to clear: the Mecklenburg County Commission. If they say yes, you’ll be asked to vote on it in November. But not everyone is on board for what has been described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’ll tal…

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Community-based intervention for opioid addiction in NC faces cuts by Trump administration 50:26

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Wilkes County ‘Recovery Court’ funding sliced Recovery Court is a tool in the justice system for nonviolent drug offenses. In many places, including some in North Carolina, it’s a way to offer “services, treatment and the potential to avoid prison.” A plan for a recovery court in Wilkes County was set to go forward with federal funding, until the T…

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The value of regional bats 50:35

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Mosquito-eating bats eat nearly their entire body weight in insects every night, but bats are under threat of extinction. We look at efforts to reverse the trend.

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Remnants of Chantal hit NC; 'Southern News, Southern Politics' with Rob Christensen 50:26

29d ago50:26

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Chantal's damage and aftermath in North Carolina Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal caused evacuations and water rescues in several NC counties. We get an update from a National Weather Service meteorologist. Dan Leins, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a Sta…

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Candidate filing for Charlotte City Council opens: What to expect and watch for 50:31

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Candidate filing for Charlotte City Council begins Monday. All 11 council seats, the Charlotte mayor’s seat, and six Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board seats will be on the ballot. The mayor has not yet announced whether she will seek reelection, and one council member is under federal indictment but says she plans to run. We look at what to expect…

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, the history of NC's first residential Black beach town. 50:26

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0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was …

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Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning and J. Harrison Ghee 50:26

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As hurricane season begins in North Carolina, Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks to WCNC chief meteorologist Brad Panovich about what may be on the horizon regarding storms this summer. Brad Panovich, WCNC chief meteorologist NPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan shares her reporting the new PBS documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning, …

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Small towns in NC grapple with new challenges 50:28

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This encore episode first aired in Sep. 2024 Hampton Roads young residents leaving in droves, report finds potential solutions A lack of job opportunities, and a high cost of housing, are just two of the reasons young residents are leaving the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A local reporter explains t…

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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on the art and science of pitching, why Cooper Flagg is the best he's seen and how Catlin Clarke has elevated women's basketball. 25:44

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A multi-faceted broadcaster, Dave Cohen has done play-by-play for baseball (the New York Yankees) pro and college basketball and has covered numerous other sports for ESPN. His knowledge of baseball goes far beyond that of many covering the sport today. Here he describes pitching techniques, the physical and mental battle between pitcher and batter…

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'Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age' with author James Chappel 50:26

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(This encore episode originally aired December 18, 2024) Triangle restaurateur follows simple rule: 'respect the ingredient' If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Ch…

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Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection; 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South 50:26

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0:01:00 Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection Leoneda Inge talks with Colin Campbell about Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement that he won’t seek reelection after opposing President Trump’s budget bill. Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief WUNC 0:13:00 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South Blair LM Kelley, author of Black …

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NC News Roundup: The 'big, beautiful bill' + NC. Shrimp, cell phones, and hemp at the NCGA. Gov. Stein's vetoes. 50:23

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This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... A policy dispute over North Carolina waterways ends in celebration for local shrimpers. A ban on smartphones in public schools could soon become the law of the land. How many billions would the state lose under the “big, beautiful bill”? Plus, Gov. Stein’s vetoes and a legislative session wrap up. Co-…

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