Best Jeff Tiberii Podcasts (2025)

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NC Juneteenth State Director Phyllis Coley; Kindred Spirits Quilting Conference; Journey to Freedom 50:26

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For twenty years, Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the state of North Carolina. The tradition dates back to long before Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Leoneda Inge sits down with the North Carolina Juneteenth State Director Phyllis Coley to discuss how commemorations have evolved over the years and what’s in store for the…

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A generation gap in the Triangle housing market 50:26

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A generation gap in the Triangle housing market The News and Observer’s Chantal Allam is back to talk about trends and notable highlights in Triangle housing. She chats with co-host Leoneda Inge about Baby Boomers “boxing out” Millennials from Triangle housing, and a contest for the best Modernist home in North Carolina. ‘Unto These Hills’ outdoor …

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Losing international students could wreck NC universities 50:26

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Federal cuts aren’t the only threat to the economic influence of North Carolina’s colleges and universities. Some grants are tied to international students, and would be lost if those students don’t return, or if new enrollees decide not to come to the U.S. for research that was already funded. What a “quadruple whammy” could mean for higher educat…

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UNC sociologist on the politics around the 'pronatalism' movement to raise the US birth rate 50:26

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During the 2024-25 school year, Ashe County Schools students missed 33 days following Hurricane Helene. This compounded the districts usual, frequent school closings for inclement weather, to result in only 99 days of in-person school attendance this year. Ashe is one of 31 Western NC public school districts affected by Helene's devastation. We tal…

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NC News Roundup: Trump touches down at Fort Bragg as protests spread to NC 50:21

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On this week's NC News Roundup... Protests in Los Angeles spread to other cities across the country, including Raleigh. President Trump touches down in Fayetteville days before his military birthday party parade. At the state legislature, Trump-centric policies advance, including two immigration bills. What happens after a likely gubernatorial veto…

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A ground-breaking book on Ocracoke accents gets a follow-up 50:26

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Thousands of soccer fans gathered in Chapel Hill this week to see Mexico playTurkey. It was an exciting match-up, but there was also concern about events like this with a backdrop of immigration raids. Twenty years after a groundbreaking book on the Ocracoke Brogue accent, the authors worked with a fourth-generation Ocracoke resident to take an eve…

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Sea level rise, beach erosion impacts on NC coastal communities; 'Big Rock' and the hunt for a million dollar fish 50:26

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Initiative to restore Sugarloaf Island If you summer on the coasts of North Carolina, you may be familiar with Morehead City, a popular port town in Carteret County. But slightly less well-known is the barrier island adjoining the town: Sugarloaf Island. The man-made stretch of land is just off the waterfront and for years has been a draw for touri…

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What makes raw milk popular in NC?; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal on her book, Native Nations 50:26

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Raw milk production and sales remain controversial in North Carolina. After lawmakers rescinded a proposed ban on raw milk sales in May, farmers are hopeful that their business will be able to grow and thrive, despite ongoing safety concerns. Guest: Rob Benor, owner of Benor Farms in Cedar Oak, NC Kathleen DuVal’s latest book has been called a “mag…

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How the 'big, beautiful bill' could impact North Carolina; 'Moral Mondays' at the U.S. Capitol 50:26

10d ago50:26

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The federal budget proposal presently before the U.S. Senate would advance much of the President’s domestic agenda. Along with Medicaid cuts, this budget plan would slash food assistance programs and clean energy initiatives, extend tax cuts, and limit income-driven student loan repayment programs. Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill correspondent at …

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NC News Roundup: Big budget backlash; NC immigration bills update; five ACC teams in baseball super regionals 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... As Congress tries to push through a federal budget, some Republicans are already regretting recent votes in support of it. Meanwhile the state legislature is advancing immigration policy seeking to crack down on "sanctuary cities.” And, Amazon has announced plans to bring hundreds of jobs and invest billions of…

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College students' mental health, according to college students 50:26

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Editor's note: This interview first aired in April, 2024. Since then, all the students we spoke to have graduated and worked in media and journalism. Politicians, parents, and pundits have lots of opinions about how to solve mental health problems affecting nearly every campus. Leoneda Inge speaks with three journalists who worked on and edited sto…

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2025 Atlantic hurricane season; Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning; Broadway star 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. NPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan shares her reporting the new PBS documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning, and what the fateful storm revealed abou…

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Michelin Guide; Audacity in Motion at Ella West Gallery; Margaret Severin Hansen's final dance 50:19

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The recent announcement of a new Michelin guide dedicated to the American South has sent a ripple of excitement through several Southern states, including North Carolina. We’ll talk to a member of one of the tourism boards who help to finance the Michelin guide and learn more about the restaurant selection process. *encore edition* Guest: Scott Pea…

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New dinosaur discovery; Jurassic-era climate research; work to "de-extinct" extinct species 50:26

17d ago50:26

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Jurassic-era climate research Researchers at Duke University have uncovered information about a major extinction during the Jurassic period that they believe sheds light on how climate change affects our oceans. Mike Kipp, earth and climate science assistant professor at Duke University New burrowing dinosaur discovery by NC scientists Researchers …

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NC News Roundup: Trump administration files suit over NC voter registrations; disagreement over ferry tolls on the coast 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... The Trump administration is joining the battle over voter registrations in NC. State House and Senate leaders will soon begin budget negotiations, and one of the many disagreements involves ferry tolls. Also on the coast, famed chef Vivian Howard opened a new restaurant in Duck. And the state has new rules for …

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Raw milk and safety in NC; Landon Bryant's Bless Your Heart; Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast 50:26

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Jonathan Allen, professor of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences and the Director of Graduate Programs for Food Science at North Carolina State University, joins Due South to discuss raw milk and safety testing in North Carolina. Landon Bryant discusses his new book, Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern. And Ashley Oliphan…

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UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts on funding, international students 50:26

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Roberts talks Harvard, campus protests, hiring a high-profile football coach, and more with Leoneda Inge. Plus, famed Southern Gothic author Flannery O’Connor painted, too, and an exhibit at her home-turned-museum includes previously unknown paintings by O'Connor. Guests: Lee Roberts, Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill Cassandra Munnell is the Curator f…

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Uncovering history's mystery 'The Lost Colony' and efforts to center Native stories in long-running performance 50:26

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The story of “The Lost Colony" of Roanoke is one that's been told for generations. But some say the colony was never actually lost. Scott Dawson, owner of the Lost Colony Museum on Hatteras Island, talks to co-host Leoneda Inge about the evidence he and a British archaeological team recently found, which Dawson hopes will change the narrative. Then…

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Local author explores nature's splendor in the 'Wild South’; vocalists Anthony 'Amp' and KeAmber Daniels 50:26

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This time of year, a bevy of sights and sounds emerge in the South. In a recently published book, Georgann Eubanks chronicles fifteen natural phenomena from across the region that are simultaneously routine and breathtaking. Eubanks joins Due South’s Leoneda Inge to talk about The Fabulous Ordinary: Discovering the Natural Wonders of the Wild South…

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NC News Roundup: NC congresswoman leads 'big beautiful bill' hearing; Charlotte council member indicted 50:19

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Another week of significant budget news. NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx leads a middle-of-the-night hearing, before passage of a controversial budget bill. What could the spending plan mean for North Carolinians? The NC House passes their spending plan, setting up a fight with the Senate over teacher pay. In Ch…

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Borrowers brace for forced collections of federal student loans in default; Durham Community Fridges 50:27

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Nearly 80 percent of HBCU students borrow federal loans. Financial aid officers are tasked with preparing students for the impact of loan borrowing on their future. Leoneda Inge talks to Denise Hicks-Mial, director of scholarships and student aid at North Carolina Central University, about student loan borrowing and financial planning. The long-ter…

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Michelin guide to the American South; Southern Culture on the Fizz; Sinners' Southern gothic horror 50:26

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The recent announcement of a new Michelin guide dedicated to the American South has sent a ripple of excitement through several Southern states, including North Carolina. Leoneda Inge sits down with Scott Peacock, director of tourism, marketing and communications for Visit NC, to learn more about the restaurant selection process. Due South’s Leoned…

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Tonya Council, granddaughter of culinary legend "Mama Dip" 50:26

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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 first contested by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. A budget p…

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Due South’s 'Meet the Mayors' series: Cary's Harold Weinbrecht 50:26

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Mayor Harold Weinbrecht joins Leoneda Inge to talk about leading the town he grew up in, managing Cary’s growth, and his proclamation to change the name of Cary to “Carey” for one day — plus, property taxes and pickleball. Then, North Carolina Health News reporter Rachel Crumpler investigated deaths by suicide in North Carolina’s prison system and …

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NC News Roundup: Spending cuts in House budget plan; no charges from congressman kerfuffle; politicization of libraries 50:24

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... After more than six months of legal battles, Allison Riggs has officially been sworn into the North Carolina Supreme Court. The NC House has begun rolling out its budget proposal. Due to a decrease in funds, legislators are tasked with determining spending cuts. No charges will be filed after Chuck Edwards, a U…

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EPA cuts and RTP campus impact; Jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon reflects on and performs 'Beneath the Skin' 50:26

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As the EPA faces even more cuts, we revisit a conversation earlier this summer with two former EPA Office of Research and Development employees on what they accomplished in the office. Guests: Chris Frey, Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure, College of Engineering at NC State University and Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, retired EPA science adv…

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Millie Dunn Veasey, a NC-born "Six Triple Eight" member; Blue Devil basketball legend Grant Hill 50:26

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In January 2025, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law, renaming a Raleigh post office on Brentwood Road as Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office. Born in Raleigh in 1918, Veasey was a member of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) from 1942-1945. Last week, family, friends, politicians and veterans gathered for a …

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Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary; HBCU 101: Student Loan Edition 50:26

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Tariffs, trade wars, and market turbulence are enough to make anyone nervous. At the same time, many of the Triangle’s grant-supported researchers and federal workers are also facing job insecurity. It’s enough to make anyone desperate for some sage financial advice. The Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary joins Due South…

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Tariffs on Chinese imports making business ‘worse than 2008’ for local restaurant 50:26

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Editor's note: This Due South interview was recorded before recent tariff negotiations with China. The prices of imported goods are almost certain to go up, as tariffs from the U.S. take effect. While President Trump has instated a 90-day pause, it doesn’t apply to a 145% tariff on China. And, NC School districts relied on federal funding to buy lo…

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NC News Roundup: Resolution in NC Supreme Court saga; Sen. Thom Tillis again breaks with President Trump 50:29

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... A resolution in the state Supreme Court race, six months after Election Day. Jefferson Griffin, the Republican challenger, conceded defeat to Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent. Griffin lost in November and spent months exhausting legal challenges. There is new oversight at the NC State Board of Elections,…

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Jefferson Griffin concedes. Six months after election, a resolution in NC Supreme Court race. 50:25

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Six months after the election, we have a resolution from November's NC Supreme Court race. Jefferson Griffin, a Republican, conceded to Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent, ending months of challenges. Plus, the NC State Board of Elections is now controlled by Republicans, and for the first time in more than a century, no longer under the purvi…

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Checking in on NC Furniture industry amid trade war 50:26

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Each spring, High Point, North Carolina becomes the center of furniture design and manufacturing during the Spring Market. This year there was a twist – a looming tariff war. Plus, how two students' lives have changed, a year after an Israel-Palestine protest. Student activist Laura Saavedra Forero’s prestigious Morehead-Cain scholarship was suspen…

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Real IDs go into effect May 7; Why does everyone hate the DMV?; 'Sinners' captures the Deep South 50:26

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Real IDs go into effect May 7; Why does everyone hate the DMV?; 'Sinners' captures the Deep SouthBy Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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NC News Roundup: What a new GOP-controlled elections board could mean for still-undecided state Supreme Court race 50:26

2M ago50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Another week, another court ruling, and another brand-new Republican controlled State Board of Elections. Is the saga over? And what might this mean for that still-undecided state Supreme Court race? Meanwhile, at the General Assembly, lawmakers want to make promoting DEI an offense punishable by termination. D…

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NC's 'happy minority' on tariffs; 'Audacity in Motion' opens at Ella West Gallery; 'The Sugar Shack' at the Mint Museum 36:22

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President Trump’s tariffs and trade war have left many business leaders fearful about their economic future. But some industries might benefit from the new policies. The Assembly’s Johanna Still recently reported on several North Carolina businesses welcoming tariffs. “Audacity in Motion,” a new exhibition at Ella West Gallery in downtown Durham, f…

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'Engines of Outrage' - how today's media landscape drives American division 36:12

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A new podcast takes a look at how America got such a divided media landscape from where we were 20 years ago. According to a Gallup poll, Americans believe they are more divided than ever, too. Eighty percent of Americans say the nation is “greatly divided” on “the most important values.” One of Carolina Ballet’s founding members is wrapping her ca…

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On Trump's 100th day in office, a deep dive into Project 2025 with NC author and The Atlantic writer David Graham 36:41

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Today marks 100 days since Donald Trump was sworn into office for his second term, but efforts to deconstruct the administrative state were in motion long before his January inauguration. There is a framework by which the President, his advisers, and others conservatives have pursued this remaking of many government norms. Durham-based writer David…

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The Poetry Fox; Repair Cafe NC 36:34

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Chris Vitiello joins Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii to discuss his work as Durham's poet laureate and as the Poetry Fox. Don Fick, founder and organizer of Repair Café NC, has been helping people fix lamps, clocks, toys, and even furniture for almost a decade. Don joins Due South’s Jeff Tiberii to talk about how Repair Cafe works to make things work…

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NC News Roundup: Fight for control over state election board; Trump's immigration overhaul reverberates in NC 38:13

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Another development in the decade-long fight over control over the state election board. One Republican congressman is asking the Trump administration to remove red tape as Western North Carolina continues Helene recovery. The Trump administration's efforts to overhaul immigration are having reverberations in D…

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Visas revoked for some international students in NC; Real ID deadline looms; Biscuits + Banjos hits Durham 36:11

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Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and N.C. State University have all reported visa terminations for some international students. How higher education institutions are responding, and what it could mean for the reputation, and future, of some of the world’s top research universities. As the federal implementation date for the Real ID Act looms, Nort…

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Due Ssssouth talks snakes: What to do if you get a snakebite in NC, and how to appreciate snakes from afar 35:31

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As warm weather emerges in North Carolina, so do the snakes. A reptile expert tells us how to observe — and enjoy — snakes from afar. Then, an emergency medicine doctor tells us what to do if you’re bitten by a venomous snake: first, stay calm, and second, seek medical care. Featuring: Jeff Hall, reptile conservation biologist, North Carolina Wildl…

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Durham's Pauli Murray Center loses $300,000+ federal grant; NC architect reflects on challenges facing Smithsonian museum she helped design 38:17

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The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in Durham is a historical site dedicated to the commemoration of the life and work of Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray, a queer, Black human rights and social justice advocate, priest, poet and organizer from Durham. The museum opened to the public in 2024 and is located in and around Murray’s chil…

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Due South visits 'My Black Country' with Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Due South's Leoneda Inge talks with Alice Randall, author of “My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present and Future.” And we welcome the future! Award-winning folk and country music artists Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer tell us how they’ve made it this far in the biz. Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens, and Rissi Palme…

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A roundup of NC housing trends: homeownership accessibility; 'co-living;' modernist homes 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Who has access to homeownership in North Carolina? Spring is typically home buying time, but housing affordability concerns combined with general economic uncertainty may mean that even fewer people in the Triangle are looking or able to buy homes. News & Observer real estate journalist Chantal Allam joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about the hom…

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In ‘Happy Land,’ a historical kingdom in Western N.C. comes alive 50:27

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Commerce and economic leaders in North Carolina say many large companies are in a holding pattern, waiting to make decisions on new factories, or other major investments. During Reconstruction, a community of free Black residents formed a “kingdom” in Western North Carolina. They called it “Happy Land.” Novelist Dolen Perkins Valdez’s new book of t…

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The latest on NC's still-undecided Supreme Court election; Durham's beloved 'Major the Bull' turns 21! 50:26

2M ago50:26

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The latest update in NC's Supreme Court race We get an update on the still-undecided election for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Judges recently broke with precedent in upholding a lower-court ruling. Still, the saga is not over. Next stop: federal court. WUNC’s Rusty Jacobs fills us in. Rusty Jacobs, Voting and Election Integrity Repo…

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Who Gets to be Native in America? A conversation with the author of 'The Indian Card.' Plus, the rise of 'HillmanTok' 50:26

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Due South’s Leoneda Inge talks with Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz, an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and director of the Native Policy Lab at the University of Iowa, about her recently published book, The Indian Card: Who Gets to be Native in America. Then, NC A&T professor Leah Barlow made a TikTok for the 35 students in her Intr…

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Remains of NC WWII veteran come home; Charlotte's 'Trump-like' city council member elevates to federal position 50:26

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The remains of a North Carolina WWII veteran return home 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 USS West Virginia. For decades, his relatives wanted final confirmation that Frye di…

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NC News Roundup: trade war impact in NC; FEMA cuts threaten rebuilding efforts across state; Tax Day extension 50:14

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On the NC News Roundup... We take a look at the local economic impact of fast-paced tariff developments, check in on state legislative happenings and discuss why Tax Day has been extended in North Carolina. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of journalists about those stories and more, on Due South. Guests: Dawn Vaughan, Capital Bureau Chief, …

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Unpacking the latest twist in NC Supreme Court contest; "Wait Wait" host Peter Sagal gets grilled on the South by Leoneda 50:26

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The latest in the ongoing saga over NC’s Supreme Court seat. What Republican Jefferson Griffin’s win (for now) with the state appeals court means, and what happens next. With the fast-approaching, sold-out live taping at DPAC, Peter Sagal needs all the help he can get to prepare. Thankfully, he’s got a one-on-one study session with Due South’s Leon…

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