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Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.
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Due South is a source for news, information, and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. It takes a panoramic view of politics, place, race, and southern culture, among other topics. The show takes deep-dives into the news - while also providing a break from the news cycle with conversations on topics ranging from food and music to arts and culture. Full episodes of Due South air weekdays at 10am on WUNC.
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Launched in April 1998, Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins has become the region's exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, arts, culture, social issues, literature, human interest, the environment and more.
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The WUNC Politics Podcast is a free-flowing discussion of what we're hearing in the back hallways of the General Assembly and on the campaign trail across North Carolina. Sign up for our free, weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter here.
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Arts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council. Founded in 1967 with the democratic vision of "arts for all citizens," the North Carolina Arts Council sustains and grows the arts for the benefit of North Carolinians and their communities. Join us as we celebrate the rich history of the arts across North Carolina.
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Hello and welcome to REACH, the WEC Australia Podcast. A podcast that invites people who are actively sharing their faith in Christ to share their own story. Some are living in other countries where they do this across the cultures. Some within their own culture in their own home country. For more information and to contact WEC Australia go to wec.com.au Music Intro: News Opener Logo (Politics News Broadcast Podcast Cinematic Fashion Technology Electronic Logo Ident Hit Intro Music) by Audio ...
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CharlotteONE is a city-wide worship gathering for young adults/professionals in Charlotte, NC. On Tuesday nights throughout the year, hundreds gather together across denominational lines to worship God as ONE in the heart of Uptown. Go to www.charlotteone.org for more information!
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The “Love Nature” podcast explores humans’ inherent fascination with the natural world by connecting listeners with experts from across fields of science, research, art and more. Listen for lively, passionate discussions as guests share their affinity for nature and their hopes for its preservation. Listeners will find our guests’ inspiration infectious, walking away with a deeper understanding of how to better navigate our ever-evolving environment and live more responsibly in it. For more ...
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Valerie Bauerlein's 'The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty'
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The murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in South Carolina in the summer of 2021 captured the nation's attention and shined a light on a family that had an influence in the South Carolina Lowcountry reaching back generations. Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has written a new book about Alex Murdaugh, the murders and his family's histo…
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NC State Fair returns; 'Recovering Debs;' National Black Debutante Project
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The 2024 North Carolina State Fair returns to Raleigh from Oct. 17-27. Leoneda Inge chats with Heather Overton, assistant director of public affairs at N.C. Department Agriculture and Consumer Services about this year's new offerings. Mary Lambeth Moore, host of the new podcast, Recovering Debs, joins us to discuss North Carolina debutante history.…
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Participation and decorum in high school athletics
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As fall sports are underway for high school athletes in North Carolina, participation is at an all-time high, and it's the girls leading the pack in record numbers. We’ll dive into how athletics can impact students, the surge in participation, and whether rowdy parents and fans are taking away enjoyment for the athletes.…
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North Carolina's two choices for Governor
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How one school community has responded in the aftermath of hurricane Helene. Plus, a conversation with Democratic candidate for Governor Josh Stein, and a profile of Republican candidate Mark Robinson. Guests Liz Schlemmer, education reporter, WUNC Josh Stein, North Carolina Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Colin Campbell, Ca…
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Politics Monday: A closer look at issues that matter most to Native American voters
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It’s Indigenous Peoples Day, and we’ll devote the hour to hearing what’s on the hearts and minds of this important, yet often overlooked voter population.By Sarah Delia
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Debunking misinformation about Helene response in western NC; 'The Devil at His Elbow,' book about Murdaugh murders
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Misinformation and disinformation can cause harm under normal circumstances, but the stakes are particularly high in the aftermath of disasters. WRAL PolitiFact reporter Paul Specht has been tracking viral claims about aid efforts after Tropical Storm Helene flooded much of western North Carolina. He talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about sifting th…
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NC News Roundup Oct. 11, 2024: Forecasting the rest of hurricane season, roads out, and how an ecovillage outside Asheville fared
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We get the latest on this year’s very active Hurricane season from the NWS, and what western NC can expect through the end of November. And, the winding roads surrounding the Western part of the state still need some attention – we get a transportation update on roads and highways. Plus, a relief bill signed into law for Helene recovery, and an on-…
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Local News Roundup: Helene cleanup, politics and misinformation; Charlotte transit questions; NC musicians plan benefit concert
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An update on the cleanup from Helene. Meanwhile, early voting begins in North Carolina next week. How are state and local officials planning to make voting accessible to those impacted by the storm? Plus, the drama over regional transit continues and North Carolina musicians stars help raise funds for those impacted by the storm.…
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We’re talking to candidates for key downballot races on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. Next up: The race for insurance commissioner. The insurance commissioner gets the final say on whether insurance companies can raise the rates you pay for home and auto insurance. And this year’s election for the position comes a…
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Examining the use of the death penalty in the Carolinas and across the country
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A look at death rows in the Carolinas, the political appetite for the punishment, and whether execution can ever be humane.By Jeanne Davis
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Musicians raise money for relief efforts in western NC; Music Maker Foundation turns 30
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Helene has impacted every aspect of life in western Carolina – including Asheville’s music scene. In the aftermath of the storm, musicians are using their craft to raise money and hope. WUNC music reporter Brian Burns shares the latest with co-host Leoneda Inge. Music Maker Foundation is one of the many organizations working to raise funds for musi…
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An update on Helene and why WNC was hit so hard
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More than a week after Helene rampaged through the North Carolina mountains, the death toll continues to rise. Flooding, landslides and collapsed homes caused many of the deaths, but some have died from a lack of basic necessities. Helene also destroyed the illusion that Asheville was a climate haven. So why did this storm hit them so hard? We get …
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Tupperware Brands announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024. The news sent a wave of nostalgia through households across the country. Due South co-host Leoneda Inge speaks with three different guests about how Tupperware has revolutionized American culture, created streams of income for working class women and ultimately, sur…
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Bonus episode: The art and alarming science of political ads
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Here's a midweek bonus episode from another great WUNC podcast, The Broadside: This year, a record $12.3 billion will be spent on US political campaigns. The majority of that is earmarked for political advertising, particularly in battleground states like North Carolina. But where does that money go, and what exactly does it buy? The answers might …
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Running while Black: Making running more accessible and welcoming
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The 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man, while he was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood, reignited an outcry against racial injustice, and it also rippled through the running community. We examine what it means to "Run while Black" — and the push to make running more accessible and welcoming.…
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Military supports Helene recovery; and the shadowy world of political advertising
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WUNC’s military reporter Jay Price flew with National Guard troops who were dropping off food and water to residents… Many who’ve been without power and water for more than a week now. An excerpt from The Broadside for our Purple Ballot series: “This year, a record $12.3 billion will be spent on US political campaigns. The majority of that is earma…
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Politics Monday: 'The Anatomy of a Purple State'
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A look at the purple nature of the most purple of purple states: North Carolina, with political scientist Dr. Chris Cooper.By Sarah Delia
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A look at the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with NC State historian Nancy Mitchell
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Known to some during his time on the 1976 presidential campaign trail as a "New South" moderate, President James Earl Carter came to the White House as a Washington outsider and strived to learn and manage the work of the office both stateside and abroad. The one-term president's political career is often understood but his work post-presidency has…
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Local News Roundup: The aftermath of Helene; New gubernatorial polling; Charlotte F.C. is postseason bound
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We discuss the latest on the destruction and recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Helene. Plus, the latest poll numbers on Mark Robinson and Charlotte FC is heading to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.By Gabe Altieri
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NC News Roundup: Updates on Helene's devastating toll on WNC; impact on campaigns and the election
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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Helene’s devastating toll on Western North Carolina is still being calculated. We’ll hear from a Blue Ridge Public Radio reporter on the ground. A reporter also fills us in on access to health care in the storm ravaged areas. And the executive director of the NC Council of Churches joins us to discuss the interse…
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We’re talking to candidates for key downballot races on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. Next up: The race for attorney general. North Carolina’s attorney general is a key – and powerful – position in the state. In addition to being the state’s top lawyer, it’s also been a launch pad to the governor’s office. Gov. Ro…
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There's scandal surrounding North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Other politicians before him have been caught up in scandal — some from the Tar Heel state, from John Edwards to Madison Cawthorn. Is our state scandal-prone? How have scandals influenced national and state politics? A look at the history.…
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Western NC: voices from Avery and Buncombe counties; Helene's impact on voting; FEMA and Duke Energy updates
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Rescue and evacuation efforts continue in western North Carolina, with many people still unaccounted for. There is also a widespread effort to get resources out to people in hard-to-reach areas of our state. We’ll check in with North Carolinians from Avery County and Buncombe County. Then, WUNC’s Rusty Jacobs tells us how Helene’s impacts are resha…
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A conversation with Melissa Ludtke, author of 'Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside'
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Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage, and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like.…
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