Best Carolina Book Beat Podcasts (2024)

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Due South spaces out: NASA astronaut Christina Koch on her NC roots; mysteries of the universe with an NC astronomer 49:27

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(Editor's note: These conversations originally published May 6, 2024.) We're lifting off today with Astronaut Christina Koch. She grew up here, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math, then NC State, and today works for NASA. Christina Koch has spent more than 300 days at the International Space Station and is readying for a lu…

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How Joe Biden’s exit from 2024 race impacts North Carolina; musician Tom Maxwell's book on 1990s music scene in Chapel Hill 49:27

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Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell and Professor Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University to talk about the implications of this national political moment for North Carolina. Then, Tom Maxwell was a founding member of the hit ‘90s swing band The Squirrel Nut Zippers. During that decade, he had a …

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HBCU 101: Summer Edition 49:27

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Due South co-host Leoneda Inge sits down with Keith and Belinda Shannon, founders of Preparing America's Tomorrow Today (PATT) to discuss college bus tours to HBCUs. We travel to Fayetteville State University to speak with students and Dr. Pamela Baldwin, vice chancellor of student success and enrollment management to learn more about a free summer…

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NC News Roundup six days after assassination attempt on former Pres. Trump 49:28

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Breaking down appearances by the NC delegation at the Republican National Convention, new campaign finance numbers in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris visits the state again, and more all with our panel of reporters. Guests Mary Helen Jones, reporter Spectrum News Kyle Ingram, politics reporter at the News & Observer Lucille Sherman, re…

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Royal Ice Cream sit-in activist honored; new burrowing dinosaur discovery; Southern Mixtape's songs of summer 49:27

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In 1957, Virginia Williams made history as part of the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham. Williams, now 87, was recently honored at the "Sweet Justice" ice cream social at NorthStar Church of the Arts. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism. Then, researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natu…

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As elder population in Triangle grows, so does need for innovations in care 49:27

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By 2030, the share of people aged 65 and over in the U.S. will have increased to more than 20% of the population — up from 17% in 2022. In the Triangle, the increase may be even more pronounced. A recent Axios article presented new census data showing the Triangle experienced one of the largest surges of residents 65 and over in the country since t…

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Historical perspective on US political violence; firefly population in flux; NC rugby star heads to Olympics 49:25

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Irwin Morris of North Carolina State University’s School of Public and International Affairs talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about the history of political violence in our country. Then, NC State professor of entomology and plant pathology Clyde Sorenson talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about North Carolina's declining firefly population and how hum…

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Republican National Convention safety; GOP platform; ProPublica investigates NC judges’ ethical violations 49:29

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The RNC begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The North Carolina reaction, and a reporter in Milwaukee briefs us on security precautions. The assassination attempt will likely impact the election in ways we can’t yet anticipate. But for now, we zoom in on the Republican platform and issues …

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NC News Roundup: Biden campaign's efforts in NC; preview of GOP convention; Governor Cooper signs bills into law 49:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Vice President Kamala Harris made her latest stop in North Carolina this week. We talk about the Biden campaign's efforts here. We also look at a series of bills the governor has signed into law, the latest veto, and – money. There's so much of it in politics, and this week we learned that millions are pouring in…

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Ofeibea Loveless, Airship Ashanti's Mechanic and PR/Marketing Chair 1:06:00

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Airship Ashanti,a steampunk group focusing on multiculturalism in steampunk and philanthropy will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Her Royal Airship Airship Ashanti is a multicultural steampunk group in Ohio. They are known and loved in the Steampunk, Anime, and other communities for their brilliant costumes, many talents, and for t…

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Tips for beating NC's extreme summer heat; a chat with Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters; Locopops and Simons Says Dip This 49:27

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Ashley Ward, director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub, joins us to talk about protection from extreme summer temperatures. Ruth Pointer of the legendary soul group, The Pointer Sisters, chats about her storied career. Two local ice treat shops, Simons Says Dip This and Locopops, discuss the history of their businesses and their excl…

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AAPI representation in NC politics; The leader of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Asian American Center 49:27

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Fewer than half of Asian Americans have been contacted by either political party… even though they are the fastest-growing electorate in the U.S. Plus, Heidi Kim on leading students through a tumultuous year at UNC *encore edition. Guests Eli Chen, digital news producer, WUNC Steve Rao, At-Large Council Member, Morrisville Town Council Chavi Khanna…

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Singer & Songwriter Jonathan Brenner 1:06:00

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Jonathan Brenner is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who defies easy classification. Described as “somewhere between New York and Nashville,” his music is a unique amalgam of genres, including pop, country, folk, Americana, and jazz. His musical influences include Hank Williams, Sr., Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, C…

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Beach edition: rip currents, sharks and Shibumi sunshades 49:27

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Carolina Beach ocean rescue captain Shawn Kelly tells co-host Jeff Tiberii about how rip currents form and why they can be so dangerous. Professor Joel Fodrie tells co-host Leoneda Inge about the rich underwater world that sharks inhabit off our shores, and how to reduce the already low chances of a human-shark encounter. Johanna F. Still of The As…

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'Our Secret Society' views civil rights fundraising though a lens of fashion and flair; Ella West Gallery is a beacon of artistic light 49:27

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Part One: Booker T. Spicely Marker On July 8th, 1944, Booker T. Spicely, a U.S. Army private on active duty, was killed in Durham, North Carolina in an act of racial violence. On the 80th anniversary of his passing, we're resharing a story that originally aired in December 2023 covering the unveiling of a historical marker in Spicely's honor. James…

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New Due South episodes resume July 8th 1:38

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Hey Due South listeners! We just wanted to give you a heads-up in case you’re expecting a few new episodes from us this week. You might’ve heard on our episode Monday – the rest of this week WUNC is broadcasting a special series by our friend Roy Wood Jr., and NPR, it’s called Road To Rickwood and it’s about Civil Rights, baseball, and Birmingham, …

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DJ Night In The Genie Bottle - Come For The Music, Stay For The Wisecracks 1:02:00

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DJ Night In The Genie Bottle - Come For The Music, Stay For The Wisecracks Music from previous and upcoming guests, including TruckerBomb, Joe Symes & The Loving Kind, Zaida, Run Katie Run, Denton Perry, Jonathan Brenner,The ShakeUps, Madame Perry's Salon's Producer is Megan Whitlock. Intro music, Miss E's Vacation, was composed and recorded by Den…

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Baseball edition: Roy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood'; baseball integration in the Carolinas; minor league pitcher Devin Sweet 49:27

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. takes a break from stand up to sit down with historians and former Negro League players in the new NPR podcast "Road to Rickwood." Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Chris Holaday, author of Cracks in the Outfield Wall: The History of Baseball Integration in the Carolinas. Minor league pitcher Devin Sweet recently had a brush wit…

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NC News Roundup: A Black male political scientist on Black male voters, and a businesses news update 49:27

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This week's top news, how political parties are trying to win over Black voters, and an update on the state's large and small businesses. Guests: -Colin Campbel, WUNC’s Capitol Bureau Chief -Danielle Battaglia, the D.C. correspondent for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer -Jarvis Hall, an associate professor of political science at Nort…

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Lydia and Atticus Give Madame Perry The POV From A Kid's World 1:00:00

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Ever listen to people younger than you? There's a lot to be learned from their knowledge, observations, and perspective. Lydia and Atticus visit Madame Perry and give us the scoop, the lowdown, the skinny regarding What's On The Minds Of Kids Today. We'll cover games, sports, future plans, the planet, and what kind of future they want. Studio call …

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Presidential debate in Atlanta, what's at stake in Georgia and North Carolina; black bear population rises in North Carolina; Salary Transparent Street 49:27

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Due South checks in with WABE political reporter Sam Gringlas about what the first presidential debate in Atlanta could mean for Georgia, the South, and the country. Then, black bear sightings are up in North Carolina, including in cities and in suburban backyards. Colleen Olfenbuttel of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission joins us to talk about w…

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Health benefits of running; Black and brown runners find community with local running groups 49:26

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A cardiologist breaks down the data. Plus, members of local chapters of Black Men Run, Black Girls Run and Latinos Run join co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about finding welcoming communities to explore the challenges and joys of running — together. Sign up for WUNC's new Politics Newsletter here.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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Due South takes a trip to 'My Black Country' with Alice Randall, Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer 49:27

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This hour originally released on April 15, 2024. 2024 is shaping up to be quite the interesting year in country music. The release of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter on March 29 shook up the industry when one of her lead singles, "Texas Hold 'Em," shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Hot Country Songs chart, making the chanteuse the first…

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Summer EBT; Archiving early gay radio shows; and Southern Mixtape with WUNC's Brian Burns 49:26

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The archivists who are digitizing radio programs in Houston from the 1970s on, in which openly gay hosts led listeners, out or not, into pride parades, and tough conversations. Plus, encore broadcasts of a segment on a summer program to get children food, and a Southern Mixtape with Brian Burns. Guests Emily Vinson, Preservation Coordinator at Hous…

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NC News Roundup: State employee raises, a supersonic jet factory and how the US Open went 49:26

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More than 2,000 jobs coming to Greensboro to build supersonic passenger jets, a heat wave welcomes in summer, and budget talks continue at the state legislature. Plus, a conversation about the U.S. Open at Pinehurst last weekend, and future plans for more big tournaments there. Join Due South co-host Leoneda Inge and a panel of reporters for discus…

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Saving Sugarloaf Island; Impact of sea level rise; New book explores Andy Griffith's life 49:27

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New $6.6 mil initiative to restore Sugarloaf Island is underway 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 …

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Reimagining land at the site of a former NC plantation; '40 Acres and a Lie;' Legacy of land theft 49:27

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Reimagining land at the site of a former North Carolina plantation Durham County is home to what was once one of the largest slave plantations in the South. Today part of that former plantation is called “Historic Stagville.” This weekend, people of all backgrounds and even descendants of those enslaved there, will gather for “Juneteenth” – the fed…

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Clea Simon, Author of BAD BOY BEAT 1:01:00

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When a rookie reporter is convinced a series of street crimes are connected, she is willing to go the extra mile to chase down the big story. - BAD BOY BEAT “Simon’s staccato prose sets a tense mood that keeps readers on the edge.” – Kirkus Reviews Clea is the author of the psychological suspense novels World Enough and Hold Me Down (both named “Mu…

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As idea of reparations gains broader support, controversy arises over how to put into practice 49:27

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Reparations for past harms to Black people is a concept that many Americans have come to support, but how to put the idea into practice has become complicated and controversial. Sala Menaya-Merritt, Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Asheville, talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about the efforts of Asheville’s Community Reparations Comm…

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How the U.S. became 'Gun Country' 49:26

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On the heels of World War II, a handful of entrepreneurial Americans saw dollar signs. Surplus weapons in European countries were being destroyed, or sat in warehouse storage at great cost. At the same time, millions of American soldiers were returning home. With leisure time, and an intimate familiarity with firearms. Samuel Cummings was one of th…

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NC News Roundup: Durham County property tax hike funds schools; Wolfpack and Heels head to Omaha for College World Series 49:40

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The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved a budget this week that includes $27 million designated for Durham Public Schools. Pinehurst hosts the U.S. Open golf tournament for the first time in a decade. NC State and UNC are two of the eight college baseball teams that made it to the College World Series. A panel of reporters joins co-host J…

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NC Fatherhood Conference 2024 and About Dad Time: James and Jeff Tiberii 49:27

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Leoneda Inge chats with Martin Woodard, as well as Vincent Johnson and his sons Tyler Johnson and Vinnie Johnson, and fatherhood and the 2024 North Carolina Fatherhood Conference. Jeff Tiberii talks to his father James Tiberii about their differing parenting styles.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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Hurricane season forecast and prep; Pride celebrations on Church bells 49:27

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Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above normal this year, with as many as seven major hurricanes. Plus, a Church bell ringer celebrates Pride Month for everyone who will hear (and millions on TikTok) Guests: Matthew Rosencrans, lead hurricane seasonal outlook forecaster, NOAA Ellen Shumaker, Director of Outreach, Safe Plates Program, NC S…

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Steampunk Author & Travel Writer Carolina Cardona 1:01:00

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It is said that Santos Andújar is more automaton than man. The mysterious aristocrat living in 1897 San Juan barely survived the unknown illness that killed his entire family and left him with multiple prosthetics to lead a reclusive existence. Yet Santos’ darkly whimsical world is besieged by a visit from his beautiful and hedonistic cousin, Viole…

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Swim for Charlie tackles swim safety; Due South's summer reading list; The American Dance Festival opens 49:27

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Co-host Leoneda Inge chats with Dr. Jonathan Klein about Swim for Charlie, a nonprofit organization that teaches swimming and water safety to second graders in NC. Flyleaf Books' Maggie Robe and The Bitter Southerner's Alison Law chat about their summer reading picks. Jodee Nimerichter, executive director of the American Dance Festival talks about …

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Personal finance course required to earn high school diploma for NC's public school class of 2024 49:27

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Five years ago, North Carolina passed a law requiring public school students complete an economics and personal finance course to earn their high school diploma — as the class of 2024 graduates this spring, co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a student, a teacher, and a panel of experts about financial education.…

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More children to court as adults, at-home abortion pills, and more on the NC News Roundup 49:42

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Sending more children to court as adults. A ruling that at-home abortion pills can be taken in North Carolina. And a candidate for Governor campaigns with anti-birth control group. Join co-host Jeff Tiberii and a roundtable of reporters for a review of the week’s news from around North Carolina.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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Youth vaping; a conversation with the author of 'Making the Latino South: A History of Racial Formation' 49:26

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Co-host Leoneda Inge discusses youth vaping numbers across the state, as well as prevention efforts with Kelly Kimple, Senior Medical Director for the Health Promotion Division of Public Health at the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Also on today's Due South, co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by Duke history professor Cecilia Márquez, auth…

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John T. Edge on Defining Southern Food; Mama Dip’s Legacy; ‘Chamber Soul’ Artist Shana Tucker 49:27

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Producer's note: Join Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii for “Due South Live!” Friday, June 14, 7:30pm at Motorco Music Hall in Durham. We'll be talking about Southern food with Chef Ricky Moore from Saltbox Seafood Joint, Mike D of Mike D’s BBQ and Bill Smith, famed chef from Crook’s Corner. Tickets and details. John T. Edge on Defining Southern Food T…

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You’re invited to judge Reddit stories with Jennifer Perry & Kinia Colbert! 1:26:00

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So many way out and wacky stories on Reddit! Do you read them? Do you comment? Thousands do and so does Madame Perry. Tonight she and her well known and loved BFF Kinia Colbert read a couple of stories on Reddit and and the replies and give our takes. And to make it really fun we want YOU to call in and opine along with us! Like a pajama party in c…

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After high school graduation, educational alternatives to four-year college 49:27

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As college tuition and student loan debt continue to soar, many high school graduates are taking a fresh look at alternatives to going straight from high school to 4-year college. We talk with a panel of experts to explore the post-secondary enrollment trends in North Carolina in community colleges, technical and vocational schools, and apprentices…

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Lee Roberts interview: UNC-Chapel Hill interim chancellor on DEI budget cuts, campus protests 49:28

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Roberts has been running the University since January. In this interview with Co-Host Leoneda Inge, he reflects on controversial decisions, policy changes, and campus protests. Plus, WUNC Higher Education reporter Brianna Atkinson and WRAL Sports Investigative reporter Brian Murphy add context. Guests: Lee Roberts, Interim Chancellor UNC-Chapel Hil…

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NC News Roundup: Trump verdict; Duke softball in the Women's College World Series; legislative singalong 50:11

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Local reaction to the Trump verdict. An update on the state budget, and why it was a quiet week at the legislature. A settlement has monumental implications for the future of college athletics. Rising sea levels on the Outer Banks pull another home into the ocean. Plus, an update on Duke softball’s first game in …

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State Democrats' strategy for November election; North Carolina's history of 'ticket splitting;' Making Southern foods healthy 49:27

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As NC Democrats convene state convention, a look at their strategy for the November election Last week we talked about the North Carolina GOP convention. This weekend, the Democratic party takes their turn. We’ll talk with a political scientist about the Democrats' strategy going into the November election. Guest Michael Bitzer, Ph.D., Politics Dep…

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NC House Bill 10; NC's only human milk bank; addressing period poverty in NC 49:30

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House Bill 10 will require NC sheriff officials to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We'll discuss the potential implications and impact with Aaron Sanchez-Guerra, WUNC's race, class and communities reporter. The WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank in Cary is one of only 33 nonprofit human milk banks in North America and the only one…

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Run Katie Run Rocks The Genie Bottle! 1:05:00

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With a unique blend of rock sensibilities and folky textures, the sound of Run Katie Run condenses into a singular force of energy and power. American Songwriter Kate Coleman may be front and center in Run Katie Run, but the band’s new album, Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights, due out April 28, deeply reflects the community surrounding her. Its 13 A…

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Uncovering history's mystery 'The Lost Colony' and efforts to center Native stories in long-running performance 49:27

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The story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke has captured the imaginations of North Carolinians for centuries. And what actually happened to those colonists remains a mystery, despite so many efforts to uncover the truth. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with East Carolina University Professor of Anthropology Charles Ewen about what is known, and not yet know…

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Freedom Specialist Bob Gardner 1:06:00

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Bob Gardner is the Founder of The Freedom Specialist, a body-based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. He is also the author of the book Built for Freedom and host of the podcast Alive and Free. As a Transformational Specialist Bob’s aim is to share his unique tools with the world that help them find happiness, health, and well-being. In…

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Two industry insiders address worker pay in the restaurant business 49:27

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A restaurant server turned organizer in Asheville and a chef/owner in Charlotte get candid with co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about how life in the restaurant industry has, and has not, changed since the pandemic, and about their efforts to advocate for better pay.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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NC News Roundup: NC GOP Convention; budget talks stall; Memorial Day weekend travel 49:30

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Co-host Jeff Tiberii chats with a panel of reporters about the week's news in North Carolina. Guests: Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC; Bryan Anderson, freelance reporter, “Anderson Alerts” newsletter; Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill Correspondent, The News & Observer/The Charlotte Observer/McClatchy; Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter; Richard…

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