Best Carolina Culture Connect Podcasts (2024)

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

10h 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. Jeff Tiberii talks with Duke researcher Mike Kipp about the discovery. Mike Kipp, earth and climate science assistant professor at Duke Un…

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164. Terry McCutchen: Abilene as a Baseball Town, Connecting Over Catch, & The Wood Bat Boys of Summer 40:52

3h ago40:52

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Terry McCutchen recently found his love of lower-level baseball reignited by the newly minted Abilene Flying Bison. Anna and Terry chat about growing up in a baseball focused Texas town, the best parts of having a collegiate wood bat team in your backyard, and his favorite baseball memories. Terry also recently started his own #catch365 journey and…

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Florida's Python problem; post-hurricane flooding; and rescuing the nation's largest amphibian 49:27

2h ago49:27

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Burmese pythons have decimated the populations of small mammals in the Florida Everglades since they established a breeding population in the 1990s. Nearly 1,000 have been removed through the annual Florida python challenge since it began in 2013. Tropical storm Debby dropped more than a foot of rain in some parts of North Carolina. The water level…

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Local college student heads to DNC as delegate; DNC rules and procedures; Latino voters in NC 49:27

5h ago49:27

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Classes at North Carolina Central University start on Monday, but NCCU senior Devin Freeman won't be there. Instead, he'll be on the floor at the Democratic National Convention. Devin talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about how he became one of North Carolina’s delegates for the DNC and what it means to him to be headed to Chicago. Then, Caitlin E. J…

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Migrant Solidarity in the Mediterranean Sea by Quoyle 1:46:08

2d ago1:46:08

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This week, we’re sharing a presentation from the 2023 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. From the presentation: The Mediterranean Sea is Europe’s deadliest border. For years, non-state actors like Sea-Watch and other NGO’s have played a part in humanitarian search-and-rescue operations. In spite of legal repression and …

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Ep.143 Mireya Villarreal (ABC News National News Correspondent): Career, Journalism, Food and More 1:23:35

4d ago1:23:35

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we talk with ABC News National News Correspondent/Journalist Mireya Villarreal about her Career in Journalism, Uvalde, Vanessa Guillen, representation, food, and more. Support the Show.By By Todo Wafi

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NC News Roundup: Debby’s deluge drenches NC; Robinson pivots on abortion; Dems react to Walz 49:24

4d ago49:24

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Debby leaves her mark on the state. We recap the impact and survey the damage caused by the storm with a meteorologist and reporter out on the coast. Democrats react to Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate. Republican Mark Robinson tries to pivot on the issue of abortion. And we’ll check-in on how some local O…

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South Sudan Olympic basketball team has North Carolina connections; Paperhand Puppet Project's new show; sustainable toilet paper 49:27

5d ago49:27

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The South Sudan men’s national basketball team has a story to tell – with a few North Carolina connections. The team participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics – falling to the U.S., Serbia, and logging its first-ever win at the games, against Puerto Rico. Former NBA and Duke star Luol Deng has been a driving force behind the team since the beginning.…

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163. Eytan Saenger: Being a Boston Fan in The Bronx, Music's Connection to the Game, & The Importance of Celebrating Culture in Baseball 42:20

5d ago42:20

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Eytan Saenger is a Red Sox fan currently living in the Bronx, NY. Originally from Boston, his family moved to Yankee country when he was 10 years old. Anna and Eytan discuss what it's like to be a Sox fan in the middle of Yankeeville, the Jewish connection to baseball, and how the younger generation feels about the game. They also chat about the ro…

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Asbestos case delays, honoring The Greensboro Six, and saving OBX history 49:26

6d ago49:26

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Legal maneuvers hold up lawsuits by victims of asbestos exposure, via bankruptcy court in Charlotte. How ‘The Greensboro Six’ broke golf’s color barrier. And, before there was a U.S. Coast Guard, there were US Life-Saving Service stations dotting the Outer Banks and the Atlantic coast. Guests Ames Alexander, investigative reporter, The Charlotte Ob…

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Purple Ballot: South Asian voters for Harris for President; A conversation with Rep. Mickey Michaux 49:27

7d ago49:27

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Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii chats with WUNC's Eli Chen about South Asian voters in NC and their perspectives on the Harris for President campaign. And Rep. Mickey Michaux talks about his storied career as the longest-serving member of the NC General Assembly and his hopes for the outcome of the 2024 election.…

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Teach history with a video game; plus, Southern food goes healthy 49:27

8d ago49:27

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The book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past is out this week. It's about “the most-played digital renditions of American history since The Oregon Trail.” We talk with the author of that book who teaches an American history course based on the video game Red Dead Redemption. And, translating a Mediterranean di…

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The No-State Solution (with Mohammed Bamyeh, ACAB2024) 1:37:39

9d ago1:37:39

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This week we’re sharing audio from Dr. Mohammed Bamyeh’s presentation entitled "The No-State Solution" as recorded at the 2024 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. Dr. Bamyeh is a Palestinian sociologist and professor at Pitt and the author of multiple books. There is a youtube video of this chat available on the Firestor…

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Ep.142 Diana Luna of NALIP is Championing Latino Representation in the Arts 55:14

9d ago55:14

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Send us a Text Message. Why is it crucial for Latino creatives to have proper representation and visibility in the arts? Join us as we welcome Diana Luna, the dynamic executive director of NALIP, who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Mexico City surrounded by art and culture to becoming a pivotal figure in the U.S. advocating for Lati…

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NC News Roundup: Cooper out of VP race; school voucher funding 49:27

11d ago49:27

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It has been a week in North Carolina news. Gov. Roy Cooper dropped out of the race to be Kamala Harris’ running mate. Families on a waiting list for private school vouchers push for more funding. And state House republicans vote to override three of the governor’s vetoes. WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell guests hosts this week's roundup. Gu…

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'A Sojourn for Harriet Jacobs'; NC family has seven living generations; NC Highway Historical Marker program 49:27

12d ago49:27

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Earlier this year, a group of Black women traveled to Edenton, North Carolina for a cultural experience they wouldn’t forget called “A Sojourn for Harriet Jacobs.” It was a trip to honor the life of Jacobs, a Black woman who lived from 1813 to 1897 and wrote the book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about her early life. Co-host Leoneda Inge t…

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162. Stan Cole: Cooperstown, Campbell, & The Carolina League 47:06

12d ago47:06

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Stan Cole is a life-long baseball fan from Buies Creek, NC who fell in love with the game as a kid thanks to AM radio broadcasts and NBC’s Game of The Week. He’s also the associate athletic director for community and alumni engagement at Anna’s school, Campbell University. Stan and Anna discuss the history of baseball at Campbell, including the sur…

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Ep.141 Martin Amini: Building Connections Through Comedy and Culture 49:05

13d ago49:05

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Send us a Text Message. This episode of the Todo Latino Show features the hilarious Martin Amini, who shares his colorful journey from a childhood filled with lively house parties, diverse music, and delicious food, to making a name for himself in the comedy world. Hear how Martin's unique upbringing in a predominantly Latino and Black neighborhood…

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Purple Ballot: Dem support for VP Kamala Harris grows; Army captain Sammy Sullivan wins bronze at 2024 Summer Olympics 49:28

13d ago49:28

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Co-host Leoneda Inge chats with State Sen. Natalie Murdock, Dr. Jarvis Hall, associate professor of political science at North Carolina Central University and Dr. Aimy Steele, CEO of The New North Carolina Project about growing support among North Carolina's democratic voters for Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential bid. In a post-Olympi…

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Ep.140 Breaking Barriers: Eliana Reyes on Resilience, Representation, and the Power of Storytelling 58:08

14d ago58:08

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Send us a Text Message. In our latest episode, we sit down with the remarkable Eliana Reyes, an actress, producer, and storyteller. Eliana shares her journey from Washington Heights to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, navigating societal biases and cultural beauty standards. Despite the challenges, she pursued her passion for acting, leaving…

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Asbestos exposure victims’ cases stalled; Purple Ballot series with outgoing state legislators Ashton Clemmons and Jason Saine 49:28

14d ago49:28

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The Charlotte Observer's Ames Alexander joins Due South to talk about his investigative reporting on a controversial legal maneuver used by billion-dollar companies. The strategy, called the "Texas Two-Step," creates a subsidiary of the parent company that then files for bankruptcy, while the primary corporation still profits. This tactic has stall…

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Hi-Chew jobs, Hummingbirds in NC, and Development 101 49:27

15d ago49:27

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A second plant to make candy for the Japanese company Hi-Chew will go up in Orange County. For those listeners who want to see more hummingbirds - maybe even by attracting them to your backyard or balcony – we have a special guest today. *encore edition* It’s not easy to get approval to build an apartment, or an addition to your house, or a sidewal…

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Grupa Granica Activsists Speak About Perils on the Belarus / Poland Border 1:05:48

16d ago1:05:48

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This week, we’re featuring an interview with Dominika Ożyńska (Egala Association) and Aleksandra Chrzanowska (Association for Legal Intervention [polish: Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej SIP]), two human rights activists in eastern Poland near the Belarus border who speak about the situation with the migrant route through the Białowieża forest in…

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NC News Roundup: Cooper on VP shortlists; Trump in Charlotte; Olympians with Carolina connections 49:24

18d ago49:24

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On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup, it was another monumental week in politics with Vice President Harris now likely to be at the top of the Democratic ticket and Governor Cooper on the shortlist to be her running mate. Former President Trump campaigned in Charlotte, and on Capitol Hill a North Carolina Congresswoman boycotted the address g…

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Universities adjust to UNC system’s new rules on DEI; crops suffer under drought conditions 49:27

21d ago49:27

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Due South co-host Leoneda Inge talks with WUNC's higher education reporter Brianna Atkinson about how North Carolina's public universities are complying with a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Then, Leoneda Inge talks to a local agronomist about this year's flash drought and the damage it's caused to various crops. And, Chris Lil…

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161. Rohn Brown: Charming Collegiate Leagues, Interning with a Future Hall of Famer, & Interviewing Former Student Athletes 42:19

19d ago42:19

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Rohn Brown is a Washington Nationals fan from Mechanicsville, VA, whose love of baseball got started in the 1970s thanks to the Valley League. In the mid 80s he interned for the Richmond Braves, a team that featured a few names you may have heard of, including Tom Glavine. Rohn and Anna chat about the charming differences between collegiate wood ba…

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Connecting Stories to Change: Showcasing Recovery through Media with Greg Williams 23:48

20d ago23:48

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This week on our podcast, Greg Williams, President of Third Horizon Strategies and producer of the film “Tipping the Pain Scale,” joins Morgan and Sara for a compelling discussion. Together, they explore how addiction stories can be effectively brought to life in films and documentaries. Additionally, Greg shares insights on the unique consideratio…

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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

20d ago49:27

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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

21d ago49:27

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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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Connecting Family, Culture, and Compassion: Maryum Ali's Journey 31:30

21d ago31:30

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In the Season 1 finale of APNC's Connections, we are honored to welcome Maryum Ali, the eldest daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali. Maryum is not only a writer, performer, and social justice advocate but also has extensive experience in gang intervention in Los Angeles from her previous work as a social worker. Join us for a wide-ranging convers…

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HBCU 101: Summer Edition 49:27

22d ago49:27

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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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Direct action abortion services in Latin America (ACAB2023) 1:03:52

23d ago1:03:52

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This week, we’re sharing audio from the presentation “Direct action abortion services in Latin America” 2023 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in so-called Asheville, NC. Thanks to the volunteers who re-recorded the presenter and audience questions where permission to share their voices was not granted and a transcription. Keep an eye out in Augu…

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

25d ago49:28

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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

26d ago49:27

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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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160. Bucketheads at the Ballpark: 2024 MLB All-Star Week 1:00:26

26d ago1:00:26

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Join Anna on the concourse of Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB All-Star Week in Arlington, Texas. In this special episode Anna interviews passionate fans from all over the country, capturing their unforgettable stories and experiences at the midsummer classic. You'll also hear from ballpark personnel about what makes the Rangers' home park unique,…

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

28d ago49:27

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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

28d ago49:25

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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

29d ago49:29

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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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Ep 139. Vita Vasquez on Reintegration, Financial Literacy, and Community Empowerment 1:06:21

29d ago1:06:21

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we sit down with Vita Vasquez, the inspirational CEO of Vita Credit Queen LLC and Vamos Por Todo Nonprofit. Vita opens up about her life between Houston and Dallas, Texas, sharing how she navigated a tumultuous childhood marked by her father's incarceration and substance abuse. Her journey from leaving high school…

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July 25th International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners 1:19:44

1M ago1:19:44

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Here’s an interview with Walter of the Antifa International social media project. In 2016, this took over the running of the annual July 25th Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners that was formerly a day to show affinity with Jock Palfreeman, an Australian antifascist who was incarcerated in Bulgaria for defending some Romani people from a r…

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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

1M ago49:26

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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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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

1M ago49:27

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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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159. Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with Watercolors 45:22

1M ago45:22

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Richard Sullivan is a Braves fan living in Louisville, Kentucky. From a young age, he had two loves in life: art and baseball. Throughout his life, he found ways to combine the two, culminating in a baseball career at one of the preeminent art schools in the country, Savannah College of Art and Design. Richard was drafted by the Atlanta Braves whil…

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Ep. 138 Carolina Acosta: The Cultural Journey of Making Tragos to Household Name 41:05

1M ago41:05

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Send us a Text Message. We're thrilled to welcome back Carolina Acosta, founder of Tragos Games now available on Target shelves all across the country. Carolina shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, pitching to Target, and the creative promotional strategies her team used to make Tragos a household name. This conversation is packed with lau…

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

1M ago49:27

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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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