Sex and relationships are intimate — and sometimes intimidating to talk about. In this weekly podcast from North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, host Anita Rao guides us on an exploration of our brains and our bodies that touches down in taboo territory. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @embodiedwunc. You can find Anita on Twitter @anisrao.
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When writer Laura Stassi’s marriage ended after nearly 30 years, she asked friends and relationship experts for advice on navigating the dating scene. On Dating While Gray, Laura shares what she’s learned: love doesn’t get easier as you get older.
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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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Each week, The Broadside highlights a story from the heart of the American South and asks why it matters to you. From news to arts and culture, we dive into topics that might not be on a front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, we explore the nuances of our home—and how what happens here ripples across the country. Hosted by Anisa Khalifa, The Broadside is a production of North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC. Find it every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Tested
Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa
Tested is a hard look at how North Carolina and its neighbors face the day's challenges. Hosted by journalists Dave DeWitt and Leoneda Inge.
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A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org
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Classic Rock and Progressive Rock provided as part of the North Carolina Public FM Radio System! If you like long-form plays this is your station, sometimes mellow, sometimes hard. 2 hours of nonstop commercial-free music with a flow that you will enjoy and a little weirdness for fun to break the tunes. If you are into headphones this is your venue as all the music played is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. It’s all about the music and nothing more, you will feel the ...
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This podcast shares the nuanced experiences of my Muslim friends from the inside out. Ultimately, these are conversations on identity: who we are, in all of our diversity, while growing up against a media backdrop of everything we are not. Our goal is to give you thoughtful stories you can relate to, or maybe even something new to think about. And if you’re not Muslim, we made this podcast for you too. Whether or not you have a Muslim friend, you’ll find one here.
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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. About Representative Jason Saine All Things Saine is hosted by Jason Saine, a dedicated public servant and a respected member of the North Carolina House of Repre ...
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Daily Radio Commentary with NC Policy Watch
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Introduction: Welcome to "Taking Care of Iredell," the radio show that brings you insightful discussions, community updates, and legislative insights straight from the heart of North Carolina. Join your host, NC Representative Jeff McNeely, every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm, as he dives into the issues that matter most to the residents of Iredell County. Episode Format: Each week, Representative McNeely will invite distinguished guests, experts, and community leaders to share their expertise, ...
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Welcome to "The Good, The Bad, and The Guilty," the radio show that takes you behind the badge with Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell. Join Sheriff Campbell every Wednesday from 3 pm to 4 pm as he provides a unique perspective on law enforcement, community safety, and the pursuit of justice in Iredell County, North Carolina. Episode Format: In each episode, Sheriff Campbell will be joined by fellow law enforcement professionals, legal experts, community leaders, and sometimes even the i ...
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Laura Flanders is a best-selling author and the host of Laura Flanders and Friends (formerly The Laura Flanders Show), a syndicated weekly program airing on Public TV in which she talks to creative thinkers and change-makers from the worlds of politics, arts and the new economy. In her weekly commentary, The "F" Word, she tells you what she thinks. The "F" Word is heard on the Progressive Voices Channel on Tune-In and is made available free to radio stations who appreciate an upbeat, radical ...
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On a chilly evening in 1961, a B-52 crashed in rural eastern North Carolina near the town of Goldsboro. Any plane crash is bad, but this one was particularly dangerous because onboard that bomber were two nuclear weapons. The event was perhaps the closest the United States has ever come to accidentally detonating a nuclear bomb—and kicking off a nu…
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There are few things that are certain about 2025, but one of them is that at some point, you’ll be called upon for advice. Anita talks to Meghan Keane, the founder of NPR's Life Kit and author of “Party of One,” about how to give good advice. Meghan shares her personal journey to striking the balance between overthinking, venting and actually getti…
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The next blue moon isn’t until May 2026, but luckily for you, you won’t have to wait that long to hear the Outside/In team answering listeners’ questions. This time, we’re exploring why blue moons are cool (or even what the heck a blue moon even is) and other seasonably appropriate curiosities. What’s all the fuss about a blue moon? Should we leave…
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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Madeline Dierauf, an award-winning Appalachian fiddler and Davidson College student. She's a native of Brevard, North Carolina, who has been playing fiddle since she was eight. Hear more about her dual careers, her upcoming Rhodes Scholarship, and a bit of her music.…
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This week, we visit the small town of Marshall in western North Carolina, a region ravaged by Hurricane Helene earlier this year. But this story isn’t about the storm or climate change or the walls of water that rushed through the Black Mountains in September. It’s about what happened after. How people create systems to help each other. And how the…
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Traveled: The Lives Of Third Culture Kids
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As a child of two immigrants, Anita has a tumultuous relationship with the question: "Where are you from?" So, too, do many third culture kids — people who spend a significant number of their developmental years living in places that are not their parents' homelands. She talks with two third culture kids — one 35 and one 12 — and their moms about g…
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Appalachia is Bigfoot territory. In a big way. This week, we look at the mythical beast's legend, lore and sizable economic impact in the region. And we follow one reporter’s journey through the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina in search of Sasquatch. This episode comes to us from the wonderful folks at The Broadside from North Car…
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Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega Holiday Psychedelic Dream Episode 2328
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Great Musicians, Great Tunes from the Greatest Years in Rock! Starting with Jimi! On to Tomorrow Never Knows ( Beatles), The Wizard (Uriah Heap ), Early Steve Miller, Winwood & Traffic ( John Barley Corn Album), Greg Lake ( From the Beginning ), Kinks ( Gallon of Gas ), Greg Lake & King Crimson ( Cat Food, long version ), More Trower, Spirit in the…
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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4By WSIC
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Anita hands over the mic to Embodied’s intern, Nina Scott. After listening to our episode about food and cultural identity from a couple of weeks ago, Nina started talking to her friends about how their family recipes help them feel connected to their heritage. She shares some of those conversations and reflections. Meet the guests: - Sari Ghirmay-…
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Main Street NC: Mitchell County's Helene recovery needs
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This is the second in a new season of our Main Street NC series. In the coming months, we’ll be visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the positives going on in their towns, and the challenges they face. Mitchell County, about an hour northeast of Asheville, was hit hard by Helene in September. The storm flooded its …
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In this special holiday episode, we meet the Jewish man from Gastonia, North Carolina who became the world's largest manufacturer of Christmas ornaments and used his power to make his home more tolerant of all religions. This episode comes to us from Jeremy Markovich. Jeremy is the creator of a newsletter and podcast called the North Carolina Rabbi…
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Anita has heard one resounding truth from her friends who lost a parent in early adulthood: That death was the biggest thing that has ever happened to them. She meets two people who've built specific communities around their grief on the internet and a writer who experienced losing his dad twice. Meet the guests: - Liz Zorn, photographer and model,…
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Coyotes are a sort of goldilocks animal. They can be active during the day, and at night. They can hunt in groups, or survive solo. They’re wolfish enough to survive in the wild, dog-like enough to blossom in the big city. That adaptability has arguably made coyotes one of the most successful mammalian predators on the planet. It’s also given them …
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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by former North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Jason Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Today’s Guest - Re…
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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Today's Guest - Leigh Brown | Founder of Patriot ReliefBy WSIC
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Main Street NC: Fountain's musical rebirth
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This is the first in a new season of our Main Street NC series. In the coming months, we’ll be visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the positives going on in their towns, and the challenges they face, from storm recovery to gentrification to job development. Nationally touring bands play regularly at the R.A. Fount…
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On a rainy day in 1979, a photograph was taken of a young girl skateboarding down a street in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 45 years later, that photo went viral with a little help from the most famous skater who ever lived: Tony Hawk. This week, we find out who the mystery girl in the picture was and why the snapshot was so ahead of its time. Feat…
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Like the majority of American men over 35, Anita's partner is balding...and they're both a little distressed about it. But why? She brings her questions to two men who've interrogated baldness from all angles: race, sexuality, science, media, culture and lived experience. They'll explore where this fear comes from and how many other men feel this w…
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Just a few weeks after we released the What Remains series, news broke that the Penn Museum discovered additional remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims in the museum. How did this happen? And what's next for the thousands of other human remains still in their possession? Producer Felix Poon knew just the person to talk to for answers. Featuring Rach…
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Captain Matt Burleyson with Sergeant Patrick Dixson
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Get the inside scoop on everything happening around Iredell county and what crime is happening. Today's Guest: - Sergeant Patrick DixsonBy WSIC
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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by former North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Jason Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Today’s Guest - Re…
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From the White House to your living room, North Carolina’s iconic Fraser fir is the most popular Christmas tree in America. But this holiday season, something is threatening to wipe it out — and the $250 million dollar industry associated with it. Special thanks this week goes out to Kate Sheppard of The Assembly. Featuring: Steve Riley, contributo…
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Anita's been reckoning with what it means to stay connected to cultural identity as a mixed-race adult. And in pursuit of what things to prioritize, she's turning her focus to food. She talks to mixed-race foodie and writer Raj Tawney, whose hours in the kitchen with his mom and grandma have grounded his search for belonging. Then, she picks up the…
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Hear ye, hear ye! Winter is fast approaching, and it is time for our fifth annual ‘surthrival’ special, in which the Outside/In team reframes the endurance sport that is winter. We’ve got suggestions for thriving during the cold-season, which we hope will help you positively look forward to dirty snow banks and single-digit temperatures. This year,…
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