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We bring you to the center of the sustainability conversation at UNC-Chapel Hill as we explore the technologies, partners, and exciting happenings that make our campus sustainable. From the North Carolina Piedmont to around the world, we seek out and discuss the latest in sustainability.
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Fresh Take

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, INC.

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Fresh Take is your roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Join Florida Organic Growers staff and guest experts as we discuss everything you need to know about sustainable living, organic agriculture, and how to make the best lifestyle choices that benefit you and the environment. So if you’re an eco-warrior, a dedicated farmer, or just someone looking to make more conscious decisions, tune in to get your Fresh Take.
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Catalyze

Morehead-Cain

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This is Catalyze, a podcast produced by the Morehead-Cain Foundation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a wink and a nod to the Foundation's two chemist benefactors—John Motley Morehead III and Gordon Cain—“Catalyze” is meant to represent action, movement, and bringing about change. Our conversations with action-oriented alumni and scholars cover Carolina experiences, career evolutions, individual leadership approaches, personal values, and all kinds of stories of trans ...
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This is Growing in Grace, the sermon podcast of Rock Chapel, located in Granite Falls, North Carolina. Every week, Pastor Casey Fenn takes us on a journey through the pages of the Bible, pointing out the ancient wisdom, practical insights, and transformative power of God revealed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us today as we explore God’s word and learn how we can better love God, love others, and grow in grace.
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Due South

Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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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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Welcome to Toads and Butterflies, the podcast inspired by nature’s most remarkable transformations. Just like toads and butterflies undergo incredible metamorphoses, we too can change our world for the better—one small step at a time. I’m Liv Sibony, co-founder of Impact Amplified. Here, we strip away the complexity of sustainability to focus on simple, impactful actions that you can start today. Together, we’ll discover allies and champions who’ll journey with us because real change is a te ...
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During each episode, your hosts Michael and Lesley will explore the world of U.S.-grown rice through the eyes of the people who know it best – farmers, millers, researchers, marketers, exporters and end-users. Whether it’s amazing achievements in sustainability and conservation, exciting promotional strategies, or innovative technology, we’ll get deep into the weeds to tell the story of U.S. rice. Whether you’re a seasoned ag industry professional or just looking to learn more about the rice ...
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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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DesignIDEATE ... Janice Stevenor Dale shares monthly insights from thought leaders, innovators and enterprise practitioners shaping the future of work and living space. Help yourself to a best practices selection of resources. They’re open source. Share with your community.
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An independently published radio show and podcast featuring the people of the state of Tennessee and surrounding states who produce, prepare, and preserve regional foods and agricultural products. Often with that Appalachian flair.
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Each month, the show welcomes a new guest who will unpack a specific topic, spanning multiple episodes. Host Peggy Smedley will dive into her guest’s desire to provide alternatives that will empower each of us on what it means to have a healthy home. Simply all the innovations from energy, air, water, lighting, security, appliances, and more that impact our homes. With a focus on technology—and how it works in the home—listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what’s coming next and what ...
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Youth in Climate Action

Michael Matchell, Kevin Browning

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“Youth in Climate Action” is a podcast that amplifies the diverse voices of university students and young adults passionately advocating for a more sustainable future rooted in Christian faith. Join us as we explore faith and creation care and delve into inspiring stories, innovative initiatives, and actionable insights from dedicated young leaders who offer a beacon of hope amidst a languishing world.
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Crossroads RTP

Research Triangle Park

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This podcast is brought to you by Research Triangle Park, where people + ideas converge. We focus on the intersection of relationships and collaborations throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina. We believe that "better together" is not just a catchy slogan, but the key to sustainability for our growing region will sustain the tremendous growth we are experiencing. Join host Ray Trapp, Vice President of Strategic Engagement for RTF, as he discusses economic development, community eng ...
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Girls Who Do Stuff

Jenny Midgley and Sarah Madras

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Come as you are with the courage to speak up and tell a better story. A raw and real podcast from two courageous women making an impact in their communities by helping guests share their unique stories. Your hosts Jenny and Sarah are soul sisters with a passion for creating a space for authentic storytelling. Their guests will make you laugh, cry, and leave you with all-the-feels while you learn from thought leaders like entrepreneurs, influencers, coaches, real estate moguls, speakers, real ...
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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Welcome everyone to my podcast Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano. This podcast will feature in-depth interviews with plantbased celebs, politicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, influencers, environmentalists, doctors, chefs, animal activists and so much more! Get to know the individuals who are making the world a better place for themselves, those around them, our environment and our animals through their food choices, practices and businesses. I really do believe if we change what we eat, w ...
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Focused on investing in the food systems transformation towards sustainability, tune into The Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano to hear from venture capitalists, CEOs, investors, analysts, entrepreneurs, and start-ups who are launching new initiatives for sustainable and profitable foods. The world is set with a daunting task: make more food that is more nutritious and use fewer resources in a shorter amount of time while creating less planetary damage. What is the innovation th ...
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Illumine America

U.S. Baha'i Office of Public Affairs

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All across the United States, members of the Baha’i Faith are working, shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow Americans, to make their communities more unified, just, and prosperous. The Office of Public Affairs for the Baha’is of the United States is the national representative for the American Baha’i community, carrying out this same work with like-minded organizations, thinkers, and the broader public, along with government entities and the media. We host the podcast Illumine America, whi ...
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The REACH Collaborative brings together a network of teams from six states, California, Colorado, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Along with coaches, equity champions, and a host of intermediary partners to strengthen credential pathways with the supports and curricular alignment that post-traditional adult learners of color ages 25 through 64 need to re-skill. The coordination of the REACH Collaborative is led by the Education Strategy Group, or ESG, in partnership with the O ...
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Watts Up

Watts Up by Nelnet Renewable Energy

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Renewable energy and sustainability news is nothing short of a rollercoaster with changes by the day. What better way to stay up-to-date on Watts Up than hearing from industry experts sharing about their innovations, solutions, and knowledge.
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Nextcasts

Swissnex in San Francisco

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Meet the people whose ideas are shaping the future. Presented by Swissnex in San Francisco, nextcasts is a platform to share conversations with researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs shaping our world.
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Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. Join Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovato ...
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Jacob R. Robinson interviews public relations practitioners and professional communicators resulting in a memorable learning experience. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this podcast are solely the participants' and do not represent the views or opinions of their employers. Ideas? Requests? Let's chat: jacobrobinson06@gmail.com Hosted by: Jacob R. Robinson, award-winning strategic business communication professional and consultant.
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This third bonus episode explores water. First, we take to the skies with UNC Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences Professor Tamlin Pavelsky. Pavelsky, who serves as the freshwater science lead for NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission, shares findings from the Atlantic Coast to the Yukon Delta to the Kakhovka Dam. SWO…
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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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The presidential candidates closed out another busy day on the campaign trail with less than three months to go in the race for the White House. As events and advertising ramp up, so does the volume of misleading claims and outright lies. Former President Trump repeated familiar grievances and several lies during a Thursday news conference. Amna Na…
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Can you trust what’s on your plate? In this episode of Fresh Take, we explore the critical role of maintaining integrity in USDA-certified organic products. We're joined by Orsi Dézsi, Executive Director and CEO of OMRI, who shares insights on how OMRI ensures organic inputs meet stringent standards and fortifies consumer trust in the organic label…
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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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The top issue for many voters, the economy, took center stage as former President Trump returned to campaign in a battleground state for the first time this month. His North Carolina rally followed a scattershot news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate and a meandering conversation with Elon Musk on X. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is suppor…
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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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Meet Tappan. A veteran organizer with two decades of experience, she’s the Senior Director of Programming and Strategy at HeadCount, where they’re revolutionizing voter engagement through the power of music 🎶At HeadCount, Tappan has spearheaded innovative campaigns that connect musicians with their fans to inspire democratic participation 🗳️She’s a…
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In the sixth episode of our series I speak with Anjali Ramchandran, director of Storythings and an expert in the art of storytelling in a way that is clear, ethical and impactful. We recorded this episode just as the Race Riots in the UK were kicking off in August 2024, and as a person of colour, Anjali shared her perspective and experience of this…
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The 2024 campaign is in full swing with Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, hitting the trail on his own for the first time. It comes a day after former President Donald Trump's two-hour livestream with Elon Musk on X. But what was billed as a triumphant return to the social media platform was fraught with tech troubles. Laur…
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Former President Donald Trump says he wants a more direct role in how the Federal Reserve sets interest rates and suggested he could break with traditional policies when it comes to the Fed's independence. Geoff Bennett discussed what Trump could do if elected and the reverberations with Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI and former executive vice presid…
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A task force from the American Bar Association is urging attorneys to defend democracy against authoritarianism in the country by getting involved in election efforts. Amna Nawaz discussed the task force's work with its co-chairs, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary under President Obama, and J. Michael Luttig, a former appeals court ju…
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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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USA Rice's Asiha Grigsby is just back from three weeks on the road for the industry, home for a few days, and then off again to talk U.S.-grown rice. We were able to snag a few minutes between trips with Rice's Western Hemisphere Road Warrior to hear about her work promoting U.S. rice and how she fosters vital relationships with importers. With spe…
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With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations involving artificial intelligence. Laura Barrón-López has more. PBS News is s…
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Former President Trump claims his campaign was "hacked by the Iranian government." It comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in late July it continues to observe foreign influence operations by Russia, China and Iran aimed at disrupting November's election and undermining American democracy. Geoff Bennett discussed m…
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including fresh polling shows the Democratic ticket having an edge in three key battleground states, when Kamala Harris could unveil her platform and Donald Trump's false claims on social media. PBS News is support…
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Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent about voting mechanics to help boost confidence for the state's 3.5 million registered …
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Meet Channon, Lindsey, Michelle, and Jennifer. They’re here to help us name the elephant in the room: retention🐘 But, we aren’t just talking about retaining our donors - the greatest retention issue that isn’t talked about enough is the retention of our nonprofit staff. For a sector built on relationships, we have to build a culture that creates re…
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In the second part of the interview, Troy talks about his late summer/fall management strategy as well as how he manages to overwinter nucs (a core part of his operation as it is to mine) in New Hampshire winters. He also gives me some great tips on how to make winter feeding of those nucs easier in my apiary. Troy also talks about the benefits of …
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Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Sen. JD Vance's attacks on Waltz's military service, polls showing Harris leading Trump and the next preside…
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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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From a Michigan union hall to the gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago, the 2024 presidential candidates made their cases to voters today. Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz spoke to United Auto Workers members in Detroit, while former President Trump took questions from reporters at his private club. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported …
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As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the presidential race, moving the three battleground states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from lean Republican to toss-up. Amna N…
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In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Hudson sat down with Geoff Benne…
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After nearly 40 years of working in the Capitol, Nancy Pelosi has played a central role in some of the most consequential American events of the last two decades. That is the focus of her new book, "The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House." Pelosi sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss the book and Democrats' chances o…
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Monique Mikhail, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Agriculture Finance Program, and Kelly McNamara, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, at Friends of the Earth reveal some shocking environmental statistics from the banking industry's funding of animal agriculture. Bull in the Climate Shop study: https://foe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bull-in-…
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Monique Mikhail, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Agriculture Finance Program, and Kelly McNamara, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, at Friends of the Earth reveal some shocking environmental statistics from the banking industry's funding of animal agriculture. Bull in the Climate Shop study: https://foe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bull-in-…
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With crisscrossing rallies, campaign cash hauls and social media jabs, the 2024 presidential hopefuls made their cases to the American public today. For Vice President Kamala Harris, it was a chance to familiarize voters with her newly minted running mate. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meantime, former President Trump and JD Vance sharpened their attack…
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With only 90 days until Election Day, the candidates are focusing on the swing states that will decide this year's race. To discuss the latest developments, including Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz as her running mate, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Doug Heye. PBS News is supported by - https://www…
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When President Biden was the Democratic candidate, he faced intense scrutiny from many Muslim and Arab Americans over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Americans. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined Amna Nawaz and discussed if the new Democratic ticket of Kamala Harri…
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The 2020 presidential election was decided by a handful of states, none closer than Arizona, where President Biden's margin of victory was fewer than 11,000 votes. The close race meant Arizona became ground zero for lies that the election was stolen and illegitimate. Stephanie Sy reports on what's happened since. PBS News is supported by - https://…
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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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Meet Amber. Her journey through nonprofit work is winding (literally!)🛣️ In college, she took off on a 3-month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes in her hometown, Raleigh, NC.…
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The contestants for this November's presidential race are officially set. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is joining Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as her running mate. Propelled into the national limelight, one of his greatest challenges will be introducing himself to the nation. Amna Nawaz discussed Walz and what he brings to the race with…
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With the pick of Tim Walz, the 2024 matchup is set and shaping up to be another razor-thin election. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump nationally, within the poll's margin of error. For more about where the presidential race stands, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett spoke with Domenico Montanaro…
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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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Monday marked the final round of online balloting by Democratic delegates, officially making Vice President Kamala Harris the first Black and South Asian woman to secure the presidential nomination from one of the two major parties. Laura Barrón-López traveled to Georgia to hear from Black women, a pivotal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, abou…
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the benefits of Kamala Harris' running mate options, the latest campaign fundraising reports and Donald Trump's struggle to find a message against his new opponent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Catt Fields White, founder of Farmers Market Pros and co-host of the Tent Talk podcast, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Farmers Market Week. Discover Catt’s journey from establishing the thriving Little Italy Mercato in San Diego to her ongoing efforts to support new markets. We explore th…
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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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Meet Neda, Dr. Bertrhude, Jeff, and Kelly. This panel of experts is here to show us how to leverage modern media to scale your impact. It’s time to invest + fuel + activate around cause areas through the power of media. Influence is currency. Connection is currency. Activation is currency. Embrace the tension and release control of your message. Tu…
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In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli conducted deadly airstrikes in Gaza while two people died in a stabbing attack in a Tel Aviv suburb, a right-wing mob tried to break into a U.K. hotel housing asylum-seekers, newly arrived F-16s took to the skies in Ukraine, Florida's west coast is bracing for Tropical Storm Debby, and U.S. athletes won more gold in…
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Earlier this week, while speaking at a gathering of Black journalists, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Peniel Joseph, founding director of UT Austin's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, about the history of Black identity, race and racism in American pol…
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The Secret Service is in the hot seat again, this time over its actions before and on Jan. 6, 2021. A new report from the Homeland Security Inspector General lays out several things the agency could have done better, from detecting a pipe bomb near Kamala Harris to reporting signs of potential violence. Washington Post investigative reporter Carol …
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The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the number of delegates in a virtual roll call to win the party's nomination. While on the campaign trail, Harris is calling her opponent Donald Trump "weird." It's a kind of rhetoric that her supporters and allies are repeating widely. White House Corr…
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