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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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Historical perspective on US political violence; firefly population in flux; NC rugby star heads to Olympics
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Beach edition: rip currents, sharks and Shibumi sunshades
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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
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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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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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Baseball edition: Roy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood'; baseball integration in the Carolinas; minor league pitcher Devin Sweet
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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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Morecambe, Cooper and Monkhouse have The Last Laugh in Edinburgh
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Writer-director Paul Hendy brings back three comedians through performers Bob Golding, Damian Williams and Simon Cartwright. Every year, the Edinburgh Fringe programme features solo performances about real people, which in the past have included Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe in Tim Whitnall’s Morecambe from 2009, Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper in …
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NC News Roundup: A Black male political scientist on Black male voters, and a businesses news update
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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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Presidential debate in Atlanta, what's at stake in Georgia and North Carolina; black bear population rises in North Carolina; Salary Transparent Street
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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As idea of reparations gains broader support, controversy arises over how to put into practice
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Swim for Charlie tackles swim safety; Due South's summer reading list; The American Dance Festival opens
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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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After high school graduation, educational alternatives to four-year college
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Uncovering history's mystery 'The Lost Colony' and efforts to center Native stories in long-running performance
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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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Two industry insiders address worker pay in the restaurant business
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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
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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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NC GOP convenes; How Ronald Reagan remade Republican politics through North Carolina
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Today the North Carolina Republican Party convenes its state convention in Greensboro. We'll get a preview and discuss the basics of state party conventions. And: In 1976, North Carolina was the turning point for Ronald Reagan’s GOP primary campaign. It set the stage for his eventual election to President, and his effort to reshape the party are a …
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This professor teaches American history with a video game, Red Dead Redemption
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The new book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past is about “the most-played digital renditions of American history since The Oregon Trail.” Guests -Tore C. Olsson is an Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies for American History at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and the author of a book co…
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Historic change in the United Methodist Church and a look back at the 1990s Chapel Hill music scene
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Investigative journalist Barry Yeoman talks about his coverage of the 2024 United Methodist Church General Assembly and musician Tom Maxwell chats about his new book, A Really Strange and Wonderful Time: The Chapel Hill Music Scene, 1989-1999.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
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Road trip! Stopping at the South's favorite gas stations; Asheville couple finds adventure for fellow van-lifers
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On the road for the South’s best gas station food Forget Gatorade and a bag of chips – the American South is home to a more advanced style of gas station cuisine. Photographer Kate Medley knew this growing up in Mississippi, but what she didn’t know until she left was how unique and integral the restaurants and eateries at places you can also buy g…
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NC News Roundup: Canes season ends, bill to ban masking for medical reasons, and second primaries
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Our panel of reporters break down the latest state and regional news with co-host Jeff Tiberii. Guests Ben Tobin, Greater Triangle Reporter, Triangle Business Journal Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer Laura Leslie, Capitol Bureau Chief, WRAL Reuben Jones, Washington Reporter covering North Carolina, Spectrum News…
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New Wolsey travels 500 miles to Pitlochry with Footloose
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland and The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are co-producing a new production of the stage musical Footloose, based on the ‘80s film of the same name that starred Kevin Bacon. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to New Wolsey Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul, who will direct the production, and Pitlochry’s Artistic D…
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As North Carolina approaches the 'child care cliff,' will state lawmakers step in?
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When it comes to child care, the numbers just don't seem to add up: parents struggle to pay increasing child care tuition costs, child care workers often earn less than a living wage, and child care center owners often can't even afford to pay themselves. North Carolina's child care industry will face another challenge at the end of June -- that's …
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HBCU 101, Due South's series on historically Black colleges and universities, continues as co-host Leoneda Inge chats with graduates of St. Augustine's University, Morehouse and NCCU School of Law about their experiences.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
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Dr. Damon Tweedy on his new book, 'Facing the Unseen' and the importance of destigmatizing mental illness in the U.S.
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Dr. Damon Tweedy discusses his choice to enter the field of psychiatry, despite its stigma within the medical industry. He sits down with co-host Leoneda Inge to discuss his new book, Facing the Unseen: The Struggle to Center Mental Health in Medicine.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
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As legislators debate massive expansion, a candid conversation about NC's school voucher program
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North Carolina’s private school voucher program began over a decade ago to offer low-income families an alternative to low-performing public schools. The Opportunity Scholarship program has expanded in recent years — now there is no income requirement to qualify and tens of thousands of moderate to higher-income applicants are waiting to hear if th…
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State lawmakers seek to define antisemitism. The legal fight over Voter ID returns to federal court. An investigation of mental health facilities finds allegations of abuse, patient over-medication, and a general lack of care. Plus, updates on private school vouchers, demonstrations in Chapel Hill, a notable group speaks out against new proposed wa…
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A research study tracks women's pathways to motherhood; family therapist Dr. Kristen Wynns offers advice for navigating difficult feelings about Mother's Day; a look at the life and career of Brevard, NC native Moms MableyBy Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
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