Best Purple Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Debunking misinformation about Helene response in western NC; 'The Devil at His Elbow,' book about Murdaugh murders 50:26

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Misinformation and disinformation can cause harm under normal circumstances, but the stakes are particularly high in the aftermath of disasters. WRAL PolitiFact reporter Paul Specht has been tracking viral claims about aid efforts after Tropical Storm Helene flooded much of western North Carolina. He talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about sifting th…

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NC News Roundup Oct. 11, 2024: Forecasting the rest of hurricane season, roads out, and how an ecovillage outside Asheville fared 50:26

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We get the latest on this year’s very active Hurricane season from the NWS, and what western NC can expect through the end of November. And, the winding roads surrounding the Western part of the state still need some attention – we get a transportation update on roads and highways. Plus, a relief bill signed into law for Helene recovery, and an on-…

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Pamela Mills Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care 54:34

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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Pamela Mills as guest to the show. About Pamela Mills: Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care holds master’s degrees in Counselor Education and Management of Aging Services. She holds certifications as a care manager through the National Acad…

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Musicians raise money for relief efforts in western NC; Music Maker Foundation turns 30 50:26

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Helene has impacted every aspect of life in western Carolina – including Asheville’s music scene. In the aftermath of the storm, musicians are using their craft to raise money and hope. WUNC music reporter Brian Burns shares the latest with co-host Leoneda Inge. Music Maker Foundation is one of the many organizations working to raise funds for musi…

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A Due South Tupperware Party 50:26

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Tupperware Brands announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024. The news sent a wave of nostalgia through households across the country. Due South co-host Leoneda Inge speaks with three different guests about how Tupperware has revolutionized American culture, created streams of income for working class women and ultimately, sur…

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Military supports Helene recovery; and the shadowy world of political advertising 50:26

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WUNC’s military reporter Jay Price flew with National Guard troops who were dropping off food and water to residents… Many who’ve been without power and water for more than a week now. An excerpt from The Broadside for our Purple Ballot series: “This year, a record $12.3 billion will be spent on US political campaigns. The majority of that is earma…

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A look at the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with NC State historian Nancy Mitchell 50:26

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Known to some during his time on the 1976 presidential campaign trail as a "New South" moderate, President James Earl Carter came to the White House as a Washington outsider and strived to learn and manage the work of the office both stateside and abroad. The one-term president's political career is often understood but his work post-presidency has…

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Episode 47: Interview with Trent McCall of the Truxton Turkey and Trout Event 52:01

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We could not accomplish our mission of bringing Honor, Connection, and Healing to America’s combat-wounded Purple Heart Recipients without having such an incredible group of patriotic supporters throughout North America. The generosity and selfless efforts these individuals, communities, and businesses offer in support of WWIA and our Heroes is sim…

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NC News Roundup: Updates on Helene's devastating toll on WNC; impact on campaigns and the election 50:23

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Helene’s devastating toll on Western North Carolina is still being calculated. We’ll hear from a Blue Ridge Public Radio reporter on the ground. A reporter also fills us in on access to health care in the storm ravaged areas. And the executive director of the NC Council of Churches joins us to discuss the interse…

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Western NC: voices from Avery and Buncombe counties; Helene's impact on voting; FEMA and Duke Energy updates 50:26

6d ago50:26

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Rescue and evacuation efforts continue in western North Carolina, with many people still unaccounted for. There is also a widespread effort to get resources out to people in hard-to-reach areas of our state. We’ll check in with North Carolinians from Avery County and Buncombe County. Then, WUNC’s Rusty Jacobs tells us how Helene’s impacts are resha…

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A labor advocate helping out after Helene; and WUNC's Scorched Workers series 50:26

7d ago50:26

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Charlotte baker Manolo Betancur and El Centro Unido's Margarita Ramirez are among the many people providing food and support for people in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene. Plus, workers who labor on farms, and construction sites experience extreme heat frequently in the workplace, but there are also service workers who face extrem…

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Purple Ballot: How polling can get it right…and get it so wrong; surveying the damage from Helene in NC's rural high country 50:25

8d ago50:25

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Surveying the damage from Helene in NC's rural high country In Western North Carolina, recovery efforts continue while relief is ramping up. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with reporter Duncan McFadyen from Linville in Avery County for a view from NC's high country. And we hear from a Charlotte resident who hiked 11 miles to check on his parents in Lit…

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The latest from Western NC where Helene has caused 'biblical devastation' 50:26

9d ago50:26

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The latest from Western North Carolina where Helene has caused 'biblical devastation' Western North Carolina has been devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Officials are now calling it that region’s Hurricane Katrina and the impact of the damage ‘biblical.’ There have been at least 30 deaths and hundreds more are missing. Major roads are …

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Introducing The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George 25:24

10d ago25:24

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The Care Advocates is a new YouTube & Podcast show from the All Home Care Media team that will focus on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professi…

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NC News Roundup: Robinson staffers resign in wake of scandal; Helene heads toward North Carolina 50:18

12d ago50:18

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On the NC News Roundup... We’re less than three weeks away from the beginning of early voting in North Carolina, and the scandal surrounding Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to dominate the headlines. Our panel of journalists will tell us about the latest on the allegations against Robinson and responses from other Republican politicians. And, as T…

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Small city and town leaders grapple with the challenge of attracting residents 50:26

16d ago50:26

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A local reporter explains why young residents are leaving the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, and how local leaders are trying to attract them to stay. A long-time North Carolinian, and demographer, helps us understand the long-term trends in our shifting population And, the mayor of Princeville shares…

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Petey Pablo on his Greenville roots, musical inspirations and keys to longevity; addressing the medical debt crisis in NC 50:26

17d ago50:26

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Cooper administration advances its plan to address state medical debt crisis North Carolina ranks among the top five states in the country with the highest levels of medical debt. Through Medicaid expansion and the cooperation of the state’s 99 hospitals, a long-in-the-works plan from Gov. Cooper’s administration will move forward in 2025. Ames Ale…

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Purple Ballot: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction race; new book 'Anatomy of a Purple State' 50:26

18d ago50:26

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Democrat Mo Green and Republican Michele Morrow are the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction – a position that oversees North Carolina’s public schools. Morrow is a former nurse and homeschool teacher who burst onto the statewide scene when she upset the Republican incumbent in the March primary. Controversy over her past and p…

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Episode 46: Interview with Kenny Thompson of Basys and Team MO-KAN 56:07

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On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes a longstanding friend and supporter of the Foundation, Mr. Kenny Thompson. Kenny is a part of Mighty Team MO-KAN, an exceptional group of supporters who have been honoring and serving our combat-wounded veterans through two outstanding annual events, the MO-KA…

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E41 The Education Evolution 49:49

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Episode Notes The Education Evolution: A Conversation with a Veteran Teacher In this episode of Mental Filter, we explore the dynamic world of education with Stacey Herring, a high school math teacher with over 26 years of experience. We discuss the evolution of education, changes in technology and state testing, and the introduction of vendor-base…

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Ep 107: Natural and Boring 42:11

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Arturo turns 40, Israel vs Hezbollah, fire-breathing drones, UFC 306 (O'Malley vs Dvalishvili), and weirdos in martial arts. A lot to catch up on over the last month! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/philofight/support

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CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on flu and Covid vaccines; poet and musician Shirlette Ammons on her new album, 'Spectacles' 50:26

17d ago50:26

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CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen makes recommendations about when to get your updated Covid and flu vaccines and reflects on her first year heading the CDC. Poet, producer and musician Shirlette Ammons stops by the studio to talk about her latest album, Spectacles.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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NC News Roundup: Mark Robinson in spotlight for alleged comments; coast hit with 20 inches of rainfall; down-ballot races heat up 50:25

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is denying a report that he made racist and sexual comments on a porn website. The flooding effects of a so-called 1,000 year storm on the coast. Some down-ballot races are kicking into high gear. And our public schools still have a high number of vacancies. Join Jeff Tiberii and a panel of…

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NC lawmakers' school video game investment; David Daley on the U.S. Supreme Court; stage actress Jasminn Johnson 50:26

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Jeff Tiberii talks to News & Observer reporter Dan Kane about state lawmakers' investment in seldom-used science-based games in public schools. Jeff Tiberii chats with author David Daley about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of voting rights. Leoneda Inge sits down with actress and educator Jasminn Johnson to discuss her role in …

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'Golden Leaf' series: Thousands of NC deaths each year tied to tobacco use. Why some communities are hit so hard, and how to get help to quit. 50:26

24d ago50:26

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In the latest installment of our ongoing series “Golden Leaf” — about tobacco’s deep roots in North Carolina — we turn to the impact of smoking in our state. How many North Carolinians are dying from disease caused by tobacco use? And what kinds of programs are proven to be successful at helping people quit? Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Dr. Adam…

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The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy -PT & Christina -ST "Finding Care" Chapter 6 58:39

22d ago58:39

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The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 6 - "Finding Care": In this journal entry, we welcomed Michelle Stevens who shared her caregiving journey and how she…

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Purple Ballot: How NC Latino communities could be impacted by immigration enforcement bill; plus, a conversation with longtime NC Rep. Mickey Michaux 50:26

28d ago50:26

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Part One: How NC Latino communities could be impacted by immigration enforcement bill We get some analysis on a piece of legislation that went to the Governor last week. It’s a bill that mandates local sheriffs comply with federal deportation efforts, so called ICE detainers. WUNC reporter Aaron Sánchez-Guerra fills us in. Aaron Sánchez-Guerra, rac…

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"The Color of Money," and Bull Durham the musical takes the stage 50:25

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As a public radio listener, you’ve no doubt heard The Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary give sage advice about money matters. In 2024, many of us need her know-how now more than ever before, especially when it comes to housing. *encore edition* Bull Durham, A New Musical takes the stage in the city of Durham for the fir…

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NC News Roundup: Lawmakers appropriate more money for school vouchers; a debate fact check; VP Harris stumps in NC x2 50:44

1M ago50:44

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… State lawmakers appropriate millions more for private school vouchers – and mandate local sheriffs to cooperate with federal agents. Both bills are headed to the governor’s desk. We review the latest and get a fact check on that widely watched presidential debate. Join Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and a panel o…

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Purple Ballot: GA and NC, two political peas in a pod? And, an SNL senior writer 50:26

1M ago50:26

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The only two swing states in the South may have something in common – the Democratic Party is working hard to turn them blue. Millions of dollars are pouring into battleground states that could decide the presidency – including North Carolina and Georgia. Plus, Bryan Tucker, a senior writer on SNL, has worked with the show since 2005. He got his st…

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Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "Nutrition & Seniors" 1:45:53

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Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Nutrition & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Dr. Helena Popovic MBBS (Australian equivalent of MD) Company - Outwitting Alzheimer’s: Dr. Helena Popovic MD is a leading authority on improving brain function, an Australian family physician, an…

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State treasurers' race; Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Audre Lorde; 'Black Defender' 50:26

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A look at the State Treasurer’s race in North Carolina. WUNC's Colin Campbell joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss the race and candidates. Leoneda Inge chats with Durham-based poet and scholar Alexis Pauline Gumbs about her latest work, Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde. Leoneda Inge chats with Dr. David Washington about his debut gr…

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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman CEO and Co-Founder of Oar Health 48:55

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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jonathan Hunt-Glassman CEO and Co-Founder of Oar Health as guest to the show. About Jonathan Hunt-Glassman: Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Jonathan founded Oar Health after struggling with alcohol misuse for more than 15 years before taking…

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Purple Ballot: unions and 'shifting the tide' of labor; 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South 50:26

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North Carolina State University historian Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway joins co-host Leoneda Inge to talk labor movements in North Carolina and the South. He connects the past to the struggles—and accomplishments—of organizing today, and discusses the presidential campaigns efforts to court union voters. Blair LM Kelley is a historian who knows the pow…

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HBCU 101: Back to School Edition 50:26

1M ago50:26

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In this back-to-school installment of "HBCU 101," Due South co-host Leoneda Inge talks to NCCU's director of undergraduate admissions, the author of a new book the influence of HBCUs on Black political engagement and NCCU's director of university bands.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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An Interview with Sarah Cart Author of "On my Way back to You" 59:22

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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Author Sarah Cart as guest to the show. Writer Sarah Cart shares how she became one of 39 million Americans taking care of an ailing loved one in ON MY WAY BACK TO YOU, One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope (Forefront Books; April 2, 2024). …

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NC News Roundup: Absentee ballots set to go out; recreational marijuana in NC; perspectives on school violence 50:23

1M ago50:23

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… The Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ballot hokey pokey has concluded. We think! What’s going on with those absentee ballots set to go out Friday? Later, new test scores for K-12 public school students are setting off another debate over how to improve outcomes for our young people. Meanwhile, are state lawmakers closing in…

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Update on DEI at UNC; concerns from LGBTQ campus communities; Author Kathy Reichs on 'Bones,' forensic anthropology, her latest novel 49:53

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Update on DEI at UNC; concerns from LGBTQ campus communities Co-host Jeff Tiberii gets an update on changes to DEI - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - on UNC campuses. Following a proliferation of DEI offices, officers and efforts, the pendulum has swung decidedly back in recent years. We get an update on where it stands now. Plus, with all the ch…

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Overdose in pregnant and postpartum people; 'Rising Waters' series on sea level rise; Southern Mixtape: Hopscotch Music Festival 50:26

1M ago50:26

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Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with two NC doctors working to combat the stigma associated with PSUD (perinatal substance use disorder) and get pregnant people into treatment. Then, as sea levels increase, so does the water’s impact on North Carolina's coastal communities. From expensive beach rebuilding projects to sewage overflows in the streets to h…

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Purple Ballot: NPR’s Ximena Bustillo shares campaign updates; intersection of politics, race, gender in Harris' candidacy; NC pool deserts 50:26

1M ago50:26

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On the 2024 campaign trail with NPR’s Ximena Bustillo Our 2024 election series 'Purple Ballot’ continues with an update from an NPR reporter who’s on the campaign trail. Ximena Bustillo joins us from the road and tells us about why candidates think they deserve your vote. Ximena Bustillo, reporter with NPR’s Washington Desk Women’s studies and raci…

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Re-introducing civil rights pioneer and gender rights icon Pauli Murray 50:26

1M ago50:26

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Co-host Leoneda Inge revisits the legacy of civil rights pioneer and gender rights advocate Pauli Murray, the latest American icon to be honored with an American Women Quarter by the U.S. Mint. Guests and featured voices include Rosita Stevens-Holsey is the niece of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, president of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC and the co-aut…

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NC News Roundup: VP candidate Tim Walz visits NC; more wrangling over ballot access; campaign fact check 50:26

2M ago50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz raises funds in the Old North State. Elections officials again consider the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A projected revenue surplus in North Carolina turns out to be no surplus at all. We get a fiscal update of diminishing returns. Later, we go fact-checking on the camp…

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Norman McNamara Founder of the Purple Angel Foundation 54:05

1M ago54:05

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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show. About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation: The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a steering group to try and make Torbay the first dementia-fNorrm bega…

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Football season kicks off in North Carolina; 'Fermentation Revivalist' Sandor Katz, 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Football season kicks off in North Carolina The college football season begins on Thursday, and the high school athletes have already begun playing. Due South convenes a panel to discuss the fall outlook for North Carolina teams, changes to the game, and the shifting landscape on the NIL (Name-Image-Likeness) and gambling fronts. Mitch Northam, dig…

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One year later: mental health impact of UNC-CH shooting and lockdowns; Golden Leaf series: history of NC tobacco warehouses 50:26

2M ago50:26

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One year ago, Associate Professor Zijie Yan was fatally shot at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The campus was locked down for several hours as authorities searched for the suspect. The community was still in mourning when just over two weeks later a report of an “armed and dangerous person” triggered a second lockdown. UNC-CH clin…

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Purple Ballot: the power of the millennial and Gen Z electorate in 2024 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Jeff Tiberii chats with Emily Stack, chair of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans. Leoneda Inge speaks with David McClennan, political science professor at Meredith College and director of the Meredith Poll. Gino Nuzzolillo, campaigns manager for Common Cause NC, sits down with Leoneda Inge to discuss the upcoming youth-led CarolinaD…

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Back to school: Classroom supplies, meals, and 20 years in education 50:26

2M ago50:26

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The cost of back-to-school shopping has shifted to families and teachers in NC. Durham Public Schools offers free meals for all students, other districts may follow. And, an education reporter shares the changes she’s seen in K-12 over the past two decades. Guests Liz Schlemmer, education reporter at North Carolina Public Radio WUNC Marianne Hedric…

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NC News Roundup: Cooper puts NC in DNC spotlight; Trump talks national security in Asheboro; campaign fundraising update 50:25

2M ago50:25

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… With the Democratic National Convention wrapping up, the Democrats are boasting unity following a convention of firsts in Chicago. How long will the now-extended moment of enthusiasm persist? The DNC also had a NC surprise – Governor Roy Cooper was the opening act for VP Kamala Harris. We'll recap the DNC and the…

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Due South's "Golden Leaf" series on tobacco's deep roots in NC; gap year student learns lessons outside the classroom 50:26

2M ago50:26

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North Carolina is predicted to harvest well over 100,000 acres of tobacco this year, and grows most of the flue-cured tobacco produced in the U.S. As farmers and laborers take to the fields to harvest the crop, Due South takes a look at the impact of tobacco on our state – past, present, and future – in an occasional series called “Golden Leaf.” Ou…

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The Triangle's shifting real estate market; affordable housing in Chapel Hill; preserving modernist home design 50:25

2M ago50:25

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The State of Real Estate in the Triangle Home listings and home sales prices continue to increase in North Carolina, but sales have slowed slightly in recent months, with homes staying on the market for an average of just over 4 months. The median sales price of homes in the area has increased by 4% to $374,700, year over year. Leoneda Inge discuss…

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