Best Southern Crop Podcasts (2024)

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

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

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Fierce but friendly ploughing contest and bringing back Murray crayfish 25:16

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Art classes helping community heal from trauma of natural disaster; retirees bottling the scent of the bush; fierce but friendly competition at national ploughing contest; release program bringing Murray crayfish back to the river.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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140. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 26, 2024 20:09

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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EP #23: Firefly Cannabis: Breaking Barriers in Mississippi with Jamie Johnson 18:29

6h ago18:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Stay Fligh Podcast, Baby J sits down with Jamie Johnson from Firefly Cannabis in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Jamie shares his journey into the cannabis industry, sparked by his personal experience with ADHD and a passion for the healing benefits of cannabis. They discuss the unique challenges and trium…

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

5h ago49:27

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

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Due South spaces out: NASA astronaut Christina Koch on her NC roots; mysteries of the universe with an NC astronomer 49:27

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(Editor's note: These conversations originally published May 6, 2024.) We're lifting off today with Astronaut Christina Koch. She grew up here, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math, then NC State, and today works for NASA. Christina Koch has spent more than 300 days at the International Space Station and is readying for a lu…

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How Joe Biden’s exit from 2024 race impacts North Carolina; musician Tom Maxwell's book on 1990s music scene in Chapel Hill 49:27

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Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell and Professor Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University to talk about the implications of this national political moment for North Carolina. Then, Tom Maxwell was a founding member of the hit ‘90s swing band The Squirrel Nut Zippers. During that decade, he had a …

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HBCU 101: Summer Edition 49:27

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Due South co-host Leoneda Inge sits down with Keith and Belinda Shannon, founders of Preparing America's Tomorrow Today (PATT) to discuss college bus tours to HBCUs. We travel to Fayetteville State University to speak with students and Dr. Pamela Baldwin, vice chancellor of student success and enrollment management to learn more about a free summer…

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Mustering at 90 and housework in a spectacular setting 25:16

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Cattleman Bill is still mustering at 90; parks staff using water and elbow grease to clean spectacular caves; principal of NSW's most remote school enjoys a idyllic start to his working day; plants that feed on animals proving popular with collectors.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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139. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 19, 2024 18:56

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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Breaking down appearances by the NC delegation at the Republican National Convention, new campaign finance numbers in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris visits the state again, and more all with our panel of reporters. Guests Mary Helen Jones, reporter Spectrum News Kyle Ingram, politics reporter at the News & Observer Lucille Sherman, re…

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138. Southern Rust and Tar spot issues: Special guest Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems (UNL) 28:36

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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EP #22: High on Adventure: Cannabis Talk with Nick the Ganjaman 30:39

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for another episode of the Stay Fligh podcast with Baby J! This week, Baby J chats with Nick, a passionate cannabis grower and enthusiast who shares his journey from Navy vet to cannabis expert, all while being an athlete. Nick discusses his sustainable growing practices and how different methods can change the fla…

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Royal Ice Cream sit-in activist honored; new burrowing dinosaur discovery; Southern Mixtape's songs of summer 49:27

6h ago49:27

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In 1957, Virginia Williams made history as part of the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham. Williams, now 87, was recently honored at the "Sweet Justice" ice cream social at NorthStar Church of the Arts. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism. Then, researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natu…

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

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By 2030, the share of people aged 65 and over in the U.S. will have increased to more than 20% of the population — up from 17% in 2022. In the Triangle, the increase may be even more pronounced. A recent Axios article presented new census data showing the Triangle experienced one of the largest surges of residents 65 and over in the country since t…

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Historical perspective on US political violence; firefly population in flux; NC rugby star heads to Olympics 49:25

7h ago49:25

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Irwin Morris of North Carolina State University’s School of Public and International Affairs talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about the history of political violence in our country. Then, NC State professor of entomology and plant pathology Clyde Sorenson talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about North Carolina's declining firefly population and how hum…

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Republican National Convention safety; GOP platform; ProPublica investigates NC judges’ ethical violations 49:29

3h ago49:29

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The RNC begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The North Carolina reaction, and a reporter in Milwaukee briefs us on security precautions. The assassination attempt will likely impact the election in ways we can’t yet anticipate. But for now, we zoom in on the Republican platform and issues …

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Female riders keeping traditional hunt club alive and growing pecans for gelato 25:11

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Female riders keeping traditional horse and hound hunt happening; fruit grower pivots to pecan crop; long outback horse ride aiming to raise awareness of rare diseases; resident biologist recording and restoring island's natural environment.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NC News Roundup: Biden campaign's efforts in NC; preview of GOP convention; Governor Cooper signs bills into law 49:26

1d ago49:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup… Vice President Kamala Harris made her latest stop in North Carolina this week. We talk about the Biden campaign's efforts here. We also look at a series of bills the governor has signed into law, the latest veto, and – money. There's so much of it in politics, and this week we learned that millions are pouring in…

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137. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 11, 2024 17:50

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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EP# 21: From Legacy to Legal. Aeroma Cannabis’s Green Revolution in Mississippi. 29:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Stay Fligh podcast, host Baby J welcomes two esteemed guests from Aeroma Cannabis, Diesel and William. Discover Aeroma Cannabis's innovative cultivation techniques, which use cutting-edge aeroponics to ensure the highest-quality product. Learn how their unique approach—suspending roots in the air and d…

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Tips for beating NC's extreme summer heat; a chat with Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters; Locopops and Simons Says Dip This 49:27

2d ago49:27

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Ashley Ward, director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub, joins us to talk about protection from extreme summer temperatures. Ruth Pointer of the legendary soul group, The Pointer Sisters, chats about her storied career. Two local ice treat shops, Simons Says Dip This and Locopops, discuss the history of their businesses and their excl…

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

3d ago49:27

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Fewer than half of Asian Americans have been contacted by either political party… even though they are the fastest-growing electorate in the U.S. Plus, Heidi Kim on leading students through a tumultuous year at UNC *encore edition. Guests Eli Chen, digital news producer, WUNC Steve Rao, At-Large Council Member, Morrisville Town Council Chavi Khanna…

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Beach edition: rip currents, sharks and Shibumi sunshades 49:27

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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 49:27

5d ago49:27

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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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Truffle hunting in Tasmania and exploring the world's most southern coral reef 25:11

6d ago25:11

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Treechangers' move to Tassie paying off as truffle harvest gets underway; taking tourists snorkelling on the world's southern-most coral reef; farmer moonlighting as a marriage celebrant; Indigenous youth from top-end travel south to learn butcher skills.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EP #20: Navigating the Medical Cannabis Landscape: Insights with William Prince from Legally Rooted 34:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Stay Fligh Podcast, we dive into the world of medical cannabis with William Prince from Legally Rooted. We explore his experiences in Florida with Pat O'Brien, discuss the intricacies of obtaining a patient card, and share valuable feedback from patients. William discusses the process of guiding new pa…

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New Due South episodes resume July 8th 1:38

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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 49:27

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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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Falling in love with cattle station life and growing elderberries 25:14

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European backpackers trying out cowgirl life in Queensland outback; Victorian growers raising the profile of elderberries; mountain guide sharing his love for being immersed in nature on heritage-listed Lord Howe Island; the bush nurses caring for remote residents.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: June 28, 2024 25:11

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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NC News Roundup: A Black male political scientist on Black male voters, and a businesses news update 49:27

15d ago49:27

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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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EP #19: Mary Jane & Herb: From Roots to Cannabis Revolution 41:31

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Send us a Text Message. Join Baby J on a special episode of the Stay Fligh Podcast as he sits down with Michael, co-owner of Mary Jane and Herb's. Michael shares his unique journey from aquarium specialist to cannabis entrepreneur and the deep personal motivations behind his business. Starting the company as the grandson of Mary Jane and the son of…

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135. Weather Ready Farms Episode IV: Dr. Christine Wittich (UNL Civil Engineering) 35:54

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Wittich of UNL's Civil Engineering department joins to talk about why she got into engineering, why she traded preparing buildings for earthquakes in California for working with farmers in Nebraska and Iowa, what was learned about grain bin structures in the 2020 derecho, and why grain bin destruction is more than jus…

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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 49:27

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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 49:26

17d ago49:26

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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 49:27

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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 49:26

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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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Science saving rainforests and family's change to island life 25:11

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Science project helping rainforests survive; chestnut growers adapting business as climate changes; lure of a barefoot lifestyle draws family to remote island; farm to face for family's jojoba crop and skincare business.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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134. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: June 21, 2024 45:32

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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NC News Roundup: State employee raises, a supersonic jet factory and how the US Open went 49:26

26d ago49:26

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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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133. Weather Ready Farms Episode III: Dr. Amy Schmidt (UNL Biological Systems Engineering) 45:12

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In the third Weather Ready Farms podcast series, I visit with Dr. Amy Schmidt of UNL's Biological Systems Engineering. She talks about her background and why she switched from aerospace engineering to agricultural engineering, the benefits proper manure management in fields can bring to the soil and the environment, and what a manure broker is. Fin…

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Saving Sugarloaf Island; Impact of sea level rise; New book explores Andy Griffith's life 49:27

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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 49:27

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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 49:27

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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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How the U.S. became 'Gun Country' 49:26

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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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Pop-up lingerie store bringing bras to the bush and slice of Italy in W.A's south 25:12

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The pop-up lingerie store supporting rural women; slice of Italy on W.A's south coast; new caretakers needed for 100-year-old organ; alpaca farmer welcomes fluffy new brood.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NC News Roundup: Durham County property tax hike funds schools; Wolfpack and Heels head to Omaha for College World Series 49:40

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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 49:27

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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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