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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 12pm on WUNC.
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Data Centers; Broadside: Cryptomining: Litter Urban Streams
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50:26Data centers are in the news plenty these days. The massive homes for computer servers, cloud storage and Artificial Intelligence are in high demand. A recent analysis from NC State University and Carnegie Mellon University projects the rising number of data centers is likely to increase electric bills by an average of 8% nationally by the end of t…
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NC News Roundup: Sen. Tillis speaks at FBI oversight hearing; early voting begins in municipal elections
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50:27On the North Carolina News Roundup... A look at Senator Thom Tillis’ remarks at an FBI oversight hearing this week. Early voting begins in several counties’ municipal elections. And Gov. Josh Stein requests additional Helene relief funding. Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of journalists cover the week in NC news. Colin Campbell, Capitol …
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Raleigh City Council member on fear after political violence. Plus, NC foliage forecast with the 'Fall Color Guy.’
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50:260:01:00 Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton on political violence and fear Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton talks with Jeff Tiberii about fear, political violence, and rhetoric in the public sphere, following the killing of Charlie Kirk. Lambert-Melton says he has cancelled a public event out of fear. Jonathan Lam…
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NC State professor discusses political violence in the US. Plus, local rock climber on Southern climbing culture.
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50:260:01:00 NC State professor on history of political violence in the U.S. Political violence has reared its ugly head again in the United States. The killing of Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah last week is the latest in a string of politically motivated violent acts, which seem to be increasing in frequency. North Carolina State University’s…
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Creators of 'Ear Hustle,' the first podcast produced in prison. Plus, the history of school and residential segregation.
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50:260:01:00 Residential and school segregation are closely linked It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers and well-meaning parents hoping to provide the best possible education for their small children. Leoneda Inge talks with Karen Benjamin, author of "Good Parents, Betters Homes & Great …
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NC News Roundup: Violence and American politics. Response to Charlie Kirk killing; murder of Iryna Zarutska in CLT.
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50:26Violence is at the forefront of American politics: Charlie Kirk killed at an on-campus rally in Utah. Iryna Zarutska, murdered on a train in Charlotte. North Carolina elected officials respond, and our panel offers perspective. Guests Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer Bryan Anderson, freelance reporter, creator of the “Anderso…
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ICE raids spark economic fear; former NBA star Chris Washburn; The Royale at PlayMakers
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50:26ICE enforcement in North Carolina has led to fear and caution across immigrant communities. Businesses and event organizers that rely on the robust participation of Latino communities are expressing economic concerns. Guest: Aaron Sanchez-Guerra, race, class and communities reporter, WUNC In 1986, NC State basketball star Chris Washburn was a first…
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Is North Carolina’s civics education working? Plus, WUNC’s ‘Education 101’ series.
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50:260:01:00 WUNC’s ‘Education 101’ series and navigating K-12 school options As the school year gets underway, some parents may already be thinking about next year. With the Triangle region’s array of traditional public schools, magnet programs, and charters, as well as a large number of private schools, the local educational landscape can be confusing…
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UNC civil rights law luminary Ted Shaw on the legacy of Thurgood Marshall. Plus, new documentary 'Becoming Thurgood.'
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50:26Today on Due South, a conversation with Ted Shaw, a law professor and director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights who once led the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and argued cases in front of the Supreme Court. Shaw talks with Leoneda Inge about the battles he fought then and the resonance they have now, and about his deep connection to civil rights legal…
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Chapel Hill’s Mediterranean Deli stages a comeback after fire. Plus, the politics around raising the US birth rate.
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50:250:01:00 Chapel Hill’s Mediterranean Deli stages a comeback, two years after fire Mediterranean Deli plans a reopening – more than two years after a fire burned one of the area’s most well-known and loved restaurants. Leoneda Inge talks with the owner about the community’s support. This conversation originally aired February 26, 2025. Jamil Kadoura,…
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NC News Roundup: Layoffs at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools; student walkouts over gun violence
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50:21On the North Carolina News Roundup... Debate over Helene recovery funds continues. Governor Josh Stein is calling for more help from the federal government. President Trump says the governor is unfit to run a state. Congress has still yet to act on the state’s request for more than $11 billion in relief. Groups of students across the country are wa…
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Beverly Daniel Tatum on challenges facing college leaders. Plus, enrollment for trade professions is rising.
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50:260:01:00 In Raleigh, Miller Motte College trade program enrollment soars Miller Motte College in Raleigh has been rebounding quickly since the pandemic. Enrollment for trade professions is rising, particularly in fields like HVAC, welding, dental hygienics, plumbing and CDL. Molly Carney, President at Miller-Motte College - Raleigh 0:13:00 HBCU 101:…
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How Medicaid cuts could soon impact health care access in NC. Plus, a new romance novel set in Dollywood.
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50:260:01:00 Medicaid cuts loom over the future of health care access in North Carolina Following passage of a federal budget bill, cuts are coming to Medicaid. The impacts will be felt by Americans living in lower income thresholds, predominantly in rural outposts. Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii has a conversation about the looming changes ahead for pa…
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Seven months into Trump's second term, The Atlantic's David Graham on Project 2025 influences
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50:26It's been more than seven months since President Trump was sworn into office for his second term, but efforts to deconstruct the administrative state were in motion long before his January inauguration. There is a framework by which the President, his advisers, and other conservatives have pursued this remaking of many government norms. Durham-base…
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'Swim for Charlie' helps NC kids learn to swim. And how Columbus County became a 'pool desert.'
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50:250:01:00 How Swim for Charlie aims to even the swim safety field More children ages 1 to 4 die from drowning than from any other cause of death. And drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for kids ages 5 through 14. Swim for Charlie is a local nonprofit organization helping second graders to learn how to swim. We're joine…
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NC News Roundup: No budget agreement at legislature; campaigns for NC's 2026 US Senate race start to heat up
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50:26On the North Carolina News Roundup... A paradox in political news was on display this week. In DC, the gushing flow of updates continued, while in Raleigh, progress on the budget has stalled. We'll sift through the happenings — and the lack thereof. Plus, public schools are back, water quality issues persist down east, and college football returns.…
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College football is back – a preview of the season. And – the John Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival in High Point.
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50:260:01:00 As college football kicks off, a season preview with NC sports journalists Across the state and country, college football kicks off. Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local sports journalists discuss the major storylines, changes in the sport, and what you need to know as you head to the tailgate in the Saturdays ahead. Mitch Northam, covers wome…
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A survivor of both Hurricanes Katrina and Helene tells her story; Gov. Bev Perdue reflects on hurricane response.
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50:260:01:00 A survivor of Hurricanes Katrina and Helene tells her story Brandi Hand was born and raised in New Orleans. She grew up hearing warnings about the potential of The Big Storm – a hypothetical weather event that would leave the city underwater. When that event came in the form of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Brandi and her husband Tom lost thei…
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As immigrant arrests increase across NC, mental health care providers in Latino communities see surge in need
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50:26Arrests of immigrants in North Carolina have risen significantly since the Trump administration’s expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Some therapists supporting Latino communities have seen sharp increases in mental health care needs during that same period. Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of mental health exper…
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NC State ecologist on the science behind humans' interdependence with nature. Plus, NC's 'Devil's Tramping Ground.'
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50:260:01:00 NC State ecology professor’s new book The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life When you look out your window, what do you see? Perhaps birds, a tree or bushes — maybe some insects if you look really closely. North Carolina State University ecology professor Rob Dunn sees all that and so …
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NC News Roundup: OBX check-in after Hurricane Erin; potential impact of NIH cuts on Research Triangle
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50:260:01:00 This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... We check in on the coast after Hurricane Erin. College students return to the Research Triangle as federal funding cuts and potential layoffs loom. Plus, WUNC’s weekly news quiz! Leoneda Inge talks with a panel of journalists about those stories and more, on Due South. Guests Brianna Atkinson,…
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Hurricane Erin sweeps across the NC coast. Plus, 'A Good Boy' musical opens at PlayMakers.
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50:25Hurricane Erin update from the Outer Banks Hurricane Erin is massive, with risks of storm surge, rip currents and more. We check in on the latest from the Outer Banks. Jonathan Blaes, Meteorologist at NOAA/National Weather Service in Raleigh Sam Walker, Editor-In-Chief of SamWalkerOBX News.com 0:13:00 At PlayMakers, a new musical explores the lives…
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How Trump's tariffs are impacting one NC startup. Plus, a preview of the Triangle's fall festival season.
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50:260:01:00 How Durham is trying to make being a pedestrian safer Every 15 days, someone is killed on Durham’s roads. WUNC's Youth Reporting Institute reporter Max Tendler talked to pedestrians, and local leaders, to figure out what’s going wrong and how they’re trying to make walking safer. Max Tendler, WUNC digital news intern, reporter of the award-…
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Rob Christensen's book 'Southern News, Southern Politics.' 'Paperhand Puppet' celebrates 25 years.
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50:26Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a State for a Century The Raleigh News and Observer has a complicated and consequential history in North Carolina. The story of the N&O – or the “Nuisance & Disturber” as some called it over the years – is also the story of the family that owned and ran the paper from the late 1800s to the e…
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'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience.' Plus, a program to help adult learners finish their degrees.
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50:260:01:00 UNC System expands partnership with ReUp Education to assist adult learners More than 43 million Americans belong to the “some college, no credential” (SCNC) population. Roughly one million of them reside in North Carolina. Efforts to re-engage adult learners are on the rise, including a partnership between the UNC System and ReUp Education…
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NC News Roundup: SNAP benefit cuts and schools; federal cuts to universities; audit of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools
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50:26On the North Carolina News Roundup... Federal SNAP benefits are being reduced, a change felt across the state and in lunchrooms. The results of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools audit. An update on federal cuts to universities in our state. The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes inks a big new deal. All that and more as co-host Jeff Tiberii ta…
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The ABCs of NC school budgets: why more local districts face budgets that just don’t add up
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50:26As the school year begins, the status of state and federal funding for our public schools remains murky while local funding for school districts seems increasingly fraught. So how does school district budgeting work? Who holds levers of power to keep our schools operating? And why have school budgets – once something that many of us didn’t think ab…
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Dr. Bernice King on her civil rights family's legacy; Daphne Fama's 'House of Monstrous Women'
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50:26Leoneda Inge chats with Dr. Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, to discuss her family’s legacy, her work as a social justice strategist and the work of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Change amid a changing political climate. Dr. Bernice King, strategist, peace advocate and CEO of …
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The history and legacy of Black family reunions in the South
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50:260:01:00 Southeastern North Carolina communities face FEMA cuts to storm resilience projects We hear a lot about federal funding cuts, but it can be hard to understand the impact of these large-scale changes in our local communities. Reporter Heidi Perez-Moreno of the Border Belt Independent recently wrote a story about Federal Emergency Management …
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Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools faces major budget shortfall. History of NC's tobacco warehouses.
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50:260:01:00 The fourth largest school district in North Carolina has a massive budget deficit: $50 million. For the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, the financial shortfall is causing confusion, disorder, and uncertainty. Jeff Tiberii discusses the situation with WFDD's Amy Diaz. Amy Diaz, education reporter, WFDD Related: More reporting from WFDD…
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NC News Roundup: DMV funding; what's next for PBS NC; Durham rezoning project meets opposition
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50:24This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... A look at State Auditor Dave Boliek’s call for the separation of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles from the Department of Transportation. PBS NC’s David Crabtree provides an update on staffing following federal defunding. And rezoning projects meet opposition in Durham and Raleigh. Guest…
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Asheboro Mayor is retiring, but first he talks NC Zoo expansion
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50:260:01:00 UNC System expands partnership with ReUp Education to assist adult learners More than 43 million Americans belong to the “some college, no credential” (SCNC) population. Roughly one million of them reside in North Carolina. Efforts to re-engage adult learners are on the rise, including a partnership between the UNC System and ReUp Education…
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A new book explores the history of school and residential segregation
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50:26Residential and school segregation are closely linked It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers and well-meaning parents hoping to provide the best possible education for their small children. Guest Karen Benjamin, associate professor of history at Elmhurst University and author of Good …
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Extreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction; plus, filling in North Carolina's flood records
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50:260:01:00 Extreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction As we approach the middle of Atlantic hurricane season, Due South explores federal cuts at the National Weather Service and NOAA and our preparedness in the face of extreme weather events. New York Times reporter and meteorologist Judson Jones and Andy Hazelton, a former NOAA scientist …
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The Avett Brothers' Bob Crawford hosts American History Hotline podcast; the latest on Duke Health's federal funding
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50:260:01:00 Duke Health could lose more than $100 million in federal funding. The latest on a threat to Duke Health's federal funding, and allegations of racial discrimination at the medical school and health care system. Leoneda Inge speaks with a reporter to get the latest. Brian Gordon, Business and Technology Reporter at The Raleigh News & Observer…
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NC News Roundup: New NC immigration law; Senate bid announcements; lawmakers override several of Gov. Stein's vetoes
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50:26This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley announced their bids for the U.S. Senate — what do their 2026 prospects look like? State lawmakers override eight of Governor Josh Stein's fourteen vetoes with the help of some Democrats. A mini-budget ap…
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Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead on ICE cooperation. Plus, more non-criminal immigrants are being detained in NC.
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50:260:01:00 NC sees rise in immigration arrests Detentions from federal immigration enforcement are up significantly in North Carolina. WUNC’s Aaron Sanchez-Guerra has been reporting on the increase and talks with Jeff Tiberii. Aaron Sanchez-Guerra, Race, Class and Communities reporter for WUNC Related: ICE arrests of immigrants rise by 170% in North C…
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International Civil Rights Museum celebrates 15th anniversary; Uproar Festival of Public art opens in Orange County
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50:26The International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Its focus on the mid-20th century’s civil rights movement’s enduring impact continues to resonate in today’s political climate. Leoneda Inge talks to co-founder Earl Jones about the museum’s history, its recent 15th anniversary gala and i…
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Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell joins Due South’s ‘Meet the Mayors’ series. Plus, a history of NC's ABC stores.
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50:26Raleigh is not our state’s biggest city, but as state capital Raleigh is the center of North Carolina’s political life and it is home to almost half a million people. In Due South’s latest edition of “Meet the Mayors,” Leoneda Inge talks with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell about her wide-ranging political career: from a Raleigh city councilor to a NC s…
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How will the 'Big Beautiful Bill' take shape in North Carolina? Plus, popular picks for summer reading.
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50:260:01:00 The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is now law. How will it take shape in North Carolina? Now that the “one big, beautiful bill” has passed, how are the provisions likely to take shape here in North Carolina for individuals and for communities? Jeff Tiberii talks with an economist about what to expect. Bharat Ramamurti, Senior Advisor for Economic Str…
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NC News Roundup: race for U.S. Senate; a fight to override Gov. Stein vetoes; education funding updates
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50:26On this week’s, North Carolina News Roundup: a look at the upcoming race for U.S. Senate seats in North Carolina, as former governor Roy Cooper and RNC chair Michael Whatley prepare to run, significant job cuts at Meredith College, federal education funding that has been “released” to NC public schools and state lawmakers’ efforts to override sever…
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How outdoor workers in NC are dealing with extreme heat
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33:59Workers who labor on farms and construction sites experience extreme heat frequently in the workplace, but there are also service workers who face extreme heat. With rising temperatures from global warming, these already harsh conditions are only getting worse. WUNC’s Aaron Sánchez-Guerra and Celeste Gracia spoke with several workers for their seri…
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Meet BJ Leiderman, the NC composer behind many of public radio's theme songs
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41:29When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with Helene. BeLoved Asheville is one of several WNC groups that have put their collective grief into action by reaching out and delivering supplies to communities in Texas – communities that helpe…
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'Bless Your Heart' A Guide to All Things Southern. Plus, trends in the Triangle housing market.
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36:04What federal funding cuts mean for WUNC and public media Public radio stations were dealt a major blow last week. Congress finalized a rescission package from the White House that claws back $1.1 billion in federally appropriated funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Stations like WUNC have relied on CPB funding for decades. To under…
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NC legislative wrap-up: what passed, what didn't? Plus, a new pilot program addresses homelessness in Raleigh.
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50:26A NCGA legislative session wrap up From hemp regulation to bans on inshore shrimp trawling and raw milk sales, the vast majority of the almost 1800 bills filed in the North Carolina General Assembly's recent long legislative session did not pass. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of state politics reporters about some of the notable bills tha…
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NC News Roundup: How federal funding rollback will impact WUNC; recovery from Chantal flooding continues
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50:26On the North Carolina News Roundup... What recovery from flooding in central NC looks like. Why NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the US Department of Education. NIH layoffs in the Triangle are now officially official. And Congress rolls back funding for public media. Guest host Will Michaels talks with a panel of journalists about those st…
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From Asheville with love: WNC sends support to Texas after flooding. Plus, Shibumis are still making waves.
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50:21From Asheville with love. WNC organization sends support to Texas in aftermath of flooding. When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with Helene. BeLoved Asheville is one of several WNC groups that have put their collective grief into act…
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Chapel Hill businesses face Chantal's long-term impact, plus a Durham contestant on 'The Great American Recipe'
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50:26Tropical Storm Chantal has caused extensive damage to businesses in Chapel Hill, after as much as 10 inches of floodwater hit buildings and shopping centers on July 6. In the days since, the damage has been assessed at more than $56 million. Aaron Keck, reporter for Chapelboro.com, talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii. Then, from its creation by Native …
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Extreme summer heat solutions; NC's waning firely population; Chefs Melanie Wilkerson and Sicily Sierra
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50:26Leoneda Inge talks to Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub director Ashley Ward. Jeff Tiberii talks to NC State entomologist Clyde Sorenson. Chefs Melanie Wilkerson and Sicily Sierra discuss their move to Durham and their Southern influences.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
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'Bones' author Kathy Reichs' latest book; and a WWII vet finally gets a burial with honors
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50:26Fewer WWII soldiers' remains are being accepted by close relatives. The remains of one of the final victims of the Pearl Harbor bombing have been identified and brought to North Carolina. Neil Frye was 20 years old, and serving as a Mess Attendant 3rd Class in the Navy on the U.S.S. West Virginia. For eight decades, his relatives wanted final confi…
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