Best Unc Tar Heels Podcasts (2025)

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UNC Football Falls Flat in Orlando. What’s Next for the Tar Heels? 59:44

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A trip to the Sunshine State leaves UNC frozen out of quality nonconference wins, as the UCF Knights handled the Tar Heels 34-9 on Saturday. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss the team’s performance, including another underwhelming offensive performance that saw a QB change forced by injury. The metrics reflect Carolina’s la…

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Former UNC QB Bryn Renner after Tar Heels' loss vs. UCF: There are 'major concerns' 19:35

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WRAL's Brian Murphy spoke with former North Carolina and NFL quarterback Bryn Renner to discuss the Tar Heels' 34-9 loss against UCF. Murphy and Renner discussed quarterback Gio Lopez's injury and whether Max Johnson should remain the team's starting quarterback.

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Tar Heels Update: Football Season Opens, Leadership Changes, Major Children’s Hospital, and Campus Arts Events at UNC-Chapel Hill 2:29

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Good morning, Tar Heels! It's Monday, September 8, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.In sports news, the Tar Heels football team kicked off the 2025 season last Monday with a home game against TCU. Despite the excitement surrounding new head coach Bill Belichick's debut, the team faced a tough loss…

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Schoett & Vipp: Humbled Tar Heels Move Forward 41:13

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Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's humiliating 48-14 season opening loss to TCU and look forward to how the team moves on from that one. They discuss who stood out, where the biggest areas of concern were, how to handle the quarterback situation as the team moves to Wee…

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What’s Trending: Humans Love Digging Stuff Up 4:55

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Trending today: the nation of Denmark embraces metal detecting, urging hobbyists to search for historic artifacts. Also, Aaron questions if there’s any such thing as “professional metal detecting” – and if so, whether there’s any difference between that and “mining.” Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 T…

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On Air Today: Weavers Grove and the Whitley, with Orange Habitat and White Oak Properties 10:19

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Aaron welcomes two guests to discuss Weavers Grove, a new mixed-income housing development in Chapel Hill. Just off Sunrise Road, Weavers Grove includes Habitat for Humanity homes and market-rate homes together in the same neighborhood – including a condo project called The Whitley At Weavers Grove, which is being built now by White Oak Properties.…

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The Morning News: Chris Clemens Vs. the UNC Board of Trustees 13:41

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In today’s news: former UNC provost Chris Clemens sues the UNC Board of Trustees over North Carolina’s open-meetings law, claiming the trustees illegally went behind closed doors to have top-level debates about the future of tenure – and then retaliated against him for talking about it. Also: an Orange County officer is fired over social-media post…

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Schoett & Vipp: Questioning the Process 44:09

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Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis react to Carolina’s 34-9 blowout loss at UCF. They dive into an offense struggling to generate any explosiveness and why it may be time to consider a quarterback change after what looks like a missed transfer portal evaluation. On the other side of the ball, the defense sh…

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The 5:00 News – Social Media Firing, Bad Football Loss, Local Government 14:56

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an Orange County correctional employee being fired after a conservative group flagged what the Sheriff’s office called “concerning social media posts.” We check in on a local government meeting schedule for the day. We hear a story from Car…

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor 11:26

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 22. He discussed social media in the news, including a recent firing in Orange County over social media posts. He also discussed an upcoming Instagram Reel highlighting some of our pets. He encouraged folks to follow and…

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UNC Ranks Top 5, Launches Cost Cuts, Names New QB, Boosts Safety & Welcomes Record-Breaking Class in Fall 2025 Update 2:24

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Good afternoon, Tar Heels! Here's your campus news update for Monday, September 22, 2025.UNC-Chapel Hill has once again been recognized for its excellence, ranking as the No. 5 public university in the nation and tying for No. 27 overall in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. Notably, Carolina has maintained its position among …

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What We’re Thinking: Special Elections, Gerrymandering, and 2026 9:43

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This week, Tom dissects the results of this year’s special elections, which bode well for Democrats in 2026. Democrats have been consistently outperforming their 2024 results by about 15 points this year; that’s usually held up for the midterm in past election cycles, and if that happens again this time around, Democrats are poised for a big year i…

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What’s Trending: Victor Vs. Fast Food 6:12

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Trending today: a story about Chick-Fil-A becoming America’s third-most lucrative fast-food chain sets Victor off on a rant against fast-food chains in general. (Also, Aaron tries to get Victor to become a corporate shill. It only takes the right amount of money!) Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The …

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On Air Today: Initiative for a Sustainable ArtsCenter 8:37

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Aaron welcomes Wendy Smith and Jackie Tanner of the ArtsCenter, which has just launched a big fundraising effort. It’s called the Initiative for a Sustainable ArtsCenter: they’ve recently received a trio of matching offers from generous donors, so they’re urging supporters to give in order to maximize that match. Funds will go to pay off the loans …

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The Morning News: Eric Montross Day of Service, PlayMakers, and UNC Football 14:07

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In today’s news: UNC’s Rams Club encourages everyone to perform a day of public service in honor of the late Eric Montross. Also: Orange County officials investigate after a body was discovered near the Brumley North Nature Preserve; Chapel Hill police set September 29 as the opening date for their new headquarters; the Hillsborough town board prep…

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UCF recap (Bryn Renner joins), Caleb Wilson joins (sticky note) 58:36

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It was a disappointing Saturday for the Tar Heels as they fell to UCF in Orlando...Bryn Renner joins to discuss the game and where Carolina goes from here (3:31) Tar Heel rookie Caleb Wilson joins for an awesome interview (25:45) Plus: Olympic Sports update (45:42), Pod anniversary (50:27) and ACC FB scheduling news (51:26) See Privacy Policy at ht…

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Coast to Coast: Practice, Official Visit Recaps, and More! 40:39

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Since the last episode of the Coast to Coast, North Carolina has hosted another blue-chip recruit for an official visit. The season begins formally on September 22 with the start of practice. Additionally, there are some questions that will be a priority for Hubert Davis and his staff very early in the process this year surrounding this team's iden…

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The Day After: UCF Loss Spotlights UNC's Issues 59:59

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Inside Carolina's Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley for a breakdown of UNC's poor performance in Orlando. The Heels fell to 2-2 with a 34-9 loss to the Knights in a game that was never in doubt. The crew shares their takeaway from a loss that spotlighted Carolina's many issues this season, specifically on the offensive side of the ba…

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Mistakes doom NC State as Duke beats Wolfpack, 45-33 16:19

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WRAL's Chris Lea and Pat Welter react to Duke's 45-33 win over NC State.

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On the Porch: Dan Kane – Investigative Journalism 51:06

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This Week: Dan Kane is an award-winning investigative journalist for the Raleigh, NC newspaper The News & Observer. Kane, with whistleblower Mary Willingham, is credited for unearthing substantive academic fraud regarding student-athletes who were directed towards phony classes, according to allegations. Kane also covered NCSU, legislative corrupti…

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Ep. 585: Seth Trimble Meets With the Media 31:40

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In this edition of the podcast, Josh recaps the press conference. that Seth Trimble held earlier this week, as the senior guard talked about his role for the upcoming season, how the revamped roster has come together, and of course, his new business venture with Ben & Jerry's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 9/20/25 – UCF PRE-GAME 1:53:34

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Tommy Ashley, Joey Powell and the Inside Carolina crew preview the Tar Heels game against UCF in Orlando. The post INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 9/20/25 – UCF PRE-GAME appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Feeling ‘Lighter’: Live and Local with Cameron Stenger! 22:49

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Local singer-songwriter Cameron Stenger stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of his new album “Lighter.” The post Feeling ‘Lighter’: Live and Local with Cameron Stenger! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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September 20, 2025 23:34

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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by Laila Brock, SVP Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. The post September 20, 2025 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Stroman On Sports: Reducing the Football Transfer Portal 15:05

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Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 19. They discussed a recent decision to reduce the college football transfer portal to just one 10-day window per year, presumably after bowl season in January. They talked about the reasoning for this, and the implications for college football rosters g…

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Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events 14:00

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week's Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how th…

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On Air Today: David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network 13:11

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North Carolina Sports Talk Legend and Chapelboro.com Columnist David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19. He discussed the good, the bad, and the hopeful aspects of UNC's football team after three games. He also looked ahead to the University of Central Florida, which he says may be the perfect matchup to test wh…

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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-UCF with Jones Angell 9:07

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Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's Tar Heel football game at Central Florida. The post On Air Today: Previewing UNC-UCF with Jones Angell appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Date Night: Hillsborough, From The Experts 6:35

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Stepping in for an out-of-town Brad this week, 97.9 The Hill's resident married couple Kenny and Jada talk Hillsborough. The post Date Night: Hillsborough, From The Experts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Like Hurricanes, Like Jumping Off A Train 6:10

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Trending today: Victor and Aaron discuss movie stunts after an 80-year-old thrillseeker drives his car down Rome's Spanish Steps. The post What’s Trending: Like Hurricanes, Like Jumping Off A Train appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Previewing UNC’s 2025-26 Process Series, with Joseph Megel 10:41

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UNC's Process Series is launching its fall season this weekend with a new play, Aviva Neff's "Blood Earth Water." The post On Air Today: Previewing UNC’s 2025-26 Process Series, with Joseph Megel appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: UNC Football Preview, Rural Broadband Snag 10:33

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In today's news: UNC football gears up for UCF, and plans to extend broadband in rural Orange County hit a snag. The post The Morning News: UNC Football Preview, Rural Broadband Snag appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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UCF preview, Basketball tidbits, Demon June joins, Patrick Anderson joins 1:56:10

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Carolina faces a big test as it travels to Orlando to square off with UCF...we preview the match-up with the Knights. (3:39) Some basketball tidbits as the Heels continue to prepare for the upcoming season (20:25) Freshman running back Demon June joins (27:33) Former Tar Heel track athlete Patrick Anderson joins to tell his incredible story of over…

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Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan 9:51

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before cou…

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Climate Thursday: Jeffrey Hunter, Southern Appalachian Director for National Parks Conservation Association 9:48

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Southern Appalachian Director for National Parks Conservation Association Jeffrey Hunter spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18. He discussed the impact of staffing and budget cuts at the national parks, focusing on parks in the Southeast region. He noted that several parks are now losing revenue that they used to get b…

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History Matters: Celebrating The Constitution (‘Cause Somebody’s Gotta) 8:40

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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution - and a UFO sighting by a well-known historical figure. The post History Matters: Celebrating The Constitution (‘Cause Somebody’s Gotta) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Literal Oceans of Sodium 5:36

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Trending today: a shortage of lithium forces a switch to sodium batteries, and Aaron makes Victor look stuff up in real time. The post What’s Trending: Literal Oceans of Sodium appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Oh, the Humanities: The Art of ‘Air’ 10:30

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Thursday, September 25, Carolina Public Humanities is hosting a multisensory event at the ArtsCenter - that's all about air. The post Oh, the Humanities: The Art of ‘Air’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Debating Development at Glen Lennox 12:07

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In today's news: Glen Lennox residents push back against plans to build a big-box grocery store along NC-54. The post The Morning News: Debating Development at Glen Lennox appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Unbeaten NC State is an underdog vs. Duke, UNC takes on UCF in road game 31:50

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WRAL's Mark Bergin and Pat Welter discuss how NC State (3-0) is a 3.5-point road underdog against Duke (1-2). Bergin and Welter share how quarterback CJ Bailey and running back Hollywood Smothers have gotten the Wolfpack off to a 3-0 start. Meanwhile, Duke is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. UNC travels to UCF on Saturday afternoon. The Ta…

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The Game Plan: UNC Enters the Bounce House, Faces UCF 54:12

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North Carolina faces UCF in a critical game for Bill Belichick and staff for a variety of reasons. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and guest Trey Edge join host Tommy Ashley to dissect the matchup, discuss what the Tar Heels must find on offense and how the defense can disrupt a Knights offense that wants to spread the field and score in bunches. T…

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Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Black Dogs and New Years 27:07

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It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band! The post Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Black Dogs and New Years appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School 12:31

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a studen…

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Brendan Haywood Joins The Pod | TarHeel247 - A UNC Basketball Podcast: Ep. 6 36:10

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In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel big man Brendan Haywood for a look back at his time at Carolina and a look forward to this year's team. John and Brendan share never-before told stories about their recruitments, summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, expectations for this year's team and Brendan's time in the NBA. Follow on Spo…

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Talking Culture: Good ‘Luck’ with Jesse Fox 10:29

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Local musician Jesse Fox stops by to play his new song "Luck" - one of the singles from his forthcoming album, due out this fall. The post Talking Culture: Good ‘Luck’ with Jesse Fox appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Linear Television 5:33

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Trending today: a study about how long you spend watching ads on various forms of media gets Victor and Aaron talking about a new term. The post What’s Trending: Linear Television appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: ‘Whistling Women and Crowing Hens’ with Melora Fern 10:28

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Aaron welcomes Hillsborough author Melora Fern, who's just published her debut novel "Whistling Women and Crowing Hens." The post On Air Today: ‘Whistling Women and Crowing Hens’ with Melora Fern appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: State Budget Impasse, Broadband Glitch, Bill Belichick 7:59

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In today's news: State Sen. Graig Meyer discusses the local consequences of the ongoing budget impasse in the General Assembly. The post The Morning News: State Budget Impasse, Broadband Glitch, Bill Belichick appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Ep. 584: The "What-If" Series - 1990s 1:04:30

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In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony continue the "what-if" series, as they tackle the biggest what-ifs from the 1990s, including what if Carolina had beaten Kansas in the 1991 Final Four, what if Rasheed Wallace hadn't left school early, and, of course, what if Dean Smith's retirement had gone differently See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard 12:33

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissi…