Best Jeff Tiberii Podcasts (2025)

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Seven months into Trump's second term, The Atlantic's David Graham on Project 2025 influences 50:26

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It'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.' 50:25

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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On 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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Arrests 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.' 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:25

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Hurricane 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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Southern 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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On 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 50:26

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As 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' 50:26

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Leoneda 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 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:24

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This 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 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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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. 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 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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This 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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The 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. 50:26

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Raleigh 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 50:26

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On 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 33:59

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Workers 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 41:29

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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 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. 36:04

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What 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. 50:26

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A 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 50:26

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On 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. 50:21

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From 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' 50:26

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Tropical 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 50:26

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Leoneda 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 50:26

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Fewer 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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NC News Roundup: NC recovers from Chantal's record flooding; could new toll roads be coming to Wake County? 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Flooding from Chantal will have lasting impacts. More vetoes from the governor... which ones are likely to result in overrides? And, we’ll hear about whether new toll roads are coming to Wake County. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of journalists about those stories and more, on Due South. Guests Colin …

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Federal redistricting trial concludes; Affordable housing in Charlotte; W. Kamau Bell's latest show 50:26

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The results of a federal trial on legislative and congressional district maps in North Carolina will determine whether the GOP’s efforts to redraw district lines in 2023 were lawfully partisan or illegally discriminatory. The trial wrapped on July and a verdict is pending. Jeff Tiberii talks to Paul Garber, who has covered the trial for WFDD. As a …

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‘Bull Durham’ director on adapting his famous film for the stage; How the real Durham Bulls stay cool in the heat. 50:26

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How the Durham Bulls beat the heat If there are two things you can count on this time of year – it's baseball and the heat. Leoneda talks with Durham Bulls Interim General Manager Chrystal Rowe about how athletes and fans are beating the heat this summer. Chrystal Rowe, Interim General Manager of the Durham Bulls Roy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood' …

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Community-based intervention for opioid addiction in NC faces cuts by Trump administration 50:26

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Wilkes County ‘Recovery Court’ funding sliced Recovery Court is a tool in the justice system for nonviolent drug offenses. In many places, including some in North Carolina, it’s a way to offer “services, treatment and the potential to avoid prison.” A plan for a recovery court in Wilkes County was set to go forward with federal funding, until the T…

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Remnants of Chantal hit NC; 'Southern News, Southern Politics' with Rob Christensen 50:26

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Chantal's damage and aftermath in North Carolina Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal caused evacuations and water rescues in several NC counties. We get an update from a National Weather Service meteorologist. Dan Leins, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a Sta…

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, the history of NC's first residential Black beach town. 50:26

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0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was …

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Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning and J. Harrison Ghee 50:26

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As hurricane season begins in North Carolina, Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks to WCNC chief meteorologist Brad Panovich about what may be on the horizon regarding storms this summer. Brad Panovich, WCNC chief meteorologist NPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan shares her reporting the new PBS documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning, …

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Small towns in NC grapple with new challenges 50:28

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This encore episode first aired in Sep. 2024 Hampton Roads young residents leaving in droves, report finds potential solutions A lack of job opportunities, and a high cost of housing, are just two of the reasons young residents are leaving the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A local reporter explains t…

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'Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age' with author James Chappel 50:26

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(This encore episode originally aired December 18, 2024) Triangle restaurateur follows simple rule: 'respect the ingredient' If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Ch…

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Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection; 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South 50:26

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0:01:00 Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection Leoneda Inge talks with Colin Campbell about Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement that he won’t seek reelection after opposing President Trump’s budget bill. Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief WUNC 0:13:00 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South Blair LM Kelley, author of Black …

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NC News Roundup: The 'big, beautiful bill' + NC. Shrimp, cell phones, and hemp at the NCGA. Gov. Stein's vetoes. 50:23

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This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... A policy dispute over North Carolina waterways ends in celebration for local shrimpers. A ban on smartphones in public schools could soon become the law of the land. How many billions would the state lose under the “big, beautiful bill”? Plus, Gov. Stein’s vetoes and a legislative session wrap up. Co-…

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Conserving energy during a heat wave; high cost of summer camp; history and jazz in NC's Ocean City 50:26

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As temperatures reach record highs, Duke Energy is asking customers to reduce their power usage between 3-8pm to avoid exhausting limited power reserves. We talk to a Duke Energy representative about ways to stay cool and conserve energy during this prolonged period of extreme heat. Guest: Caroline Fountain, Communications Manager, Duke Energy Sinc…

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Sorting the benefits of recycling - from luxury dumpster diving to The Scrap Exchange 50:26

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Digging in to the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in North Carolina A consistent practice of recycling and reusing materials maintains the state’s recycling infrastructure and stimulates a circular economy. We talk to Matt James of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about ways to strengthen individual and commun…