Best Jeff Tiberii Podcasts (2025)

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NC News Roundup: NC Republican redistricting redux; Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools budget deficit update 39:32

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... North Carolina is joining the recent redistricting efforts we’ve seen across the country. We take a look at NC Republicans’ plans to try to pick up another Congressional seat. Then, we turn to the Triad to check in on a funding shortfall at one of the state’s largest school districts. How 2.5 million North Caro…

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Step right up to the 2025 NC State Fair! Featuring a famous turkey leg booth, Howling Cow ice cream, and more. 36:31

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0:01:00 The NC State Fair returns to Raleigh The 2025 NC State Fair will debut new rides, a rodeo and 88 new foods. NC State Fair director Kent Yelvertson joins us to discuss what attendees can expect this year. Kent Yelverton, NC State Fair director 0:07:00 McBride Concessions celebrates 93 years of family-owned fair concessions Since 1932, McBrid…

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Walltown Children’s Theatre turns 25. NC Opera's 'Cinderella.' Plus, a check-in on Duke Basketball and Team USA. 38:41

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0:01:00 Duke Basketball’s Kara Lawson tapped to coach Team USA The Duke Basketball program has long been associated with Olympic success. Coach K oversaw three American teams that finished atop the podium. Now, a different Blue Devil leader is readying for international play. Friend of the program Mitch Northam provides all the important details. M…

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North Carolina's economic outlook. Plus, 'Navigate Your K-12 Options,' exploring education in the Triangle area. 37:11

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0:01:00 NC job growth is slow, even while unemployment rates hold steady. Just like the national economy. What the state’s most recent job numbers say about growth, and how North Carolina’s economy is doing while much of the U.S. is in a holding pattern from the global trade war. (This conversation originally aired September 23, 2025.) Michael Wald…

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Focus on health care: NC Medicaid changes; a life and death insurance denial; local mom on her son's crucial care 50:27

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0:01:00 A reporter debrief on Medicaid changes in NC Today, we’re focused on health care. First, Medicaid – the most expansive health care program in America. It has 72 million recipients. Nearly one in four North Carolinians is on Medicaid – primarily people who are living with lower incomes, as well as individuals with disabilities, and children.…

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NC News Roundup: calls for Rep. Cecil Brockman's resignation; UNC football falters under Belichick leadership 40:43

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On the NC News Roundup… State Representative Cecil Brockman faces bipartisan calls for resignation, amid arrest on criminal charges. UNC Football coach Bill Belichick finds himself at the center of controversy, as the team’s season gets off to a floundering start. Sen. Thom Tillis challenges National Guard deployment Guests Pat Welter, sports repor…

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Chef Vivian Howard on her new show ‘Kitchen Curious' and NC roots. Plus, a Duke professor remembers Jane Goodall 36:25

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0:01:00 After her passing, Jane Goodall’s connection to Duke University lives on Jane Goodall’s passing earlier this month prompted tributes from all over the world honoring her work as a primatologist, anthropologist and conversationalist. The impact has been felt here in the Triangle as well. Duke University housed Goodall’s extensive archives, i…

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‘Remembering Blood’ convening in Durham aims to reimagine menopause. Plus, a fall foliage forecast. 36:26

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0:01:00 ‘Remembering Blood’ conference in Durham aims to reimagine menopause Menopause is not quite the taboo subject it once was, but many are just beginning to talk about it frankly. Others have been talking about menopause for a long time, how it impacts historically marginalized communities, and how to reframe our thinking on menopause, not as …

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The surprising story of apples in the South. Plus, comedian W. Kamau Bell on making politics funny. 36:57

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By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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Asheville's tourism industry is recovering, a year after Helene 50:26

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NC News Roundup: Latest on Southport shooting and alleged gunman; government shutdown; crime bill 50:26

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... A mass shooting in the idyllic coastal town of Southport. We learn more about the victims, and the alleged gunman. A federal government shutdown could carry on for weeks - how will NC be impacted? And a standoff over Medicaid funding continues between the governor and state legislature. Due South co-host Jeff T…

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How the government shutdown is impacting NC; focus on crime laws in all 50 states; zydeco-soul musician Marcella Simien 50:26

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0:01:00 How the government shutdown is impacting NC With what could be a lengthy federal government shutdown underway, we chat with a DC-based North Carolina reporter, about some of the local impacts of the work and service stoppages. Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill correspondent, The News & Observer/The Charlotte Observer/McClatchy 0:13:00 New UN…

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'Stopping the Deportation Machine' Wildin Acosta on life after ICE detention; Michael Jordan clinics thrive in NC. 50:26

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0:01:00 Riverside High School grad Wildin Acosta discusses new book about his 2016 deportation case In 2016, Wildin Acosta, a senior at Riverside High School in Durham, was detained by ICE agents on his way to school. The Honduras native was kept in detention for months. Students and faculty at Riverside raised media attention about his case throug…

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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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0:01:00 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…

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Who gets to play the banjo in America? 50:26

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Twenty years ago, the old-time string band Carolina Chocolate Drops turned heads and wowed audiences. They were young. They were Black. And with their fiddles and banjos, they launched a movement that would challenge long-standing stereotypes about traditional music in America. Today we’re sharing a special program called “Reclaiming the Banjo” – a…

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NC News Roundup: Western North Carolina, one year later; Helene recovery funds; crime bill goes to Gov. Stein's desk 50:27

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On the North Carolina News Roundup...Today, Due South broadcasts from Blue Ridge Public Radio in Asheville. It has been one year since Helene caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. One hundred and eight people died in what was the deadliest modern storm in state history, and the total damage in the region exceeded $60 billion. Co-…

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"Helene, One Year Later," a statewide journalism collaboration 51:26

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It has been one year since Helene. We honor the first anniversary with a collection of voices and stories, from Western North Carolina. Remembering the deadliest storm in modern history and looking ahead, a year after Helene. This hour of Due South is a collection of voices of those who lived through the storm and includes reports on some of the li…

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Local impacts of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle DEI, from NC universities to national parks 50:26

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0:01:00 NC’s future scientists may choose new paths after NIH cuts The effort to end DEI programs across the federal government is having a range of impacts, including the future of science. Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks with Lynn Bonner and Brandon Kingdollar of NC Newsline about their recent article titled “NC’s next generation of scientists fea…

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NC's economic outlook and the latest jobs report. Plus, Appalachian author uncovers his ancestor's coded journals. 50:26

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0:01:00 NC job growth is slow, even while unemployment rates hold steady. Just like the national economy. What the state’s most recent job numbers say about growth, and how North Carolina’s economy is doing while much of the U.S. is in a holding pattern from the global trade war. Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritu…

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Dr. Mandy Cohen on changes at the CDC; Floyd McKissick Jr. on the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People 50:26

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0:01:00 Dr. Mandy Cohen on CDC layoffs and vaccine rollbacks In a recent New York Times op-ed, former CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen joined several other former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leaders to decry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mass layoffs, halting of research projects and changes to vaccine and immunization guidance. She joins Jeff…

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NC News Roundup: Sen. Tillis speaks at FBI oversight hearing; early voting begins in municipal elections 50:27

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On 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.’ 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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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Data Centers; Broadside: Cryptomining: Litter Urban Streams 50:26

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Data 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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Creators of 'Ear Hustle,' the first podcast produced in prison. Plus, the history of school and residential segregation. 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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Violence 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 50:26

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ICE 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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.' 50:26

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Today 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. 50:25

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0:01:00 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 50:21

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On 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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. 50:26

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0:01:00 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 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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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…