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Due South
“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place.
From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long…
Episodes
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NC job market update: unemployment rates remain low, creating challenges for job seekers and recent grads
0:01:00 Unemployment rates remain low in NC, creating challenges for job seekers and recent graduates Increasing inflation, AI in the workplace, and low…
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Concerns about political violence this midterm election season. Plus, educating voters on election integrity
0:01:00 Gauging the public’s attitudes toward political violence As we head into the 2026 midterm election season, many North Carolinians are concerned about…
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Bestselling novelist Tayari Jones talks 'Kin.' And before the Declaration of Independence was NC’s Halifax Resolves
0:01:00 Bestselling Southern novelist Tayari Jones talks with Leoneda Inge at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill One book, and one author, who has again made an…
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The do's and don'ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, the history of Black family reunions in the South
0:01:00 The do's and don'ts of municipal recycling Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more…
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NC News Roundup: Tillis forces delay on Blanche nomination; updates on WakeMed merger with Atrium
Sen. Thom Tillis continues to hold out support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. How a Supreme Court ruling could help Michael Whatley in the Senate…
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The Army private in NC who said 'no' to moving seats before Rosa Parks. Raleigh's resident bald eagle family
0:01:00 The Black Army private who wouldn’t move to the back of the bus Sarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up…
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NC's hot and humid summers: health impacts of the heat, who is most vulnerable, and potential remedies
0:01:00 The health impacts of heat These days it feels like there is no simple way to beat the heat. And our new climate reality means we need to take new and…
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How crops suffer amid summer drought; the history of 'Our State' magazine; the secret to perfect tomato sandwiches.
0:01:00 Summer crops suffer under unusually dry harvest season NC Cooperative Extension agriculture agent Mart Bumgarner joins Due South to discuss the impact…
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Bush-Gore 25 years later; International Black Theatre Festival; The Broadside: Graveyard of the Atlantic
0:01:00 ‘The Big Recount’ – 25 Years Later One of the most memorable and messy presidential elections in United States history was decided 25 years ago. The…
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NC News Roundup: ICE detention center planned in rural NC; fallen Fort Bragg soldiers return to U.S.
This week on North Carolina’s News Roundup... U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to open a detention center in Hertford County. The recently passed…
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Triangle towns still recovering a year after Chantal flooding. Returning items lost during Helene to their owners
0:01:00 The people trying to return items lost during Helene to their rightful owners A non-profit based in Asheville is leading the charge to find and return…
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The only successful coup in American history: how white supremacists 'stole a city,' and the 1898 Wilmington massacre
Four families, one stolen city The Wilmington massacre and coup d'état of November 10, 1898 is widely known as the only successful coup in American history…
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Local libraries in NC awarded new grants. Plus, 2026 summer book picks and 'Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl'
0:01:00 The Library of NC awards 46 federal grants to public and academic libraries Leoneda Inge speaks with Catherine Prince, federal programs consultant for…
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'90s Chapel Hill music scene with musician Tom Maxwell. Charlotte weighs 2031 World Cup prospects.
0:01:00 The 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup is in the history books. Because of all the hype and happenings surrounding the World Cup and soccer, the Queen City…
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NC News Roundup: Sen. Thom Tillis' message to Blanche; major decisions on mail-in voting
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... Sen. Thom Tillis tells Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein victims to gain his confirmation vote. The North…
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Due South's storytelling hour
0:01:00 The Triangle’s very own, and very southern, live storytelling competition Jeff Polish never meant to be a performer. He was supposed to be a professor…
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Watermelon salad, anyone? Summer dishes to keep you cool. Plus, a NC legislative wrap-up
0:01:00 A graveyard of bills from the 2026 legislative short session The General Assembly has left Raleigh for now, but they left behind a graveyard of bills…
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NC in the conversation for Major League Baseball expansion. Plus, our state's long baseball history
North Carolina in the conversation for Major League Baseball expansion As Major League Baseball runs toward home plate with expansion, North Carolina is in the…
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Durham's longest-running Black owned restaurant; John T. Edge unpacks his family history; The story of pimiento cheese
0:01:00 Checking in with historic Durham landmark The Chicken Hut Last year it was recognized as a local historic landmark by the Durham City Council. And how…
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NC News Roundup: NC finally has a budget; Raleigh considers youth curfew; dangerous heat and storms
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup...Gov. Josh Stein signs a $34 billion state budget after a year of negotiations and vetoes a bill that bans camping…
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'The Art of Saving Democracy' with NC artist Beverly McIver. Plus, The Sistering performs from their latest album.
0:01:00 Renowned artist Beverly McIver discusses “The Art of Saving Democracy” Duke professor and artist Beverly McIver has made a career of political…
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What a new immigration enforcement law means for North Carolina. The voting rights legacy of Nancy Cherry Bazemore
0:01:00 What a new immigration enforcement law means for North Carolina WUNC News reporter Aaron Sánchez-Guerra tells Jeff Tiberii about his latest reporting…
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From PFAS to Helene recovery, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson on why his ‘hard’ job is worth it.
0:01:00 From PFAS to Helene recovery, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson on why his ‘hard’ job is worth it Leoneda Inge talks with Department of Environmental Quality…
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Why Avett Brothers musician Bob Crawford thinks American history echoes into the present
0:01:00 The Avett Brothers’ bassist on why he got into history Bob Crawford might be best known for his music, but his podcast American History Hotline and…
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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project
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…
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The history of the Triple Nickles; 'The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw;' 'Well, I Declare'
0:01:00 Sharryse Piggott highlights the ‘Triple Nickles’ WUNC’s Sharryse Piggott spent weeks reporting on the history of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black WWII…
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History writers and a local chef add their reasons, and hesitations, for celebrating America 250
0:01:00 Former This American Life producer Sarah Vowell shares the history of Revolutionary War icon, the Marquis de Lafayette Vowell was an early contributor…
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Due South's America at 250: Native History in NC
0:01:00 Teaching the teachers about Native American history Dr. Brittany Hunt grew up in Robeson County, North Carolina, where there's a large Indigenous…
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250 years and counting: North Carolina stories shaping U.S. history
0:01:00 NC history told in three-inch letters North Carolina highway historical markers can be seen all across the state — and these markers can make a big…
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NC News Roundup live from Greensboro: budget shortfall; aviation developments; future of downtown; plus, the mayor
The Friday News Roundup heads to Greensboro, where there's an $83 million budget shortfall, as well as a recent major aviation development. Hosts Jeff Tiberii…
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Durham's property tax challenge, and a local "Black queer daddy" goes on RuPaul's Drag Race
0:01:00 Charlotte sports fans push to host 2031 Women’s World Cup matches Why not Charlotte? One of those fans pushing for Charlotte to get matches says…
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Breaking down 'forever chemicals' in NC rivers. Cape Fear and Haw riverkeepers explain what they're fighting for
0:01:00 ‘Forever chemicals’ in NC rivers Environment reporter Celeste Guajardo shares her latest reporting on PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane in our rivers and drinking…
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NC Promise guarantees low tuition at four state universities. Plus, addressing college student homelessness
0:01:00 Elizabeth City State University’s NC Promise Leoneda Inge visits Elizabeth City State University to explore the impact of the NC Promise program on…
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What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North Carolina and the South
Editor's note: This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 20, 2026. 0:01:00 What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North Carolina North…
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NC News Roundup: Canes bring home the Stanley Cup; still no state budget; JetZero takes off in Triad
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… Another contentious, local Board of Elections meeting ... an aviation aspiration takes off in the Triad ... and the…
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Visual history of Juneteenth celebrations in 'Black Freedom'; Pierce Freelon’s 'Black Boy Glow'
0:01:00 New book "Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days" It’s been five years since Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday…
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NC experiencing one of the worst droughts on record; comedian Roy Wood Jr. on fatherhood
0:01:00 North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts on record North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts in recorded history. Parts…
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Black sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally comes home. Plus, 'Bones' author Kathy Reichs
0:01:00 A Black WWII soldier's remains are finally laid to rest The remains of one of the final victims of the Pearl Harbor bombing have been identified and…
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'Genre fluid' musical group Tank and the Bangas visit Due South. Plus, highlighting the growth of soccer at HBCUs
0:01:00 HBCU 101: Growth of soccer at HBCUs There’s a move to grow competitive soccer at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The HBCU Football Club…
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NC News Roundup: surveillance by law enforcement; state budget negotiations; drought intensifies
On the NC News Roundup... State budget negotiations plod along, surveillance by law enforcement at some retail stores may surprise you, and the Canes' quest…
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Campus check-in: higher education funding update; 'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience' book
0:01:00 Amid funding uncertainty, how are NC colleges faring? Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big federal…
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School's out for summer: Education reporters wrap-up the year; CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure
0:01:00 CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure decision After months of speculation and deliberation, the final decision about a school closure in…
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Jesse Helms book explores senator's influence on modern conservatism. Plus, 'Scene on Radio' deep-dives on news media.
0:01:00 A new book explores legacy of U.S. Senator Jesse Helms Historian Bill Link’s new book "Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition"…
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Decoding Southern accents, from the 'Durham accent' on HBO's White Lotus, to the Ocracoke Brogue
0:01:00 Do the Southern accents in the TV show 'White Lotus' measure up? HBO's hit murder mystery series, The White Lotus, perked Southerners' ears with their…
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NC News Roundup: Data centers debate; CHCCS vote on elementary closure; ‘Canes locked in Stanley Cup Finals
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… One local school board votes to close an elementary school. Will state lawmakers mandate a new nuclear plant? And…
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Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned. Update on Murdaugh saga with Wall Street Journal reporter
The name “Murdaugh” became known across the country, and even the world, in 2021 when Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead on their family estate in South…
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Federal job losses in the Triangle. CHCCS faces elementary school closure. NC's Black Bear Festival
0:01:00 Federal worker job losses in the Triangle, one year after government cuts A conversation with journalist Abraham Kenmore, who recently wrote a piece…
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The start of hurricane season, and how to spend six hours in Raleigh
0:01:00 Atlantic hurricane season begins in NC, below-average storms predicted As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Due South talks to CBS 17 chief…
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A visit to Buc-ee's; inexpensive summer eats in the Triangle; Photojournalist Kate Medley
0:01:00 Small food businesses are trending toward pop-ups, food stalls and social sales Indy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting…
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NC News Roundup: Gov. Stein's prediction market executive order; tax, budget update; Canes on cusp
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… State employees react to possible raises, major projects leave the two notable state attractions closed, the…
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Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on his political career, politics now, and his new focus on K-12 education strategy
Due South speaks with former U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Burr spent 28 years in Congress – serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper…
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Raleigh's resident Bald Eagle family. And the story of an Army Private from NC who became a Civil Rights activist
0:01:00 The Black Army Private who wouldn’t move to the back of the bus Sarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up…
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New partnership aims to address nursing shortage; Day One Relief's natural disaster aid; a look back at HB-2
0:01:00 A new health education partnership seeks to address NC’s nursing shortage A new partnership between UNC Wayne Health and Scholars Network provides…
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An obituary for K&W Cafeteria. Plus, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement
0:01:00 Food & Wine Editor Kat Kinsman remembers K&W Cafeteria Kat Kinsman’s favorite chain restaurant, and one of Leoneda Inge’s favorites, was a unique spot…
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NC News Roundup: State constitutional amendments on the ballot, Tillis balks at Trump DOJ fund
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... The White House wants a $1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund — part of which would go to help January 6…
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A property tax cap amendment on the November ballot. And, a career covering the NC General Assembly
0:01:00 Why a property tax cap amendment will be on the ballot this November One of the constitutional amendments state Republican leaders have worked to get…
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A Due South Deep Dive on the Voting Rights Act
0:01:00 What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North Carolina North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls discusses the history of the…
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Bennett College, Carolina Theatre and DUP celebrate centennials. Plus, Andrew Bird at the Greensboro Symphony
0:01:00 Bennett College, one of only two women’s HBCUs, celebrates its centennial Leoneda Inge talks to Dr. Teresa Hardee, interim president of Bennett College…
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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project
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…
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NC News Roundup live from Manteo: General Assembly budget breakthrough; beach erosion update; OBX tourism unpacked
Live from the Outer Banks... A budget deal has been reached — will it actually end North Carolina’s stint as the only state without an approved budget? Then, a…