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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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Rob Christensen's book 'Southern News, Southern Politics.' 'Paperhand Puppet' celebrates 25 years.
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…
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'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience.' Plus, a program to help adult learners finish their degrees.
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”…
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NC News Roundup: SNAP benefit cuts and schools; federal cuts to universities; audit of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools
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…
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The ABCs of NC school budgets: why more local districts face budgets that just don’t add up
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…
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Dr. Bernice King on her civil rights family's legacy; Daphne Fama's 'House of Monstrous Women'
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…
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The history and legacy of Black family reunions in the South
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…
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Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools faces major budget shortfall. History of NC's tobacco warehouses.
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…
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NC News Roundup: DMV funding; what's next for PBS NC; Durham rezoning project meets opposition
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…
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Asheboro Mayor is retiring, but first he talks NC Zoo expansion
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”…
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A new book explores the history of school and residential segregation
Residential and school segregation are closely linked It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers…
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Extreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction; plus, filling in North Carolina's flood records
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…
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The Avett Brothers' Bob Crawford hosts American History Hotline podcast; the latest on Duke Health's federal funding
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…
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NC News Roundup: New NC immigration law; Senate bid announcements; lawmakers override several of Gov. Stein's vetoes
This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley announced…
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Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead on ICE cooperation. Plus, more non-criminal immigrants are being detained in NC.
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…
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International Civil Rights Museum celebrates 15th anniversary; Uproar Festival of Public art opens in Orange County
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…
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Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell joins Due South’s ‘Meet the Mayors’ series. Plus, a history of NC's ABC stores.
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…
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How will the 'Big Beautiful Bill' take shape in North Carolina? Plus, popular picks for summer reading.
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…
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NC News Roundup: race for U.S. Senate; a fight to override Gov. Stein vetoes; education funding updates
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…
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How outdoor workers in NC are dealing with extreme heat
Workers who labor on farms and construction sites experience extreme heat frequently in the workplace, but there are also service workers who face extreme…
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Meet BJ Leiderman, the NC composer behind many of public radio's theme songs
When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with…
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'Bless Your Heart' A Guide to All Things Southern. Plus, trends in the Triangle housing market.
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…
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NC legislative wrap-up: what passed, what didn't? Plus, a new pilot program addresses homelessness in Raleigh.
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…
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NC News Roundup: How federal funding rollback will impact WUNC; recovery from Chantal flooding continues
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…
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From Asheville with love: WNC sends support to Texas after flooding. Plus, Shibumis are still making waves.
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…
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Chapel Hill businesses face Chantal's long-term impact, plus a Durham contestant on 'The Great American Recipe'
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…
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Extreme summer heat solutions; NC's waning firely population; Chefs Melanie Wilkerson and Sicily Sierra
Leoneda Inge talks to Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub director Ashley Ward. Jeff Tiberii talks to NC State entomologist Clyde Sorenson. Chefs…
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'Bones' author Kathy Reichs' latest book; and a WWII vet finally gets a burial with honors
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…
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NC News Roundup: NC recovers from Chantal's record flooding; could new toll roads be coming to Wake County?
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…
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Federal redistricting trial concludes; Affordable housing in Charlotte; W. Kamau Bell's latest show
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…
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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.
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…
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Community-based intervention for opioid addiction in NC faces cuts by Trump administration
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…
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Remnants of Chantal hit NC; 'Southern News, Southern Politics' with Rob Christensen
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…
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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, the history of NC's first residential Black beach town.
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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Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning and J. Harrison Ghee
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…
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Small towns in NC grapple with new challenges
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…
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'Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age' with author James Chappel
(This encore episode originally aired December 18, 2024) Triangle restaurateur follows simple rule: 'respect the ingredient' If you live in the Triangle and…
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Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection; 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South
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…
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NC News Roundup: The 'big, beautiful bill' + NC. Shrimp, cell phones, and hemp at the NCGA. Gov. Stein's vetoes.
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…
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Conserving energy during a heat wave; high cost of summer camp; history and jazz in NC's Ocean City
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…
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Sorting the benefits of recycling - from luxury dumpster diving to The Scrap Exchange
Digging in to the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in North Carolina A consistent practice of recycling and reusing materials maintains the…
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PBS North Carolina's David Crabtree on the future of public media funding
Fewer than one percent of North Carolinians are transgender, according to estimates by the UCLA School of Law. State legislators are considering bills on…
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As Trump administration speeds up deportation efforts, a NC immigration update from Charlotte
NC Immigration Update The Trump administration has recently deported hundreds of thousands of people, using new tactics aimed at speeding up the efforts. Jeff…
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NC News Roundup: Move to regulate psychoactive hemp products; redistricting trial; will Gov. Stein use veto powers
On the North Carolina News Roundup... It’s summer – and not a state budget in sight! We chat spending plans, or lack thereof. Many rural hospitals would face…
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Juneteenth celebrations across NC include quilting, tours and historical reenactments
For twenty years, Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the state of North Carolina. The tradition dates back to long before Juneteenth became a…
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A generation gap in the Triangle housing market
A generation gap in the Triangle housing market The News and Observer’s Chantal Allam is back to talk about trends and notable highlights in Triangle housing…
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Losing international students could wreck NC universities
Federal cuts aren’t the only threat to the economic influence of North Carolina’s colleges and universities. Some grants are tied to international students…
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UNC sociologist on the politics around the 'pronatalism' movement to raise the US birth rate
During the 2024-25 school year, Ashe County Schools students missed 33 days following Hurricane Helene. This compounded the districts usual, frequent school…
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NC News Roundup: Trump touches down at Fort Bragg as protests spread to NC
On this week's NC News Roundup... Protests in Los Angeles spread to other cities across the country, including Raleigh. President Trump touches down in…
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A ground-breaking book on Ocracoke accents gets a follow-up
Thousands of soccer fans gathered in Chapel Hill this week to see Mexico playTurkey. It was an exciting match-up, but there was also concern about events like…
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Sea level rise, beach erosion impacts on NC coastal communities; 'Big Rock' and the hunt for a million dollar fish
Initiative to restore Sugarloaf Island If you summer on the coasts of North Carolina, you may be familiar with Morehead City, a popular port town in Carteret…
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What makes raw milk popular in NC?; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal on her book, Native Nations
Raw milk production and sales remain controversial in North Carolina. After lawmakers rescinded a proposed ban on raw milk sales in May, farmers are hopeful…
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How the 'big, beautiful bill' could impact North Carolina; 'Moral Mondays' at the U.S. Capitol
The federal budget proposal presently before the U.S. Senate would advance much of the President’s domestic agenda. Along with Medicaid cuts, this budget plan…
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NC News Roundup: Big budget backlash; NC immigration bills update; five ACC teams in baseball super regionals
On the North Carolina News Roundup... As Congress tries to push through a federal budget, some Republicans are already regretting recent votes in support of…
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College students' mental health, according to college students
Editor's note: This interview first aired in April, 2024. Since then, all the students we spoke to have graduated and worked in media and journalism…
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2025 Atlantic hurricane season; Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning; Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee
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…
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Michelin Guide; Audacity in Motion at Ella West Gallery; Margaret Severin Hansen's final dance
The recent announcement of a new Michelin guide dedicated to the American South has sent a ripple of excitement through several Southern states, including…
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New dinosaur discovery; Jurassic-era climate research; work to "de-extinct" extinct species
Jurassic-era climate research Researchers at Duke University have uncovered information about a major extinction during the Jurassic period that they believe…
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NC News Roundup: Trump administration files suit over NC voter registrations; disagreement over ferry tolls on the coast
On the North Carolina News Roundup... The Trump administration is joining the battle over voter registrations in NC. State House and Senate leaders will soon…
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Raw milk and safety in NC; Landon Bryant's Bless Your Heart; Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast
Jonathan Allen, professor of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences and the Director of Graduate Programs for Food Science at North Carolina State…
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UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts on funding, international students
Roberts talks Harvard, campus protests, hiring a high-profile football coach, and more with Leoneda Inge. Plus, famed Southern Gothic author Flannery O’Connor…