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On the Porch: Talking News with Dan Kane
Dan Kane This Week: Dan Kane is an award-winning investigative journalist for the Raleigh, NC newspaper The News & Observer. Kane, with whistleblower Mary…
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Halfway Through 2026, Optimism and Opportunity Are There for UNC — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 24, 2026)
The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin UNC Football Pre-Game Show is presented by Chapel Hill Tire, Now open Saturdays at their Crabtree and University Place…
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As The World Series Begins, Questions Swirl for Major League Baseball – Stroman On Sports (October 23, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, October 23. The 2026 World Series is about to begin, with the Tampa Bay…
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Jury Deliberates, Crisis Diversion Center Breaks Ground, Football Prepares for Syracuse (Evening News, 10-23-26)
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the jury in the Hedgepeth murder trial begins their…
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Carrboro: Roy Cooper GOTV Rally, Rogers Road Townhomes, Police Department Discussion
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 23, discussing town news and events. She recapped the West…
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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-Syracuse, with Jones Angell
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s big game against Syracuse in Kenan Stadium. It’s a rare prime-time game on a…
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Date Night: Ice House!
It’s a big weekend for local music, highlighted by a get-out-the-vote concert at Cat’s Cradle’s third venue. (Which doesn’t yet have a…
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What’s Trending: Take Me Out to the Negotiating Table
Trending today: the World Series gets underway tonight, and Aaron and Michael Koh are excited. But a question looms: with a major contract fight on the horizon…
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On Air Today: ‘AI and Human Wellbeing’ with UNC’s Alessandra Bazzano
AI is everywhere these days, and it’s already having a major impact on our society – but of course not all of those impacts are positive. What is…
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The Morning News: Hedgepeth Trial Closing Arguments, Early Voting, UNC Football
In today’s news: closing arguments wrap up and the jury begins deliberating in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial. Also: early voting continues in North…
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On Air Today: UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Emerita Jane Brown
UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Emerita Jane Brown spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 22, discussing early…
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Chapel Hill: Rezoning Approval, LUMO Updates, Howard and Lillian Lee Park
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor’s Coalition in…
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History Matters: Fight, Get Defeated, Rise, Fight Again
This week, Scott and Aaron remember several key moments and figures in the American Revolution - including the "Edenton Tea Party" of 1774. The post History…
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What’s Trending: Some Willy Wonka Business
Trending today: a major producer of paper products pours millions into developing a new alternative to wood - and apparently it works? The post What’s…
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Oh, the Humanities: Abigail Dowd on the ‘Ethnography of a Song’
Singer/songwriter Abigail Dowd will discuss the "ethnography of a song" at Flyleaf Books next week - and demonstrate with a performance. The post Oh, the…
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The Morning News: Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting, Drought, Michelin Award, Board Game Honor
In today's news: closing arguments are set to begin in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, after the defense rests without calling witnesses. The post The…
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Chatham County Roundup: Evi Bonilla of Chatham County Health Department
Evi Bonilla, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Coordinator for Chatham County Public Health Department, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on…
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Orange County: Rezoning on Old Lystra Rd, Managing SNAP Finances, Crisis Diversion Center
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 21, discussing county news and events…
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Talking Culture: ‘Dreamy Cat’ with Joe MacPhail
Aaron welcomes musician Joe MacPhail (Sunsp.t) to perform a song from his new live album "Live in Durham" and promote upcoming shows. The post Talking Culture…
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What’s Trending: You’re Allowed To Be A Little Weird
Trending today: the recent discovery that people in the Bronze Age collected and traded metals and rocks that came from meteorites. The post What’s Trending…
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‘We Are Coming’ to Popsicle at Cat’s Cradle!
Saturday, October 24, Cat's Cradle presents Popsicle, a show with 12 bands - including The Popes, who are releasing a long-lost album. The post ‘We Are Coming’…
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On Air Today: Celebrating Dia de Muertos in Chapel Hill!
You're invited to 140 West Franklin Sunday, October 25, from noon to 4 p.m. to celebrate Dia de Muertos with the town of Chapel Hill! The post On Air Today…
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The Morning News: Early Voting, Affordable Housing, and UNC Women’s Basketball
In today's news: early voting turnout remains high across North Carolina, and UNC women's basketball gears up for a big season. The post The Morning News…
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On Air Today: Talking Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival with SECU Family House Executive Director Kelly Thompson
Executive Director of SECU Family House Kelly Thompson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20. She discussed the upcoming Chapel Hill…
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The Evening News: Trial Update, Chatham Park South Village, Michael Malone
97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we get a recap of the prosecutions case in the Hedgepeth murder…
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Legislative Priorities, and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing county news and events. She spoke about a…
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Hillsborough: ICE Detention for Local Resident, Police Summit, Early Voting
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing town news and events. He revisited the ongoing…
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Tell Me Something: How to Classify a Tomato, with UNC’s Melanie Feinberg
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? According to UNC's Melanie Feinberg, the technically correct answer is: both. The post Tell Me Something: How to Classify a…
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What’s Trending: The Art-Collectin’ Generation
Trending today: the Baby Boom generation's unsung support of the art community. (Also, Aaron wonders where all that art goes.) The post What’s Trending: The…
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The Morning News: Prosecution Rests in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Continues in NC
In today's news: the prosecution rests in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and early voting turnout remains high for the 2026 midterm. The post The Morning…
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Chapel Hill Residents Displaced, Early Voting Continues, and UNC Football Beats Duke – The Evening News (October 19, 2026)
In today's news: Chapel Hill apartment residents find themselves displaced, and early voting turnout is high in Orange County. The post Chapel Hill Residents…
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Discussing Absenteeism During Attendance Awareness Month at CHCCS — Speaking of Schools (October 19, 2026)
CHCCS' Ally Scercy, Ashanti Keitt and Allison Crosetto speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, October 19 about absenteeism. The post…
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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh on UNC Football and Men’s Basketball, October 19, 2026
97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh discusses a busy weekend in sports, from UNC football's win over Duke to the latest basketball exhibition. The post On Air Today…
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What We’re Thinking: Early Voting Turnout Great for Dems – Is The General Assembly In Play?
Four days into early voting, the turnout has been fantastic for Democrats - so much that Tom thinks the State House could be in reach. The post What We’re…
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What’s Trending: The Dayton of Non-Daytons
In the NCAA tournament, which are the 'high' and 'low' seeds? Aaron and Michael discuss that - and the merits of new play-in site Wichita. The post What’s…
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On Air Today: At UNC, A $25 Million ‘Moonshot’ to IMPEDE Alzheimer’s
UNC recently announced a $25 million "moonshot effort" to fight Alzheimer's, through a seven-university consortium called IMPEDE. The post On Air Today: At…
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The Morning News: Elliott Woods, Early Voting, Carrboro Police, and the Victory Bell
In today's news: local residents are displaced from two apartment complexes, and early voting turnout is extremely high in Orange County. The post The Morning…
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On the Porch: Bryan Kennedy: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up
This Week: Bryan Kennedy is the four-term mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin, a former university professor and labor leader, and an advocate for strengthening…
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UNC Carries Momentum Into Battle of Victory Bell vs. Duke — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 17, 2026)
Following UNC's road win vs. Pitt, 97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell preview the Tar Heels' matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. The post UNC…
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Previewing the On-Court and Off-Court Stories of the WNBA Finals – Stroman On Sports (October 16, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 16, ahead of the WNBA Finals tipping off. The post Previewing the On-Court and…
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DNA Evidence in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Trends and Xavier Lewis’ Origins – The Evening News (October 16, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Friday, October 16 and shares the latest local stories. The post DNA Evidence in…
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Carrboro: Unpacking The Proposal, Discussion of Merging Police Departments (October 16, 2026)
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Friday, October 16 about a proposal to consolidate the town's police department. The post Carrboro…
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‘Soft Work/Hard Dreams’: Live and Local with No One Mind!
No One Mind (Ellis Anderson) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his third album, "Soft Work/Hard Dreams." The post ‘Soft Work/Hard…
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On Air Today: Jones Angell, Previewing UNC-Duke Football (and UNC-Indiana Basketball)
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. The post On Air Today…
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Date Night: Romance – or Not Romance?
This week, Brad and Aaron offer counter-programming date-night ideas for folks looking for something other than Carolina-Duke football. The post Date Night…
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What’s Trending: Why is Charizard Only the Long Snapper?
Trending today: a faux football depth chart comprised entirely of Gen 1 Pokémon characters. Michael Koh and Henry Taylor nerd out. The post What’s Trending…
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The Morning News: Faith Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting, UNC Football
In today's news: more DNA evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and extremely high turnout on the first day of early voting. The post The Morning News…
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‘If You Love Somebody, Tell Them’: Live and Local with the Pinkerton Raid!
Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his new album “If You Love Somebody, Tell Them.” The post ‘If You…
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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg
Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 15. She updated a story of corporate espionage she has…
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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Parks and Rec Master Plan, Community Recognition
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor's Coalition in…
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History Matters: Nobody Wants to Touch the Diapers
This week, Scott and Aaron remember the woman who invented disposable diapers, the Revolutionary War heroine who became known as “Molly Pitcher,”…
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What’s Trending: How Do You Measure Fame?
Trending today: Victor’s excited about a report that ‘nepo babies’ are not actually dominant in the music industry, but that begs the…
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On Air Today: ‘Not High, Just Lonesome’ with Clayton Sabine!
Clayton Sabine performs his song "I'm Not High, I'm Just Lonesome" ahead of his performance at this weekend's Carrboro Songwriters Festival. The post On Air…
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The Morning News: Early Voting, Hedgepeth Trial, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Police Merger?
In today's news: early voting begins, the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues, and Chapel Hill and Carrboro weigh merging their police. The post The Morning…
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Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Four Newcomers Make a Full House!
It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band! The post Studio Sessions…
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On Air Today: Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett on West End Poetry Festival
Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15. She discussed the upcoming West End Poetry…
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On Air Today: UNC Women’s Head Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart
UNC Women's Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She previewed the upcoming season for…
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Orange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In…
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On Air Today: Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle on the Night Sky
Science Education Specialist Amy Sayle spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She discussed upcoming celestial events visible in…
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Talking Culture: ‘Nighttime Cadillac’ with No One Mind!
Ellis Anderson of No One Mind performs the song "Nighttime Cadillac," off the band's new album "Soft Work/Hard Dreams." The post Talking Culture: ‘Nighttime…