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WHEELife
Weekly audio News Magazine produced by the Western Carolina Journalist in collaboration with 95.3 WWCU. The Find us at The Western Carolina Journalist at https://thewesterncarolinajournalist.com/category/wcj-podcast/whee-life/ Listen on Fridays at 4 p.m. at 95.3 WWCU Radio!
Episodes
WHEELifeWhee Life Ep. 4 (Season 4): Early voting, elections and ghosts of WCU
This week, we're covering the early voting in jackson county, what the numbers tell us about voter turnout and what you need to know before election day. Early…
WHEELifeWhee Life Ep. 3 (Season 4): Elections are starting! Hear what you need to know and how to prepare for voting
Learn more about the new polling site in Jackson County, what voters need to know before heading to the polls, the safety of our elections, voter fatigue and…
WHEELifeWhee Life Ep. 2 (season 4)Hurricane Helene two years after
This week we have a special edition commemorating second anniversary since Hurricane Helene devastation of Western North Carolina. Hear from our guest on the…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 1 (season 4)
We start this season with looking at the largest freshmen class in the history of WCU. It is an adjustment not just for new students but for upper classmen…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 10 (season 3): Good luck graduates! Go Cats!
Hear from graduates on their experience at WCU, involvement within their programs, and advice for those still in college. Sam Scroggins talks about how she…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 9 (season 3): Arts edition
This week on Whee Life, we’re focusing on arts and entertainment at Western Carolina University. We’ll share details on current campus exhibits, highlight…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 8 (season 3): Artemis missions and taking humans back to the Moon
NASA accomplished something historic. We are step closer to going back to the Moon. Artemis 2 mission to orbit the moon and come back in 10 days was successful…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 7 (season 3): Scams, fraud and how technology can help or hurt
Scams are not new and happen all over the world. But with advancements in technology, it has become shockingly easier to fall victim to a scam. From email and…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 6 (season 3): Reflecting on religion and what it means for people
Pew research found that overall young adults tend to be less religious than older adults. One research study found that the percentage of adults who identify…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 5 (season 3): Celebrating women history month
The month of March is dedicated to women’s history month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made throughout history. Women’s history month…
WHEELifeWhee Life episode 4 (Season #3): WCU Sports season in review
Our sports editor and reports Owen Flemming and Alex Pickard review the coverage from SOCON tournament at the start of March and how the spring season is going…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 3 (season 3): WCU on spring break
WCU is on break but we worked hard to bring you information on what students and doing and going; some are taking a work break helping veterans in Asheville…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 2 (Season 3) - 2026 Primaries results in Jackson County NC
Hear who won the primaries in Jackson County on March 3 and will be on the ballot in November. Also find out what issues were important for voters, candidates…
WHEELifeWhee Life Episode 1 (season 3): 2026 Primary election early voting
This week we are talking about the primary elections – early voting and the upcoming election day on March 3rd. Listen to hear more about key voter…
WHEELifeWhee Life Eps. 10 (season 2): Season in review
This is the last episode in the Fall 2025 season.
WHEELifeWhee Life Eps. 8 (season 2): Science edition
This week we are talking science. Here from the North Carolina Forest Service public information office, Philip Jackson, on the dangers of forest fires post…
WHEELifeWhee Life Eps. 6 (season 2): 2025 Municipal elections recap
Election Day for the 2025 municipal elections was Nov. 4. Jackson County Election Director Amanda Allen shares more about all that happened this year. Listen…
WHEELifeWhee Life Eps.3 (Season 2)
WCU Football team season so far and hear from players and coaches at WCU on their successes and what drives them.
WHEELifeWhee Life Eps.2 (Season 2)
Hear about 2025 Mountain Heritage Days in the Whee! The 51 celebration of the Appalachian people, traditions, culture brought over 10.000 people at WCU during…
WHEELifeWheeLife Eps. 1 (Season 2)
We start Season 2 of WHEE Life with an episode dedicate to one year after Hurricane Helene. We speak with people reflecting on the impact and response and…
WHEELifeWheeLife Eps. 6: Special Graduate edition
Hear what our graduates say about the good, the bad and the ugly of the college life but also how you can grow and what to expect. The graduation Spring…
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WheeLife Eps.1: University and the DEI policies, wild fires in WNC, Chuck Edwards town halls
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region.This is the first show and is a collaboration between the Western…
