Due South

UNC-Chapel Hill psychology and neuroscience professor Kurt Gray joins Due South co-host Leoneda Inge to talk about his book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. And Leoneda Inge chats with North Carolina poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green about her current work and her approach to writing.

Sandra A. Gutierrez, Nancie McDermott and Ryan Mitchell are three chefs and cookbook authors whose work distinguishes them as authorities in their fields.  Recently, they gathered at Croasdaile Country Club in Durham to discuss their passion for Latin America, Asia and Southern cuisines, respectively, with Due South co-host Leoneda Inge. This Due South encore conversation originally aired in March...

Jenn White speaks with Leoneda Inge about covering the news in this current moment, the second Trump term, and her "If You Can Keep It" series about politics and democracy on 1A . And, Anisa Khalifa host of WUNC's podcast The Broadside shares the story of how tax incentives, BBQ, and Bojangles helped make the Tar Heel State the epicenter of Japanese investment. Plus, Bill Arthur talks about his ar...

This week, the big news from Washington is also big news here in North Carolina. Approximately 50 people from North Carolina were among those pardoned by President Trump for their involvement in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Also, an update on the North Carolina Supreme Court race, which still has not been certified. And, remembering a longtime member of the General Assembly who pas...

If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Chapel Hill to Durham to Raleigh to Wake Forest, and in recent years even expanding out to Wilmington. And after more than four decades in the business, the eatery entrepreneur...

Leoneda Inge checks in with WUNC’s Race, Class and Communities reporter Aaron Sanchez-Guerra for an update on immigration issues in North Carolina. Delores Bailey, executive director of EmPOWERment Inc. talks about the organization's efforts to provide more affordable housing in Chapel Hill. Bryan Reklis, director of the Carrboro Film Fest, previews the short and feature films screening at this ye...

Freelance journalist Jim Morrill talks with WUNC's Anita Rao about his recent story in The Assembly : “How Destin Hall Rose From Humble Beginnings to House Speaker.” Then, an exploration of the changing workplace in 2025. First, Nashville-based Marq Burnett of The Business Journals talks with Due South's Leoneda Inge about the impact of generational stereotypes in the workplace and how many compan...

Presidential inauguration preview; what Trump's second term could mean for NC North Carolina NASCAR legend Richard Petty's 1970 Superbird will be in the inauguration parade, but behind the scenes, politics and policies swirl. A preview of what to expect from NC reporters. Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief for WUNC Dawn Vaughan , Capitol Bureau Chief for The Raleigh News & Observer How ‘The...

On the North Carolina News Roundup Gov. Josh Stein recently took his oath. And the seemingly never-ending race for the NC Supreme Court seat continues.  And, Kenny Mann didn’t set out to be a musician, but after some early intervention from family, he realized that he was meant for the spotlight. With his band Liquid Pleasure, Mann has been performing for more than 50 years. Some of the band’s mos...

Ten months after it became legal, North Carolinians will soon surpass $5 billion in money gambled on sports. And, an excerpt from Anisa Khalifa's recent episode of The Broadside "The gambling gold rush is here." Plus, some of the most exciting upcoming book releases of the new year. From a biography of Mark Twain to the latest in the ‘Legendborn’ series from local YA author Tracy Deonn, there is s...

Early 2025 is being called the Winter of the “Quad-demic.” Covid, RSV, flu and walking pneumonia are all going around. A fifth virus is also on the rise nationwide: norovirus. A new strain of the infection, which is also known as ‘stomach flu,’ ‘the stomach bug’ and ‘winter vomiting disease,' is also spiking this season. Dr. Zach Willis of UNC Children's Hospital joins Due South to discuss symptom...

How much running is good for your health? A cardiologist breaks down the data. Plus, members of local chapters of Black Men Run, Black Girls Run and Latinos Run join co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about finding welcoming communities to explore the challenges and joys of running — together.

Editor's note: This show originally aired in January 2024.  New year, new me? Due South co-host Leoneda Inge considered it timely to sit down with Dr. Nia S. Mitchell, a physician, weight specialist and Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine to talk about some tips and challenges for managing one's weight.  Guest Dr. Nia S. Mitchell , Associate Profe...

On the North Carolina News Roundup... President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest. We examine his impact here in North Carolina. The state legislature is back with a new speaker of the House and plans to prioritize disaster recovery. And – will we see any snow? What to expect from the winter storm headed our way. Join WUNC's Colin Campbell, Leoneda Inge, and a panel of reporters for a roundup of the we...

Known to some during his time on the 1976 presidential campaign trail as a "New South" moderate, former President James Earl Carter came to the White House as a Washington outsider and strived to learn and manage the work of the office both stateside and abroad.  But the Nobel Peace Prize winner may be remembered more for his human rights, conflict resolution, and humanitarian efforts post-preside...

Leoneda Inge chats with Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region about President Jimmy Carter's volunteer work; NC State historian Nancy Mitchell discusses President Carter's legacy; standup comedian and author Maria Bamford discusses her mental health advocacy, her long career in comedy and her upcoming standup appearances in Durham and Charlotte. 

How NC Republicans could govern in 2025 Though the GOP lost its supermajority in the state legislature, the party’s priorities will still lead the agenda. Mitch Kokai , Senior Political Analyst, the John Locke Foundation Southern Democrats regroup after the election Some Democratic organizers thought the campaign plan was so bad, they even went rogue to court voters. Maya King's campaign coverage...

Higher education in North Carolina is big business as schools vie for the best and the brightest staff and students. But in 2024, we learned how fragile higher education can be with budget deficits, leadership turnover, war, and politics. Today we take you on a higher ed encore of voices and stories Due South brought you in 2024 – and a glance at what to expect in 2025.  Leoneda Inge chats with WU...

In the summer of 2024, Due South hosted its first-ever live show at Motorco Music Hall in downtown Durham.  Co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii sat down with blues performer Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen to discuss her life and career.  Then, they were joined on stage by four local award-winning chefs to talk about biscuits, barbecue and business.  Today we listen back to a special one-hour broadcas...

Many Americans will swear off alcohol for the month through “Dry January,” but many Southerners already abstain. Two Pew Center researchers on the data, and how the South fits into the national landscape. (This conversation originally aired on Jan 22, 2024.) Then, it was no surprise to Petey Pablo that he would grow up to be a superstar. "Superstar" was his mother's nickname for him during his chi...

Forget Gatorade and a bag of chips – the American South is home to a more advanced style of gas station cuisine. Photographer Kate Medley knew this growing up in Mississippi. And, the Asheville van-life couple behind media production company Authentic Asheville. (encore edition) When Duke professor Caroline Bruzelius started studying the architecture of Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral in the 1970s, sh...

On the North Carolina News Roundup… our 2024 Year-in-Review edition.  From Helene to the veepstakes... 'power grabs' to expensive elections.... Final Fours to national titles... we reflect on the biggest stories of the year.  Join Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters for context and analysis of the news that shaped North Carolina in 2024. Guests Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC Dawn Va...

A North Carolina farm family who lost tens of thousands of Christmas trees to Helene will celebrate their own Christmas with a five-foot "hurricane tree" that's "perfect for us this year." Then, an excerpt from The Broadside's recent episode "Can we save Christmas (trees)?" And, we revisit a conversation from spring 2024 about Fraser fir Christmas trees and the threats they face during their ten-y...

If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Chapel Hill to Durham to Raleigh to Wake Forest, and in recent years even expanding out to Wilmington. And after more than four decades in the business, the eatery entrepreneur...

Sports are a cornerstone of HBCU culture. They secure exposure, sponsorship and funding for storied and longstanding African American academic institutions that have often been chronically underfunded.  For this edition of HBCU 101, Leoneda Inge takes a trip into the world of college sports and the critical role sports play at historically Black colleges and universities.  She chats with Vaughn Wi...