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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 on public property. Meanwhile, the City of Raleigh considers a curfew after violence broke out at a ‘teen takeover.’ Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from...

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 expression in art practice. She joins Due South to discuss her collaboration on a new project called ‘The Art of Saving Democracy.’ Beverly McIver , visual artist and painter 0:13:00 The Sistering celebrates wisdom, grace and friendship Jazz-soul su...

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 on a new immigration enforcement bill — Senate Bill 153, referred to as the "North Carolina Border Protection Act" — that became law after state Republicans’ override of Governor Josh Stein’s veto. Aaron Sánchez-Guerra , Race, Class & Com...

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 Secretary Reid Wilson about the department's approach to PFAS contamination in our rivers and drinking water, repairing damaged water infrastructure after Tropical Storm Helene, environmental justice and more. Reid Wilson , Secretary of the N...

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 book on John Quincy Adams might change that. Bob speaks with Jeff Tiberii about his work and life. Bob Crawford , bassist for The Avett Brothers, host of the iHeart original podcast American History Hotline and author of the book America's Foun...

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 was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was first contested by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...

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 paratrooper unit. She spoke with the grandson of unit founder Walter Morris about the groundbreaking work the soldiers pioneered. She talks with Leoneda Inge about the ‘Triple Nickles.’ (This conversation originally aired January 9, 2026.) Sh...

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 to This American Life , before she became a voice actor, and the author of several books.  She shares the story of the Marquis de Lafayette’s triumphant and celebratory return to the United States in 1824-25 as the only living general on the...

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 population. But when she got to college, she was just one of a few Native students on campus. That’s when she realized how little most people know about Native history and culture – and what they think they know is often flawed and racist. So ins...

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 difference when it comes to which NC places, historical moments, and people are memorialized and commemorated. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks to Ansley Herring Wegner of the NC Office of Archives and History about how markers are approved and what...

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 and Leoneda Inge speak with a panel of reporters, and local leaders including Greensboro's mayor, and the Co-Founder of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Broadcasting from the Pyrle Theater in downtown Greensboro. Rachel Crum...

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 Atlanta isn't the only city in the South that's got a strong sports scene. Miller Yoho , Director of Communications and Marketing for Charlotte Sports 0:13:00 Durham overcomes budget shortfall after lower than expected property tax results Leoneda...

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 water. Celeste Guajardo , environment reporter, WUNC News 0:13:00 ‘I want people to see how beautiful it is, so they see that it's worth fighting for’ Two North Carolina riverkeepers talk about efforts to clean up North Carolina rivers, and w...

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 students and families, including a 62-year-old Gail Mullen. Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr., Chancellor Gail Mullen , 62-year-old 2026 graduate, Elizabeth City State University 0:13:00 NC college leaders on the success of the NC Promise tuition prog...

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 Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls discusses the history of the Voting Rights Act and the implications of recent measures to dismantle what remains of the landmark legislation. Anita Earls , North Carolina Supreme Court Ass...

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 cultural significance of The Stanley Cup.  Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week. Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC News Claudia River...

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, but it’s been celebrated for much longer than that in countless communities across the country. Today, we look at Juneteenth and other holidays honoring emancipation with historian Blair LM Kelley, author of the new book “Black Freedom: A Vi...

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 of the Triangle region are under exceptional drought conditions, and the state is more than 10 inches of rain below the level it should be to sustain healthy water sources and crops.  Cities here in the Triangle are calling for water restric...

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 brought to North Carolina.  Neil Frye was 20 years old, and serving as a Mess Attendant 3rd Class in the Navy on the U.S.S. West Virginia. For eight decades, his relatives wanted final confirmation that Frye died, but until 2025 his remains ha...

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 (FC) Classic kicked things off in Durham. This World Cup season – amplifying world class soccer at Black colleges. Raymond Brooks - HBCU FC, Director of Digital Development Emma Brown - Virginia State University Women's Soccer Team Tatiana Wa...

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 for the Cup continues in exciting fashion. Adam Wagner , reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom Zachery Eanes , reporter, Axios Raleigh Reuben Jones ,Washington reporter covering North Carolina Nathan Collins ,...

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 funding cuts and threats to programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. Due South's Leoneda Inge checks in WUNC News Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson to find out if the biggest threats to Triangle area colleges actually...

0:01:00 CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure decision After months of speculation and deliberation, the final decision about a school closure in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system was made last week. Glenwood Elementary School will shut down in Fall 2027. Jeff Tiberii talks with CHCCS superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice about the decision and what comes next for students, familie...

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" explores the connection between the career and legacy of former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and the current political landscape. William A. Link, historian, author of Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition 0:33:00 ‘Sce...

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 third season. North Carolinians have found their Southern drawls prominently featured – but how authentic are the actors’ portrayals of Chapel Hill and Durham accents? We consult a local sociolinguist for answers. Walt Wolfram, William C. F...