WRAL In-Depth with Dan Haggerty

Even if President Biden's plan to reduce violent crime passes, would it make a difference? A former US attorney answers Dan's questions. Send your questions to dan@wral.com  

Innovation is great, but do we want changes to our institutions like Bojangles? Dan has a spicy opinion.

With Duke Energy prices potentially skyrocketing, viewers are trying to figure out how to save. Dan has answers. Send your questions to dan@wral.com  

Duke Energy bills are going up. Dan looks at company profits in the face of production challenges.

How much cleaner are EVs than regular cars? We go in depth to get you the answer.

Billions of dollars were spent on development, purchase and administration of COVID-19 vaccines. As we approach the end of the crisis, vaccines will continue to be "free," but what was the real cost of the pandemic?

The words we use to report on and discuss deaths by suicide can lead to more suicides. Dan reviews current recommedations on how to talk about and honor people who have died by suicide.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the difference between banning books in school libraries versus public libraries.

Viewers share their thoughts on book bans at public school libraries.

Dan Haggerty wants to hear from you about what your opinion is on banning books in public spaces. Tonight, he reads a response from Bill, who believes that the book in question, "Gender Queer," is too obscene for children to read. Experts say that obscenity is not something that's objective, but is different for everyone. (Also, Dan gets some fashion tips from WRAL viewers.) Want to share your tho...

Dan answers a viewer question from John who works for the City of Durham. John says the city is mandating vaccines and penalizing employees who aren't vaccinated. Is this goverment over reach? Send your questions to dan@wral.com.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why North Carolina lawmakers do not vote on every bill considered in the general assembly. WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain explains the history of when state lawmakers would intentionally hold votes on legislation when opposition members were away.

Dan Haggerty addresses lingering questions after the Dec. 3 attack on the Moore County power grid. Send your questions to dan@wral.com.

Dan Haggerty talks with local students about their experiences with bullying in light of a recent suicide of a 13-year-old at Wendell Middle School.

WRAL's Dan Haggerty breaks down President Biden's $37 billion 'Safer America Plan' by the numbers and deconstructs the alternatives to policing and community-based initiatives within the bill. Send your questions to dan@wral.com  

Thos follows previous episodes on the book "Gender Queer." Wake County has presented its new book removal process. Dan explains the steps involved.  If these are the rules for public libraries, what about school libraries? Who makes those rules?

The debate continues on whether to remove Gender Queer from school libraries in North Carolina. Dan Haggerty shares answers from someone well-versed in the balance of policy and personal belief.

The graphic novel Gender Queer got caught up in two different news stories at the same time - that started to blend together as the months went on. First, the book sparked controversy when some parents complained to public libraries. That led to questions about book bans at public libraries vs public schools.  Second, NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson responded to LQBTQIA issues covered in the book....

Dan Haggerty wants to hear from you about what your opinion is on banning books in public spaces. Tonight, he reads a response from Bill, who believes that the book in question, "Gender Queer," is too obscene for children to read. Experts say that obscenity is not something that's objective, but is different for everyone. (Also, Dan gets some fashion tips from WRAL viewers.) Want to share your tho...

Wake County Public Library has removed the book, "Gender Queer" from its shelves after outrage from parents. The book, a graphic novel about a teenager discovering they are non-binary and asexual, has ignited a fire among conservatives due to some of the sexual images. WRAL's Dan Haggerty wants to know: What do you think about banning books? Should public libraries be removing literature from thei...