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0:01:00Checking in with historic Durham landmark The Chicken HutLast year it was recognized as a local historic landmark by the Durham City Council. And how the Chicken Hut fits into Durham history as host to famous and influential Civil Rights leaders.Tre Tapp, second-generation owner of The Chicken Hut*A version of this segment first aired on November 10, 20250:13:00John T. Edge searches for home, after trying to find it in Southern foodA new memoir from the southern food historian delves into the personal. It’s about the stories, and the lies, he was told as a white boy growing up in Georgia — in the 1960s and 70s.John T. Edge, is author of the memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner goes searching for home. Edge helped found the Southern Foodways Alliance, and is the author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South. He also writes and hosts the television show TrueSouth, and writes a column for Garden & Gun.*This segment first aired on October 21, 20250:33:00The Broadside: The strange story of pimento cheesePimento cheese, aka Carolina caviar, is as synonymous with Southern food culture as sweet tea and fried chicken. But the origin story of this spreadable cheddar cheese and pimento pepper dish is much more complicated and a lot less Southern than you might think.Vivian Howard, chef, restauranteur and PBS host

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 the week.    Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief for The News & Observer Mary Helen Moore, reporter for Axios Raleigh Bryan Anderson, Statewide Politics Reporter for The Assembly and creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletter Reuben Jones, Washington reporter covering North Carolina for Spectrum News 

0:01:00Renowned 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 painter0:13:00The Sistering celebrates wisdom, grace and friendshipJazz-soul supergroup The Sistering joins Due South to discuss how they joined solo-artist forces to form a collective that pays powerful tribute to sisterhood.Lenora Zinzalai Helm, Nnenna Freelon, Kate McGarry, Lois DeLoatch, founding members of The Sistering and Keith Ganz, accompanist

0:01:00What a new immigration enforcement law means for North CarolinaWUNC 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 & Communities Reporter, WUNC News0:13:00The voting rights legacy of Nancy Cherry BazemoreA new North Carolina Highway Historical Marker commemorates the Bazemore v. Bertie County Board of Elections court case and honors the woman who made it happen.Nancy Cherry Bazemore stood up against voter disenfranchisement and North Carolina’s voting literacy test in the early 1960s.Leoneda Inge talks with the man behind the marker, and with a daughter and two granddaughters of Nancy Cherry Bazemore about Bazemore’s battle against voter suppression, how her court case shaped North Carolina voting history and how it resonates today.State Representative Rodney Pierce (D-District 27), educator and the applicant for the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker commemorating the Bazemore v. Bertie County Board of Elections court caseMrs. Alice Bazemore Clark, daughter of Nancy Cherry BazemoreDr. Inger Swimpson, granddaughter of Nancy Cherry BazemoreMrs. Erica Bazemore Williams, granddaughter of Nancy Cherry Bazemore

0:01:00From PFAS to Helene recovery, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson on why his ‘hard’ job is worth itLeoneda 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 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)0:33:00Chasing 'blue ghosts' in the Southern AppalachiansDeep in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, one firefly species gives off a steady blue glow instead of the familiar yellow blink most of us know. These insects, colloquially called “blue ghosts,” are quite elusive — to the extent that many locals have never spotted them. Researcher Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, first to publish scientific work on their biology, describes their rediscovery, rumors about their origin (hint: chemical spills and elves) and what's putting them at risk today, from habitat loss to the growing crowds drawn by their popularity.Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Dalton Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, Brevard College

0:01:00The Avett Brothers’ bassist on why he got into historyBob 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 Founding Son.A version of this conversation originally aired in August 2025.0:33:00Bob Crawford shares from his new book about John Quincy AdamsCrawford speaks with Leoneda Inge about his biography on John Quincy Adams, and the correlations he sees from early American history to our current political moment.Bob Crawford, bassist for The Avett Brothers, host of the iHeart original podcast, American History Hotline and author of the book, America's Founding Son.A version of this conversation originally aired in March 2026.

0:01:00Mecklenburg 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. This conversation originally aired on May 20, 2025.Scott Syfert, author of ‘The First Declaration of Independence? The Disputed History of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of May 20, 1775'0:13:00‘We (The People of The United States)’As the United States turns 250 years old, a new book of poetry pays tribute to Black historical figures across the country and the centuries. Poet and professor Joshua Bennett talks with Due South’s Leoneda Inge about his poem “Chapel Hill, North Carolina” for George Moses Horton, the first African American man to publish a book in the South. A version of this conversation originally aired on March 25, 2026.Joshua Bennett, Professor of Literature and Distinguished Chair of the Humanities at MIT and writer of the new poetry collection "We (The People of The United States)"0:33:00‘New Americans in North Carolina’An educator and oral historian with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources talk about "America 250 NC" and their project about “New Americans in North Carolina.” This conversation originally aired May 18, 2026.Alana Gomez, Educator, America 250 NC, N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural ResourcesJohn Horan, Oral Historian, State Archives of North Carolina, N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

0:01:00Sharryse 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.)Sharryse Piggott, WUNC reporter0:13:00A book from UNC Press revives ‘The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw’ For decades, religious groups and everyday community members have gathered in Graham, outside the courthouse, to uplift the name of Wyatt Outlaw. A new book by UNC Press seeks to uncover why Outlaw has been erased from mainstream history books. (This conversation originally aired on January 29, 2026.)Belle Boggs, author and professor of English at North Carolina State University Sylvester Allen Jr., writer, composer and director based in Graham, NC. They are co-authors of The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw0:33:00Well, I Declare celebrates 'America at 250,' North Carolina styleA new production reimagines the Declaration of Independence, as part of a nationwide series of 'America at 250' celebrations. (This conversation originally aired on April 8, 2026.)Dawn Landes, singer, songwriter and Mike Wiley, playwright, actor, assistant professor of Research and Arts, Ethics and Education at Duke University

0:01:00Former This American Life producer Sarah Vowell shares the history of Revolutionary War icon, the Marquis de LafayetteVowell 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 side of the American Revolution.Sarah Vowell, was a longtime contributor to This American Life, the voice actor for Violet in the Disney animated series The Incredibles, and is the author of “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States.”A version of this conversation originally aired in April 2026.0:13:00‘John Chavis: Quiet Leader of an Early Revolution’A preacher, teacher and Revolutionary War veteran, John Chavis was a free Black man in North Carolina born a century before Emancipation. Today, we’ll hear about John Chavis’ huge influence and impact, despite the walls built to block him. And how at the end of his life, his livelihood was taken away from him as the rights of free Black men in North Carolina were seized after Nat Turner’s Rebellion.Ben Justesen, writer, and author of chapter “John Chavis: Quiet Leader of an Early Revolution” in the University of North Carolina Press book North Carolina’s Revolutionary Founders 0:33:00Chef Ricky Moore represents the South for America 250Durham chef Ricky Moore sits down with Leoneda Inge to chat what America means to him. Moore was in a group of four chefs who made food for a “Taste of America” celebration by the National Archives Foundation.Ricky Moore, James Beard award-winning chef, the creator and owner of The Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, and represented the American South for a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary

0:01:00Teaching the teachers about Native American historyDr. 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 instead of pursuing her dream of becoming a pediatrician, she became another kind of doctor. Hunt is now an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech School of Education, where she teaches the teachers about centering Indigenous stories and changing how history is taught.(This encore interview originally aired November 13,2023.)Dr. Brittany Hunt, Assistant Professor, School of Education at Virginia Tech0:13:00UNC Chapel Hill professor wins Pulitzer for indigenous history book, ‘Native Nations’Kathleen DuVal’s latest book has been called a “magisterial overview of a thousand years of Native American history.” DuVal’s scholarship on the history of indigenous peoples in America has earned the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for History.(This encore interview originally aired June 10, 2025)Kathleen DuVal, professor of history, UNC Chapel Hill and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America

0:01:00NC history told in three-inch lettersNorth 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 it takes to get a marker erected and noticed by the public. (This encore interview originally aired August 1, 2024.)Ansley Herring Wegner, Director of Research and Publications, North Carolina Office of Archives and History0:13:00The Broadside: A Nation Unraveled: Clothing in the Civil WarFascinating new research is shedding light on how clothing culture during the American Civil war helped radically transform the nation during its darkest hour. Through the clothes they made, wore, mended, lost, and stole, Americans expressed their allegiances, showed their love, confronted their social and economic challenges, subverted expectations, and, ultimately, preserved their history.This episode of The Broadside was hosted by Anisa Khalifa and edited by Jerad Walker.Sarah Weicksel, author of "A Nation Unraveled: Clothing, Culture, and Violence in the American Civil War Era"0:33:00How the Battleship North Carolina got to its home in WilmingtonSixty-five years ago, a state-wide fundraising effort saved a more than 70 million-pound, 700-foot long behemoth of a WWII warship from being scrapped. The USS North Carolina is now a museum in Wilmington, and it would not have made it there without the contributions of thousands of North Carolina children. The museum has an effort underway to collect the stories of the “kid heroes” who helped save the ship back in 1961. (This encore interview originally aired January 13, 2026.)Dr. Jay Martin, Executive Director, Battleship North CarolinaCamille Williams, fundraised as an elementary school student for the 1961 effort

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 Crumpler, Reporter NC Health NewsDanny Finnegan, Managing Editor Triad Business JournalJoe Killian, Editor The AssemblyMarikay Abuzuaiter, Mayor of Greensboro, and longtime city councilwoman and entrepreneur Earl Jones, an attorney and Co-Founder of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum

0:01:00Charlotte sports fans push to host 2031 Women’s World Cup matchesWhy 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 Sports0:13:00Durham overcomes budget shortfall after lower than expected property tax resultsLeoneda Inge speaks with with two reporters behind the recent Indy Week article "How $4 Billion Came Off Durham’s Tax Rolls Last Year, Mostly Benefiting Corporate Landlords—and Blowing a Hole in the City Budget."Lena Geller, Reporter for Indy WeekLee Gans, Independent Data Reporter0:33:00Hillsborough father appears on RuPaul’s Drag RaceContent creator and father Jeffrey Williamson-Rose had a big debut on RuPaul’s Drag Race on its season “All Stars Season 11.” Williamson is a Black, queer father based in Hillsborough, NC. He joins Leoneda Inge to discuss Drag Race, Hillsborough, what he enjoyed about being on the show, and what it means to share stories about Queer parents on television.You can watch Williamson-Rose in Drag Race All Stars Jeffrey Williamson-Rose, professor, content creator, photographer, husband and father.

0:01:00‘Forever chemicals’ in NC riversEnvironment reporter Celeste Guajardo shares her latest reporting on PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane in our rivers and drinking water.Celeste Guajardo, environment reporter, WUNC News0:13:00‘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 what drew them to those riverbanks in the first place.Emily Sutton, Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Haw River AssemblyKemp Burdette, Cape Fear Riverkeeper

0:01:00Elizabeth City State University’s NC PromiseLeoneda 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., ChancellorGail Mullen, 62-year-old 2026 graduate, Elizabeth City State University0:13:00NC college leaders on the success of the NC Promise tuition programLeoneda Inge speaks with chancellors of universities that participate in the NC Promise tuition program. As the state-funded initiative nears its 10-year anniversary, Due South checks in on its impact on students and families.Robin Gary Cummings, Chancellor, UNC PembrokeMike Langford, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, Western Carolina University0:33:00Wake County-based HOST program seeks to address college student homelessnessCollege student homelessnessimpacts14 percent of college students locally and nationally. Housing instability impacts even more students, with nearly 48 percent experiencing uncertainty about where to live at some point during their college career. One organization in Wake County seeks to address the growing need.Mary Haskett, Professor Emeritus Psychology, NC State University; KC Buchanan, Executive Director, HOST (Housing Options for Students Today)

Editor's note: This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 20, 2026.0:01:00What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North CarolinaNorth 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 Associate Justice0:13:00Two generations of state representatives discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights ActFollowing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Leoneda Inge speaks to Rep. Valerie Foushee and retired Rep. Eva M. Clayton about the impact and next steps.Valerie Foushee, U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional districtEva M. Clayton, U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 1st district from 1992-20030:33:00 State Senator Natalie Murdock talks politics in a post-VRA North Carolina State Senator Natalie Murdock discusses the work ahead for Gen Z voters, the first generation in decades to come of age and enter the workforce in a post-Voting Rights Act landscape.Natalie Murdock, State Senator representing North Carolina’s 20thdistrict

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 NewsClaudia Rivera Cotto, Political Reporter, Enlace Latino NCZachery Eanes, reporter, Axios RaleighKate Rogerson, sports reporter/anchor for ABC 11 

0:01:00New 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 Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days.”Blair LM Kelley, president of the National Humanities Center, historian, author of Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days0:33:00Pierce Freelon’s “Black Boy Glow” celebrates whimsy, healthy masculinity and emotional expressionGrammy-nominated recording artist, children’s musician and author Pierce Freelon has produced a new body of work dedicated to boys, belonging and emotional connection. Leoneda Inge previews Freelon’s latest release, Black Boy Glow, just in time for his Juneteenth album release party in downtown Durham.Pierce Freelon, artist, Grammy-award nominee and author

0:01:00North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts on recordNorth 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 restrictions to help mitigate the effects of the drought. Jeff Tiberii gets the latest.Gary Stephenson, chief meteorologist at Spectrum News RaleighDr. Chip Konrad, director of the NOAA Southeastern Regional Climate Center and a professor of geography at UNC-Chapel HillDr. Matt Poore, professor of animal science at NC State University and an expert on livestock, management of grazing systems, and agriculture markets with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension0:33:00In his memoir, comedian Roy Wood Jr. reflects on being a son and a fatherLeoneda Inge speaks with comedian Roy Wood Jr. about what it was like to revisit his difficult relationship with his father and how that relationship has influenced his own approach to parenting a son.Roy Wood Jr., comedian, journalist and author of the memoir,The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir 

0:01:00A Black WWII soldier's remains are finally laid to restThe 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 had not been identified. This Due South encore conversation originally aired in April 2025.Jay Price, Military reporter for WUNC and The American Homefront Project0:13:00Author Kathy Reichs on her forensic anthropology career, hit TV show 'Bones' and her new novelThe Fox television drama "Bones" ran from 2005 to 2017 - the longest drama in the network’s history. Our guest today was a producer on the show - and the writer who inspired it.In fact, she’s the basis for one of the main characters - Temperance Brennan. "Tempe," as she's known, is based on both the life and novels of Kathy Reichs.Reichs is a forensic anthropologist who's spent much of her career at UNC Charlotte. In addition to her academic research, she has penned two dozen novels in the Temperance Brennan Series.She sits down with Leoneda Inge to talk about her career, latest novel, "Fire and Bones," and what it was like adapting her work for television.This Due South encore conversation originally aired in September 2024.Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist, professor emerita in the Department of Anthropology at UNC Charlotte. "Fire and Bones" is the 23rd novel in the Temperance Brennan series.

0:01:00HBCU 101: Growth of soccer at HBCUsThere’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 DevelopmentEmma Brown - Virginia State University Women's Soccer TeamTatiana Ward - Virginia State University Women's Soccer TeamJacky Fulu Kiazayadioko - Shaw University Men's Soccer Team0:13:00The Broadside: The surprising cricket capital of the SouthThe game of cricket is rapidly gaining popularity across the US. But if you want to see what the future of the sport in America might look like, you need to visit a field next to an airport in the town of Morrisville, North Carolina.This episode of The Broadside originally published on June 27, 2024, during the 2024 Cricket T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the United States. It was hosted by Anisa Khalifa, produced and edited by Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jerad Walker.0:33:00'Genre fluid' musical group Tank and the Bangas visit Due South Tank and the Bangas have come a long way since their 2017 NPR Tiny Desk performance. Now, with a Grammy award in hand, the group has been on several creative journeys. Their most recent album “The Last Balloon” was released this spring and will mark the start of a new musical era for the group. Tank and the Bangas sit down with Leoneda Inge ahead of their performance in Carrboro at Cat’s Cradle on June 20.Tarriona “Tank” Ball, of Tank and the BangasNorman Spence, of Tank and the Bangas

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 NewsroomZachery Eanes, reporter, Axios RaleighReuben Jones,Washington reporter covering North CarolinaNathan Collins, investigative reporter at The News & Observer

0:01:00Amid 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 became reality. And if not, what challenges, or opportunities, are on horizon.Brianna Atkinson, Higher Education Reporter, WUNC News0:13:00Durham Tech dean discusses book, "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience"Chris O'Riordan-Adjah knows a lot about higher education. In addition to earning two bachelor's degrees, two master’s degrees, and a PhD in Civil Engineering, he’s also taught at a range of colleges, including a large 4-year university, small college, and community college. And he wants to share his knowledge with those embarking on college — or thinking about it. “Professor Chris” talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about his book "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience."(This conversation originally aired June 23, 2025.)Chris O'Riordan-Adjah, author of "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience"; Dean of Building, Engineering and Skills Technology Division, Durham Technical Community College

0:01:00CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure decisionAfter 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, families and the district.Rodney N. Trice, Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools0:13:00School year wrap up with two NC education reportersFrom teacher pay debates to enrollment drops to budget crises, it’s been yet another challenging year for school systems across our region. As the traditional public school year wraps up, we check in with two education reporters to update us on the latest news and unpack some trends across districts.Liz Schlemmer, Education Reporter, WUNC NewsAmy Diaz, Education Reporter, WFDD0:33:00A food guide for I-40If you're a food lover traveling on I-40 to your summer getaway, the journey might now be as exciting as the destination. Food journalist Hanna Raskin has created a restaurant guide titled “I-40 Exit Strategy,” which explores the tantalizing flavors that can be found just off the interstate.Hanna Raskin, author of I-40 Exit Strategy , founder and editor of The Food Section

0:01:00A new book explores legacy of U.S. Senator Jesse HelmsHistorian 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 Opposition0:33:00‘Scene of Radio’ returns with 8th podcast season on the state of news media The hit historical podcast, Scene on Radio, is back with its 8th season, “The News.” The series takes a deep dive on the evolution of local and national media landscapes. Due South talks to host and producer John Biewen and co-host Chenjerai Kumanyika about their work on the new season and future of news consumption in America.John Biewen, creator and host, Scene on RadioChenjerai Kumanyika, professor, podcast creator, and co-host, Scene on Radio

0:01:00Do 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. Friday Distinguished University Professor of English at North Carolina State University and the director of the North Carolina Language and Life ProjectThis segment originally aired in 2025.0:33:00Two decades later, a ground-breaking book on Ocracoke accents gets a follow-upThis time, the authors were joined by a fourth-generation Ocracoke resident and another language expert to take an even deeper dive on the culture and evolution of the accent.The book is called Language and Life on Ocracoke: The Living History of the Brogue. It includes QR codes with audio from people speaking with the accent, and with people sharing their experiences being asked by tourists to "speak" so they can hear it.Candy Gaskill is a coauthor and lifelong resident of Ocracoke.Jeffrey Reaser is an English professor at North Carolina State University, and the inaugural Walt Wolfram Distinguished Professorship in Sociolinguistics.Walt Wolfram has been a William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of English at NCSU. Wolfram announced his retirement in 2026.They co-authored the book Talkin’ Tar Heel.At the end of the first segment is a short clip of the song "Charlie Mason Pogie Boat." It's about a ship that wrecked just off Ocracoke Island. On the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings album "Between the Sound and the Sea: Music of the North Carolina Outer Banks."

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… One local school board votes to close an elementary school. Will state lawmakers mandate a new nuclear plant? And the ‘Canes, locked in the Stanley Cup Finals.Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & ObserverClaudia Rivera Cotto,Political Reporter, Enlace Latino NCBryan Anderson, Statewide Politics Reporter for The Assembly, creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletterDanielle Battaglia, congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte ObserverLiz Schlemmer, education reporter, WUNC News

The name “Murdaugh” became known across the country, and even the world, in 2021 when Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found dead on their family estate in South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh, husband to Maggie and father to Paul, was eventually convicted of killing them.In May 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the double murder convictions, and a new trial date has yet to be set. Leoneda Inge talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about the latest developments.Later in the hour, we revisit a conversation with Bauerlein about her book "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty."Valerie Bauerlein, reporter, The Wall Street Journal and author of The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty

0:01:00Federal worker job losses in the Triangle, one year after government cutsA conversation with journalist Abraham Kenmore, who recently wrote a piece for Indy Week titled “A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces.”Abraham Kenmore, freelance journalist0:13:00Chapel Hill Carrboro School closures A downward trend in public school enrollment coupled with conservative state spending across the last 15 years has left some districts facing difficult financial decisions. In Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this could soon mean one fewer elementary school.Liz Schlemmer, education reporter, WUNC News0:33:0012th annual National Black Bear Festival held June 5-6 in PlymouthThe National Black Bear Festival returns to Plymouth, NC for its 12th year on June 5-6. Jeff Tiberii talks to founder and director Tom Harrison about North Carolina’s massive black bear population and what to expect from this year’s festivities.Tom Harrison, founder, director, National Black Bear Festival, director, Washington County Tourism

0:01:00Atlantic hurricane season begins in NC, below-average storms predictedAs Atlantic hurricane season begins, Due South talks to CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein about what North Carolina can expect from this year’s forecasted storms.Wes Hohenstein, chief meteorologist, CBS 170:13:00The forecaster behind North Carolina's Weather AuthorityAtlantic hurricane season is underway, and Ethan Clark, owner and founder of North Carolina's Weather Authority, is ready for it. The recent North Carolina State University graduate has been forecasting since middle school, and he now has hundreds of thousands of online followers.Ethan Clark, owner and founder, North Carolina's Weather Authority0:33:00WUNC’s recommendations for an afternoon in Raleigh"Six Hours in Raleigh” is a guide made by WUNC’s Digital Team with recommendations for the best way to spend an afternoon in Raleigh, and for places that even locals might not know about.Josh Sullivan, social media producer at WUNC NewsLauren Rhodes, digital news intern at WUNC News

0:01:00Small food businesses are trending toward pop-ups, food stalls and social salesIndy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting locations around the Triangle and how an increasingly challenging economic outlook is causing entrepreneurs to shift their business models.Lena Geller, staff writer, Indy Week0:13:00The Broadside: “The hype behind the world’s largest gas station”Buc-ee’s, the mega-sized gas station known for its pristine bathrooms, numerous snack options and cartoon beaver mascot, is expanding across the South. And it’s bringing with it a legion of cultish fans. But what’s with all the hype? And does the world really need a gas station the size of a Walmart with 20different flavors of beef jerky?Emily Cataneo, freelance journalist and contributor for The Assembly and Dale Edwards, managing editor for The News of Orange County0:33:00How independent gas stations survive in the Buc-ee’s eraPhotojournalist Kate Medley discusses a reporting visit to South Carolina, where independent gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants, have been managing business after the 2022 addition of the state’s first Buc-ee's. North Carolina’s first Buc-ee's is slated to open in 2027.Kate Medley, photojournalist, documentarian, author of Thank You Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed and Fuel the American South

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… State employees react to possible raises, major projects leave the two notable state attractions closed, the Governor wants to bar state employees from making some wagers, and the Hurricanes play for the Eastern Conference championship.Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC NewsMary Helen Moore, reporter for Axios RaleighBryan Anderson, Statewide Politics Reporter for The Assembly, creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletterDawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer

Due South speaks with former U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Burr spent 28 years in Congress – serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper chamber. Once there, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, was a reliably conservative vote, and across three terms generally avoided controversy. In one of his final acts in office, he voted to convict President Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection - one of just seven Republicans to do so. Today, Burr is working at the Aspen Institute, with an aim toward improving education, as part of a bipartisan effort. Burr joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss his political career and much more.Richard Burr, U.S. Senator from North Carolina 2005-2023

0:01:00The Black Army Private who wouldn’t move to the back of the busSarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up her seat for a white Marine. She was on a bus that had crossed state lines into North Carolina, where in 1952, she was told to move to the back of the bus. In recent years, her story has become better known, partly thanks to a new book she co-wrote with author Amy Nathan.You can watch and listen to Sarah Keys Evans speaking with PBS NC for an oral history.Amy Nathan, co-author with Sarah Keys Evans of Riding into History: The Surprising Story of Sarah Keys Evans and the Fight to Desegregate Bus TravelErvin Griffin, one of the Roanoke Rapids educators who installed a monument honoring Sarah Keys Evans, president Emeritus of Halifax Community CollegeOphelia Gould-Faison, leader of the Sarah Keys Evans Public Art Project in Roanoke Rapids0:33:00Raleigh’s resident bald eagle family Raleigh’s lush greenspaces have always been a home to towering oak trees, but now feathered neighbors are taking the spotlight. In recent weeks, birdwatchers have flown to Lake Shelley Park in Raleigh to witness the newest member of a bald eagle family.Sean Gough, Land Stewardship Program Manager for the City of RaleighSydney Merrell, Invasive Species Program Assistant Coordinator for the City of Raleigh

0:01:00A new health education partnership seeks to address NC’s nursing shortage A new partnership between UNC Wayne Health and Scholars Network provides incentives for students interested in entering the field of nursing. For years, the state has struggled with a substantial nursing shortage, with more than 17,000 nurses needed over the next decade to meet the demands of the state’s aging and growing population.Dr. Sam Maron, founder, Scholars Network0:13:00Day One Relief aims to reach those most in need, following natural disastersA Durham-based organization founded in the wake of 2018’s Hurricane Florence provides emergency aid to communities that are least likely to be prioritized, including rural and low-income communities and communities of color.Jil Christensen, founder, president/CEO, Day One ReliefCourtney Patterson, board chair, Day One Relief0:33:00A look back at HB-2Ten years ago, North Carolina was embroiled in the battle over HB-2 – also known as “the bathroom bill.” Rev. Dr. MacHenry Schafer II and Katy Schafer are the parents of Hunter Schafer -- now a famous actress and model. Back in 2016, Hunter was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the law. Leoneda Inge talks with Mac and Katy about how their faith guided their advocacy for Hunter and the other plaintiffs, and how they look back at the impact of HB-2.Rev. Dr. MacHenry Schafer II and Katy Schafer, parents of Hunter Schafer

0:01:00Food & Wine Editor Kat Kinsman remembers K&W CafeteriaKat Kinsman’s favorite chain restaurant, and one of Leoneda Inge’s favorites, was a unique spot with a rotating menu of southern staples, including fried okra, congealed salads, and a dizzying number of pies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired February 11, 2026.)Kat Kinsman, Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine and host of its Tinfoil Swans podcast.Read Kat's full story "The Last Tray at K&W Cafeteria."0:13:00‘The curious case of George Masa’The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail form the backbone of the easternportionof the US National Parks system. Together, they welcome 15 million visitors every year. But theylikely wouldn'texist as we know them today, if itweren'tfor the work of a pioneering photographer in North Carolina named George Masa. This week, we find out how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement and unearth the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work. This episode of The Broadside was hosted by Anisa Khalifa and produced by Jerad Walker. More from The Broadside and ‘The curious case of George Masa’Paul Bonesteel, documentary filmmakerand co-author of the book George Masa: A Life ReimaginedMami Kikuchi, researcher and translator0:33:00‘Our Common Nature’ podcast explores journey to restore mountain’s Cherokee name“Our Common Nature” podcast host Ana González goes on a musical and historical journey through the Smoky Mountains with cellistYoYoMa. Ana tells the story of Lavita Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and her quest to restore the Cherokee name to the tallest mountain in the Smokies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired November 12,2025.)Ana González, host, “Our Common Nature”

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup...The White House wants a $1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund — part of which would go to help January 6 rioters. Republican Senator Thom Tillis provided some harsh pushback on that proposal. We’ll also get caught up on a busy ballot initiative week at the state legislature. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.Zachery Eanes, reporter, Axios RaleighClaudia Rivera Cotto, Political Reporter, Enlace Latino NCAdam Wagner, reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom Danielle Battaglia, congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer

0:01:00Why a property tax cap amendment will be on the ballot this NovemberOne of the constitutional amendments state Republican leaders have worked to get on the ballot this November is a property tax cap, limiting the taxes that localities can impose on property owners. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter, law professor and a citizen activist about the proposal.Paul Specht, state government reporter, WRAL Marcus Gadson, Associate Professor of Law, University of North Carolina Law SchoolKim Mackey, social studies teacher teaching Economics and Personal Finance, author of the blog educatEDpolicy0:33:00A NC state government reporter reflects on a career covering the General AssemblyLongtime Associated Press reporter Gary Robertson has left his post at the North Carolina statehouse. Gary sits down with Jeff Tiberii for an exit interview of sorts to talk about what’s changed and what hasn't in his decades of journalism in our state.Gary Robertson, longtime Associated Press North Carolina politics & statehouse reporter

0:01:00What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North CarolinaNorth 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 Associate Justice0:13:00Two generations of state representatives discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights ActFollowing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Leoneda Inge speaks to Rep. Valerie Foushee and retired Rep. Eva M. Clayton about the impact and next steps.Valerie Foushee, U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional districtEva M. Clayton, U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 1st district from 1992-20030:33:00State Senator Natalie Murdock talks politics in a post-VRA North CarolinaState Senator Natalie Murdock discusses the work ahead for Gen Z voters, the first generation in decades to come of age and enter the workforce in a post-Voting Rights Act landscape.Natalie Murdock, State Senator representing North Carolina’s 20thdistrict

0:01:00Bennett College, one of only two women’s HBCUs, celebrates its centennialLeoneda Inge talks to Dr. Teresa Hardee, interim president of Bennett College about the current state and future intentions of the country’s only women’s HBCUs, as it celebrates its centennial anniversary.Dr. Teresa Hardee, interim president, Bennett College0:13:00Duke University Press marks centennial with exhibition, commemorative reprintLeoneda Inge sits down with Dean Smith, director of Duke University Press, to discuss its legacy as a cutting-edge, progressive academic press and its 100thanniversary celebrations.Dean Smith, director, Duke University Press0:33:00Andrew Bird’s 20thanniversary album tour makes its way to GreensboroGrammy-nominated folk musician Andrew Bird is embarking on a symphony tour in celebration of the 20thanniversary of his third solo album, Andrew Bird & The Mysterious Production of Eggs. The tour will bring him to the Greensboro Symphony on May 31. He talks about his decades-long career in music and what it’s like to revisit one of his earliest solo works.Andrew Bird, singer, songwriter, musician

0:01:00Mecklenburg 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. This conversation originally aired on May 20, 2025.Scott Syfert, author of ‘The First Declaration of Independence? The Disputed History of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of May 20, 1775'0:13:00‘We (The People of The United States)’As the United States turns 250 years old, a new book of poetry pays tribute to Black historical figures across the country and the centuries. Poet and professor Joshua Bennett talks with Due South’s Leoneda Inge about his poem “Chapel Hill, North Carolina” for George Moses Horton, the first African American man to publish a book in the South.Joshua Bennett, Professor of Literature and Distinguished Chair of the Humanities at MIT and writer of the new poetry collection "We (The People of The United States)"0:33:00‘New Americans in North Carolina’An educator and oral historian with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources talk about "America 250 NC" and their project about “New Americans in North Carolina.”Alana Gomez, Educator, America 250 NC, N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural ResourcesJohn Horan, Oral Historian, State Archives of North Carolina, N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

Live from the Outer Banks... A budget deal has been reached — will it actually end North Carolina’s stint as the only state without an approved budget? Then, a turn toward the coast — from tourism and infrastructure to beach renourishment and climate change, we check in with three local reporters about the stories that dominate the headlines on the OBX.Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC NewsSam Walker, Editor-In-Chief, SamWalkerOBXNews.com and News Director, 99.1 The SoundCorinne Saunders, Editor, Outer Banks InsiderJoy Crist, Editor, Island Free Press

0:01:00North Carolina’s prisons face a crisis of staffing and fundingNorth Carolina’s 55 prisons are operating at minimum staffing, in a steep funding deficit. The state’s Department of Adult Correction is in need of an updated budget that accounts for the growing and aging prison population. WUNC News’ Colin Campbell updates Due South on the current state of the carceral system. This Due South encore conversation originally aired April 15, 2026. Colin Campbell, Capital Bureau Chief, WUNC News0:13:00Former inmate and recidivism reduction activist Kerwin Pittman’s journey to success Kerwin Pittman spent more than 11 years in the North Carolina prison system. With the support of family, he was able to navigate the re-entry process upon his release, becoming a recidivism reduction activist in the process. Eight years after his release, Pittman has become the first formerly incarcerated person in the United States to purchase a prison campus. This Due South encore conversation originally aired April 15, 2026. Kerwin Pittman, founder of Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, Inc.0:33:00The creators of 'Ear Hustle,' the first podcast produced in prisonEar Hustle is the first podcast produced in prison. It’s brought stories from life inside to international audiences. It’s been a finalist for two Pulitzer Prizes. Jeff Tiberii talks with the creators, Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor. This Due South encore conversation originally aired August 6, 2025.Earlonne Woods, co-host of the Ear Hustle Podcast, which he started while serving 31 years to life at San Quentin State Prison in 2017Nigel Poor, visual artist and co-host of Ear Hustle

0:01:00Drought, tariffs, and other factors contribute to farming crisis in NCNorth Carolina farmers are dealing with an array of challenges from an ongoing drought to federal policy decisions impacting the agriculture industry. Jeff Tiberii talks with reporter Phoebe Zerwick about her piece Farming is in crisis for the newsletter ‘Down from DC.’Phoebe Zerwick, co-author, Down from DC0:13:00The latest on the Dean Dome sagaAn update on the future of the Dean Dome, which has faced considerable pushback from the Carolina basketball family. Jeff Tiberii talks with two local reporters who have been following the developments closely.Korie Dean, higher education reporter at The AssemblyBrendan Marks, reporter at The Athletic0:33:00Gerrymandering is nothing new, but may get worseGerrymandering is not new. Though, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision, it might be getting worse. Jeff Tiberii talks with Billy Ball, a writer for progressive news site Cardinal & Pine, about gerrymandering and its impacts in Virginia and the South.Billy Ball, founder, TheLivingSouth.com and senior editor, Cardinal & Pine

0:01:00What film leaders think about the state's incentivesAfter incentives for the film industry dried up in NC, many productions took their work to Atlanta. But the director of the North Carolina Film Office says there’s still an industry here, and a storied history of filmmaking.Guy Gaster, Director of the North Carolina Film Office, which promotes the state to possible productions and studios0:13:00New documentary follows the path of a NC jazz legend Yusuf Salim trio. (1420x1110, AR: 1.2792792792792793)Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim follows the jazz pianist and composer through six decades in the music world. From Philadelphia to North Carolina.It has a focus on Durham, which the film’s director calls Salim’s ‘chosen hometown.’ And includes footage from Salim's show on PBS NC "Yusuf and Friends."Kenny Dalsheimer, Director of Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim, documentary filmmaker and editor who’s been making films since 19960:33:00Durham film studio owners are working to open an arthouse cinemaThe co-owners of an independent film studio in Durham called Shadow Box Studio are making film, but they’re working to open a small cinema, too. Leoneda Inge speaks with the duo about their inspiration, their work, and their hopes for Durham’s film scene.Jim Haverkamp, proprietor of Shadowbox Studio in Durham, and a freelance editor and filmmakerAlex Maness, proprietor of Shadowbox Studio in Durham and a photographer, filmmaker, and projection designer

0:01:00A conversation about new book ‘White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure’“Infrastructure” is one of those public policy words that gets thrown around a lot — and for many of us, it doesn’t mean much beyond “roads and bridges.” But, as Cotten Seiler explains, infrastructure is about much more than concrete. It’s about the goods and services that support our communities.Seiler’s new book “White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure” explores how infrastructure was deliberately diminished over decades in the 20th century to keep certain groups from accessing it.Cotten Seiler, Professor of American Studies at Dickinson College and Resident Associate at the National Humanities Center in Durham0:33:00Public swimming pool access dried up in Columbus County, NC: a legacy of 'racism, rural decay, and lost opportunity.'Border Belt Independent reporter Ben Rappaport talks with Due South co-host Leoneda Inge about a story he reported in partnership with The Assembly called “The Abandoned Pools of Columbus County.” It’s a story of economics, rural decay and racism. (This encore interview originally aired September 3, 2024.)Ben Rappaport, reporter, Border Belt Independent

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup...The state legislature has reached a bustling pitch – considering a moratorium on some tax changes, making confidential NIL agreements, and a social media ban for some teens.A potential major healthcare merger is on the table in the Triangle. One North Carolina congressman is under investigation. And Charlotte’s mayor will soon step down.Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.Laura Leslie, editor, NC NewslineClaudia Rivera Cotto, state political reporter, Enlace Latino NCBryan Anderson, NC politics reporter, The AssemblyEly Portillo, executive editor, WFAE in Charlotte

0:01:00Solar power's ever-changing role in North Carolina's energy gridNorth Carolina was once an emerging national leader on the solar power front. But disincentives, policy changes and a hold on new projects have changed the solar power landscape. A conversation about energy costs and possible solutions for the future.Liz McLaughlin, climate change reporter, WRALMatt Abele, Executive Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association0:33:00Reflecting on residential solar panelsResidential solar panels are becoming more common on rooftops in North Carolina. But they are still a big financial stretch for most people. Leoneda Inge talks with a couple who got panels installed several years ago about how they look back on their decision. And, the president of a local solar panel company joins the conversation to talk credits, incentives, and the nuts and bolts of home solar power systems.Dan and Saritha Vermeer, residential solar panel customersKarl Stupka, President and Chief Operations Officer, NC Solar Now

0:01:00How to navigate complicated emotions during Mother’s Day weekendDue South's Leoneda Inge chats with a family therapist, who offers advice and recommendations for navigating grief and loss around the holiday. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 9, 2024.)Dr. Kristen Wynns, founder and owner of Wynns Family Psychology and author of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook0:13:00‘Mothering at the End of the World’ explores 'surreal' experience of caregiving in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneEven under the best circumstances, parenting can be stressful. So, when natural disasters upend a community’s sense of safety, security, and routine, the impact on families can be particularly profound. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 7, 2025.)Gray Chapman, writer based in AtlantaErin Brethauer, director, cinematographer and photographer based in Asheville0:33:00Boundary-pushing comedian Moms Mabley honored in her hometown of Brevard, NCMoms Mabley was born in Brevard, NC in 1897. By the mid-20th century, she was one of the biggest names in standup comedy. But her hometown has been slow to publicly recognize her historic career achievements. The tides of recognition seem to be slowly turning now. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 9, 2024.)Lisa Rab, freelance investigative journalist and author of the maternal health newsletter, Overdue

0:01:00The first woman to lead North Carolina’s State Employees’ Credit UnionThe first woman to head the nation’s second-largest credit union talks overcoming failure, learning to lead, and the growth of female representation in banking. Due South's Leoneda Inge has an extended conversation with the woman at the helm, Leigh Brady. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired January 14, 2026.)Leigh Brady, President and CEO of the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU)0:33:00State and federal policy, and public knowledge, are behind on moldHumidity and heat in the South are creating another housing problem: mold. Multidisciplinary researchers at Duke University are collaborating to understand mold’s impact on human health. Two BPR reporters and a Duke researcher join Due South. Their article for Grist is titled "A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold." (This Due South encore conversation originally aired March 5, 2026.)Asiya Gusa, microbiologist who works with the Duke Climate and Fungi Research Group (CLIF)Laura Hackett, Helene Recovery Reporter at Blue Ridge Public RadioKatieMyers, reports on climate change in Appalachia through a partnership between Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio