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Due South
by Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place. From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.
Episodes
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Former U.S. Congressman Mel Watt on family and legacy. Pearl Cleage's 'Angry, Raucous' comedy at Playmakers
0:01:00 Former U.S. Congressman Mel Watt looks back on his storied life and family history in new book Notable Charlotte politician and lawyer Mel Watt joins Leoneda Inge to discuss his rise to U.S. Congress and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. His new book, The Sixth Generation: The...
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NC News Roundup: Early voting has begun; State Fair opens; a blue wave is predicted to hit the NC polls
On the North Carolina News Roundup... Jeff Tiberii checks back in on if gas stations are actually implementing price reductions from the gas tax. The North Carolina State Fair opens in Raleigh. Thom Tillis tells all in his new book. Early voting has officially started – and a blue wave is…
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Early voting begins in NC, with fewer 'Souls to the Polls.' Public radio's Joshua Johnson on conflict resolution
0:01:00 Fewer 'Souls to the Polls' as early voting begins in North Carolina More than twenty North Carolina counties that previously had early voting on Sundays will not have it for this year’s midterm elections. The reduction in Sunday voting will affect a popular mobilization event for Black...
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'The Art of Democracy;' and The Poetry Fox visits Due South
0:01:00 The Poetry Fox visits Due South By day, Chris Vitiello works as a communications strategist for NC State University’s Libraries. But he moonlights as a purveyor of poetry, typing custom poems at special events and commemorating strangers’ life milestones. Vitiello is the author of several...
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The long, winding history of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus, North Carolina's fall color forecast
0:01:00 The long, winding history of the Blue Ridge Parkway The vast collection of trails and scenic views all along the Blue Ridge Parkway didn’t just happen on their own – the construction of the parkway was part of a big government effort to bring national parks to more concentrated population...
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Giant pumpkins, blue ribbon biscuits, America 250 ferris wheel: NC State Fair returns to Raleigh
0:01:00 The North Carolina State Fair rolls back into Raleigh Kent Yelverton, director of the NC State Fair, joins Leoneda Inge to discuss new foods, fun and features in 2026. The fair runs from October 16 through October 25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Kent Yelverton, director, NC...
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NC News Roundup: Gas tax temporarily suspended; 11th congressional district race updates; Michael Jordan's gift to UNC
A special session at the General Assembly means gas prices will lower – for now. The debate over a 6-month data center moratorium in Raleigh heats up. The 11th congressional district race leaves big questions unanswered. And, Michael Jordan makes a big gift to UNC. All that and more on this…
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HBCU 101: Majorettes Edition. Plus, the 2026 Hum Sub Diwali Celebration returns to Cary.
0:01:00 HBCU 101: Majorettes Edition At HBCUs, majorettes are as essential to football season as the marching band. Leoneda Inge explores the history of Black dance tradition at North Carolina Central and across the South in the next edition of ‘HBCU 101.’ Dr. Kristi Johnson, director of dance…
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How three NC constitutional amendments got on the ballot this election cycle and what they would do
We’re less than one month out from the midterms, with early voting beginning next Thursday, October 15. While the candidates on the ballot get most of the attention, we turn today to three proposed constitutional amendments North Carolinians will decide on in the 2026 general election. Colin...
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'We have to believe what we're seeing and not look away.' Author explores religious reckoning in the name of democracy
For more than a decade American politics has been framed by the Trump era, and during that time President Trump's longstanding support from the religious right has hardly wavered. Within that religious bloc exist factions — including Christian nationalism — bringing new meaning to the crossroads…
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Advocates team up to reform NC’s 'antiquated' divorce laws. Plus, a Wake elementary school is in the crossfire
0:01:00 Intolerance or Parents’ Rights? A Wake Elementary school is in the crossfire An elementary school in Wake County may become a legal test case for parents’ rights. At the center of the controversy is a music teacher hired last summer in Apex. The teacher identifies as a trans woman. Some...
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NC News Roundup: Nor'easter rocks Outer Banks; Medicaid coverage changes; mail-in ballots rules challenged
A nor’easter caused significant damage in the Outer Banks. Advocacy organizations called for a lawsuit to challenge NC's last-minute rule changes on mail-in ballots. Changes to Medicaid and SNAP coverage took effect on October 1. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles also implemented...
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Nina Simone and Langston Hughes had a special bond, explored in new book. Plus, Denyce Graves directs 'Carmen'
0:01:00 A new book explores the long friendship between Nina Simone and Langston Hughes Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes first met a 16-year-old Eunice Waymon when she was a high school student in Asheville, NC. Later, Eunice would go on to become a global music sensation under her stage...
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Technology and what it’s doing to our children, our schools and our society
There’s been a barrage of news about the harmful effects of technology on our children, our schools, our lives, and – our humanity. From the Meta and TikTok lawsuits, to the use of cell phones in schools, and the potential threats of AI -- we're talking about all the ways in which tech can harm…
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Bringing creative writing to NC's Butner prison. Plus, working for affordable housing in Chapel Hill
0:01:00 Redbud Writing Project brings creative writing to Butner prison The Redbud Project is a nonprofit school based in Raleigh with the mission of bringing creative writing to everyone in their community. Redbud’s community classes have been offered to all kinds of populations in need, from...
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How the 'roadless rule' impacts protected land in NC. Plus, 'Competitive whistling and the trill of the chase'
0:01:00 What upending the 'roadless rule' could mean for North Carolina's federal forest lands The Trump administration wants to do away with a longstanding, little-known rule that doesn't allow for new roads in federal forests. The move could increase the risk of wildfires and harm water…
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NC News Roundup: WNC, two years after Hurricane Helene and Vance's visit to Greensboro
On the heels of President Trump’s visit to Gastonia last week, Vice President JD Vance came to Greensboro this week to stump for Republican candidates from Michael Whatley for U.S. Senate to Laurie Buckhout for NC’s 1st Congressional District. As we approach the two-year anniversary of Helene, we...
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Checking in on Western North Carolina, two years after Helene
Helene upended life in many ways, for many people, in Western North Carolina. Though, in other ways, little has changed and this means continued risks for for some particularly vulnerable communities. Reporter Ren Larson has delved into the issue of people still living in flood-prone regions of…
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North Carolina's fall color forecast. Plus, the long, winding history of the Blue Ridge Parkway
0:01:00 Fall foliage forecast for North Carolina Get ready for those red, orange and yellow bursts of color throughout our region. It's time to check out the fall leaves in the mountains, and soon enough, here in the Piedmont. Howard Neufeld, recently retired professor of biology, Appalachian…
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Hard history: Durham architect on legacy of Smithsonian museum she helped build; telling the story of the Tar Heel State
0:01:00 Holding space for history As the National Museum of African American History and Cultures celebrates its tenth birthday, the museum’s founding director, Lonnie Bunch, is retiring from the top job at the Smithsonian Institution amid pressure from the White House over how American history…
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North Carolina in the conversation for Major League Baseball expansion. Plus, our state's long baseball history
North Carolina in the conversation for Major League Baseball expansion As Major League Baseball runs toward home plate with expansion, North Carolina is in the national conversation for getting a team. What would it take to attract a major-league team in terms of money, demographics, land...
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NC News Roundup: Trump disparages NC at Gastonia rally; U.S. Senate race update; Belichick's son resigns
President Trump delivered remarks criticizing North Carolina in Gastonia, erroneously claiming crime is up while threatening to withhold Helene funding. In sports, a new tennis tournament comes to Charlotte, and a Belichick leaves Chapel Hill. We review the week in news on our North Carolina…
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Sarah York revisits work as an 'afterpastor' in new memoir. Plus, Playmakers Repertory Company reimagines Oedipus.
0:01:00 New book sheds light on the work of an ‘after pastor’ Sarah York spent eight years pastoring a Unitarian Universalist church in Santa Barbara, California during the 1990s. She was appointed in the aftermath of clergy misconduct and inherited the many challenges that come with caring for a...
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Rare prints of Declaration of Independence visit Durham. Public radio's Joshua Johnson on conflict resolution
0:01:00 Rare, historic prints of the Declaration of Independence visit Durham Duke University and Durham are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by bringing three rare, historic prints of the document to the main library in downtown Durham and…
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A NC tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Plus, Duke professor Mark Anthony Neal explores Black American fatherhood.
0:01:00 Gloria Steinem’s impact on feminism and journalism Groundbreaking journalist and public intellectual Gloria Steinem passed away on September 2 at the age of 92. Best-known as the co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a prominent voice in second-wave feminism, Steinem also had some North Carolina...
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Mahalia Jackson's civil rights activism takes center stage in new book. Plus, 'That time we almost destroyed the world'
0:01:00 Mahalia Jackson’s civil rights legacy takes center stage in new book A new biography explores the underreported civil rights legacy of legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson. The co-authors discuss Jackson's rise from humble beginnings in Louisiana to superstardom, crossover...
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NC News Roundup: 9/11 remembrance; midterm election updates; West Southern Pines preservation
On this week’s Friday News Roundup… live from The Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines, Jeff Tiberii speaks to local reporters and WUNC’s Colin Campbell about the 25th anniversary of 9/11, local midterm elections and longstanding Southern Pines institutions like The Pilot newspaper and Sandhills...
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NC veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan reflects on 25th anniversary of 9/11. Plus, Hopscotch is back in Raleigh
0:01:00 NC veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan reflects on 25th anniversary of September 11th attacks Tomorrow is a sobering day - the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States that killed nearly three thousand people. The subsequent military operation in...
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'We have to believe what we're seeing and not look away.' Author explores religious reckoning in the name of democracy
For more than a decade American politics has been framed by the Trump era, and during that time Trump's longstanding support from the religious right has hardly wavered. Within that religious bloc exist factions — including Christian nationalism — bringing new meaning to the crossroads of…
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Roadless Rule change could impact federal lands in NC; A conversation with Tift Merritt; Atlantic Beach, SC
0:01:00 What upending the 'roadless rule' could mean for North Carolina's federal forest lands The Trump administration wants to do away with a longstanding, little-known rule that doesn't allow for new roads in federal forests. The move could increase the risk of wildfires and harm water…
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Book picks for the last few days of summer. Plus, 'Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl'
0:01:00 The Library of NC awards 46 federal grants to public and academic libraries Leoneda Inge speaks with Catherine Prince, federal programs consultant for the Library of North Carolina, about the history and role of the state library, as well as its allocation of 46 new grants to local public...
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NC News Roundup: Rep. Chuck Edwards censured; NC-01 candidate suspended by Kalshi; G20 in Asheville and Chapel Hill
On this week's North Carolina News Roundup.... An outgoing North Carolina congressman is censured. Helene recovery and AI are top of mind at the G20 meetings in Asheville and Chapel Hill. A candidate is suspended from a prediction market after placing money on herself. And the latest North…
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New NC law changes how public universities report sexual misconduct. Some have accountability concerns
0:01:00 New state law changes how public universities report sexual misconduct Public universities in North Carolina were once required to release the results of sexual assault investigations. But a new provision in state law changed that requirement recently. Advocates for sexual assault…
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A tribute to Dolly Parton; Durham-based union worker's 40-day hunger strike protesting Amazon work conditions
0:01:00 Durham-based union organizer protests via hunger strike Italo Medelius is a Durham-based former Amazon worker who has been on hunger strike for more than 30 days, to protest poor working conditions in North Carolina and worldwide. Italo Medelius, former Amazon worker and union organizer...
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DMV Commissioner Paul Tine talks growth and change. Plus, an uptick in NC's sea turtle hatchings.
0:01:00 NC DMV Commissioner Paul Tine discusses reduced wait times, digital licenses and more NC DMV Commissioner Paul Tine sits down with Due South to discuss recent and upcoming changes at offices across the state and how new policies have helped to streamline the process for making…
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'Scene on Radio' deep-dives on news media. Plus, Senator Jesse Helms' influence on modern conservatism
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 the late U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and the current political landscape. William A....
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NC News Roundup: elections rules update; state senator resigns; astronaut Christina Koch at NCSU
On the North Carolina News Roundup... New election rules could make rejecting ballots easier in North Carolina, but will they be on pause until after the mid-terms? The new Meta settlement sends hundreds of millions of dollars to North Carolina — what could it mean for our state and our kids? A...
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NBA's Trey Murphy III's backpacks in Durham; Basketball Heaven; NASA astronaut Christina Koch
0:01:00 NBA star and Durham native welcomes students back to school with 3rd annual backpack giveaway Trey Murphy III, forward with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans and Durham native, recently hosted his third annual Back to School Community Bash in partnership with Durham Parks and Recreation....
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College football season kicks off in NC
College football is back! This weekend, players take to the gridiron to open the season for a sport that is seeing a lot of change. From the transfer portal, NIL agreements for athletes, media rights for conferences, to the potential for Congress to have their say in college athletics; the...
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Mahalia Jackson's civil rights activism. A trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway
0:01:00 Mahalia Jackson’s civil rights legacy takes center stage in new book A new biography explores the underreported civil rights legacy of legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson. The co-authors discuss Jackson's rise from humble beginnings in Louisiana to superstardom, crossover...
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'Good Parents, Betters Homes & Great Schools' shares history of segregation. Plus, a new threat to honeybees
0:01:00 Residential and school segregation are closely linked For nearly a century, residential segregation and school segregation have been closely linked. It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers and well-meaning parents hoping to...
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NC News Roundup: some counties end Sunday early voting; new Elon poll results; youth violence spikes in Wake County
On this week's North Carolina News Roundup, the Board of Elections finalizes early voting plans in disputed districts, ending open polls on Sundays in some counties. Elon University releases a new poll that shows wide support for former governor Roy Cooper in the upcoming U.S. Senate race. And...
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How Vandy Bested the Ivies; HBCU 101: Housing Crunch; tackling college student homelessness
0:01:00 “HBCU 101 – Housing Crunch!” North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro is expecting its largest student body in school history this fall – topping 16,000 students. The HBCU has steadily grown for the last 12 years and securing housing for students who want and need to live on…
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The rise of prediction markets; ‘Everybody Loses’ author on new world of sports gambling in NC
0:01:00 There's no predicting the impact of prediction markets Prediction markets are new, largely unregulated, and they seem to be everywhere. Jeff Tiberii talks with Professor Michelle L. Malkin, who leads ECU’s Gambling Research & Policy Initiative, about how quickly they’ve taken hold and…
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NC summers are only getting hotter. How to stay safe in the heat
0:01:00 The health impacts of heat These days it feels like there is no simple way to beat the heat. And our new climate reality means we need to take new and more serious precautions to protect ourselves and our neighbors from its health impacts. Dr. Lauren E. Siewny joins Leoneda Inge to talk...
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Pioneering NC A&T evolutionary biologist Joseph Graves talks life expectancy gaps. Plus, a locals guide to Raleigh
0:01:00 Pioneering scientist Joseph L. Graves Jr.’s new book tackles the racial life expectancy gap A recent book from North Carolina A&T biology professor Joseph L. Graves, Jr. interprets the gap in life expectancy between Black and white Americans and debunks the misconception that race can...
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NC News Roundup: Balkcom replaces Edwards on ballot; Canes season tickets sold out; proposed LLC for UNC athletics
Today on the Friday News Roundup, we learn more about state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom, the new congressional candidate whose name will appear on the ballot this fall in western North Carolina after Republican Chuck Edwards backed out of the race for NC-11. Also, UNC proposes a LLC to manage and...
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North Carolina’s jails are facing an overcrowding crisis. And, a fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated
0:01:00 North Carolina’s jails are facing an overcrowding crisis. Here’s why. More than one-third of North Carolina’s nearly 100 jails have exceeded capacity at some point since January 2026. Nineteen of those jails have been overcrowded every single month of this year. Luke Woollard of…
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Countdown to college: Triangle campuses prepare for arrival of new students, plus a higher education update
0:01:00 A higher education update As colleges get ready for students to arrive on campus for the fall semester, Leoneda Inge talks with higher education reporter Brianna Atkinson about some of the biggest issues confronting higher education institutions — including federal research funding, DEI,...
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson on being NC's 'top cop.' New documentary on the lives and legacies of two trans teens
0:01:00 Part One: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson Jeff Jackson has been the state's so-called Top Cop, in statewide office for more than eighteen months now. A former prosecutor, four-term state senator, and member of Congress, Jackson, a Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is North...
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“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place. From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.
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