Podcast Episodes

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Legislative Priorities, and More

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing county news and events. She spo…

3 days, 2 hours ago

Hillsborough: ICE Detention for Local Resident, Police Summit, Early Voting

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing town news and events. He revisited the ongo…

3 days, 3 hours ago

Tell Me Something: How to Classify a Tomato, with UNC’s Melanie Feinberg

Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? According to UNC's Melanie Feinberg, the technically correct answer is: both.

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3 days, 9 hours ago

What’s Trending: The Art-Collectin’ Generation

Trending today: the Baby Boom generation's unsung support of the art community. (Also, Aaron wonders where all that art goes.)

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3 days, 11 hours ago

The Morning News: Prosecution Rests in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Continues in NC

In today's news: the prosecution rests in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and early voting turnout remains high for the 2026 midterm.

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Chapel Hill Residents Displaced, Early Voting Continues, and UNC Football Beats Duke – The Evening News (October 19, 2026)

In today's news: Chapel Hill apartment residents find themselves displaced, and early voting turnout is high in Orange County.

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Discussing Absenteeism During Attendance Awareness Month at CHCCS — Speaking of Schools (October 19, 2026)

CHCCS' Ally Scercy, Ashanti Keitt and Allison Crosetto speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, October 19 about absenteeism.

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4 days, 2 hours ago

On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh on UNC Football and Men’s Basketball, October 19, 2026

97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh discusses a busy weekend in sports, from UNC football's win over Duke to the latest basketball exhibition.

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4 days, 3 hours ago

What We’re Thinking: Early Voting Turnout Great for Dems – Is The General Assembly In Play?

Four days into early voting, the turnout has been fantastic for Democrats - so much that Tom thinks the State House could be in reach.

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4 days, 10 hours ago

What’s Trending: The Dayton of Non-Daytons

In the NCAA tournament, which are the 'high' and 'low' seeds? Aaron and Michael discuss that - and the merits of new play-in site Wichita.

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4 days, 11 hours ago