Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOn Air Today: At UNC, A $25 Million ‘Moonshot’ to IMPEDE Alzheimer’s
UNC recently announced a $25 million "moonshot effort" to fight Alzheimer's, through a seven-university consortium called IMPEDE.
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The Morning News: Elliott Woods, Early Voting, Carrboro Police, and the Victory Bell
In today's news: local residents are displaced from two apartment complexes, and early voting turnout is extremely high in Orange County.
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4 days, 14 hours ago
On the Porch: Bryan Kennedy: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up
This Week:
Bryan Kennedy is the four-term mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin, a former university professor and labor leader, and an advocate for strengthe…
5 days, 13 hours ago
UNC Carries Momentum Into Battle of Victory Bell vs. Duke — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 17, 2026)
Following UNC's road win vs. Pitt, 97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell preview the Tar Heels' matchup with the Duke Blue Devils.
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6 days, 7 hours ago
Previewing the On-Court and Off-Court Stories of the WNBA Finals – Stroman On Sports (October 16, 2026)
97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, October 16, ahead of the WNBA Finals tipping off.
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DNA Evidence in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Trends and Xavier Lewis’ Origins – The Evening News (October 16, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Friday, October 16 and shares the latest local stories.
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Carrboro: Unpacking The Proposal, Discussion of Merging Police Departments (October 16, 2026)
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Friday, October 16 about a proposal to consolidate the town's police department.
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‘Soft Work/Hard Dreams’: Live and Local with No One Mind!
No One Mind (Ellis Anderson) stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his third album, "Soft Work/Hard Dreams."
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On Air Today: Jones Angell, Previewing UNC-Duke Football (and UNC-Indiana Basketball)
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview Saturday's battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke.
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Date Night: Romance – or Not Romance?
This week, Brad and Aaron offer counter-programming date-night ideas for folks looking for something other than Carolina-Duke football.
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