Podcast Episodes

The Morning News: Chapel Hill Library Funding, Chapel Hill Brush Fire, Chapel Hill Business

In today’s news: Local residents push back against possible county-level funding cuts for the Chapel Hill Public Library. Also: a brush fire continue…

1 week, 5 days ago

Out of the ‘Bargain Bin’: Live and Local with Ravary!

Justin Ellis of Ravary stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of a compilation album called “Bargain Bin: The Studio Recordings, 201…

1 week, 6 days ago

Climate Thursday: Town of Chapel Hill’s Mike Miller, John Richardson, and Kanen Lawson

Town of Chapel Hill Fire Inspector Mike Miller, Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson, and Community Safety Public Information Officer Kan…

1 week, 6 days ago

Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Climate Action Plan, 150 Jobs Downtown

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on…

1 week, 6 days ago

History Matters: Whoop-De-Doo For Charles Lindbergh

This week, Scott and Aaron look back on a trio of aviators: Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and a third pilot who’s more famous for her time in th…

1 week, 6 days ago

What’s Trending: Today We Have Naming Of Laws

Trending today: a survey reveals that Americans are 10 percent more likely to support a law if it’s attached to a person’s name, like “Victor’s Law”…

1 week, 6 days ago

On Air Today: Advancing the GUARD Act, with U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee

U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-Orange) joins Aaron to discuss the GUARD Act, which aims to protect kids from AI companion chatbots. The bill has …

1 week, 6 days ago

The Morning News: CHCCS School Closure Meeting, Fire Safety, UNC Women’s Lacrosse

In today’s news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board wants to hear from you as they try to decide on closing an elementary school. Also: budget mee…

1 week, 6 days ago

‘Ramshackle Deluxe’: Live and Local with Knockout Artist!

The band Knockout Artist stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their new album “Ramshackle Deluxe.”

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1 week, 6 days ago

Anderson Clayton on N.C. Democratic Party’s General Election Preparation — On Air Today (May 20, 2026)

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 20. With the 202…

2 weeks ago