Podcast Episodes

Date Night: We’re Not The Old Chevrolet Set

Brad and Aaron are going on several mini-trips in the next couple months – can any of those trips inspire a local date night? Brad takes a cue from N…

1 week, 2 days ago

What’s Trending: Donuts and Girl Scout Cookies, Together and Alive At Last

Trending today: Krispy Kreme is teaming up with the Girl Scouts for a trio of cookie-themed donuts. Aaron’s not a fan of that idea, but it does make…

1 week, 2 days ago

On Air Today: One Budget and Three Months, with State Sen. Jonah Garson

Aaron welcomes State Sen. Jonah Garson (D-Orange) for a legislative update from Raleigh, with special emphasis on the recently-passed state budget: i…

1 week, 2 days ago

The Morning News: Recovering from Chantal, Bomb Threat at Kenan Stadium, Extreme Heat

In today’s news: local governments continue recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal, and UNC police investigate a reported bomb threat at Kenan Stadiu…

1 week, 2 days ago

‘Dreaming Aloud’: Live and Local with Jess Klein!

Singer-songwriter Jess Klein stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of her latest album “Dreaming Aloud.”

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“I s…

1 week, 3 days ago

Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9. Sh…

1 week, 3 days ago

Chapel Hill: Chantal Anniversary, State Budget, Summer Schedule

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9, discussing town news and events. She talked about t…

1 week, 3 days ago

History Matters: 250 Years and a Day

Scott and Aaron continue discussing the 250th anniversary of American independence – which transpired over several weeks, not just July 4. Also: Alth…

1 week, 3 days ago

What’s Trending: Turns Out, Canadians Really Hold A Grudge

Trending today: new data suggesting an even bigger drop in Canadian tourism to the U.S. than we initially thought – about a 42 percent drop overall,…

1 week, 3 days ago

Positively Mebane: One Year After Chantal

It’s been one year since Tropical Storm Chantal. How has Mebane weathered the storm – and what’s being done to prepare for the next one?

This month, …

1 week, 3 days ago