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NC's economic outlook and the latest jobs report. Plus, Appalachian author uncovers his ancestor's coded journals.
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NC job growth is slow, even while unemployment rates hold steady. Just like the national economy.
What the state’s most recent job numbers say …
8 months, 1 week ago
Dr. Mandy Cohen on changes at the CDC; Floyd McKissick Jr. on the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People
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Dr. Mandy Cohen on CDC layoffs and vaccine rollbacks
In a recent New York Times op-ed, former CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen joined several other…
8 months, 1 week ago
NC News Roundup: Sen. Tillis speaks at FBI oversight hearing; early voting begins in municipal elections
On the North Carolina News Roundup... A look at Senator Thom Tillis’ remarks at an FBI oversight hearing this week. Early voting begins in several co…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Raleigh City Council member on fear after political violence. Plus, NC foliage forecast with the 'Fall Color Guy.’
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Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton on political violence and fear
Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton talks wi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
NC State professor discusses political violence in the US. Plus, local rock climber on Southern climbing culture.
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NC State professor on history of political violence in the U.S.
Political violence has reared its ugly head again in the United States. The kil…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Data Centers; Broadside: Cryptomining: Litter Urban Streams
Data centers are in the news plenty these days. The massive homes for computer servers, cloud storage and Artificial Intelligence are in high demand.…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Creators of 'Ear Hustle,' the first podcast produced in prison. Plus, the history of school and residential segregation.
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Residential and school segregation are closely linked
It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by hous…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
NC News Roundup: Violence and American politics. Response to Charlie Kirk killing; murder of Iryna Zarutska in CLT.
Violence is at the forefront of American politics: Charlie Kirk killed at an on-campus rally in Utah. Iryna Zarutska, murdered on a train in Charlott…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
ICE raids spark economic fear; former NBA star Chris Washburn; The Royale at PlayMakers
ICE enforcement in North Carolina has led to fear and caution across immigrant communities. Businesses and event organizers that rely on the robust p…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Is North Carolina’s civics education working? Plus, WUNC’s ‘Education 101’ series.
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WUNC’s ‘Education 101’ series and navigating K-12 school options
As the school year gets underway, some parents may already be thinking about n…
8 months, 3 weeks ago