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“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place.   From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.

  1. 3 days ago

    NC News Roundup: Rep. Chuck Edwards censured; NC-01 candidate suspended by Kalshi; G20 in Asheville and Chapel Hill

    On this week's North Carolina News Roundup.... An outgoing North Carolina congressman is censured. Helene recovery and AI are top of mind at the G20 meetings in Asheville and Chapel Hill. A candidate is suspended from a prediction market after placing money on herself. And the latest North Carolina sports news. Danielle Battaglia, Congressional Impact Reporter, The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer  Bryan Anderson, Statewide Politics Reporter, The Assembly, creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletter  Mary Helen Moore, Reporter, Axios Raleigh   Laura Hackett, Helene Recovery Reporter, Blue Ridge Public Radio   Josh Sullivan, Social Media Producer and Outdoors Reporter, WUNC News

  2. 4 days ago

    New NC law changes how public universities report sexual misconduct. Some have accountability concerns

    0:01:00 New state law changes how public universities report sexual misconductPublic universities in North Carolina were once required to release the results of sexual assault investigations. But a new provision in state law changed that requirement recently. Advocates for sexual assault survivors say it’s a common-sense change to give survivors more autonomy with their experience. But open records advocates say it’s another barrier for public universities to hide behind when it comes to accountability for public safety on campus. Skye David, staff attorney, NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault Pate McMichael, director, NC Open Government Coalition 0:33:00 How universities are working to prevent sexual and interpersonal violence As a new academic year starts, violence prevention advocates are educating students on resources they can use to help them live in a whole new world of the college experience. That means educating on how to deal with friends, professors, and significant others. When some kind of conflict does escalate into violence, sexual or otherwise, these advocates help students navigate the process of seeking justice, healing from their trauma, and finding a way to maintain community on their campuses. Holly Lovern, director, UNC Office of Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services Becca Patterson, associate director, Elon University Gender and LGBTQIA Center Alex Whicker, associate director, Duke University Office of Gender Violence Education and Outreach

  3. 5 days ago

    A tribute to Dolly Parton; Durham-based union worker's 40-day hunger strike protesting Amazon work conditions

    0:01:00 Durham-based union organizer protests via hunger strike Italo Medelius is a Durham-based former Amazon worker who has been on hunger strike for more than 30 days, to protest poor working conditions in North Carolina and worldwide. Italo Medelius, former Amazon worker and union organizer 0:13:00 Country music star Rissi Palmer reflects on the legacy of Dolly Parton Award-winning country artist Rissi Palmer reflects on the legacy of Southern icon Dolly Parton. Parton’s career spanned more than 65 years and made a profound impact on the lives and careers of countless musicians and fans. Rissi Palmer, singer, songwriter, musician and host of “Color Me Country” 0:33:00 Dolly Parton's first record is on display at UNC Chapel Hill Dolly Parton’s first-ever record, “Puppy Love,” was recorded in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1959. It’s currently on display right here in North Carolina, as part of UNC Chapel Hill’s Wilson Special Collections Library exhibition, “An Alphabet of Treasures, Special Collections from A to Z.” Steven Weiss, curator, Southern Folklife Collection, UNC Chapel Hill, Wilson Special Collections Library

  4. 6 days ago

    DMV Commissioner Paul Tine talks growth and change. Plus, an uptick in NC's sea turtle hatchings.

    0:01:00 NC DMV Commissioner Paul Tine discusses reduced wait times, digital licenses and more NC DMV Commissioner Paul Tine sits down with Due South to discuss recent and upcoming changes at offices across the state and how new policies have helped to streamline the process for making appointments, keeping wait times low and processing new and renewing applications for IDs, registrations and more. Paul Tine, Commissioner, North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles 0:33:00 North Carolina's sea turtle population sees spike in hatchings this season Nearly 2,000 sea turtle nests have been spotted along North Carolina’s coast this year — that's an uptick in birthing activity. Jeff Tiberii talks to Matthew Godfrey, sea turtle biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, about causes for the increase in hatchings this season. Matthew Godfrey, sea turtle biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission

  5. 31 Aug

    'Scene on Radio' deep-dives on news media. Plus, Senator Jesse Helms' influence on modern conservatism

    0:01:00 A new book explores legacy of U.S. Senator Jesse HelmsHistorian Bill Link’s new book Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition explores the connection between the career and legacy of the late U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and the current political landscape. William A. Link, historian, author of Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition This interview originally aired June 9, 2026. 0:33:00 ‘Scene on Radio’ returns with 8th podcast season on the state of news media The hit historical podcast, Scene on Radio, is back with its 8th season, “The News.” The series takes a deep dive on the evolution of local and national media landscapes. Due South talks to host and producer John Biewen and co-host Chenjerai Kumanyika about their work on the new season and future of news consumption in America. John Biewen, creator and host, Scene on Radio Chenjerai Kumanyika, professor, podcast creator, and co-host, Scene on Radio This interview originally aired June 9, 2026.

  6. 28 Aug

    NC News Roundup: elections rules update; state senator resigns; astronaut Christina Koch at NCSU

    On the North Carolina News Roundup... New election rules could make rejecting ballots easier in North Carolina, but will they be on pause until after the mid-terms? The new Meta settlement sends hundreds of millions of dollars to North Carolina — what could it mean for our state and our kids? A state senator from the Outer Banks announces an early retirement. And space traveler Christina Koch makes her way back home to the Pack. All that and more on this week's North Carolina News Roundup. Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer Danielle Battaglia, Congressional Impact Reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC News Ely Portillo, Executive Editor, WFAE

  7. 27 Aug

    NBA's Trey Murphy III's backpacks in Durham; Basketball Heaven; NASA astronaut Christina Koch

    0:01:00 NBA star and Durham native welcomes students back to school with 3rd annual backpack giveaway Trey Murphy III, forward with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans and Durham native, recently hosted his third annual Back to School Community Bash in partnership with Durham Parks and Recreation. Leoneda Inge visited the event and spoke with Murphy and with attendees. Trey Murphy III, NBA player, Durham native, community organizer 0:13:00 How Kinston, NC became the NBA’s “Basketball Heaven” A new documentary explores how Kinston, NC earned an unlikely distinction: it’s the U.S. city that produces more star basketball players than any other in the nation. Leoneda Inge sits down with filmmaker and Kinston native Resita Heavenly Cox to discuss her film, “Basketball Heaven.” Resita Heavenly Cox, filmmaker 0:33:00 NASA Astronaut and NC native Christina Koch We're lifting off today with Astronaut Christina Koch – the first woman to travel around the moon. She grew up here, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math, then NC State, and today works for NASA. Koch has spent more than 300 days at the International Space Station and completed a successful lunar mission on NASA's Artemis II. Christina Koch talks training, outer space food, and common questions she gets. (This interview originally aired May 6, 2024.) Christina Koch, NASA Astronaut

  8. 26 Aug

    College football season kicks off in NC 

    College football is back! This weekend, players take to the gridiron to open the season for a sport that is seeing a lot of change. From the transfer portal, NIL agreements for athletes, media rights for conferences, to the potential for Congress to have their say in college athletics; the storylines for this season go beyond the gridiron.  Demetri Ravanos, columnist, Awful Announcing and podcaster with OG Triangle Media  Mitch Northam, sports writer for USA Today  Brian Murphy, sports investigative reporter, WRAL  Scott Hamilton, host, Back Porch Sports podcast on 107.5 The Game

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“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place.   From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.

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  • Channel
    WUNC
  • Creator
    Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    744
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Due South

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