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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. 13 hr ago

    NC job market update: unemployment rates remain low, creating challenges for job seekers and recent grads

    0:01:00 Unemployment rates remain low in NC, creating challenges for job seekers and recent graduatesIncreasing inflation, AI in the workplace, and low confidence in the job market. Due South talks with economists to see what is going right in North Carolina’s economy and what to keep an eye on. Plus, updates on tech changes and layoffs. Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at NC State University and writer of “You Decide” newsletter Brian Gordon, Business and Technology reporter for the News and Observer Andrew Berger-Gross, senior economist for the North Carolina Department of Commerce 0:33:00 NC Innovation funding research and invention The Triangle remains one of the fastest growing metro regions in the US, with auxiliary homes for Novo Nordisk, Amazon, and Meta - among other notables. What will our state's labor force and economy center around half a century from now? The next chapter in growth, ingenuity, and creation may very well include NC Innovation. Michelle Bolas, President and CEO of NCInnovation

  2. 1 day ago

    Concerns about political violence this midterm election season. Plus, educating voters on election integrity

    0:01:00 Gauging the public’s attitudes toward political violenceAs we head into the 2026 midterm election season, many North Carolinians are concerned about the threat of political violence. Polling shows that voters expect some kind of political violence to occur before November. Host Jeff Tiberii looks at the phenomenon and the public’s attitudes toward political violence. Dr. Michael Bitzer, professor of politics and history at Catawba College in Salisbury; director of the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service Dr. Irwin Morris, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and the Executive Director of the School for Public and International Affairs, North Carolina State University Dr. David Schanzer, professor of Public Policy at the Sanford School at Duke University 0:33:00 Educating voters on election integrity ahead of 2026 midtermsNonpartisan groups are educating voters on the security and integrity of elections in North Carolina, emphasizing checks and balances, and trying to get ahead of misinformation and harsh rhetoric to keep the political temperature down. Deanna Ballard, senior advisor, Keep Our Republic Jennifer Roberts, senior advisor, North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections and The Carter Center

  3. 2 days ago

    Bestselling novelist Tayari Jones talks 'Kin.' And before the Declaration of Independence was NC’s Halifax Resolves

    0:01:00 Bestselling Southern novelist Tayari Jones talks with Leoneda Inge at Flyleaf Books in Chapel HillOne book, and one author, who has again made an impact on the literary world in 2026 is "Kin" - by Tayari Jones. "Kin" has gotten a lot of attention – it was an "Oprah's Book Club" selection, a New York Times Book Club choice, and Due South got the chance to dig deep into what makes Tayari Jones tick. Leoneda Inge speaks with Jones in front of a live audience at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. Tayari Jones, professor of English and creative writing at Emory University and author of the new novel, ‘Kin’ 0:33:00 Before the Declaration of Independence was NC’s Halifax ResolvesThe 250th birthday celebration of our nation has revolved around the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But here in North Carolina there’s another day from that year that may be just as important. On April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to formally call for independence from Great Britain. The call for freedom came to be known as “The Halifax Resolves” and had a big impact on both North Carolina and American history. Carl Burke, Historic Site Manager, Historic Halifax

  4. 3 days ago

    The do's and don'ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, the history of Black family reunions in the South

    0:01:00  The do's and don'ts of municipal recycling  Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more politically-charged sustainability efforts. Still, recycling has its obstacles, including that it can be hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. As Bianca Howard of Wake County Solid Waste Management Division says, "there is nothing intuitive about recycling." Today on Due South, three waste management experts demystify municipal recycling. (This interview originally aired on April 21, 2026)  Bianca Howard, Outreach & Marketing Supervisor, Wake County Solid Waste Management Division  Muriel Williman, Senior Assistant Solid Waste Manager, City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center  Shauna Taylor, customer service representative, Shimar Recycling  Related: Recycling guidelines for Durham, Orange County and Wake County  0:33:00 The history and legacy of the Black family reunion  Ernie Suggs of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has long thought about the importance of family reunions for Black families. He found multiple studies suggesting African Americans are more likely than any other group to hold large family reunions on a regular basis. Suggs’ article What Remains: The Power of Black Family Reunions delves into the origins and the role of these gatherings today. (A version of this interview originally aired August 12, 2025)  Ernie Suggs, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  5. 6 days ago

    NC News Roundup: Tillis forces delay on Blanche nomination; updates on WakeMed merger with Atrium

    Sen. Thom Tillis continues to hold out support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. How a Supreme Court ruling could help Michael Whatley in the Senate race. The North Carolina legislature debates changes to the new state budget. And updates on the WakeMed merger with Atrium.  Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis on those and other stories from the week. Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer Zachery Eanes, reporter, Axios Raleigh Zac Ezzone, healthcare and higher education reporter for Triangle Business Journal Reuben Jones, Washington reporter covering North Carolina, Spectrum News

  6. 30 Jul

    The Army private in NC who said 'no' to moving seats before Rosa Parks. Raleigh's resident bald eagle family

    0:01:00 The Black Army private who wouldn’t move to the back of the busSarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up her seat for a white Marine. She was on a bus that had crossed state lines into North Carolina, where in 1952, she was told to move to the back of the bus.  In recent years, her story has become better known, partly thanks to a new book she co-wrote with author Amy Nathan. (This Due South conversation first aired May 27, 2026.) You can watch and listen to Sarah Keys Evans speaking with PBS NC for an oral history. Amy Nathan, co-author with Sarah Keys Evans of Riding into History: The Surprising Story of Sarah Keys Evans and the Fight to Desegregate Bus Travel Ervin Griffin, one of the Roanoke Rapids educators who installed a monument honoring Sarah Keys Evans, president Emeritus of Halifax Community College Ophelia Gould-Faison, leader of the Sarah Keys Evans Public Art Project in Roanoke Rapids 0:33:00 Raleigh’s resident bald eagle family Raleigh’s lush greenspaces have always been a home to towering oak trees, but now feathered neighbors are taking the spotlight. In recent weeks, birdwatchers have flown to Shelley Lake Park in Raleigh to witness the newest member of a bald eagle family. (This Due South conversation first aired May 27, 2026.) Sean Gough, Land Stewardship Program Manager for the City of Raleigh Sydney Merrell, Invasive Species Program Assistant Coordinator for the City of Raleigh

  7. 29 Jul

    NC's hot and humid summers: health impacts of the heat, who is most vulnerable, and potential remedies

    0:01:00 The health impacts of heatThese days it feels like there is no simple way to beat the heat. And our new climate reality means we need to take new and more serious precautions to protect ourselves and our neighbors from its health impacts. Dr. Lauren E. Siewny joins Leoneda Inge to talk about concerning signs to look out for and how to best handle this steamy summer weather that just won’t let up. Dr. Lauren Siewny, Medical Director of the Duke University Hospital Emergency Department, and an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine 0:13:00 How heat impacts all of us, and who is most vulnerableHeat impacts us all, especially during these dog days – and nights – of summer. But some people are impacted more than others due to circumstances including outdoor work, chronic illness, or living in a neighborhood more prone to the impacts of extreme heat. Two environment researchers talk to Jeff Tiberii about the heat challenges facing both urban and rural regions, tips for navigating the heat when running the AC at full blast isn’t an option, and about community-driven approaches to help protect us all. Angel Hsu, Director, Data-Driven EnviroLab; and Associate Professor of Public Policy and Environment, Ecology and Energy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ashley Ward, Director, Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability

  8. 28 Jul

    How crops suffer amid summer drought; the history of 'Our State' magazine; the secret to perfect tomato sandwiches.

    0:01:00 Summer crops suffer under unusually dry harvest season NC Cooperative Extension agriculture agent Mart Bumgarner joins Due South to discuss the impact of a months-long drought on summer crops across the state. Mart Bumgarner, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Agent serving Orange County, North Carolina with the N.C. Cooperative Extension 0:13:00 How ‘Our State’ magazine covers ‘100 North Carolinas’ Leoneda Inge speaks to the editor-in-chief of Our State magazine about the history and future of the publication. Elizabeth Hudson, editor-in-chief, Our State 0:33:00 How to choose the perfect summer tomato in North Carolina Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii talk to personal chef and local farmers market volunteer Claudia Sanders about the art of the tomato sandwich and how to tell when a tomato is perfectly vine-ripened. Claudia Sanders, personal chef and volunteer at local farmers markets

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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
    723
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Due South

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