Carolina Connection

The University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media
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Carolina Connection

Carolina Connection is the radio newsmagazine produced by students in the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Carolina Connection is heard Saturday mornings at 8:30 on WCHL 97.9 FM and 1360 AM — Chapel Hill’s news/talk radio station. The program is available online at carolinaconnection.org.

  1. NOV 9

    Carolina Connection – Nov. 9, 2024

    The UNC community reacts to President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory, and we hear from both students and experts as they try to make sense of election results. While the nation was gripped by politics, western North Carolina is still recovering from Helene; we’ll hear how a college radio station is keeping its community informed. UNC has eased restrictions on the campus Y that were put in place during the pro-Palestinian protests this spring, but students say the culture in the building has changed. A local group is working to make sure North Carolina is still a welcome stop for migratory birds.

    30 min

  2. NOV 2

    Carolina Connection – Nov. 2, 2024

    On Carolina Connection's election preview: Presidential candidates descend on North Carolina, taking their final swing at swing state voters. Candidates are trying to win your vote both in traditional and new ways - from old fashioned rallies to trending podcasts and live streams. We speak with young voters concerned with an issue candidates aren’t talking about. And are you petrified by the presidential race? You are not alone.

    28 min

  3. OCT 26

    Carolina Connection – Oct. 26, 2024

    At a Carrboro campaign event for Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff said Harris is the candidate who actually cares about young people. The UNC System is working with fire departments to dispose of toxic chemicals in firefighting foams. A UNC expert says the aftermath of Helene shows the difficulty of preparing for inland storms. The N.C. State Fair offers new and exciting attractions including Pickled Dr Pepper. A Carrboro staple offers an unorthodox place for students to get their Halloween costumes.

    23 min

  4. OCT 21

    Carolina Connection podcast: Early voting is underway in N.C.

    With weeks remaining before the 2024 election, many eyes are on North Carolina. Carolina Connection's Henry Taylor and Madeleine Ahmadi discuss how the presidential campaign is playing out in the state and how North Carolinians feel about casting votes that may hold more power than in previous elections.

    18 min

  5. OCT 12

    Carolina Connection – Oct. 12, 2024

    Lee Roberts is installed as UNC’s permanent chancellor, attracting both praise and protest. An advocacy group is calling on Gov. Cooper to commute the sentences of North Carolina’s death row inmates. The presidential candidates target North Carolina as a vital swing state. A new Orange County initiative hopes to reduce overdoses and aid in recovery. A Carolina alum and Emmy-nominated actor is an eager mentor for aspiring Tar Heel performers. A UNC group brings freestyle rap to campus.

    26 min

  6. OCT 5

    Carolina Connection – Oct. 5, 2024

    College students in western North Carolina aren't sure what will come next after the devastation of Helene. An appeals court ruling could make it harder for many UNC students to vote. As UNC gets ready to install Lee Roberts as chancellor, some students are questioning his lack of academic experience.  A university initiative hopes to make home ownership more accessible. For people who are colorblind, the Ackland now offers a new way to enjoy great works of art.

    27 min

  7. SEP 28

    Carolina Connection – Sep. 28, 2024

    UNC experts say destructive storms like Helene are becoming more severe. The UNC system has abolished its DEI efforts, which has led to what some students call a less diverse campus. A proposed N.C. constitutional amendment would clarify that non-citizens can't vote, but critics say it isn’t necessary. Some UNC fraternity members are disappointed about how organizers of "Flagstock" spent the half-million dollars they raised from GoFundMe. The Good Neighbor Initiative helps build bridges between UNC students who live off campus and their neighbors. The Ackland Art Museum is hiring its first full time art conservator.

    30 min

  8. SEP 21

    Carolina Connection – Sep. 21, 2024

    Some UNC students are skeptical about the upcoming election, but campus leaders are hoping to boost voter turnout. Reports that Republican N.C. governor candidate Mark Robinson made lewd online comments shows that the internet can be a harsh world for politicians. Another political candidate fights for the right to take selfies with your ballot. A campus protest for Palestine leads to vandalism –- and more campus tension. UNC Campus Safety put on their pirate hats to host an emergency preparedness festival.

    30 min
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About

Carolina Connection is the radio newsmagazine produced by students in the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Carolina Connection is heard Saturday mornings at 8:30 on WCHL 97.9 FM and 1360 AM — Chapel Hill’s news/talk radio station. The program is available online at carolinaconnection.org.

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  • Creator
    The University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media
  • Show Website
    Carolina Connection

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