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The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.

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The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.

    GOP candidates in NC congressional district focus on liberal connections, immigration

    GOP candidates in NC congressional district focus on liberal connections, immigration

    Two Republicans are still competing for the GOP nomination to represent North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. Leading up to a May 14 runoff, Kelly Daughtry and Brad Knott are accusing each other of holding secret liberal beliefs. WRAL State Government Reporter explains why they’re focused on each other’s ties to Democrats, and why immigration has been such a big talking point — even though it doesn’t rank among the top issues for all North Carolina voters.

    • 18 min
    The blossoming business relationship between North Carolina and Japan

    The blossoming business relationship between North Carolina and Japan

    Japan's Prime Minister is in North Carolina Friday--a rare visit to a U.S. state by a foreign leader. It's a visit based on business. There are more than 200 Japanese companies operating here. It also comes in the same week that another investment by a Japanese company was announced. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains what this vist could mean for North Carolina's economic future.

    • 14 min
    How North Carolina became the poster child for stronger drinking water regulations

    How North Carolina became the poster child for stronger drinking water regulations

    The Environmental Protection Agency is setting the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS, an announcement officials made this week in Fayetteville. These forever chemicals have been found in drinking water across North Carolina and are linked to health risks. WRAL Climate Reporter Liz Mclaughlin explains how these changes will impact our state.

    • 16 min
    New headlights could end nighttime blinding, but haven't hit US roads yet

    New headlights could end nighttime blinding, but haven't hit US roads yet

    Most of us have experienced this: driving downt he road at night when suddenly you're blinded by a car coming the opposite direction. Adaptive Driving Beam headlights were designed to prevent that from happening but, as 5 On Your Side's producer Pritchard Strong tells Ali Ingersoll, they're not active in the U.S.

    • 14 min
    In first settlement of its kind, city of Durham pays more than $2 million in police chase lawsuit

    In first settlement of its kind, city of Durham pays more than $2 million in police chase lawsuit

    Durham has paid more than $2 million to a family of a 24-year-old mother who died in a crash following a police chase. WRAL Investigative Journalist Sarah Krueger talks to Ali Ingersoll about the lawsuit and settlement. 

    • 12 min
    How a shift in NC classrooms could help students with learning disabilities

    How a shift in NC classrooms could help students with learning disabilities

    Parents of children with dyslexia often spend thousands of dollars on private education — even when their children attend public schools. North Carolina is now changing how it teaches reading to children. The shift is expected to better serve students with dyslexia. But many parents say more needs to be done. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Jason-in-Raleigh ,

Excellent!

Great podcast for perspective of what’s going on in the local area. Seems unbiased and politically balanced. Just straight news. I love it.

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