Due South

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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. 1d ago

    NC veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan reflects on 25th anniversary of 9/11. Plus, Hopscotch is back in Raleigh

    0:01:00 NC veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan reflects on 25th anniversary of September 11th attacksTomorrow is a sobering day - the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States that killed nearly three thousand people. The subsequent military operation in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, while the concurrent operation in Iraq lasted nine years. That left more than four million veterans in the United States who served after 9/11.  Emiliano Enea is one of them. He is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. He joins Jeff Tiberii to share his story and talk about what the anniversary means to him as a veteran. Emiliano Enea, Vice President, Brothers & Sisters Like These; Outreach Coordinator for the Buncombe County Veterans Council 0:33:00 The Hopscotch Music Festival is back, but is it back on track?The sounds of the Hopscotch Music Festival will take over downtown Raleigh from September 10-12. Leoneda and Jeff talk with two music reporters about the history of the festival, how it’s changed in recent years, the response to the festival’s lineup and what they’ll be looking out for this weekend. Ryan Cocca, Founder/Editor of Super Empty Brian Burns, Music Reporter, WUNC News

  2. 2d ago

    'We have to believe what we're seeing and not look away.' Author explores religious reckoning in the name of democracy

    For more than a decade American politics has been framed by the Trump era, and during that time Trump's longstanding support from the religious right has hardly wavered. Within that religious bloc exist factions — including Christian nationalism — bringing new meaning to the crossroads of theology and politics. A new book explores the impacts of these dynamics using history as a guide, and considers religious reckoning in the name of democracy. Robert P. Jones, president and founder, Public Religion Research Institute and author of Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy

  3. 3d ago

    Roadless Rule change could impact federal lands in NC; A conversation with Tift Merritt; Atlantic Beach, SC

    0:01:00 What upending the 'roadless rule' could mean for North Carolina's federal forest landsThe Trump administration wants to do away with a longstanding, little-known rule that doesn't allow for new roads in federal forests. The move could increase the risk of wildfires and harm water sources. The 'roadless rule' is a vestige from the Clinton Administration that could be upended and pave the way for roads through federal forest lands. Sasha Schroeder, Reporter, NC Local NC Local: The Trump administration wants to roll back the Roadless Rule, which protects more than 170,000 acres of public land in NC. Here’s what the change could mean for North Carolinians. 0:13:00 A conversation with singer-songwriter Tift MerrittGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt joins Due South to discuss what she’s been up to lately, a new curated concert series honoring women, and her first album in nearly ten years, “Sugar.” Tift Merritt, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter 0:33:00 Atlantic Beach, SC is a tiny town with a powerful pastAtlantic Beach, South Carolina is just four blocks by 10 blocks, but that small footprint belies a big impact and a big legacy as an “African American owned and governed” beach town. The town, nicknamed "The Black Pearl," works hard to honor its roots. One of the places where that history is on display is the CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum. Jeff Tiberii talks to the founders of the museum about the town’s rich heritage and their efforts to lift up art of the African Diaspora. Elliot Skillern and Carmelia Scott-Skillern, founders of the CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum

  4. 4d ago

    Book picks for the last few days of summer. Plus, 'Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl'

    0:01:00 The Library of NC awards 46 federal grants to public and academic libraries Leoneda Inge speaks with Catherine Prince, federal programs consultant for the Library of North Carolina, about the history and role of the state library, as well as its allocation of 46 new grants to local public and academic libraries. Catherine Prince, Library of NC, and our Federal Programs Consultant 0:13:00 Flyleaf Books shares summer reading recommendations  Leoneda Inge talks to Flyleaf Books marketing and events manager Maggie Robe about some of this year’s most popular beach and summer reads. Maggie Robe, marketing and events manager, Flyleaf Books 0:33:00 Author Amena Brown explains why people should ‘Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl’    A new collection of essays by spoken word artist and writer Amena Brown explores the various joyous facets of Black womanhood. Leoneda Inge talks to the author about spending time with her grandmother in North Carolina as a child, celebrating her natural hair and navigating dating and the early days of marriage. Amena Brown, spoken word artist and author

  5. Sep 4

    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

  6. Sep 3

    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

  7. Sep 2

    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

  8. Sep 1

    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

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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
    748
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Due South

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