WRAL Daily Download

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WRAL Daily Download

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    ACC Tournament preview: Duke is No. 1 + Will UNC make the NCAA Tournament?

    Duke is the No. 1 team in the country entering the ACC Tournament. WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed Cooper Flagg's incredible season and Duke's historic scoring differential. Duke is vying to become the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Plus, the guys shared what North Carolina needs to do in the ACC Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament.

    25 min

  2. 3D AGO

    How 5 On Your Side got a $126,000 health insurance denial overturned

    A local mom was stunned when her health insurance denied coverage for a $126,000 procedure. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains how his team got the massive medical bill wiped away.

    11 min

  3. 4D AGO

    NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts

    After eight years with the team and one year after a trip to the Final Four, NC State fired men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts. WRAL Sports Reporter/Anchor Louis Fernandez explains why, what comes next, and breaks down the social media response from Keatts.

    11 min

  4. MAR 7

    Getting free legal answers with 'Lawyers On Call'

    Free legal answers are just a phone call away! WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong shares more about Lawyers On Call, happening March 7th.

    10 min

  5. MAR 6

    Warrants say Spring Lake teen used Instagram to arrange meeting with man

    A teenage girl who was the subject of one of two Amber Alerts last week made plans on Instagram to meet one of the suspects. Suspects in this case and another out of Siler City face kidnapping and human trafficking charges. WRAL's Willie Daniely talked to the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center about how parents can protect their kids.

    6 min

  6. MAR 5

    Raleigh man's 'Pretend' podcast explores deceptive world of true crime

    Javier Leiva has lived in the Carolinas for the past decade. In 2017, the Raleigh man began hosting the "Pretend" podcast. "Pretend" is a documentary-style, true crime podcast about real people pretending to be someone else. In 2024 alone, he surpassed 5 million audio downloads. Plus, a Spotify billboard featured "Pretend" on a Times Square billboard in New York City. Leiva spoke with WRAL News' senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin about how he’s covered con artists, cult leaders and even debunked claims made in the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”

    30 min

  7. MAR 4

    Siler City kidnapping suspects in the U.S. illegally denied bond

    The men accused of kidnapping and trafficking a Siler City teen were denied bond, with a judge saying they are public threats. Both men were in the country illegally and had previous run-ins with law enforcement. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains what comes next in the case.

    8 min

  8. MAR 3

    Should NC judicial elections be nonpartisan?

    North Carolina’s judges are chosen by voters in partisan elections, just like any other politician. But should judges have party labels next to their names on the ballot? WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why some state lawmakers say it’s time to take those labels off judicial races.

    14 min
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    About

    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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    • Channel
      Capitol Broadcasting
    • Creator
      WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      659
    • Rating
      Clean
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