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Due South

Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

Due South is a source for news, information, and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. It takes a panoramic view of politics, place, race, and southern culture, among other topics. The show takes deep-dives into the news - while also providing a break from the news cycle with conversations on topics ranging from food and music to arts and culture. Full episodes of Due South air weekdays at 12pm on WUNC.

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NC News Roundup: NC recovers from Chantal's record...

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2025/07/11

On the North Carolina News Roundup... Flooding from Chantal will have lasting impacts. More vetoes from the governor... which ones are likely to result in overrides? And, we’ll hear about whether new toll roads are coming to Wake County. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of journalists about those stories and more, on Due South.GuestsColin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNCDawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & ObserverGary Robertson, statehouse reporter, Associated

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Federal redistricting trial concludes; Affordable...

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2025/07/10

The results of a federal trial on legislative and congressional district maps in North Carolina will determine whether the GOP’s efforts to redraw district lines in 2023 were lawfully partisan or illegally discriminatory. The trial wrapped on July and a verdict is pending. Jeff Tiberii talks to Paul Garber, who has covered the trial for WFDD. As a midsize city with rapid population growth and surging housing costs, Charlotte is a city to study, when it comes to affordable housing solutions

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‘Bull Durham’ director on adapting his famous film...

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2025/07/09

How the Durham Bulls beat the heat If there are two things you can count on this time of year – it's baseball and the heat. Leoneda talks with Durham Bulls Interim General Manager Chrystal Rowe about how athletes and fans are beating the heat this summer.Chrystal Rowe, Interim General Manager of the Durham BullsRoy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood' and the civil rights legacy of the Birmingham baseball fieldRoy Wood Jr. hosts the podcast “Road to Rickwood” about the Birmingham, Alabama

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Community-based intervention for opioid addiction in...

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2025/07/08

Wilkes County ‘Recovery Court’ funding slicedRecovery Court is a tool in the justice system for nonviolent drug offenses. In many places, including some in North Carolina, it’s a way to offer “services, treatment and the potential to avoid prison.” A plan for a recovery court in Wilkes County was set to go forward with federal funding, until the Trump White House rescinded it.Geoff Hing, data reporter The Marshall ProjectCommunity-based opioid treatment program Project LazarusOpioid deaths

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Remnants of Chantal hit NC; 'Southern News, Southern...

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2025/07/07

Chantal's damage and aftermath in North CarolinaFlash flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal caused evacuations and water rescues in several NC counties. We get an update from a National Weather Service meteorologist. Dan Leins, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in RaleighSouthern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a State for a CenturyThe Raleigh News and Observer has a complicated and consequential history in North Carolina. The story of the N&O – or the

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence?...

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2025/07/04

0:01:00Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence?May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was first contested by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. This conversation originally aired on May 20, 2025. Scott Syfert, author of ‘The First

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Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning...

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2025/07/04

As hurricane season begins in North Carolina, Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks to WCNC chief meteorologist Brad Panovich about what may be on the horizon regarding storms this summer.Brad Panovich, WCNC chief meteorologistNPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan shares her reporting the new PBS documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning, and what the fateful storm revealed about America’s lack of preparedness for future natural disasters.Laura Sullivan, NPR investigative

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Small towns in NC grapple with new challenges

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2025/07/03

This encore episode first aired in Sep. 2024Hampton Roads young residents leaving in droves, report finds potential solutionsA lack of job opportunities, and a high cost of housing, are just two of the reasons young residents are leaving the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A local reporter explains the data, and the potential solutions local leaders are trying. *encore edition*Ryan Murphy, WHRO’s business and growth reporterMore people moving

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'Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented...

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2025/07/01

(This encore episode originally aired December 18, 2024)Triangle restaurateur follows simple rule: 'respect the ingredient'If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas.Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Chapel Hill to Durham to Raleigh to Wake Forest, and in recent years even expanding out to Wilmington.And after more than four decades in the

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Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection; 'Black Folk'...

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2025/06/30

0:01:00Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelectionLeoneda Inge talks with Colin Campbell about Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement that he won’t seek reelection after opposing President Trump’s budget bill.Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief WUNC0:13:00'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the SouthBlair LM Kelley, author of Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class, explains how washerwomen across the South, and Pullman porters across the country, wielded the power of

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NC News Roundup: The 'big, beautiful bill' + NC....

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2025/06/27

This week on the North Carolina News Roundup...A policy dispute over North Carolina waterways ends in celebration for local shrimpers.A ban on smartphones in public schools could soon become the law of the land.How many billions would the state lose under the “big, beautiful bill”?Plus, Gov. Stein’s vetoes and a legislative session wrap up.Co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by reporters from the Triangle and DC to dig into the week’s news.

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Duke Energy on extreme heat and power; Ocean City...

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2025/06/26

As temperatures reach record highs, Duke Energy is asking customers to reduce their power usage between 3-8pm to avoid exhausting limited power reserves. We talk to a Duke Energy representative about ways to stay cool and conserve energy during this prolonged period of extreme heat. Guest: Caroline Fountain, Communications Manager, Duke Energy Since the late 1940s, when Ocean City was formed as a beach community where Black residents were afforded opportunities to purchase land and homes,

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Due South's 'Scrappy Hour' sorts the benefits of...

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2025/06/25

Digging in to the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in North Carolina A consistent practice of recycling and reusing materials maintains the state’s recycling infrastructure and stimulates a circular economy. We talk to Matt James of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about ways to strengthen individual and community recycling practices across the state. Matt James, Recycling Program Analyst, NC Department of Environmental Quality At The Scrap

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PBS North Carolina's David Crabtree on the future of...

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2025/06/24

Fewer than one percent of North Carolinians are transgender, according to estimates by the UCLA School of Law. State legislators are considering bills on access to facilities like bathrooms, and to health care options for children.With state and federal cuts growing more likely, General Manager David Crabtree says PBS North Carolina needs to prepare for the worst. The state’s emergency management communications network could pay the price.The Venus flytrap is one of the most recognizable

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As Trump administration speeds up deportation...

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2025/06/23

NC Immigration UpdateThe Trump administration has recently deported hundreds of thousands of people, using new tactics aimed at speeding up the efforts. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter about what's happening in and around Charlotte.Julian Berger, Race & Equity Reporter, WFAE CharlotteDurham Tech dean discusses new book, Getting the Most Out of Your College ExperienceChris O'Riordan-Adjah knows a lot about higher education. In addition to earning two bachelor's degrees, two master’s

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NC News Roundup: Will Gov. Stein use veto powers?...

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2025/06/20

On the North Carolina News Roundup... It’s summer – and not a state budget in sight! We chat spending plans, or lack thereof. Many rural hospitals would face closure if the federal budget proposal becomes law. A plan to regulate psychoactive hemp products gains traction at the legislature. In Winston-Salem, a federal redistricting trial is underway. And, how political violence in Minnesota is impacting security measures here. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of journalists about

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NC Juneteenth State Director Phyllis Coley; Kindred...

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2025/06/19

For twenty years, Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the state of North Carolina. The tradition dates back to long before Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Leoneda Inge sits down with the North Carolina Juneteenth State Director Phyllis Coley to discuss how commemorations have evolved over the years and what’s in store for the state’s 20th anniversary of Juneteenth celebrations. The 2025 Kindred Spirits: A Convergence of African American Quilters Conference showcases

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A generation gap in the Triangle housing market

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2025/06/18

A generation gap in the Triangle housing marketThe News and Observer’s Chantal Allam is back to talk about trends and notable highlights in Triangle housing. She chats with co-host Leoneda Inge about Baby Boomers “boxing out” Millennials from Triangle housing, and a contest for the best Modernist home in North Carolina.‘Unto These Hills’ outdoor drama marks 75 years in Cherokee, NCNorth Carolinians are accustomed to hearing about the outdoor symphonic drama “The Lost Colony” performed each

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Losing international students could wreck NC...

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2025/06/17

Federal cuts aren’t the only threat to the economic influence of North Carolina’s colleges and universities. Some grants are tied to international students, and would be lost if those students don’t return, or if new enrollees decide not to come to the U.S. for research that was already funded. What a “quadruple whammy” could mean for higher education in NC.And, Katelyn MacDonald has been stopped on the street, in coffee shops, and at a baseball game after she was recognized from her TikTok

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How Ashe County Schools combats summer learning loss;...

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2025/06/16

During the 2024-25 school year, Ashe County Schools students missed 33 days following Hurricane Helene. This compounded the districts usual, frequent school closings for inclement weather, to result in only 99 days of in-person school attendance this year. Ashe is one of 31 Western NC public school districts affected by Helene's devastation. We talk to superintendent Dr. Eisa Cox about her plans for ensuring that students receive supplemental summer instruction following a year of prolonged

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