WUNC State of Things - North Carolina Public Radio show

WUNC State of Things - North Carolina Public Radio

Summary: The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio that covers the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina. The conversation is snappy and smart while also being full of good humor. We focus on presenting the Tar Heel experience through sound, story, discussion, commentary and listener participation through calls. Let us know your thoughts during the program at 1.877.962.9862.

Podcasts:

 The Life of Huey P. Newton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Host Frank Stasio is joined by Dante James and David Hilliard to talk about Huey P. Long and a film James is producing about him.

 The Asheville Evidence Room, an Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Host Frank Stasio is joined by Jon Elliston and David Hurand for updates on the Asheville Evidence Room case.

 Paris, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Host Frank Stasio is joined by Rosecrans Baldwin to talk about his new book.

 IV (intravenous) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Host Frank Stasio is joined by musician Diana Darby to discuss about her new CD and play live.

 Honoring Robert Lee Vann | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Marvin Jones and Cash Michaels join Host Frank Stasio to discuss the legacy of journalism pioneer Robert Lee Vann.

 A Short Time To Stay Here | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Host Frank Stasio talks with Terry Roberts about his new novel.

 Waste Not | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

NC State Graduate Student Tate Rogers joins Host Frank Stasio to talk about his waste management invention.

 Renewing Our Schools Part II | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Host Frank Stasio talks with Hal Kwalwasser, who examined succesful American school districts, including Watauga County in western North Carolina.

 The Poetry of Kabbalah | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Poet Peter Cole is known for his translations of Hebrew literature and medieval Hebrew poetry, but in his latest translation, "Poetry of Kabbalah: Mystical Verse from the Jewish Tradition" he explores the spiritual side of Jewish faith. Host Frank Stasio talks about the poetry of Kabbalah with poet Peter Cole.

 Chapel Hill during the Civil Rights Movement | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Host Frank Stasio talks with Photographer Jim Wallace about Chapel Hill during the Civil Rights Movement.

 Remembering Andy Griffith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Legendary actor and North Carolina native son Andy Griffith has died. Griffith passed away in his home in Dare County this morning at the age of 86. WUNC reporter Dave DeWitt and host Frank Stasio look back on Griffith’s life and storied career.

 Meet Cathy Davidson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:00

Cathy Davidson, author of "Now You See It" joins Host Frank Stasio on the show.

 NC at the World Saxophone Congress | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Host Frank Stasio is joined by Wayne Leechford to discuss the album, his profession, and his upcoming trip to the World Saxophone Congress in Scotland.

 The Legacy of Reynolds Price | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Bill and Memsy Price join host Frank Stasio to discuss Reynolds Price's estate and his posthumously published unfinished memoir.

 Jeanne Jolly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Host Frank Stasio is joined by Jeanne Jolly and her band to perform live and talk about their forthcoming studio project.

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