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The State of Things

Summary: Stories from WUNC's The State of Things with Frank Stasio.

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 The Lone Bellow | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1049

The Lone Bellow is a band is born from tragedy with songs told with heart and simplicity.

 White House Diaries Reveal Complexities of Nixon/Graham Relationship | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 646

Newly released excerpts from H.R. Haldeman’s diary provide new insights into the relationship between Billy Graham and Richard Nixon. Audio journals...

 NPR's 'Ask Me Another' Comes To Durham | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1152

The comedy of Ophira Eisenberg includes many elements of her former dating life like lamenting about online dating and unreasonable expectations from...

 The Mysteries And Secrets Of Antiquarian Books | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1050

Writer Charlie Lovett has been attracted to the mystique of old books since he was a young kid.

 Offshore Drilling In North Carolina | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 683

In 2015, oil industry representatives will begin exploration off the Carolina coastlines. Some of those representatives met with government officials...

 More Than Just A Cakewalk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1133

In popular culture, the term cakewalk means anything that is effortless and easy.

 The Ice Garden | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1049

The characters in Moira Crone’s new book The Ice Garden (Carolina Wren Press/2014) have been rattling about in the author’s head for decades.

 Political Junkie Ken Rudin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 685

The unexpected primary defeat of House Majority leader Eric Cantor by his tea party backed challenger has pundits assessing the future of the GOP. What...

 Redistricting: Who Draws The Lines? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1114

In 1964, the Supreme Court held that the voting power of each individual should be equal. But do current voting districts reflect the principle of “one...

 A Dance For A Warrior | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1138

South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma grew up hearing the story of his ancestor, a 19th century Xhosa warrior. The man is remembered for his long...

 NC Lawmakers Proposal Counter To US Supreme Court Water Contamination Ruling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1003

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that North Carolina homeowners could not proceed with their claims against CTS Corp. manufacturing plant because...

 Restoring The NASCAR Racetrack In Hillsborough | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1128

The Occoneechee/Orange Speedway in Hillsborough is the only surviving dirt track from NASCAR's first season.

 A Bridge To The Future | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 754

Author Monica Byrne was reading a poem that included the words "ocean" and "bridge," when something just clicked. She couldn't get the idea out of her...

 NC State Budget Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 671

North Carolina House leadership has proposed a $21.1 billion budget. The plan gives teachers a five percent pay raise and does not require educators to...

 WakeMed's New CEO Talks Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1130

After a controversial year, WakeMed Health and Hospitals' Donald Gintzig became permanent CEO last month. Gintzig is a retired Rear Admiral in the...

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