Date Night: Some Kind of Madness
March Madness is here – so what’s a madness-themed date night? Brad recommends Macbeth; Aaron recommends crazy live music in Hillsborough.
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What’s Trending: Pappa Mia?
Trending today: Victor discovers “junior editions” of Broadway shows, and we brainstorm which roles best lend themselves to gender-swapping.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Meet Paynter Law
Aaron welcomes Stuart Paynter and Ella Feathers from Paynter Law, one of our community partners and a proud supporter of local causes.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dr. Debby Stroman, On Location at the 2026 ACC Women’s Tournament
The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament is ongoing in Duluth, Georgia, with UNC facing Virginia Tech in tonight’s quarterfinal.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Primary Election, High-Speed Chase, Rabid Raccoon, Water Line Break, and March Madness
In today’s news: a high-speed chase in Orange County, a rabid raccoon in Chapel Hill, and a water line break in Carrboro.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Tenez!
It’s Scott’s birthday! He and Aaron look back on the etymological origin of the word “tennis” and the invention of the modern dishwasher.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Various Degrees of Vegetation
Trending today: a study examines just how much greenery you should have in an office in order to maximize workplace efficiency.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Introducing ‘Economics with Aria’!
Aaron welcomes Aria Allen, the producer and host of “Economics with Aria,” a new series launching on 97.9 The Hill this weekend.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Allam Concedes, School Board Winners Celebrate, Renegade Democrats Lose
In today’s news: Nida Allam concedes to Valerie Foushee after their Congressional primary, and UNC narrows its options for a basketball arena.
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Talking Culture: ‘Macbeth’ at PlayMakers, Today and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Aaron welcomes Ron Menzel and Vivienne Benesch, a real-life couple who are co-starring in “Macbeth” at PlayMakers Repertory Company.
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