The Aaron Keck Show Archives

What We’re Thinking: The Republican Registration Advantage

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 12, 2026 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking

Registered Republicans now outnumber registered Democrats in North Carolina for the first time ever – but how much does that actually matter?

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What’s Trending: The Video Booth Changed My Life

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 12, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today is Vidiots, formerly an independent video store that’s now a nonprofit dedicated to preserving rare videos for posterity.

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The Morning News: Anti-ICE Protest, Forever Chemicals, 500 Smith Center Wins

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 12, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: hundreds rally against ICE in Carrboro, and environmental advocates pan proposed new state rules for “forever” chemicals.

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Date Night: New Year’s Resolutions (Or New Year’s Goals?)

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 9, 2026 | Date Night

What’s a good New Year’s resolution-themed date night? Brad and Aaron tackle Dry January in two very different ways.

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What’s Trending: Borne Back Ceaselessly Into Your High School Reading List

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 9, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: what are the 10 most commonly assigned novels in middle and high schools? About the same as they were 35 years ago.

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On Air Today: The 2026 Carrboro Film Fest!

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 9, 2026 | On Air Today, Sponsored

Get ready for the 20th Carrboro Film Fest! Aaron welcomes the festival director and the director of this year’s opening film, “Leads.”

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The Morning News: Extreme Weather Hits Local Governments, UNC Basketball Works With Kids

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 9, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: local leaders discuss the budget impact of extreme weather, and UNC basketball stars work with kids at the Hargraves Center.

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History Matters: Four Freedoms, Fannie Farmer, and Libba Cotten’s Devious Scheme

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 8, 2026 | History Matters

This week: Libba Cotten is born, Fannie Farmer revolutionizes cooking, FDR celebrates “Four Freedoms,” and TR protects the Grand Canyon.

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What’s Trending: Reading For Pleasure (Or Not)

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 8, 2026 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: a survey finding that fewer than half of Americans have read a single book in the last 12 months.

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Positively Mebane: A New Comprehensive Plan, Mebane 2045

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 8, 2026 | On Air Today, Positively Mebane

The Mebane City Council recently approved a new 20-year comprehensive plan, “Mebane 2045,” to govern development for the next two decades.

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