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US Energy Blockade Leaves Cuban Farmers Struggling to Feed a Nation
Cuba spent three months without a fuel shipment after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and threatened tariffs on any country that sells to Cuba.
What’s Trending: Previously On Trends…
Trending today: Victor learns that the king crab cannot be farmed, and we refer back to some of our favorite past Trends segments.
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On Air Today: The 49th Annual American Dance Festival
Aaron welcomes Jodee Nimerichter of the American Dance Festival to discuss this year’s 49th annual festival, starting May 27.
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The Morning News: Children’s Authors Vs. Book Bans, New Chatham Superintendent, Cade Bennerman To UNC
In today’s news: children’s book authors respond to efforts by Republican lawmakers to ban their books in elementary school libraries.
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‘Worried For Our Future’: Authors React to Removal Attempt of LGBTQ+ Books from CHCCS Elementary Libraries
North Carolina legislators are pushing to remove 63 LGBTQ-themed books from CHCCS elementary schools, saying they violate state law for being available in libraries.
Chatham County Schools Picks District Veteran Kelly Batten as New Superintendent
Batten, who will begin on July 1, is a 14-year veteran of Chatham County Schools and currently serves as Superintendent for Human Resources.
On Air Today: Lynn Carswell of Orange County Public School Strong
Lynn Carswell of Orange County Public School Strong spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 27. She discussed Orange County Public School Strong and how she came to be involved. She also talked about Friday’s “Kids Over Corporations” rally coming up on Friday, May 1. She outlined the reasons for the rally, logistics for attending, the implications of it being during a weekday, and more.
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UNC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams Each Earn Bids to NCAA Tournament
Both the UNC men's and women's tennis teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament this year, as both earned bids during the selection show Monday. The women are the No. 5 overall seed in their field, while the men are an unseeded team. On the women's side, the Tar Heels...
Northwestern’s Cade Bennerman Announces Commitment to UNC Men’s Basketball
Cade Bennerman, who spent his freshman season at Northwestern, announced his commitment to UNC out of the transfer portal Monday. Bennerman, a seven-foot center, arrived at Northwestern as a three-star recruit out of high school who 247 Sports ranked as the No. 1...
Shots Fired as Gunman Charges Toward Ballroom at White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump Unharmed
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday.