It’s an exciting time in Chapel Hill, as UNC students are returning to campus ahead of the beginning of the fall semester next week. With the first day of class less than a week away, Aaron welcomed UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about the upcoming year, tackling issues ranging from future expansion to budget concerns to sports.

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