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Welcome to Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s News, Talk and Tar Heels station! For 63 years WCHL has been THE place for news, talk Tar Heel Sports and information for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. For more than 40 years Ron Stutts has been waking up our community from 6am to 10am weekdays.
May 24, 2019
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Hometown Hero Awards
This week's Hometown Hero: Marin Lissy
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for...
May 24, 2019
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May 24, 2019
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Week of February 4, 2019
Stevens and Lavelle watch the General Assembly; county commissioners discuss I-40 widening and a future county jail; Hemminger talks parking; Lavelle talks immigration.
May 23, 2019: Roe v. Wade
Tom breaks down the public-opinion numbers surrounding abortion, Thom Tillis' primary challenger, and why Democrats shouldn't be too concerned about "electability" in the presidential primary.
May 23, 2019: Inventions
Scott praises WCHL, and we discuss great inventions in history - and the famous quotes that often go with them.
May 11, 2019
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May 21, 2019: Silent Sam…And Stonewall
Anna and Aaron discuss the Board of Governors' non-decision on Silent Sam; Anna plugs an upcoming event on civil rights hero Bayard Rustin to mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
April 19, 2019: The Mueller Repo…
Jean and Aaron discuss the Mueller report - until they're abruptly interrupted by severe weather.
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Talk Dating to Me: A Text Unanswered
Talk Dating To Me welcomes in Emily as they breakdown a text situation involving Ross's communication with a young woman. The show then evolves into a discussion of Emily's foray in dating and her take on monogamy in the modern era.
May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee
Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)
May 15, 2019: What We’re Reading Today
Aaron's reading the world's nerdiest book, but he makes it work; Susan recommends new horror. Also, lots of cool events at the library!
May 18, 2019
Clark Church, former Chapel Hill-Carrboro restaurateur, talks about his book, “Tales of Moonshine and a Vanished Mountain Culture,” and his growing up years in the mountains of Ashe County North Carolina, including when hauling, selling, making and drinking illegal “Sugarhead” liquor was a way of life along with fighting chickens and going to church, sometimes all in the same day.
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Talk Dating to Me: A Text Unanswered
Talk Dating To Me welcomes in Emily as they breakdown a text situation involving Ross's communication with a young woman. The show then evolves into a discussion of Emily's foray in dating and her take on monogamy in the modern era.
March 1, 2018
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May 8, 2019: Courtney Banghart
Debby and Aaron talk about the future of UNC women's basketball, with new head coach Courtney Banghart coming to town.
February 2018 Community Forum: Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level
Climate change has been a political topic for years, but what has been or can be done at the local level to make an impact? Members of governing bodies in Orange County are working on a joint committee now to work on that answer.
May 18, 2019
Guest: Tim Wright of Wright Brothers' Landscaping
Weekend Water Cooler: May 18, 2019
Guest: Quinton Harper Topics: Connections, Affordable Housing
May 22 – Baron Pongo von Crunchwrap? – Click to Listen
Today, KidsQ was hosted by the "Crunchwrap Brothers," Victor and AJ! KidsQ: If you could change your whole name, what would you change it to?
May 21, 2019: Impeachment?
Ashley and Aaron discuss presidential impeachment, as Justin Amash becomes the first prominent Republican on board. (Does Ashley think it's time?)
