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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...
Word of the Day – 2/25/20
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Chapel Hill: 45 Years of Chapel Hill Transit
Chapel Hill Transit is marking its 45th anniversary in operation! Brian Litchfield of CHT fills in for Mayor Hemminger.
February 20, 2020: And Then There Were Six
Six Democratic presidential candidates took the stage for this week's debate. Where does the race stand nationally - and what should we consider when we vote?
Weights and Measures
An early American attempt to adopt the metric system literally blows off course. Also: Nelson Mandela is released from prison. (And today is World Radio Day!)
September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
February 21, 2020: Warren
Jean and Aaron discuss Elizabeth Warren's candidacy - and the state of the Democratic presidential race more generally.
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‘A New Day’: Harvey Weinstein Convicted, Led Away in Cuffs
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two...
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.)
Getting Over Heartbreak
Filling in for Susan, WCHL's Victor Lewis discusses his favorite books to help get over heartbreak. (Or understand it, or wallow in it. Your choice, really.)
February 22, 2020
Jim Auchmutey, a journalist who wrote for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for almost 30 years, specializing in stories about the South and its history and culture, talks about his new book, “Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America,” and how the history of barbecue parallels the history of our country. Guest host is John Shelton Reed coauthor of “Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue”
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‘A New Day’: Harvey Weinstein Convicted, Led Away in Cuffs
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two...
March 1, 2018
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February 21, 2020: Visit The Bourbon Trail
Debby encourages UNC fans to keep some perspective in the midst of a rough season...and offers some tourism advice to fans visiting Louisville this weekend.
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.
February 22, 2020
Stress is an epidemic. Tune in to hear Dr. Wini Curley talk about using resilience and improving teamwork skills to relieve stress and improve our company's engagement and retention.
Weekend Water Cooler: February 22, 2020
Guest: Tom Jensen with Public Policy Polling
February 21st – Favorite Part of School – Click to Listen
Today, Aaron was joined by Jean Bolduc, Host of the Weekend Watercooler! Today’s KidsQ: What is your favorite part and least favorite part of school?
January 11, 2019
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September 11, 2019: Firearm Safety
Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.
