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July 18, 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...
July 18, 2019
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July 18, 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.
July 11, 2019: Trump Vs. Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe leads Trump 42-41 in a hypothetical presidential head-to-head - which leads Tom to conclude that "electability" really shouldn't be that big of an issue for Democrats.
July 11, 2019: You Can Ring My (Liberty) Bell
The Declaration of Independence is read, Hamilton shoots Burr, and the Liberty Bell is rung. Also, Thomas Edison is a liar.
July 9, 2019: Medicaid And Civil Rights
With a budget fight ongoing and Medicaid expansion at the center, Anna explains why the Medicaid issue is a civil rights issue.
July 12, 2019: Pelosi
Jean thinks it's a Thing that Nancy Pelosi isn't challenging the Trump administration harder than she is; Aaron's not so sure.
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Thursday Rewind: 1989
This week the Cold War flatlines, Exxon Valdez springs a leak and dictation becomes a whole lot easier with the release of Microsoft Office. It's 1989!
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.)
July 17, 2019: Rockin’ and Rollin’
AJ and Susan Brown talk with special guest David Joseph from the School of Rock-Chapel Hill....
July 13, 2019
Gene Nichol, Boyd Tinsley distinguished professor at the UNC Law School, director of the UNC Poverty Center (2008-2015) and author of “The Faces of Poverty in North Carolina: Stories from Our Invisible Citizens.” He talks about the new book and the consequences of rampant poverty in North Carolina.
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Thursday Rewind: 1989
This week the Cold War flatlines, Exxon Valdez springs a leak and dictation becomes a whole lot easier with the release of Microsoft Office. It's 1989!
March 1, 2018
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July 10, 2019: Anything But Summer
Before discussing the Women's World Cup and the NBA Summer League, Debby and Aaron reflect on the (apparent) decline of baseball.
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.
July 13, 2019
Guest: Crystal Fisher and Terri Turner with Weaver St. Realty
Weekend Water Cooler: July 13, 2019
Guest: Sharon Hirsch, CEO Prevent Child Abuse NC Topics: Child Abuse, Connections, Prevention
July 17th – Labor of Love? Not Really! – Click to Listen
Today, guest host AJ was joined by the one and only Victor of 97.9 The Hill! KidsQ: What do you think is the most difficult job in the world and why?
July 15, 2019: The Carlin Objection
Abortion is the subject this week; Aaron and Waddy Davis are joined by Duke pediatrician Laura Gutman.
