Eye on the Triangle

Alright folks, tonight we’ve got an interview with former Governor James B Hunt Jr. The good governor has joined us to talk about leadership in crises, North Carolina’s history of perseverance through adversity, and the role of the state’s governor.

Afterwards we have Nadia Ramlagan with two stories from the North Carolina News Service, voter map correction criticisms and environmental research. Stay tuned for them!

Tonight we have a special set for everyone; a show devoted to November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Our guest Jennifer Hall, the Executive Director of the American Lung Association joins us once again to discuss the importance of lung health, how one can detect and defeat lung cancer, and how the Lung Association is presenting information to the public.

Next, I’ll be covering the American Lung Association’s State of Lung Cancer report. America has made big gains in reducing the toll of this preventable disease, but we still have a lot to cover.

Afterwards we have Nadia Ramlagan with four stories from the North Carolina News Service, keeping everyone aware of the comings and goings of North Carolina. We’re a pretty busy state!

On tonight’s set, our very own Benjamin Denton has hit the bricks of North Carolina State University, microphone in hand, to interview our university’s clubs, congregations, and cabals. Tonight’s order? The English Club and its officer Andrew Mcfajen. Join us as they talk writing, the power of groups in the creative process, and the benefits of putting in hours at the club.

Afterwards we have four stories from the North Carolina News Service.

Nadia Ramlagan disussues how Conservation Groups Challenge Repeal of Clean Water Act Protections and the passing of a bill in North Carolina enabling individuals to revoke the right of consent.

2020 Talks is tracking this year’s election process, and Arizona researchers warn that the planet’s climate is entering a period of climate emergency. Oof.

On tonight’s episode of Eye on the Triangle, we have an interview with Darrell Harris, a firefighter turned healthcare professional who has begun a sanitation service to address the presence of infectious diseases in public trash cans. Darrell takes to the streets in his custom built trucks, lifting, inverting, and hosing down trashcan interiors and exteriors with 200 degree jets of heated water.

Afterwards, our contributor Brandon Phillips headed down to 321 Coffee to interview Lindsay Wrege Micheal Evans, Liam Dao, and. 321 Coffee is a student founded nonprofit that employees individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brandon and co discuss the founding of 321, its future, and its first day.

Tonight we’ve got cops and comedy, with a side order of stories from the North Carolina News Service.

To start us off, I interviewed Major David Kelly the Field Operations Commander of the North Carolina University State Police on his department’s take on maintaining transparency and public safety within the NC State campus and the Raleigh Area..

Afterwards, we have Mike Clifford with the North Carolina News Service discussing the passing of Baltimore representative Elijah Cummings, the departure of Rick Perry as Energy Secretary. Then, Nadia Ramlagan will discuss grassroots attempts to monitor local air quality and the health effects of human exposure to coal ash.

Finally, to wrap tonight’s show up, contributor Benjamin Denton has interviewed Zach Van Waltson of the Director of the CIA. No not THAT CIA, I mean the Comedic Improvisational Alliance here at North Carolina State.

Tonight on Eye on the Triangle, we’ve made time for a two part tale of teeth and twins. Take a load off and tune in to hear more.

Concerned about your oral health, but lack the cash to do something about it? Cary Dental Rejuvenation is hosting a charity dental event. One lucky participant can enter to win a complete, no holds barred mouth makeover. Set your sights on some pearly whites!

Afterward, we chatted with Marilyn Shannon, author of the book series Just One Afternoon about her latest entry, Listening to the Heart of Twins. Come join us as we discuss Ms. Shannon’s exploration of the lives of various twins, their relationships, and their unique personal struggles.

Tonight we’ll be interviewing Brenda Tracy, the coordinator for last week’s #SetTheExpectation Football game. Brenda Tracy has devoted herself to the cause of increasing awareness of and combating crimes of sexual violence and exploitation within instutions.

Afterwards, our newest contributor Benjamin Denton strode out, microphone in hand, to interview Daniel Barris of Public Relations Student Society of America. PRSSA is an organization helping students get that all important leg up in their communications field.

Tonight we’ll be interviewing Matt Brady, a high school science teacher turned writer and author of The Science of Rick and Morty. Join us as Matt discusses cockroach remote control, simulation theory, divergent evolutionary timelines and more.

This week on Eye on the Triangle we’ll be speaking with Alexus Rhone, the creator of “Truth, Meet Story, a storytelling workshop devoted to allowing individuals to express feelings of guilt and shame, recontextualizing their circumstances as a story to share with others.

This week we have an interview with Shervon Cassim, the Assistant Director of the Creative Writing Program at NC State. He’ll be on talking about what its like living as an international student, the cityscape of Dubai, and how to leverage a degree in the Humanities.

Afterwards, in the wake of Hurricane Dorian many residents are thinking about the winds and rains, but have you considered the health of your lungs? We spoke with Jennifer Hall, the Executive Director of the American Lung Association in North Carolina about what you can do to protect your lungs during a natural disaster.