News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)

Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.

Listen to “This Morning With Aaron Keck” for a longstanding regular segment featuring Tome Jensen called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 3 to discuss the latest updates from the WNBA — chiefly, regarding off-court drama between the league’s leadership and one of its biggest stars. Stroman and McConnell dive into Napheesa Collier’s comments and criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, including the lack of accountability for inconsistent officiating and out-of-touch comments about the star power helping drive the WNBA’s popularity. Stroman shares why she finds it disturbing, what she’s heard from W alumnae, and why the timing of the comments could distract from the championship matchup. Plus: how does Collier’s torching of the commissioner set the table for CBA negotiations this offseason and what is Stroman’s most intriguing storyline between the Mercury and Aces in the WNBA Finals?

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.

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Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 3. He discussed how two new laws in North Carolina will affect the work of Sheriff’s offices in the state, including Chatham County. He also discussed safety on Jordan Lake, with dangerous situations occurring every summer. He also discussed the growth of Chatham County and how it affect’s the sheriff’s office’s work, and more.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Monet Richardson Community Foundation Student Leaders Laney and Mone’t and faculty advisor Susan Little spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. They discussed an upcoming car wash fund raiser to help support their mission of enhancing educational experiences through connecting community resources. The car wash will be October 18 at the Dunkin on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. She discussed an upcoming EPA hearing at Randolph Community College in Asheboro as the agency decides enforcement of limits of 1,4-dioxane coming from Asheboro’s water treatment facility.  She also discussed other work the assembly is currently doing, including working with groups of 4th graders in the field, and more.

Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find past Climate Thursday conversations here.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about football gameday impacts on downtown businesses, including an upcoming study with the university, the Chamber, and the visitor’s bureau to measure that impact. She discussed the Chapel Hill Police getting their new headquarters up and running. The talked about a recent trip to Raleigh with some of the economic development for the North Carolina Starter’s Launch, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 1, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent shutdown of the federal government and how that might affect Orange County going forward. She also discussed a recent meeting the commissioners had with both of the county’s school boards. She discussed highlights from the agenda for next week’s meeting, talked about the board’s priorities for the rest of the year, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30. She discussed a pair of recent meetings the county commissioners held. The first was a joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners. The second was a joint meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. She discussed the takeaways from both meetings, as well as the similarities and differences in the needs of those two towns. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30, discussing town news and events. He discussed major takeaways from a recent parking study the town commissioned from a consultant. He also discussed the recent reopening of Gold Park and sections of River Walk that had been closed since Tropical Depression Chantal back in July. He also previewed upcoming town events and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Chatham County School Public Information Officer Jessica Pasion spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 29, discussing district news and events. She talked about how the school year has gone in the first month, highlighted a recent accountability recognition the district received, and more. She also discussed the district’s composite programs, which allow for marching band and soccer teams to form from several schools that might not have enough people to do that activity independently. She also previewed upcoming events and more.

Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.

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