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WUNC's The State of Things brings the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina to you. The State of Things Podcast presents new stories every weekday with topics from our show. To subscribe... more
FAQs about The State of Things:How many episodes does The State of Things have?The podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.
September 22, 2016Charlotte Police: Video Doesn't Show 'Definitive Evidence' Keith Scott Pointed Gun At PoliceCharlotte's police chief says video footage of the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott does not show 'definitive evidence' that Scott pointed a gun at officers before he was fatally shot....more12minPlay
September 21, 2016Love Wins: The Personal Story Behind The Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage RulingWhen the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 26, 2015, that same-sex couples have the constitutional right to marry in all 50 states, Jim Obergefell's long-fought journey was complete. At the forefront of the historic case Obergefell v. Hodges was the story of Obergefell and his husband John Arthur. In 2013, Arthur was suffering from ALS and wanted to die a married man. Obergefell and Arthur had been partners for 20 years and decided to marry each other in Maryland. But their home state of Ohio did...more20minPlay
September 21, 2016Protests, Economic Boycott Follow Fatal Police Shooting In CharlotteCharlotte police say 16 officers were injured last night in clashes with those protesting the fatal police shooting of a black man....more12minPlay
September 20, 2016Olympic Pride, American Prejudice: The 1936 OlympicsThe history books documented track star Jesse Owens' experiences at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, hosted in Nazi-controlled Berlin. But Owens was not the only African-American athlete to represent the United States of America. A new film, Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, documents the experiences of 18 African-American athletes representing a country that would not give them equal rights. Host Frank Stasio talks with executive producer, director and writer, Deborah Riley Draper and executive...more18minPlay
September 19, 201610 Questions with Cooking Light Editor Hunter LewisHunter Lewis grew up in a big family in North Carolina where gathering for meals was the centerpiece of the day. He deepened his passion for food when he moved to New York to work in some of the top restaurants in the city. Eventually he merged his love of food with his journalism skills. He became food editor at Bon Appetit, then editor of Southern Living and now, editor of Cooking Light....more48minPlay
September 16, 2016Political Junkie Ken Rudin: Health Issues On Campaign Trail Hillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail after a health issue sidelined her for a few days. And health becomes a key issue in the campaign. Donald Trump releases some of his medical details of the Dr. Oz show. Guest host Phoebe Judge talks with political junkie Ken Rudin about the latest in political news....more12minPlay
September 15, 2016NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg On The Evolution Of The CourtNPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for more than four decades. In that time, she has seen a shift not only in the way the court conducts business, but also in the way individuals consume news about the court. Host Frank Stasio talks with Totenberg about the recent NC voting law case and other court cases. She speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the Frey Distinguished Visiting Professor in...more18minPlay
September 15, 2016National Political RoundupLawmakers returned to Capitol Hill last week for a short session before the November election. Their priorities include passing a spending bill to avert another government shutdown and coming up with a funding plan to fight the Zika virus. The pressure is on to adjourn the session quickly to allow embattled incumbents, like North Carolina’s Sen. Richard Burr, time to campaign in their home states. Host Frank Stasio talks with Geoff Bennett, senior Washington reporter for Time Warner Cable News,...more12minPlay
September 14, 2016Ask The EthicistWhat should you do if you know a friend is cheating on their spouse? Should you tell a friend who applied to your firm the real, but confidential, reason she did not get hired? Finding solutions to the ethical dilemmas of everyday life are the work of New York Times ethicist, Kwame Anthony Appiah. Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at NYU. He speaks at The Kenan Theater at the Center for Dramatic Art at an event hosted by UNC's Parr Center for Ethics on September 15 at 5:30 pm. Host...more20minPlay
September 13, 2016DaShawn Hickman's Sacred SteelThe pedal steel guitar sits on a stand with foot pedals used to adjust the tension of the strings. The instrument is part of the Sacred Steel musical tradition, which was invented in 1930s-era Pentecostal churches. North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band is The Allen Boys. Host Frank Stasio talks with band founder DaShawn Hickman about Sacred Steel’s roots and resurgence, and the band performs live music. The Allen Boys will also perform as part of the Greensboro Fabric of Freedom...more20minPlay
FAQs about The State of Things:How many episodes does The State of Things have?The podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.