The State of Things

By North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC

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

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The State of Things episodes:

June 24, 2016 Exploring North Carolina Through Festivals
Summer is here and so are summer festivals. While big events like MerleFest or the National Folk Festival get much of the attention, many smaller...
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20min
June 24, 2016 State Lawmakers Indicate End Of Short Session Is Near
Republican leaders at the General Assembly are working to wrap up the short session. Today the Senate is considering a flurry of bills, including some...
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11min
June 23, 2016 The Woman Behind ‘Tech LadyMafia’—A Backchannel For Women In Tech
Note: This program is a rebroadcast. About five years ago, Aminatou Sow was working for a technology company in Washington D.C. and came across an...
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18min
June 23, 2016 The History Of Autism
Note: This program is a rebroadcast. The term "autism" dates back to the 1930s when a pediatrician named Hans Asperger coined it to describe young boys...
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31min
June 22, 2016 #BackChannel: Celebrating Black Music And Honoring 'The Greatest'
In 2009, President Obama declared June "African-American Music Appreciation Month." The tribute started as "Black Music Month" in the 1970s. While the...
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49min
June 21, 2016 Earthcaster: A Sculptor Collaborates With Mother Earth And Communities
Sculptor Thomas Sayre tackles work that is exceptional. His giant sculptures use the earth as a casting mechanism. Although his art is unusual, it is...
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18min
June 21, 2016 Advocates Question Durham Teen's Treatment In Detention Facility
Earlier this year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained 19-year-old Wildin Acosta as he was leaving his home in Durham. Acosta has...
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32min
June 20, 2016 Justice With Hope: Meet Federal Judge Joe Webster
When Joe Webster became an attorney, one of his first cases was a civil rights lawsuit he filed against his hometown of Madison, North Carolina. He...
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50min
June 17, 2016 Greg Humphreys Is A 'Lucky Guy'
After more than 15 years touring as a musician, Greg Humphreys decided it was time to slow things down. He took a break from his career as a solo artist...
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18min
June 17, 2016 Political Perspectives At Home And Abroad
Democrats in the Senate hold the floor in a 14-hour filibuster designed to force a vote on gun regulations. The measures, expected for votes next week,...
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32min

FAQs about The State of Things:

How many episodes does The State of Things have?

The podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.