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- 'Chasing The North Star:' Slavery In 19th Century AppalachiaIn the years leading up the Civil War, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. It was meant to be a compromise between Southern slave owners and...20 min
- What Hiking The Keystone XL Pipeline Taught Ken Ilgunas About Fossil Fuels And Climate ChangeKen Ilgunas was working as a dishwasher near the oil refineries of Alaska when his friend suggested they should hike the entire length of the proposed...18 min
- Movies On The Radio: Best Buddy FilmsBest friends are the constant in many people's lives. They rescue each other when a car breaks down. They join go on late-night quests for fast food....49 min
- #BackChannel: 'Dog Whistle Politics,' 'Confirmation' And Remembering Phife DawgFor decades, politicians have used coded language to talk about race without addressing it explicitly. Terms like "welfare queen," "illegal aliens" and ...50 min
- Meet "Dean Of The Defense Bar" Wade SmithAs a young boy in Stanly County, North Carolina, Wade Smith did not know what he wanted to be when he grew up; he knew only that he had a deep desire to...48 min
- Political Junkie Ken Rudin: HB2 Political ConsequencesThe backlash over House Bill 2 continues as Governor Pat McCrory signs an executive order purported to modify the law. Opponents say the measure remains...12 min
- Armada: Ernest Cline Returns With New Sci-Fi NovelFollowing the rapid rise of his debut novel, “Ready Player One (Random House/2011),” Ernest Cline felt pressure to produce another cult classic. His...19 min
- 'The Great Animal Orchestra Symphony' Comes To RaleighThe noises of the natural world are filled with sounds of joy, sorrow and survival. Step outside and you may hear the sound of a wren singing into the...18 min
- Gov. Pat McCrory Makes Appeal To Businesses With Executive Action On HB2Governor Pat McCrory issued an executive order this week that changes some provisions in North Carolina's controversial House Bill Two. It loosens some...15 min
- Al Strong's Love For Jazz Grows DeepAl Strong started playing music when he was seven years old after his dad got him a drum set for Christmas. He bounced from the drums to piano, and even...18 min
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