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 podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.

The State of Things episodes:

April 21, 2016 'Chasing The North Star:' Slavery In 19th Century Appalachia
In 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...
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20min
April 21, 2016 The Public Health Implications Of House Bill 2
Supporters of North Carolina's House Bill 2 say it protects public health and safety by requiring people to use public restrooms that correspond to the...
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12min
April 20, 2016 Movies On The Radio: Best Buddy Films
Best 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....
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49min
April 19, 2016 #BackChannel: 'Dog Whistle Politics,' 'Confirmation' And Remembering Phife Dawg
For decades, politicians have used coded language to talk about race without addressing it explicitly. Terms like "welfare queen," "illegal aliens" and ...
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50min
April 18, 2016 Meet "Dean Of The Defense Bar" Wade Smith
As 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...
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48min
April 15, 2016 'The Great Animal Orchestra Symphony' Comes To Raleigh
The 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...
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18min
April 15, 2016 Armada: Ernest Cline Returns With New Sci-Fi Novel
Following the rapid rise of his debut novel, “Ready Player One (Random House/2011),” Ernest Cline felt pressure to produce another cult classic. His...
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19min
April 15, 2016 Political Junkie Ken Rudin: HB2 Political Consequences
The backlash over House Bill 2 continues as Governor Pat McCrory signs an executive order purported to modify the law. Opponents say the measure remains...
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12min
April 14, 2016 Gov. Pat McCrory Makes Appeal To Businesses With Executive Action On HB2
Governor Pat McCrory issued an executive order this week that changes some provisions in North Carolina's controversial House Bill Two. It loosens some...
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15min
January 29, 2016 Al Strong's Love For Jazz Grows Deep
Al 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...
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18min

FAQs about The State of Things:

How many episodes does The State of Things have?

The podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.