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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.
July 25, 2018God Looks A Lot Like YouThe Book of Genesis says that man was created in God’s image. But a new study finds human beings may be returning the favor....more18minPlay
July 25, 2018In ‘The Marginalized Majority,’ Personal Identity Is Key To Political ProgressIdentity politics are often criticised for being a divisive force in America. But writer and activist Onnesha Roychoudhuri came to a personal realization that they are also key to building important social movements. Roychoudhuri developed this idea after years of working as a journalist and trying to ignore her personal identity in the name of objectivity....more20minPlay
July 25, 2018Amendment Titles On The Line As Lawmakers ReconveneLawmakers returned to Raleigh this week for a special session to determine the titles for six proposed constitutional amendments. The amendments will be put to voters this November and include controversial items like a voter ID measure and a push to limit the governor’s appointment powers....more12minPlay
July 24, 2018Duke’s 'Surgical Historian' Investigates Medical MysteriesAmericans know that on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed as he rode in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Many people don’t know, however, that Texas Governor John Connally was riding in the same car as President Kennedy that day and was also hit by a bullet. He was seriously wounded, but he recovered....more18minPlay
July 24, 2018Between The Panels: The History And Politics Of Comics And Graphic NovelsFor decades, dedicated readers have scoured their local comic book stores for the latest issue of their favorite superhero story. But look past the capes and one will quickly come across comics and graphic novels that offer complex and critical analyses of politics and society. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Maus” to recent issues of “Black Panther,” graphic novels and comics allow readers to engage with dense topics and relate to diverse characters and experiences....more32minPlay
July 23, 2018Bringing An Ancient Dance To A Modern Diaspora: Meet Asha BalaWhen Asha Bala was born, her mother looked at her and declared that she would be a dancer. Her country, India, was a newborn as well, recently independent from British rule. So many parents were keen to revitalize ancient cultural and spiritual practices like Bharata Natyam dance, once practiced in the temples and based on epic tales and mythology....more49minPlay
July 20, 2018Peter Lamb And The Wolves Showcase 'Some Of NC's Best' On AlbumFor their latest album, " Carolina Tiger Milk ," Triangle-based jazz group Peter Lamb and the Wolves invited some of North Carolina's most prominent musicians. The band's guest lineup includes vocalist Django Haskins of The Old Ceremony, saxophonist Maceo Parker and members of the Mint Julep Jazz Band. Host Frank Stasio talks with Lamb about the inspiration for the band's new album and Lamb's experience playing jazz across the country. The band also performs live in the studio with Peter Lamb on...more18minPlay
July 20, 2018Black Man Running Group Races To Change Racial StereotypesPutting on running shoes and heading out for a jog is not a straightforward affair for black men. Runner Rendell Smith remembers a white woman who was so scared when she saw him jogging toward her, she dropped her groceries and bolted....more31minPlay
July 19, 2018Duke Podcast Hones In On Male PrivilegeThe 2017 season of the podcast “ Scene on Radio ” from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University received a Peabody Award nomination for its candid look at white supremacy in the United States....more18minPlay
July 19, 2018How A Barbershop Brought The Cary Community CloserAfter Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a national conversation started about law enforcement and communities of color. That conversation was also happening in Cary, North Carolina, at Headliners Barbershop , where the clientele is majority African-American....more24minPlay
FAQs about The State of Things:How many episodes does The State of Things have?The podcast currently has 2,202 episodes available.