Federal authorities announced earlier this year they are investigating former Buncombe County manager Wanda Greene. No details, much less charges, have been released regarding the probe. Greene retired after more than two decades on the job over the summer shortly before the investigation was confirmed. It set off a chain reaction in county government. Greene's son Michael resigned his job as 'business intelligence manager' - a position that did not exist in county government before his hire -

The Altamont Theatre is one of Asheville’s most celebrated music venues, and the people who own it say they’re being forced to close at the end of this year. The original owners of the Altamont, husband-and-wife Brian and Tiffany Lee, still own the brick building housing the theater on Church Street. That building also features two floors of condos above the theater. The theater’s current owners, Sam Katz and Richard Barrett, say the Lees want to add more condos there. That means the theater has

Muscular Christianity – The Shoops explore how sports were used and still are to further the reach of a certain kind of Christianity. Their guest is Tom Krattenmaker of the Yale Divinity School, and author of the book Onward Christian Athletes. (Music featured includes Night Owl by Broke For Free)

Forced Faith – The Shoops continue their look at the intersection of sports and religion and why one brand of Christianity seems to trump all other religions in the locker room. Their guests include Tom Krattenmaker of the Yale Divinity School and columnist for USA Today, and Buffalo Bills quarterback T.J. Yates, who played for John at the University of North Carolina. (Music featured includes Room of Other Dimension by Bouwakanja)

The Unlikely Alliance to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis Part 1 – The Shoops examine the push to legalize medicinal cannabis, as some football players say it can provide a healthier alternative to treat concussions and other debilitating injuries they suffer on the field. Guests include former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer, who was an NCAA All-American during his playing days at Arizona State University. (Music featured includes Night Owl by Broke For Free and Something Elated by Broke For Free)

The Unlikely Alliance to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis Part 2 - The Shoops continue to dive into the push to legalize medicinal cannabis and how it’s united former football players and mothers of children who suffer from seizures and other conditions that can be treated by medicinal cannabis. Guests include Heather Jackson, the founder and CEO of the Realm of Caring Foundation. (Music featured includes Sympho Nick by Skoz)

The Fab 5 (or 5X) Part 1 – The Shoops look at the lasting legacy of the University of Michigan’s fabled Fab 5 men’s basketball team, not just in sports culture but also in how the NCAA doles out punishments to players and schools. Guests include Ray Jackson and Jimmy King, members of that Michigan team. (Music featured includes Next Level by Audiobinger)

The Fab 5 (or 5X) Part 2 – The Shoops continue their examination of the legacy of the University of Michigan’s Fab 5 men’s basketball team 25 years after they first hit the court, and the role of race in how the players were punished by the NCAA. Guests include Yago Colas, a former professor at Michigan who taught courses on sports studies. (Music featured includes Next Level by Audiobinger)

The Culture of Rugby – The Shoops would not let their son play football until a certain age because of the risk of brain injuries. When given the choice to pick a different sport to play, he choose rugby, much to the initial horror of his parents. John and Marcia however quickly grew to love rugby and its culture of safety and inclusiveness. They compare rugby culture with that of football with the help of guests like Taylor Gentry, who currently plays rugby professionally after his football