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Due South
Hosted by Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge · EN
“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place.
From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.
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The start of hurricane season, and how to spend six hours in Raleigh
1w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00Atlantic hurricane season begins in NC, below-average storms predictedAs Atlantic hurricane season begins, Due South talks to CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein about what North Carolina can expect from this year’s forecasted storms.Wes Hohenstein, chief meteorologist, CBS 170:13:00The forecaster behind North Carolina's Weather AuthorityAtlantic hurricane season is underway, and Ethan Clark, owner and founder of North Carolina's Weather Authority, is ready for it. The recent North Carolina State University graduate has been forecasting since middle school, and he now has hundreds of thousands of online followers.Ethan Clark, owner and founder, North Carolina's Weather Authority0:33:00WUNC’s recommendations for an afternoon in Raleigh"Six Hours in Raleigh” is a guide made by WUNC’s Digital Team with recommendations for the best way to spend an afternoon in Raleigh, and for places that even locals might not know about.Josh Sullivan, social media producer at WUNC NewsLauren Rhodes, digital news intern at WUNC News
Transcribe →Inexpensive summer eats in the Triangle; The Broadside visits Buc-ee's; Photojournalist Kate Medley
1w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00Small food businesses are trending toward pop-ups, food stalls and social salesIndy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting locations around the Triangle and how an increasingly challenging economic outlook is causing entrepreneurs to shift their business models.Lena Geller, staff writer, Indy Week0:13:00The Broadside: “The hype behind the world’s largest gas station”Buc-ee’s, the mega-sized gas station known for its pristine bathrooms, numerous snack options and cartoon beaver mascot, is expanding across the South. And it’s bringing with it a legion of cultish fans. But what’s with all the hype? And does the world really need a gas station the size of a Walmart with 20different flavors of beef jerky?Emily Cataneo, freelance journalist and contributor for The Assembly and Dale Edwards, managing editor for The News of Orange County0:33:00How independent gas stations survive in the Buc-ee’s eraPhotojournalist Kate Medley discusses a reporting visit to South Carolina, where independent gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants, have been managing business after the 2022 addition of the state’s first Buc-ee's. North Carolina’s first Buc-ee's is slated to open in 2027.Kate Medley, photojournalist, documentarian, author of Thank You Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed and Fuel the American South
Transcribe →NC News Roundup: Gov. Stein's prediction market executive order; tax, budget update; Canes on cusp
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarizeOn this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… State employees react to possible raises, major projects leave the two notable state attractions closed, the Governor wants to bar state employees from making some wagers, and the Hurricanes play for the Eastern Conference championship.Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC NewsMary Helen Moore, reporter for Axios RaleighBryan Anderson, Statewide Politics Reporter for The Assembly, creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletterDawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer
Transcribe →Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on his political career, politics now, and his new focus on K-12 education strategy
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarizeDue South speaks with former U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Burr spent 28 years in Congress – serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper chamber. Once there, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, was a reliably conservative vote, and across three terms generally avoided controversy. In one of his final acts in office, he voted to convict President Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection - one of just seven Republicans to do so. Today, Burr is working at the Aspen Institute, with an aim toward improving education, as part of a bipartisan effort. Burr joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss his political career and much more.Richard Burr, U.S. Senator from North Carolina 2005-2023
Transcribe →Raleigh's resident Bald Eagle family. And the story of an Army Private from NC who became a Civil Rights activist
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00The Black Army Private who wouldn’t move to the back of the busSarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up her seat for a white Marine. She was on a bus that had crossed state lines into North Carolina, where in 1952, she was told to move to the back of the bus. In recent years, her story has become better known, partly thanks to a new book she co-wrote with author Amy Nathan.You can watch and listen to Sarah Keys Evans speaking with PBS NC for an oral history.Amy Nathan, co-author with Sarah Keys Evans of Riding into History: The Surprising Story of Sarah Keys Evans and the Fight to Desegregate Bus TravelErvin Griffin, one of the Roanoke Rapids educators who installed a monument honoring Sarah Keys Evans, president Emeritus of Halifax Community CollegeOphelia Gould-Faison, leader of the Sarah Keys Evans Public Art Project in Roanoke Rapids0:33:00Raleigh’s resident bald eagle family Raleigh’s lush greenspaces have always been a home to towering oak trees, but now feathered neighbors are taking the spotlight. In recent weeks, birdwatchers have flown to Lake Shelley Park in Raleigh to witness the newest member of a bald eagle family.Sean Gough, Land Stewardship Program Manager for the City of RaleighSydney Merrell, Invasive Species Program Assistant Coordinator for the City of Raleigh
Transcribe →New partnership aims to address nursing shortage; Day One Relief's natural disaster aid; a look back at HB-2
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00A new health education partnership seeks to address NC’s nursing shortage A new partnership between UNC Wayne Health and Scholars Network provides incentives for students interested in entering the field of nursing. For years, the state has struggled with a substantial nursing shortage, with more than 17,000 nurses needed over the next decade to meet the demands of the state’s aging and growing population.Dr. Sam Maron, founder, Scholars Network0:13:00Day One Relief aims to reach those most in need, following natural disastersA Durham-based organization founded in the wake of 2018’s Hurricane Florence provides emergency aid to communities that are least likely to be prioritized, including rural and low-income communities and communities of color.Jil Christensen, founder, president/CEO, Day One ReliefCourtney Patterson, board chair, Day One Relief0:33:00A look back at HB-2Ten years ago, North Carolina was embroiled in the battle over HB-2 – also known as “the bathroom bill.” Rev. Dr. MacHenry Schafer II and Katy Schafer are the parents of Hunter Schafer -- now a famous actress and model. Back in 2016, Hunter was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the law. Leoneda Inge talks with Mac and Katy about how their faith guided their advocacy for Hunter and the other plaintiffs, and how they look back at the impact of HB-2.Rev. Dr. MacHenry Schafer II and Katy Schafer, parents of Hunter Schafer
Transcribe →An obituary for K&W Cafeteria. Plus, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement
2w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00Food & Wine Editor Kat Kinsman remembers K&W CafeteriaKat Kinsman’s favorite chain restaurant, and one of Leoneda Inge’s favorites, was a unique spot with a rotating menu of southern staples, including fried okra, congealed salads, and a dizzying number of pies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired February 11, 2026.)Kat Kinsman, Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine and host of its Tinfoil Swans podcast.Read Kat's full story "The Last Tray at K&W Cafeteria."0:13:00‘The curious case of George Masa’The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail form the backbone of the easternportionof the US National Parks system. Together, they welcome 15 million visitors every year. But theylikely wouldn'texist as we know them today, if itweren'tfor the work of a pioneering photographer in North Carolina named George Masa. This week, we find out how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement and unearth the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work. This episode of The Broadside was hosted by Anisa Khalifa and produced by Jerad Walker. More from The Broadside and ‘The curious case of George Masa’Paul Bonesteel, documentary filmmakerand co-author of the book George Masa: A Life ReimaginedMami Kikuchi, researcher and translator0:33:00‘Our Common Nature’ podcast explores journey to restore mountain’s Cherokee name“Our Common Nature” podcast host Ana González goes on a musical and historical journey through the Smoky Mountains with cellistYoYoMa. Ana tells the story of Lavita Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and her quest to restore the Cherokee name to the tallest mountain in the Smokies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired November 12,2025.)Ana González, host, “Our Common Nature”
Transcribe →NC News Roundup: State constitutional amendments on the ballot, Tillis balks at Trump DOJ fund
3w ago00:50:28Tap to summarizeOn this week’s North Carolina News Roundup...The White House wants a $1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund — part of which would go to help January 6 rioters. Republican Senator Thom Tillis provided some harsh pushback on that proposal. We’ll also get caught up on a busy ballot initiative week at the state legislature. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.Zachery Eanes, reporter, Axios RaleighClaudia Rivera Cotto, Political Reporter, Enlace Latino NCAdam Wagner, reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom Danielle Battaglia, congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer
Transcribe →A property tax cap amendment on the November ballot. And, a career covering the NC General Assembly
3w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00Why a property tax cap amendment will be on the ballot this NovemberOne of the constitutional amendments state Republican leaders have worked to get on the ballot this November is a property tax cap, limiting the taxes that localities can impose on property owners. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter, law professor and a citizen activist about the proposal.Paul Specht, state government reporter, WRAL Marcus Gadson, Associate Professor of Law, University of North Carolina Law SchoolKim Mackey, social studies teacher teaching Economics and Personal Finance, author of the blog educatEDpolicy0:33:00A NC state government reporter reflects on a career covering the General AssemblyLongtime Associated Press reporter Gary Robertson has left his post at the North Carolina statehouse. Gary sits down with Jeff Tiberii for an exit interview of sorts to talk about what’s changed and what hasn't in his decades of journalism in our state.Gary Robertson, longtime Associated Press North Carolina politics & statehouse reporter
Transcribe →A Due South Deep Dive on the Voting Rights Act
3w ago00:50:26Tap to summarize0:01:00What dismantling the Voting Rights Act means for North CarolinaNorth Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls discusses the history of the Voting Rights Act and the implications of recent measures to dismantle what remains of the landmark legislation.Anita Earls, North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice0:13:00Two generations of state representatives discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights ActFollowing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Leoneda Inge speaks to Rep. Valerie Foushee and retired Rep. Eva M. Clayton about the impact and next steps.Valerie Foushee, U.S. representative for North Carolina's 4th congressional districtEva M. Clayton, U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 1st district from 1992-20030:33:00State Senator Natalie Murdock talks politics in a post-VRA North CarolinaState Senator Natalie Murdock discusses the work ahead for Gen Z voters, the first generation in decades to come of age and enter the workforce in a post-Voting Rights Act landscape.Natalie Murdock, State Senator representing North Carolina’s 20thdistrict
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