WUNC State of Things - North Carolina Public Radio show

WUNC State of Things - North Carolina Public Radio

Summary: The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio that covers the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina. The conversation is snappy and smart while also being full of good humor. We focus on presenting the Tar Heel experience through sound, story, discussion, commentary and listener participation through calls. Let us know your thoughts during the program at 1.877.962.9862.

Podcasts:

 The Herstory of Josephine Gore | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Jo Gore and the Alternative come back to the studio to play from their new album.

 Is Time on Our Side? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:00

Host Frank Stasio and guests discuss the time, productivity, and the moral implications of staying busy.

 Nina Simone…What More Can I Say? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:00

Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, NC in 1933. She was musically gifted from a young age and her experience singing gospel in the church influenced her jazz performance style that would later make Simone an international superstar.

 Amy Goodman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

"Democracy Now!" founder Amy Goodman discusses the 2012 election and her new book, "The Silenced Majority."

 Killer Mike | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Atlanta rapper Killer Mike comes to town for the 3rd annual Hopscotch Music Festival.

 Some Army | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

Chapel Hill-based indie rock band Some Army plays live.

 The Final Day of the DNC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

President Obama formally accepts his party's nomination on the final night of the DNC.

 Payday Lending in North Carolina | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Payday lending was kicked out of North Carolina, but now banks threaten to bring it back.

 Charlotte City Workers Protest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:30

As the Democratic National Convention continues in Charlotte, city workers are feeling overworked.

 Meet the Delegates | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:00

The North Carolina delegation has a prime spot on the floor at the Democratic National Convention arena.

 The Youth Vote | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:00

Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte hosted a cyber summit called U-FUTURE directly aimed at empowering young people to participate in the electoral process.

 The DNC Comes to NC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Host Frank Stasio talks to WUNC reporters Leoneda Inge and Dave DeWitt about the Democratic National Convention.

 King of Queen City | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:30

Host Frank Stasio talks with Charlotte leader Harvey Gantt.

 Wake Forest Debate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:00

Host Frank Stasio talks about the success of the Wake Forest University debate team.

 Sayonara to Hello | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:00

Host Frank Stasio talks to filmmaker Nic Beery and magician Steve Marshall about their documentary "Sayonara to Hello."

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