WUNC State of Things - North Carolina Public Radio
By WUNC Radio
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Podcast Description
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.
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The Fracas over Fracking | Host Frank Stasio is joined by Observer reporter John Murawski to discuss the debate over fracking legalization. | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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White Flour | Host Frank Stasio is joined by David LaMotte to talk about his book and the roles of humor and theater in making social change. | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jule Brown | Host Frank Stasio is joined by Mark and Michael Holland to discuss blues music of the Delta and Chicago for this project and to play live. | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who’s Responsible for Human Rights? | Host Frank Stasio discusses the responsibility of ensuring human rights with Lewis Pitts, Flint Taylor, James P. Mayes, and Christina Cowger. | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Amazing Gifts | Host Frank Stasio considers how faith communities deal with people with disabilities with religion writers Mark Pinsky and Brett Webb-Mitchell. | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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For-Profit Colleges & the Future of Higher Education | Host Frank Stasio discusses higher education's future transformation and for-profit colleges with several professionals knowledgable on the subject. | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Syria’s Revolution and Egypt’s Elections | Today in the studio, host Frank Stasio talks with three guests about Syria and new political eras in the Middle East. | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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North Carolina Hops & Roots Festival | Ira Planer, Lizzy Ross and Michael Tiemann chat with Frank Stasio about local flavor and this weekend's North Carolina Hops & Roots Festival. | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet Angeline Echeverría | Angeline Echeverría joins Frank Stasio in the studio to talk about social activism and a new era for El Pueblo. | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Edwards on Trial | Host Frank Stasio talks to WUNC reporter Jeff Tiberii about the John Edwards trial. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Return of the Furniture Industry | Host Frank Stasio discusses the future and return of the furniture industry in North Carolina with Robert Evans and reporter Justin Catanoso. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands | Host Frank Stasio is joined by Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands to discuss the band's music. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Woodwright's Shop | Host Frank Stasio and TV host Roy Underhill discuss woodworking, its roots, and Underhill's accomplishments. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mail-Order Houses | Host Frank Stasio discusses Sears kit homes with Rosemary Thorton. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf | Host Frank Stasio discusses the lyrical choropoem “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” with members of the production team from Burning Coal Theater. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great resource for North Carolinians.
Intelligent, imaginative, insightful discourse on a variety of topics related to life and culture in North Carolina. I feel like I get to know my state more and more with every segment. Many episodes inform me of exciting projects and initiatives happening in my locality that I can get involved in.
Unique stories
I love this program. The stories are always relevant and engaging. Frank Stasio consistently asks thought-provoking questions and easily develops a rapport with his guests. I am hooked!
