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Due SouthExtreme weather and the future of hurricane prediction; plus, filling in North Carolina's flood records0:01:00Extreme weather and the future of hurricane predictionAs we approach the middle of Atlantic hurricane season, Due South explores federal cuts at the National Weather Service and NOAA and our preparedness in the face of extreme weather events. New York Times reporter and meteorologist Judson Jones and Andy Hazelton, a former NOAA scientist focusing on hurricane and model development, join co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk the past, present and future of storm predictions.Judson Jones, meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times covering extreme weather.Andy Hazelton, Associate Scientist at...2025-08-0550 min

Due SouthFrom Asheville with love: WNC sends support to Texas after flooding. Plus, Shibumis are still making waves.From Asheville with love. WNC organization sends support to Texas in aftermath of flooding.When news hit about the devastating flooding that struck Texas Hill Country, many in western North Carolina immediately thought of their own experiences with Helene. BeLoved Asheville is one of several WNC groups that have put their collective grief into action by reaching out and delivering supplies to communities in Texas – communities that helped them in the aftermath of their own devastation last fall.Shibumi sun shades continue to make waves on Carolina beachesUp and down the shores of North Ca...2025-07-1750 min

Due SouthChapel Hill businesses face Chantal's long-term impact, plus a Durham contestant on 'The Great American Recipe'Tropical Storm Chantal has caused extensive damage to businesses in Chapel Hill, after as much as 10 inches of floodwater hit buildings and shopping centers on July 6. In the days since, the damage has been assessed at more than $56 million. Aaron Keck, reporter for Chapelboro.com, talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii. Then, from its creation by Native Americans almost one thousand years ago to more recent conflicts around race and class, sportswriter S. L. Price says so many complexities of American life are represented in the sport of lacrosse that it could be called "The American Game." The f...2025-07-1650 min

Due SouthFederal redistricting trial concludes; Affordable housing in Charlotte; W. Kamau Bell's latest showThe results of a federal trial on legislative and congressional district maps in North Carolina will determine whether the GOP’s efforts to redraw district lines in 2023 were lawfully partisan or illegally discriminatory. The trial wrapped on July and a verdict is pending. Jeff Tiberii talks to Paul Garber, who has covered the trial for WFDD. As a midsize city with rapid population growth and surging housing costs, Charlotte is a city to study, when it comes to affordable housing solutions. Historian Tom Hanchett’s new book takes a look at the history of public housing in Charl...2025-07-1050 min

Due SouthAs Trump administration speeds up deportation efforts, a NC immigration update from CharlotteNC Immigration UpdateThe Trump administration has recently deported hundreds of thousands of people, using new tactics aimed at speeding up the efforts. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter about what's happening in and around Charlotte.Julian Berger, Race & Equity Reporter, WFAE CharlotteDurham Tech dean discusses new book, Getting the Most Out of Your College ExperienceChris O'Riordan-Adjah knows a lot about higher education. In addition to earning two bachelor's degrees, two master’s degrees, and a PhD in Civil Engineering, he’s also taught at a range of colleges, including a large 4-yea...2025-06-2350 min

Due SouthThe Poetry Fox; Repair Cafe NCChris Vitiello joins Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii to discuss his work as Durham's poet laureate and as the Poetry Fox. Don Fick, founder and organizer of Repair Café NC, has been helping people fix lamps, clocks, toys, and even furniture for almost a decade. Don joins Due South’s Jeff Tiberii to talk about how Repair Cafe works to make things work once again – and helps build skills, and community, along the way.2025-04-2836 min

HoopsologyCan Teams Like UCLA, North Carolina, Duke, and the University of Connecticut overcome NIL and the Transfer Portal with Jeff Tiberii?March Madness is in full swing and a perfect companion to the tournament is the book, The Magnificent Seven: College Basketball's Blue Bloods. The book unveils the secrets behind college basketball’s true royalty, the seven powerhouse programs that have dominated the NCAA Tournament for decades. In this episode of Hoopsology Justin is joined by the book's co-author, Jeff Tiberii. Jeff breaks down why the elite of college basketball is important to the sport if NIL, if the transfer portal have damaged March Madness, and whether the tournament should expand. The Magnificent Seven: College Basketball's Blue Bloods is available no...2025-03-2533 min

Due SouthA seasonal allergy forecast as pollen rains down on NC; Local sports reporters talk March Madness!A seasonal allergy forecast as pollen rains down on NCIt’s springtime in North Carolina – flowers are growing, trees are blooming, and people are sneezing. The notorious yellow-green particles of pollen are dusting cars, roads and surfaces everywhere. Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss pollen trends, impacts and severity.Robert Bardon, Associate Dean for Extension, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University Local sports reporters talk March MadnessMarch Madness is ramping up with a smidge of controversy, as critics question UNC m...2025-03-2050 min

Due SouthUNC women's soccer back on top; author of 'On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice'After 12 years, the UNC women’s soccer team has reclaimed its title as the NCAA women’s soccer national champion. The News & Observer contributing writer Shelby Swanson was at the game in Cary, where the Tar Heels beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and tells Due South’s Jeff Tiberii about the goal that won the championship and how the team's "interim" head coach is interim no more.Then, Ryan Emanuel is a member of the Lumbee Tribe and a professor of hydrology at Duke University. He talks with Jeff Tiberii about his book, On the Swamp: Fighti...2024-12-1150 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot series: down the ballot races; 'Tales from the Haunted South'As a battleground state, North Carolina will be pivotal in the presidential election. But there are many other races in our state that don’t get nearly as much attention. Colin Campbell, WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief, talks with Due South's Jeff Tiberii about some NC Council of State races, and about the lone Congressional race in North Carolina that is expected to be competitive.Then, ghost tours can be spooky and fun. But they can also perpetuate damaging narratives. Historian and professor Tiya Miles researched ghost tours from Charleston to New Orleans for her book, Ta...2024-10-2850 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot: How polling can get it right…and get it so wrong; surveying the damage from Helene in NC's rural high countrySurveying the damage from Helene in NC's rural high countryIn Western North Carolina, recovery efforts continue while relief is ramping up. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with reporter Duncan McFadyen from Linville in Avery County for a view from NC's high country. And we hear from a Charlotte resident who hiked 11 miles to check on his parents in Little Switzerland, NC. Duncan McFadyen, a former WFAE reporter who is in the mountainsSam Perkins, Charlotte resident who traveled to the mountains to check on his parentsPurple Ballot: How polling can get it right…an...2024-10-0150 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction race; new book 'Anatomy of a Purple State'Democrat Mo Green and Republican Michele Morrow are the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction – a position that oversees North Carolina’s public schools. Morrow is a former nurse and homeschool teacher who burst onto the statewide scene when she upset the Republican incumbent in the March primary. Controversy over her past and present social media posts have dominated headlines. Green is a former Guilford County Schools superintendent who also led the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.Despite a contentious race, Morrow and Green do have similar views on some issues. Co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by WUNC...2024-09-2450 min

Due SouthNC lawmakers' school video game investment; David Daley on the U.S. Supreme Court; stage actress Jasminn JohnsonJeff Tiberii talks to News & Observer reporter Dan Kane about state lawmakers' investment in seldom-used science-based games in public schools. Jeff Tiberii chats with author David Daley about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of voting rights. Leoneda Inge sits down with actress and educator Jasminn Johnson to discuss her role in the Playmakers Repertory Company production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy.2024-09-1950 min

Due SouthOverdose in pregnant and postpartum people; 'Rising Waters' series on sea level rise; Southern Mixtape: Hopscotch Music FestivalCo-host Jeff Tiberii talks with two NC doctors working to combat the stigma associated with PSUD (perinatal substance use disorder) and get pregnant people into treatment.Then, as sea levels increase, so does the water’s impact on North Carolina's coastal communities. From expensive beach rebuilding projects to sewage overflows in the streets to houses collapsing into the oceans, the costs associated with erosion and flooding due to sea level rise can be very steep. David Boraks’ recent reporting project for WHQR, “Rising Waters,” explores how we got here, what’s being done, and where North Carolina’s beach comm...2024-09-0450 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot: the power of the millennial and Gen Z electorate in 2024Jeff Tiberii chats with Emily Stack, chair of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans. Leoneda Inge speaks with David McClennan, political science professor at Meredith College and director of the Meredith Poll. Gino Nuzzolillo, campaigns manager for Common Cause NC, sits down with Leoneda Inge to discuss the upcoming youth-led CarolinaDaze concert series. 2024-08-2750 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Cooper puts NC in DNC spotlight; Trump talks national security in Asheboro; campaign fundraising updateOn the North Carolina News Roundup… With the Democratic National Convention wrapping up, the Democrats are boasting unity following a convention of firsts in Chicago. How long will the now-extended moment of enthusiasm persist? The DNC also had a NC surprise – Governor Roy Cooper was the opening act for VP Kamala Harris. We'll recap the DNC and the Carolina threads. Then, we’ll spend some time on campaign finances – the Republican gubernatorial candidate is facing scrutiny over claimed expenditures – and new campaign fundraising numbers are out for some candidates. Former President Donald Trump r...2024-08-2350 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot: NC perspectives on the Democratic National ConventionWhat to watch for at the Democratic National Convention The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago through Friday. In the latest edition of our Purple Ballot series, co-host Jeff Tiberii sits down with a panel of reporters and political analysts to discuss the Democratic Party's platform, key issues, and campaign strategies leading up to the election. We'll also follow the North Carolinians on tap to speak at this week's convention, including Governor Roy Cooper. Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNCMary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com, host of the Rollcall podcast “Equal Time”Mitc...2024-08-2050 min

Due SouthPaleo Hour: Jurassic-era climate research; new dinosaur discovery; work to "de-extinct" extinct speciesJurassic-era climate researchResearchers at Duke University have uncovered information about a major extinction during the Jurassic period that they believe sheds light on how climate change affects our oceans. Jeff Tiberii talks with Duke researcher Mike Kipp about the discovery.Mike Kipp, earth and climate science assistant professor at Duke UniversityNew burrowing dinosaur discovery by NC scientistsResearchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University have discovered a new dinosaur species that they believe lived at least some of their lives in underground burrows. Due South...2024-08-1550 min

Due SouthLocal college student heads to DNC as delegate; DNC rules and procedures; Latino voters in NCClasses at North Carolina Central University start on Monday, but NCCU senior Devin Freeman won't be there. Instead, he'll be on the floor at the Democratic National Convention. Devin talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about how he became one of North Carolina’s delegates for the DNC and what it means to him to be headed to Chicago.Then, Caitlin E. Jewitt, author of The Primary Rules: Parties, Voters, and Presidential Nominations and political science professor at Virginia Tech, joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to go over the rules and procedures of the Democratic National Convention in this un...2024-08-1349 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Debby’s deluge drenches NC; Robinson pivots on abortion; Dems react to WalzOn the North Carolina News Roundup… Debby leaves her mark on the state. We recap the impact and survey the damage caused by the storm with a meteorologist and reporter out on the coast. Democrats react to Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate. Republican Mark Robinson tries to pivot on the issue of abortion. And we’ll check-in on how some local Olympians fared in Paris. Join Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters for context and analysis of the week's news.Guests Aimee Wil...2024-08-0949 min

Due SouthSouth Sudan Olympic basketball team has North Carolina connections; Paperhand Puppet Project's new show; sustainable toilet paperThe South Sudan men’s national basketball team has a story to tell – with a few North Carolina connections. The team participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics – falling to the U.S., Serbia, and logging its first-ever win at the games, against Puerto Rico. Former NBA and Duke star Luol Deng has been a driving force behind the team since the beginning. Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a local filmmaker who has followed the trials and triumphs of South Sudan's basketball team.Then, two members of the Paperhand Puppet Project talk about their upcoming annual summer pagean...2024-08-0849 min

Due SouthPurple Ballot: South Asian voters for Harris for President; A conversation with Rep. Mickey MichauxDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii chats with WUNC's Eli Chen about South Asian voters in NC and their perspectives on the Harris for President campaign. And Rep. Mickey Michaux talks about his storied career as the longest-serving member of the NC General Assembly and his hopes for the outcome of the 2024 election. 2024-08-0649 min

Due SouthAsbestos exposure victims’ cases stalled; Purple Ballot series with outgoing state legislators Ashton Clemmons and Jason SaineThe Charlotte Observer's Ames Alexander joins Due South to talk about his investigative reporting on a controversial legal maneuver used by billion-dollar companies. The strategy, called the "Texas Two-Step," creates a subsidiary of the parent company that then files for bankruptcy, while the primary corporation still profits. This tactic has stalled more than 80 lawsuits filed in North Carolina by plaintiffs seeking compensation for asbestos-related illnesses.Then, in another installment of Due South's Purple Ballot series, co-host Jeff Tiberii talks to two state lawmakers resigning from the General Assembly. First, Representative Ashton Wheeler Clemmons (D-Guilford) recently a...2024-07-3049 min

Due SouthUniversities adjust to UNC system’s new rules on DEI; crops suffer under drought conditionsDue South co-host Leoneda Inge talks with WUNC's higher education reporter Brianna Atkinson about how North Carolina's public universities are complying with a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Then, Leoneda Inge talks to a local agronomist about this year's flash drought and the damage it's caused to various crops. And, Chris Liloia of the North Carolina Botanical Garden joins co-host Jeff Tiberii for a conversation about native plants, grasses, and wildflowers, and their climate resilience. Sign up for WUNC's new Politics Newsletter here.2024-07-2549 min

Due SouthHow Joe Biden’s exit from 2024 race impacts North Carolina; musician Tom Maxwell's book on 1990s music scene in Chapel HillDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell and Professor Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University to talk about the implications of this national political moment for North Carolina.Then, Tom Maxwell was a founding member of the hit ‘90s swing band The Squirrel Nut Zippers. During that decade, he had a unique, insider perspective on the emerging underground music scene in Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Co-hosts Jeff Tiberii and Leoneda Inge chat with musician Tom Maxwell about the 1990s music scene in Chapel Hill and his new book, A...2024-07-2349 min

Due SouthRoyal Ice Cream sit-in activist honored; new burrowing dinosaur discovery; Southern Mixtape's songs of summerIn 1957, Virginia Williams made history as part of the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham. Williams, now 87, was recently honored at the "Sweet Justice" ice cream social at NorthStar Church of the Arts. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism.Then, researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University have discovered a new dinosaur species that they believe lived at least some of their lives in underground burrows. Due South co-host Leoneda Inge talks with NC State researcher Haviv Avrahami about the discovery of the...2024-07-1849 min

Due SouthHistorical perspective on US political violence; firefly population in flux; NC rugby star heads to OlympicsIrwin Morris of North Carolina State University’s School of Public and International Affairs talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about the history of political violence in our country.Then, NC State professor of entomology and plant pathology Clyde Sorenson talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about North Carolina's declining firefly population and how human activity is contributing.And, co-host Leoneda Inge chats with rubgy sevens star Captain Sammy Sullivan about serving her country as a soldier-athlete — and representing the U.S. at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.Sign up for WUNC's new Politics Newsletter here.2024-07-1649 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Biden campaign's efforts in NC; preview of GOP convention; Governor Cooper signs bills into lawOn the North Carolina News Roundup… Vice President Kamala Harris made her latest stop in North Carolina this week. We talk about the Biden campaign's efforts here. We also look at a series of bills the governor has signed into law, the latest veto, and – money. There's so much of it in politics, and this week we learned that millions are pouring into three swing state Senate districts. Why that matters and how it could impact the messaging across the next week. A panel of reporters joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to dig into the wee...2024-07-1249 min

Due SouthBeach edition: rip currents, sharks and Shibumi sunshadesCarolina Beach ocean rescue captain Shawn Kelly tells co-host Jeff Tiberii about how rip currents form and why they can be so dangerous. Professor Joel Fodrie tells co-host Leoneda Inge about the rich underwater world that sharks inhabit off our shores, and how to reduce the already low chances of a human-shark encounter.Johanna F. Still of The Assembly dives deep into the world of the Shibumi, from its origin story on Emerald Isle to those who love, and those who don't love, the seemingly ubiquitous sunshade.Sign up for WUNC's new Politics N...2024-07-0949 min

Due SouthHealth benefits of running; Black and brown runners find community with local running groupsA cardiologist breaks down the data. Plus, members of local chapters of Black Men Run, Black Girls Run and Latinos Run join co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about finding welcoming communities to explore the challenges and joys of running — together.Sign up for WUNC's new Politics Newsletter here.2024-06-2649 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Durham County property tax hike funds schools; Wolfpack and Heels head to Omaha for College World SeriesThe Durham County Board of Commissioners approved a budget this week that includes $27 million designated for Durham Public Schools.Pinehurst hosts the U.S. Open golf tournament for the first time in a decade.NC State and UNC are two of the eight college baseball teams that made it to the College World Series.A panel of reporters joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to dig in to the week's news in the Triangle and across North Carolina.2024-06-1449 min

Due SouthNC Fatherhood Conference 2024 and About Dad Time: James and Jeff TiberiiLeoneda Inge chats with Martin Woodard, as well as Vincent Johnson and his sons Tyler Johnson and Vinnie Johnson, and fatherhood and the 2024 North Carolina Fatherhood Conference. Jeff Tiberii talks to his father James Tiberii about their differing parenting styles. 2024-06-1349 min

Due SouthPersonal finance course required to earn high school diploma for NC's public school class of 2024Five years ago, North Carolina passed a law requiring public school students complete an economics and personal finance course to earn their high school diploma — as the class of 2024 graduates this spring, co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a student, a teacher, and a panel of experts about financial education.2024-06-1049 min

Due SouthMore children to court as adults, at-home abortion pills, and more on the NC News RoundupSending more children to court as adults. A ruling that at-home abortion pills can be taken in North Carolina. And a candidate for Governor campaigns with anti-birth control group. Join co-host Jeff Tiberii and a roundtable of reporters for a review of the week’s news from around North Carolina.2024-06-0749 min

Due SouthYouth vaping; a conversation with the author of 'Making the Latino South: A History of Racial Formation'Co-host Leoneda Inge discusses youth vaping numbers across the state, as well as prevention efforts with Kelly Kimple, Senior Medical Director for the Health Promotion Division of Public Health at the NC Department of Health and Human Services.Also on today's Due South, co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by Duke history professor Cecilia Márquez, author of the new book Making the Latino South: A History of Racial Formation.2024-06-0649 min

Due SouthJohn T. Edge on Defining Southern Food; Mama Dip’s Legacy; ‘Chamber Soul’ Artist Shana TuckerProducer's note: Join Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii for “Due South Live!” Friday, June 14, 7:30pm at Motorco Music Hall in Durham. We'll be talking about Southern food with Chef Ricky Moore from Saltbox Seafood Joint, Mike D of Mike D’s BBQ and Bill Smith, famed chef from Crook’s Corner. Tickets and details.John T. Edge on Defining Southern FoodThe Southern Foodways Alliance has tirelessly documented and explored the diverse food cultures of the American South. Founding director John T. Edge puts it this way – “I think food is as important to understanding the culture of t...2024-06-0549 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Trump verdict; Duke softball in the Women's College World Series; legislative singalongOn the North Carolina News Roundup…Local reaction to the Trump verdict. An update on the state budget, and why it was a quiet week at the legislature. A settlement has monumental implications for the future of college athletics.Rising sea levels on the Outer Banks pull another home into the ocean. Plus, an update on Duke softball’s first game in the Women’s College World Series.Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters provide context and analysis of the week’s news.2024-05-3150 min

Due SouthTwo industry insiders address worker pay in the restaurant businessA restaurant server turned organizer in Asheville and a chef/owner in Charlotte get candid with co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about how life in the restaurant industry has, and has not, changed since the pandemic, and about their efforts to advocate for better pay.2024-05-2749 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: NC GOP Convention; budget talks stall; Memorial Day weekend travelCo-host Jeff Tiberii chats with a panel of reporters about the week's news in North Carolina. Guests: Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC; Bryan Anderson, freelance reporter, “Anderson Alerts” newsletter; Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill Correspondent, The News & Observer/The Charlotte Observer/McClatchy; Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter; Richard Stradling, transportation reporter, The News & Observer 2024-05-2449 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Canes season ends, bill to ban masking for medical reasons, and second primariesOur panel of reporters break down the latest state and regional news with co-host Jeff Tiberii.GuestsBen Tobin, Greater Triangle Reporter, Triangle Business JournalDawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & ObserverLaura Leslie, Capitol Bureau Chief, WRALReuben Jones, Washington Reporter covering North Carolina, Spectrum News 2024-05-1749 min

Due SouthNorth Carolina News Roundup May 10, 2024State lawmakers seek to define antisemitism. The legal fight over Voter ID returns to federal court. An investigation of mental health facilities finds allegations of abuse, patient over-medication, and a general lack of care. Plus, updates on private school vouchers, demonstrations in Chapel Hill, a notable group speaks out against new proposed water quality standards. And we've got another primary next week – did you know!? Join Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters for context and analysis of the week’s news.GuestsColin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNCGary Robertson, Statehouse Reporter, Assoc...2024-05-1049 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: UNC Chapel Hill protests, tragedy in Charlotte; updates on school vouchersCo-host Jeff Tiberii checks in with a roundtable of reporters on college protests at UNC Chapel Hill; law enforcement tragedy in Charlotte and updates on primary elections and school vouchers.2024-05-0349 min

Due SouthIn NC's Hmong communities, aging immigrants face a health care hurdle: too few interpretersChildren of immigrants are often asked to interpret for their parents, a task that can get particularly complicated in health care settings. For members of North Carolina’s Hmong community, there may be additional complications. As WUNC’s Eli Chen and WFAE’s Layna Hong write in their recent report about aging Hmong immigrants seeking health care in North Carolina, “[m]any English terms don’t exist in Hmong, such as diabetes and cancer.” Eli and Layna join co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about the story they co-reported called "As Hmong immigrants in NC get older, their adult childre...2024-04-3036 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: State budget, legislative preview, and Carolina Hurricanes winning streakOn the North Carolina News Roundup…The state has a $1 billion surplus, and the governor wants more in the way of raises for teachers and state employees and less for private school vouchers. With the Republican-led legislature gaveling in this week, do the Democratic Governor Cooper's requests have much of a chance?Meanwhile, the state treasurer continues to pressure drug makers for better prices on obesity medication.And the Carolina Hurricanes are back in the playoffs. Spring hockey in the Triangle included a wild comeback this week.Join Jeff Tiberii and a...2024-04-2635 min

Due SouthComedian Kathy Griffin chats about Life on the PTSD List; 13-year cicadas make a noisy return to NCIn her first standup tour in six years, Kathy Griffin jokes about the hardest times in her life. She chats with co-host Leoneda Inge in advance of her Durham, NC tour stop on May 5. North Carolina State University professor Kelly Oten tells co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about the sights and sounds to expect as 13-year cicadas emerge in the Triangle area and beyond.2024-04-2534 min

Due SouthUpcoming NC legislative session; a primer on NC hummingbirds; About Dad TimeWUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell joins Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii for a preview of the North Carolina General Assembly’s upcoming session. Hummingbird researcher Susan Campbell shares tips for spotting and attracting the smallest bird in North America. In a new "About Dad Time," writer Michael Venutolo-Mantovani shares his family's experience with pregnancy loss.2024-04-1749 min

Due SouthA deep-dive on youth mental health care and facilities in North CarolinaJeff Tiberii hosts an hour-long conversation with a panel of experts, including WUNC's Jason deBruyn, Disability Rights NC's Holly Stiles and Dr. Paul Lanier, professor of social work at UNC Chapel Hill, about the state of youth mental health in North Carolina.2024-04-0449 min

Due SouthBill Ferris and Marcie Cohen Ferris on publishing the South; History of apples; Hurricanes CoachPart One: Bill Ferris and Marcie Cohen Ferris on publishing the SouthMarcie Cohen Ferris and Bill Ferris have dedicated their lives and careers to cataloging the folkways and foodways of the American South. The couple, both professor emeriti of UNC-Chapel Hill, have published a number of award-winning and noteworthy books about our diverse region. Now, they are the namesakes of a new imprint at UNC Press – Ferris & Ferris Books – which will publish books about the South. GuestsMarcie Cohen Ferris, professor emerita of American studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and past president of the board of dire...2024-03-2849 min

Due SouthHave we reached the tipping point for restaurant worker pay?The practice of tipping is rooted in racism and perpetuates sexual harassment, according to Saru Jayaraman. Jayaraman is the Director of the Food Labor Research Center at University of California and is President of One Fair Wage, an organization advocating for the full and fair minimum wage for all workers — including the millions of restaurant workers who are paid a tipped minimum wage. She talks with co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about the history of tipping and her view of its future.GuestSaru Jayaraman, President and Co-Founder of One Fair Wage (OFW), Director of...2024-03-2749 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Sen. Tillis on Michele Morrow; Voter ID election data; March MadnessDue South’s Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters break down the latest news in the state. From a fight for teacher pay in a municipal budget, to March Madness, and a bill that would take federal funding away from medical schools with “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” programs.Guests-Colin Campbell is WUNC’s Capitol Bureau Chief.- Monica Casey is the Durham reporter, WRAL- Kyle Ingram is a politics reporter for the News & Observer- Reuben Jones is the Washington Reporter covering North Carolina, Spectrum News 2024-03-2249 min

Due SouthNew Virginia law bans legacy admissions at public universities; remembering photographer Chuck LiddyPart OneA new state law in Virginia will ban the practice of legacy admission at public universities, including its prestigious University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and William & Mary in Williamsburg.GuestJames Murphy, Director of Career Pathways and Post-Secondary Policy at Education Reform NowPart Two (at 12:00)Remembering Chuck Liddy. The longtime News & Observer photojournalist – who was embedded in war zones, captured the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and was long a fixture at Cameron Indoor Stadium, died recently. He was 69. Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii sits down with two of his longtime co...2024-03-1949 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Mark Walker ends congressional bid; judges block attempt to change state board of elections and moreCo-host Jeff Tiberii breaks down the top news stories of the week, including former Congressman Mark Walker walking away from a second primary and NC trial judges blocking the latest attempt to alter the state board of elections. 2024-03-1549 min

Due SouthAfter the Alabama Supreme Court IVF ruling: a reporter analyzes impact, a patient shares journeyDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with WBHM reporter Mary Scott Hodgin about the Alabama state Supreme Court's IVF ruling last month and the new legislation passed in the wake of that ruling. Then, a conversation with IVF patient Michelle Howard in Gulf Shores, AL about the stresses and costs, and the hopes, of her IVF journey, and how the recent ruling and legislation has impacted her and others in her IVF community.2024-03-1449 min

Due SouthNorth Carolina Primary Election SpecialThe North Carolina Super Tuesday Primary is upon us. The March 5th election will have significant influence on the composition of the next Congress, Legislature, and boards of education across North Carolina.Join WUNC and Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii for an hour-long special to contextualize the candidates, issues, and importance of the primary.We're partnering with NPR member stations in Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem for a statewide special featuring political experts and reporters from around the state.Featuring:Chris Cooper, professor of political science and public affairs...2024-03-0551 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Presidential visits, primary incumbent challengers and early voting ends SaturdayGuest host Colin Campbell fills in for Jeff Tiberii on this week's North Carolina News Roundup. Our panel of reporters have been keeping up with the latest news affecting everyone in the state, and beyond. Topics today are Trump and VP Kamala Harris' weekend visits, the primary elections and more.Guests-Dawn Vaughan of the News & Observer-Will Doran from WRAL-Ren Larson from the Assembly NC -Bryan Anderson of the Anderson Alerts newsletter 2024-03-0149 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Early voting turnout in NC primary election, Trump backs Moore, preview of SC Republican primaryOn the North Carolina News Roundup, we turn our attention to low early voting turnout, President Trump's backing of one notable Congressional candidate, and the latest from Durham Public Schools. Join Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of journalists for a news and political wrap-up of the week.2024-02-2349 min

Due SouthRevisiting the Leandro case and the ongoing fight for 'sound basic education'Co-host Jeff Tiberii discussing the decades-long Leandro case with Ann Doss Helms, education reporter at WFAE; Bob Orr, former associate Justice of the State Supreme Court; Geoff Coltrane, senior education advisor to the governor; Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst, John Locke Foundation; Geoff Coltrane, senior education advisor for Governor Cooper administration and Marcus Bass, deputy director of NC Black Alliance and member of the coordinating committee for Every Child NC 2024-02-2149 min

Due SouthPerspectives on personal finance: the emotional costs of debt and 'financial trauma'We start off our personal finance hour with some practical tips for managing money and making a budget. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a personal budgeting expert Stacie Walker, Chief Lending Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union.Then, when therapist Jillian Knight started her career, she took a hands-off approach when it came to talking with her clients about their money struggles. But the more she grappled with the emotional impact of her own debt, she realized there was an unmet need in the field of financial therapy. Now, she counsels women and couples about how to un...2024-02-2049 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Early voting begins in NC primary election, Sen. Tillis pushes for aid fundingOn the North Carolina News Roundup…Early voting is underway with the Super Tuesday Primary mere weeks away.And a friendly reminder, you will need a photo ID to vote. Election officials across the state are hard at work, making sure voters are prepared with those polls open.On Capitol Hill, Senator Thom Tillis makes a push for aid funding.And, will the next national chairman of the Republican Party come from North Carolina?Join host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of journalists for a news and political wrap-up of...2024-02-1649 min

Due SouthAI Hour: 'Embodied' explores use of AI in romance, sex and grief; how AI may impact 2024 electionsEmbodied host Anita Rao talks with Jeff Tiberii about the podcast and radio show's new three-part series, 'Simulated,' a deep exploration of love and artificial intelligence. Then, two researchers talk to co-host Jeff Tiberii about some of the ways artificial intelligence has been used so far in this election cycle.2024-02-1549 min

Due SouthValentine's Day Show: Gen Z Shacking Up; “Sex Romp Gone Wrong”; Southern Mixtape: Love SongsGen Z couples are cohabitating more than previous generations, and a survey indicates money is a big motivation. Julia Ridley Smith’s first short story collection plunges into ideas of family, romance, responsibility, and the line between girlhood and womanhood. Musical mother and son Nnenna and Pierce Freelon join Jeff Tiberii and Leoneda Inge for the next edition of our Southern Mixtape. And yes, since it's Valentine's Day... we talk love songs.2024-02-1449 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Protests and school closures at DPS, NC republicans weigh in on border situation, campaign spendingNews, politics, and a little bit of hoop on the Friday news roundup. Our panel of journalists updates the mishap within Durham Public Schools, an historical note on impeachment, and more, with co-host Jeff Tiberii. 2024-02-0249 min

Due SouthAbout Dad Time: Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough on grief, law enforcement and raising 7 sonsDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii sits down for an hour-long conversation with Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, Jr. to discuss his career in law enforcement and his experience raising 7 sons as a widower. 2024-01-3149 min

Due SouthA legislative forecast; few women in state legislatures; NC ski countryJeff Tiberii talks with a reporter about some of the big issues expected to come to state legislatures this year, finds out why fewer women run for legislative office in the South, and takes a look at the ski and snowboarding season in the NC mountains.2024-01-3049 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Part of state election law struck down, DPS pay update, date set for sports bettingJeff Tiberii and a panel of journalists fill you in on North Carolina's biggest news stories of the week. 2024-01-2649 min

Due SouthRunning and your health; Black and brown runners find community, and safe spaces, with local running groupsRunning seems like it would be good for the body, but how much running does a person actually need to do in order to achieve health benefits? The distance may be less than you think. Dr. Carl "Chip" Lavie breaks down the research for co-host Jeff Tiberii.Then, running is often viewed as a predominantly white sport, but that image may be shifting. In recent years, many running groups have formed across the country, and here in the Triangle, to provide safe and welcoming running spaces for communities of color. Co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by Jasmine...2024-01-2549 min

Due South'The Purple Ballot’ examines North Carolina's Council of State and important races to watchThe offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are often mentioned in the news media. But did you know there are seven other statewide positions that comprise the Council of State? North Carolina has one of the largest in the country. Jeff Tiberii explores why that is, what powers these offices possess, and some of the primary contests worth paying attention to.2024-01-2449 min

Due SouthTech Policy Hour: From AI to privacy to child safety, the impact of technology policy is everywhereThe tiny details of tech policy play a huge role in our lives. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of experts about what might change in 2024 here in North Carolina and across the country.2024-01-1649 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: 2023 Wrap-Up EditionA recap of North Carolina's biggest news stories from Medicaid expansion and abortion restrictions to a surprise party switch and political power struggles. Jeff Tiberii and a panel of reporters recap the year’s biggest stories in our 2023 NC News Roundup.2023-12-2249 min

Due SouthLocal credit union puts focus on financial literacy and educationGabriel Treves-Kagan of the Latino Community Credit Union joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about how to avoid hidden fees and about practical strategies for saving.2023-12-1937 min

Due SouthA look at the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with Dr. Nancy MitchellNC State professor of history Dr. Nancy Mitchell joins Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii to reflect on the life of President Jimmy Carter.2023-12-1849 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: Shake-ups and surprises as candidate filing comes to a closeOn the North Carolina News Roundup... candidate filing offers a glimpse of the political puzzle pieces headed into 2024. Join Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and reporters for that and the week's other top stories.2023-12-1549 min

Due SouthNikki Haley’s rise from small town South Carolina to GOP presidential primary contenderCaitlin Byrd, the senior politics reporter at The Post and Courier, talks to Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about Haley’s political past, present -- and potential future.2023-12-1431 min

Due SouthThe political candidate who wasn’t, or, why it's so hard to run for officeDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a local woman who has considered a run for local office, but can't, due to obstacles that keep her - and others - out of the running.2023-12-1411 min

Due SouthPlanes, trains and taxpayer moneyJeff Tiberii talks with a reporter about a grant to help fund high-speed rail between Raleigh and Richmond, and why taxpayers are helping a private jet company grow in Kinston.2023-12-1320 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: UNC Chancellor moving on, Patrick McHenry won't seek re-election, candidate filing kicks offJoin Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii and our roundtable of reporters for a recap of the biggest stories in North Carolina this year.2023-12-0849 min

Due SouthFinding solace amidst grief, local communities grapple with mental health impacts of warCo-host Jeff Tiberii has two conversations, one with a therapist who is Muslim and one with a rabbi who's also a chaplain, about providing mental health support for members of two local communities affected by the Israel-Hamas war.2023-12-0749 min

Due SouthAbout Dad Time on gifts, traditions and holiday loreCo-host Jeff Tiberii chats with Ben Mckeown and Mark Shen about their household approaches to gift-giving, jolly ol' St. Nick and more.2023-12-0717 min

Due SouthA Medicaid expansion explainer, as state prepares for rollout later this weekNorth Carolina Health News reporter Jaymie Baxley tells co-host Jeff Tiberii about the expansion of eligibility and the potential challenges and opportunities involved in implementing coverage for hundreds of thousands of possible new enrollees.2023-11-2911 min

Due SouthWhat to know about flu shots and COVID boosters as virus season beginsDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a local infectious disease expert about this respiratory virus season and what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.2023-11-2811 min

Due SouthThe South’s long and twisting history with kudzuWriter Alexis Hauk joins hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii to talk about the deep roots of kudzu and her article "Of Vines and Villains" in The Bitter Southerner.2023-11-2816 min

Due SouthIn new book about apples, Diane Flynt gets to the core of Southern historyCo-host Jeff Tiberii talks to Diane Flynt about her new book, Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South.2023-11-2119 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: the UNC Chancellor's big decision, local politics and war, wildfires in Western NC and moreDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks about the week in North Carolina news and politics with journalists in the Triangle and beyond.2023-11-1749 min

Due SouthDue South talks with North Carolina Senate leader Phil BergerCo-host Jeff Tiberii sits down with NC Senate leader Phil Berger for a wide-ranging conversation on the recent election, 2024, Trump, Medicaid expansion, abortion, medical marijuana and more.2023-11-1530 min

Due SouthNC News Roundup: a key resignation, municipal elections results and moreDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks about the week in state politics with local journalists.2023-11-1035 min

Due SouthTwo former ACC mascots talk about life behind the maskFormer Duke Blue Devil Cate Schick joins former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rameses mascot Daniel Wood in the studio to tell co-host Jeff Tiberii about the joys and challenges of representing their schools.2023-11-0927 min

Due SouthPaula Poundstone brings the funny to Due SouthCo-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii talk with comedian, author and podcast host Paula Poundstone about her family’s Southern roots.2023-11-0827 min

Due SouthOn Election Day 2023, a look at North Carolina's political historyDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii looks back over the state's "purple" political trajectory with Chris Cooper, a political science professor from Western Carolina University.2023-11-0715 min

Due SouthUNC head coach Hubert Davis reflects and looks ahead as new season startsDue South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks all things Tar Heels with head coach Hubert Davis.2023-11-0617 min

Due SouthHere's what you need to know about the new voter ID lawHost Jeff Tiberii discusses the new voter ID requirements with Common Cause NC's Tyler Daye.2023-11-0610 min

Due SouthDue South sits down with North Carolina Governor Roy CooperGovernor Roy Cooper talks with Jeff Tiberii about his tenure, redistricting, the Governor's veto power, jobs, Medicaid expansion, the biggest challenges facing the state... and his love for diet Sun Drop.2023-11-0229 min

Due SouthExploring North Carolina foliage with the "Fall Color Guy"Dr. Howard Neufeld talks to hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about the vibrant autumn colors seen throughout the state.2023-11-0217 min

Due South"About Dad Time" highlights the joys and challenges of modern fatherhoodHost Jeff Tiberii talks about fatherhood's joys and challenges with friends Mark Shen and Ben McKeown.2023-11-0217 min

Due SouthDue South gets the goods on autumnal sweet treatsHosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii sample Halloween confections from three local business owners in the Triangle.2023-10-3117 min

Due SouthDue South debuts with a conversation about defining the American SouthIn this inaugural episode of Due South, Jeff Tiberii and Leoneda Inge attempt to define the contours of the American South with historian Blair Kelley.2023-10-3011 min

Due SouthIntroducing: Due SouthDue South is a new daily radio show on WUNC hosted by Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii. The show is a source for news, information, and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South.2023-10-2702 min

Do Politics Better PodcastWUNC Capitol Reporter Jeff Tiberii: ’This is Your State Government’Jeff Tiberii is the Capitol Bureau Chief covering the General Assembly and he hosts WUNC's biweekly Politics Podcast, roles he continues through the end of 2022. In the New Year, he'll co-host a daily radio show on WUNC that will focus on North Carolina news, politics and culture. Before he makes this transition, Jeff sat down with Skye and Brian to talk about his life, family, career, love of sports, and North Carolina politics. He also waves a magic wand and makes an improvement for all who work in the General Assembly. Plus, we discuss the power...2022-12-0959 min