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Every week, The State of Things on North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC chooses a listener-submitted photo to highlight on our Facebook page. The photos are uploaded to our public Flickr page by our listeners, staff members, and amateur photographers. For details, see our Flickr page
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"The State of Things" on WUNC is wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, we've gathered three days of storytelling shows. It’s a Thanksgiving feast for your ears… TODAY: The best from the Monti’s StorySLAM competition. THURSDAY: An hour of great tales told by professional Tar Heel State storytellers. FRIDAY: Listeners share thei...r funniest-and most memorable Thanksgiving stories.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is diving headfirst into immigration policy today. When we talk about the political issue of “immigration,” what we really mean is “illegal immigration,” and that’s a distinction today's guests will make. Legality affects social services, education and national security, as well as highly charged issues of national ide...ntity and values. We'll rethink immigration today at noon...
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This album is a collection of the photos we've selected as our "Picture of the Week." Many thanks to all the talented photographers in the great state of North Carolina who contribute to our Flickr photostream every day. If you'd like to see some more great pictures or submit your own for consideration, visit: http:/.../www.flickr.com/groups/sotpictureofthewe
"The State of Things" on WUNC is getting to know a true Bull City hero. Howard Fuller is known for his grassroots efforts to combat poverty and social injustice in Durham during segregation. His powerful influence among black residents helped keep the streets relatively peaceful following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Join us for a look back at the life of this civil rights leader.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is finding it hard to get any work done with turkey on the brain so we're bringing you a special show on how to have a yummy (and local) Thanksgiving. Four food and beverage experts will share their suggestions on where to find the best holiday fixings North Carolina has to offer. Plus, folk singer Don de Leaumont puts... heartwarming stories to music live in the studio. Happy Friday!
"The State of Things" on WUNC is tipping its hat to the life of Septima Clark, a pioneer of African-American civil rights. Clark is best remembered for founding citizenship schools that taught people to read, then to vote, then to hold elected officials accountable. Plus, the indie rockers of Luego visit the studio to play live for a Thursday musical treat!
"The State of Things" on WUNC is delving into the life and times of Muhammad with UNC scholar Omid Safi, who says the Islamic prophet is one of the most misunderstood religious icons in the world. Omid joins us in the studio to share stories of Muhammad's political and spiritual experiences. Plus, a look at the impact of the economic recession on homelessness in North Carolina.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is desperately waiting for Lindsay Foster Thomas to return from vacation. While we wait…we’re rebroadcasting a show about drugs and hip hop. It will be even better this time around. Plus, artist Oliver Herring will be in the studio to explain his experimental art in advance of a lecture tonight at UNC. Check it out on ...our SOT events calendar in the left-hand sidebar of this page.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is going inside the Ivory Tower today with academic lightening rod Gene Nichol. He’ll talk about football, philosophy, politics and his work at UNC’s Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is jamming with legendary rock n’ roller Alejandro Escovedo today. He’ll talk about his close ties to North Carolina’s music scene, growing up with eleven siblings, living without health care, and having one of his songs on George W. Bush’s iPod… and he’s going to play live too.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is dancing with harpsichords, turning wine into water and exploding volcanoes on today’s show. First, former Raleigh barkeep Doc Hendley talks about being a 2009 finalist for CNN Hero of the Year. Then a newly commissioned harpsichord will challenge your assumptions about the instrument. And finally, Poet Larry Johnson... on Vesuvius, Krakatoa and other things that inspire his work.
"The State of Things" on WUNC is learning about the challenges of getting in to college when you lack resources and support. Three graduates of a summer residential program at Elon University share their stories and their hopes for the future. Plus, the unique role Jews have played in the history of the Tar Heel state.
Kim Weiss Frank -- I'm going to send you (via fstacio@wunc.org) an announcement about the upcoming Raleigh appearance of an MI5 expert who was interviewed on the Diane Rheme show this morning. It would be great for a local show to have him on, and I can make that happen!
"The State of Things" on WUNC is talking wuv….twu wuv today. Editor Michael Taeckens discusses his anthology of heartbreak stories, "Love is a Four Letter Word." Plus, Sheril Kirshenbaum on the consequences of Americans’ scientific illiteracy.
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