The State of Things

The State of Things in Greensboro 4/4/2013

State of Things — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:44:36 +0000

About once a month The State of Things packs up our Mobile 1 and heads to Greensboro for a broadcast from The Triad Stage. Here's what's coming up on the next show this Thursday, April 4:

A Rabbi's Faith Is Shaped By Grief

Shawn Wen and Frank Stasio — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:19:44 +0000

Rabbi Daniel Greyber has dedicated his life to God, but it is not an unquestioning devotion. Rather, his belief has been shaped by losses that led him to question and consider his faith.

Duke Frat Party Ignites Criticism And Racial Tension On Campus

Shawn Wen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:15:29 +0000

The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Duke University has received a huge backlash for throwing an Asian-themed party. Photos surfaced on Facebook of partiers dressed as geishas and sumo wrestlers. The same images were used by student activists to create flyers protesting the event.

Why A Federal Judge Rejected WakeMed’s Settlement For A Second Time

Dave DeWitt and Frank Stasio — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:32:51 +0000

The federal investigation into WakeMed over Medicare fraud looked like it was going to end in a settlement. But a federal judge twice rejected the agreement between the hospital and prosecutors, leaving the case unresolved. News & Observer reporter Joe Neff joins host Frank Stasio in the studio to discuss the case.

How Climate Change Could Threaten The Food Supply

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:28:54 +0000

Climate change often sparks concerns over rising sea levels and melting ice caps. But its impact on agriculture could be just as devastating. A new report from the US Department of Agriculture highlights the potential problems and how farmers will have to adapt.

Civil Rights Complaint Against UNC-CH

Dave DeWitt and Frank Stasio — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:40:33 +0000

Five women have filed a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They contend that the University mishandles and under-reports cases of sexual assault. UNC officials disagree, and call it a "fair, respectful" process.

Host Frank Stasio speaks with Daily Tar Heel reporter and UNC-Chapel Hill junior Caitlin McCabe about the complaint and the reaction on campus.

Perspectives on the News

Dave DeWitt and Frank Stasio — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:36:56 +0000

A battle over changing the tax code is looming in Raleigh. Some Republicans want to eliminate personal and corporate income tax. Democrats and a key member of Governor McCrory's staff call the proposal a regressive tax on the middle class and poor.

Host Frank Stasio talks taxes and other stories with Chris Fitzsimon of North Carolina Policy Watch; and Mitch Kokai with the John Locke Foundation.

Wagner

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:06:08 +0000

German composer Wilhelm Richard Wagner brought to audiences such operatic treasures as “Tristan and Isolde,” “Parsifal” and the “Ring” cycle. But his influence on music extended further than his mainstream popularity. He changed the way theater-goers saw opera, and his impact reverberates to the modern day. The North Carolina Opera is doing a performance of portions of his works. Host Frank Stasio talks with Timothy Myers, conductor for the opera’s upcoming performance; and Elizabeth Bishop, the lead actress.

Triad Update

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:01:04 +0000

Duke Energy angered residents after cutting down trees in Greensboro, and Winston Salem is causing an uproar over its ban on concealed guns in certain parks. Frank Stasio discusses the triad updates with WUNC's Greensboro Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii.

Laurelyn Dossett Performs Appalachian Style Music

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:54:38 +0000

Laurelyn Dossett's Appalachian style is well known. Music legend Levon Helm covered her song "Anna Lee" on two grammy winning projects, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops named their recent grammy nominated release after Dossett's song "Leaving Eden." Host Frank Stasio talks to her live at the UpStage Cabaret at Triad Stage about her upcoming shows, and she performs live in the studio.