Laura Lee
Managing EditorLaura Lee was the managing editor of The State of Things until mid February 2017. Born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina, Laura returned to the Old North state in 2013 after several years in Washington, DC. She received her B.A. in political science and international studies from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2002 and her J.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law in 2007.
Laura briefly strayed from her Tarheel allegiance in 2011 to obtain a masters degree in journalism from the University of Maryland where she was an Eleanor Merrill Fellow. Prior to WUNC, Laura worked for NPR on the Washington desk, All Things Considered and Talk of the Nation. She was previously WUNC's assistant news director for talk programming.
Laura left WUNC in February 2017.
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It has been a wild year in American politics. A crowded field of presidential hopefuls whittled to two candidates: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.After…
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It has been a wild year in American politics. A crowded field of presidential hopefuls whittled to two candidates: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.After…
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As 2016 comes to a close, The State of Things staff go “behind the glass” and join host Frank Stasio to discuss their favorite shows of the year. One of…
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As 2016 comes to a close, The State of Things staff go “behind the glass” and join host Frank Stasio to discuss their favorite shows of the year. One of…
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Lawmakers are back in Raleigh for yet another special session—the fifth of the year.This time they reconvened to consider repeal of the controversial…
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Lawmakers are back in Raleigh for yet another special session—the fifth of the year.This time they reconvened to consider repeal of the controversial…
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Governor-elect Roy Cooper fired back at Republican lawmakers Thursday in response to their attempts to limit his powers before he even enters office.The…
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Governor-elect Roy Cooper fired back at Republican lawmakers Thursday in response to their attempts to limit his powers before he even enters office.The…
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The North Carolina General Assembly meets this week in a special short session. Lame duck Governor Pat McCrory called the session to address disaster…
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The North Carolina General Assembly meets this week in a special short session. Lame duck Governor Pat McCrory called the session to address disaster…