Rachel McCarthy
Producer, "Due South"Rachel McCarthy is a producer for "Due South." She previously worked at WUNC as a producer for "The Story with Dick Gordon." More recently, Rachel was podcast managing editor at Capitol Broadcasting Company where she developed narrative series and edited a daily podcast. She also worked at "The Double Shift" podcast as supervising producer. Rachel learned about audio storytelling at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. Prior to working in audio journalism, she was a research assistant at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
Rachel feels lucky to live close enough to the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham that she can walk or bike (depending on how late she is) to work. Some of her favorite things to do include hosting impromptu gatherings at her home and hanging out on her front porch.
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Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton talks about fear, political violence, and rhetoric in the public sphere. Plus, we talk to the “Fall Color Guy” to get our fall foliage forecast. And, next up in our "Meet the Mayors" series: Parmele's Mayor Jerry McCrary. -
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is the latest significant touchpoint of violence in American politics. A North Carolina State University professor talks history and rhetoric. Then, a turn to rock climbing, with a veteran climber, photographer, and now author of 'Spare These Stones.' -
Jeff Tiberii talks to Zach Eanes about data centers in NC. The Broadside takes a look at crypto mining in Appalachia. NC State professor Barbara Doll discusses a plastic bottle tracking project in Marsh Creek. -
Civic engagement in North Carolina is lacking, relative to other states. How come? Could changes in civics education help? Due South's Jeff Tiberii talks with a social studies teacher, a political science professor, a voting outreach expert, and Carolina Public Press' Sarah Michels who recently wrote a three-part investigative series "Civics Unlearned." -
An intimate look at the life and legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The documentary “Becoming Thurgood” premieres this week on PBS. Then, the legacy of “Mr. Civil Rights” lives on in attorneys like Ted Shaw, the long-time director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights. -
A once-fringe movement is now a message shared by America’s most prominent politicians - 'pronatalism' - or, we need more babies! A conversation about demographics, fertility, and the factors of childbearing. And we visit with the owner of the newly reopening Med Deli. -
Due South's Jeff Tiberii talks with Durham-based The Atlantic staff writer David A. Graham about his book, The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. -
Kids are back in school and Summer is ending soon but many families are still taking advantage of beaches, lakes and pools. Water safety remains a big concern for children and adults. We talk to the president of “Swim for Charlie” about how they're helping. And we take a closer look at Columbus County, NC, and how it ended up with no public swimming pools. -
A paradox in political news was on display this week. In DC, the gushing flow of updates continued, while in Raleigh, progress on the budget has stalled. We'll sift through the happenings — and the lack thereof — on Due South's Friday News Roundup. -
Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of mental health experts and advocates about the impact of deportation fears on many in North Carolina’s Latino communities, barriers to mental health care, and strategies to support vulnerable populations during uncertain times.
