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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Anthony Daniels of "Dedicated Men of Zion" and his daughter KeAmber Daniels of "Faith & Harmony" talk to co-host Leoneda Inge about the joys of singing sacred music with their children, parents, and cousins. -
Co-founder Tim Duffy recounts the origins of the Music Maker Foundation, and highlights the stories of a few of the hundreds of artists the organization has partnered with during its three decades of work. -
WUNC music reporter Brian Burns talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about Helene's impact on the once vibrant music scene in Asheville, and how musicians across the state are joining together to support relief efforts. -
Charlotte entrepreneur and social activist Manolo Betancur plans to deliver 3,000 bottles of water, 2,000 pieces of bread, and some cakes to western NC. He says, "we need to bring some sweets." -
Polling and survey experts talk about the power of polls—and the potential pitfalls—with Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii. -
Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with a panel of local journalists about the biggest news stories in North Carolina this week. -
Western Carolina University political science professor Chris Cooper paints a political picture of our purple state. -
Co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by WUNC reporters Colin Campbell and Liz Schlemmer to discuss the platforms and candidacies of Republican Michele Morrow and Democrat Mo Green, who are running for state superintendent. -
Dr. Adam Goldstein says half of North Carolinians have lost a close friend or relative to a tobacco-related disease. Experts talk about why some communities are impacted so deeply by smoking, and we also explore cessation programs. -
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary talks to co-host Leoneda Inge about financial resiliency, housing prices, and money lessons.
