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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In some circles talking about menopause is taboo. But it won’t be at a conference in Durham this weekend called "Iranti Ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood." Then, Jeff and Leoneda get the NC fall foliage forecast from the “Fall Color Guy.” -
An author tells us about the Southern history of America's most popular fruit - apples! Jeff Tiberii speaks with a reporter about the growing number of data centers in North Carolina. And Leoneda Inge chats with comedian W. Kamau Bell. -
With what could be a lengthy federal government shutdown underway, we examine the local impacts in North Carolina. A look at what kind of crime laws are passing across the country - and their impact. Plus, musician Marcella Simien visits Durham.
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Blue Ridge Public Radio reporters will lead a conversation about news and political happenings from across the region, including the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Join us for the North Carolina News Roundup. -
Many young scientists in North Carolina are feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion. And, federal funding cuts, coupled with the elimination of DEI, are also being felt at our national parks. -
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.
