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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.

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.

Former governor Roy Cooper and RNC chair Michael Whatley eye U.S. Senate runs, updates on public education funding and GOP attempts to override Gov. Stein's vetoes.

Acclaimed physician and author Abraham Verghese discusses his latest novel, his career and the importance of fiction with host Anita Rao in front of a live audience.

Social media influencer Landon Bryant entertains us with “Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern." We get an update on housing trends in the Triangle. And what federal funding cuts mean for public media stations like WUNC.

BeLoved Asheville is delivering supplies and support to Texas to help communities devastated by flooding – some of the same communities that helped WNC in the aftermath of Helene. Then, behind the music with public radio composer BJ Leiderman.

BeLoved Asheville co-directors talk with Jeff Tiberii about sending support to Texas after their devastating flooding, the same way Texas came through for WNC after Helene. Then, the founders of the Shibumi talk about getting their company off the ground. And, a whirlwind travel chat with NC Tripping.

Workers who labor on farms and construction sites experience extreme heat frequently in the workplace, but there are also service workers who face extreme heat.

Due South's Leoneda Inge talks with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell about her wide-ranging political career: from a Raleigh city councilor to a NC state senator to NC State Treasurer and now back to city government. Then, North Carolina Rabbit Hole writer Jeremy Markovich digs deep into the history of NC’s ABC stores.

The US Department of Homeland Security has labelled Durham County a “Sanctuary County.” That doesn’t sit well with Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead – especially in this time of ICE raids and immigrant deportations. We get the latest from Sheriff Birkhead and the dramatic rise in ICE arrests in North Carolina. Plus, a high-ranking Black Marine claims he was wrongfully convicted in 2006.