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A new Congressional map is working its way through the North Carolina General Assembly, part of a nationwide fight over power in the U.S. House. We get analysis from Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper. Then, historian Tiya Miles talks about her book Tales from the Haunted South: Dark Tourism and Memories of Slavery from the Civil War Era.

We learn more about the complicated past of Black enslaved Americans – tracking their lives from the plantation to the Global Black South. And it’s “HBCU 101” – Homecoming Safety Edition.” Several historically Black schools are enhancing safety measures because of violence in recent years. And we sit down with the conductor and music director for the North Carolina Symphony.

Jeff Tiberii talks to the VP of the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis discusses his reporting on federal reimbursement delays to Western NC counties facing Helene damage. Leoneda Inge talks with two sustainability advocates about Halloween costumes.

Acclaimed food writer John T. Edge talks about his latest book “House of Smoke: A Southerner goes searching for home.” Plus, whether or not a class syllabus should be a public record, and a Duke professor remembers the late Jane Goodall.

An interview with the leader of Asheville's tourism group, an update on the Biltmore Estate, check-ins with area restaurants and more.

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.

A mass shooting in the idyllic coastal town of Southport. We learn more about the victims, and the alleged gunman. That and the federal government shutdown that could carry on for weeks. Join us for those stories and more on the Friday news roundup.

A writer and historian talks about finding stories of trans history from 1600s southwestern African to World War One Britain.

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.

Jeff Tiberii talks to Sam Ratto, founder of Videri Chocolate Factory about the impact of tariffs on business. Paula Poundstone's tour stops in Greensboro and Asheville. The founders of the Death Faire discuss the importance of honoring death, dying and grief.