http://wunc.org en http://wunc.org/post/how-storytelling-influences-way-we-think-and-act <P>Joe McHugh says we spend too much time focusing on what information people consume instead of how they consume it. Conservatives may focus on Fox News, and liberals may love MSNBC, but McHugh says that’s not as important as the fact that members of both ideologies are watching television. He says the mediums we use can be as influential as the content they provide.</P> <P> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:07:31 +0000 Alex Granados and Frank Stasio 15324 at http://wunc.org How Storytelling Influences The Way We Think And Act http://wunc.org/post/storytelling-festival <p>In the age of digital technology, storytelling is alive and well. In fact, many professional storytellers travel, working the festival circuit. <a href="http://www.ddavisstoryteller.com/" target="_blank">Donald Davis</a> is on the road 42 weekends this year, entertaining audiences with tales about identity, spirituality and everyday life.</p> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:34:00 +0000 Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen 3795 at http://wunc.org Storytelling Festival http://wunc.org/post/special-monti-american-graduate <p>The Monti - American Graduate Special is an hour of true stories from the front lines of North Carolina’s high school drop out crisis. It's hosted by Jeff Polish. He's the founder of <a href="http://www.themonti.org/">The Monti</a>, a local non-profit whose stated mission is to create community through the story-telling. For this collaboration with WUNC, Jeff sought out North Carolinians with personal stories to tell about the struggles that get in the way of a successful high school education.</p> Mon, 28 May 2012 10:50:00 +0000 WUNC Specials 4711 at http://wunc.org Special: The Monti American Graduate