The State of Things

Frank Stasio

The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio devoted to bringing the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina to our listeners. We present the Tar Heel experience through sound, story, discussion, commentary and listener participation through calls. Let us know your thoughts during the program at 1.877.962.9862 or by emailing sot@wunc.org.

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The High & Mighties

Friday, October 10 2008 by Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas | Send to a friend

Reggae meets rock in the boy-meets-girl lyrics of Chapel Hill band, The High & Mighties. The boys join host Frank Stasio to talk about how their sound has evolved from their debut studio recording and their latest efforts to raise money for a cause that is near and dear to their hearts.

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Government for the Wealthy?

Friday, October 10 2008 by Daniel Zola and Frank Stasio | Send to a friend

You’ve heard the sentiment that government is in the pocket of the rich, right? Well, a new study suggests that might not be true. Chris Ellis, an assistant professor of Political Science at North Carolina State University joins Frank Stasio to debunk the myth that Washington legislates in the best interest of the wealthy.

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Emerson Emerges

Friday, October 10 2008 by Frank Stasio and Katy Barron | Send to a friend

A new book by N.C.State librarian Maurice York presents, for the first time, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s last lectures. Plus, Raleigh playwright Ira Knight has staged a literal and metaphorical meeting of two giants of the 19^th century. “When Ralph Waldo Emerson Met The Frederick Douglass” opens at the Durham Arts Council this weekend. Host Frank Stasio speaks with Maurice York and Ira Knight about the power of ideas and the lasting legacies of Emerson and Douglass.

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Every year, the staff of SOT steps out from the shadows (well, except Frank) to share some of their favorite shows. Here are 2008's picks: