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Squirrel Nut Zippers
Tuesday, December 02 2008
by Daniel Zola and Frank Stasio
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They’re older, wiser, more experienced and, finally, having fun. Reunited last year, Carrboro’s Squirrel Nut Zippers will come home to play live tomorrow night at The Arts Center. Katharine Whalen, Chris Phillips, Stu Cole and Will Dawson tell Frank Stasio how the band has grown and changed since their early success in the 1990s.
Somay Ku
Tuesday, December 02 2008
by Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas
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North Carolina filmmaker Rex Miller went to Northern Uganda to document sustainable agriculture, but an impromptu game of tennis opened his eyes to a different story. His film, “Somay Ku” is about a Ugandan war refugee’s journey to play tennis in the United States.
Meet Kate Whetten
Monday, December 01 2008
by Frank Stasio and Olympia Stone
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As the Director of Duke Global Health Institute’s Center for Health Policy, Kate Whetten has studied infectious diseases in both the Deep South and in impoverished communities around the world. Surprisingly, she has concluded that there are many more similarities than differences in these communities when it comes to diseases like HIV /AIDS. In recognition of World AIDS Day, Kate Whetten will be in the studio with host Frank Stasio to discuss the rise of HIV in the Deep South and the powerful stigmas still attached to it.
Funny Thanksgiving Memories
Friday, November 28 2008
by Frank Stasio and Katy Barron
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We asked our listeners to retell the tales that get told most often when their family gathers for Thanksgiving…and you responded! From pet spider-monkeys to mysterious oozing goose fat, we share some of the funniest—and most memorable-- listener-submitted Thanksgiving stories. Plus, members of the Transactors Improv Company of Carrboro join host Frank Stasio to create some new holiday stories of their own.
Meet Kelly Alexander
Thursday, November 27 2008
by Frank Stasio and Susan Davis
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You've heard local food writer Kelly Alexander expound on local eats, holiday treats and culinary feats on The State of Things before. But today she tells us her personal story, which includes the rediscovery of Clementine Paddleford, the most famous food writer you've never heard of. Kelly has a new book out called, "Hometown Appetites: The Story of Clementine Paddleford, the Forgotten Food Writer Who Chronicled How America Ate" (Gotham Books/2008). She'll share stories from Clementine's life, her own life and give us her thoughts on eating in North Carolina. This program was originally broadcast on October 13, 2008.
Building a Local Food Economy
Wednesday, November 26 2008
by Frank Stasio and Roshen Sethna
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North Carolina is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the country. So why are the sweet potatoes in our grocery stores so often from California? Global food production and national food distribution are just two of the barriers to creating a sustainable local food economy in our state. We’ll discuss what state officials and local farmers are doing to bring local produce from farm to fork. Plus, who’s left out of the local, sustainable food economy? How the location of grocery stores is not just a matter of convenience, but also of environmental justice. Our guests are: Michael Bacon, President, Durham Central Market Steering Committee; Mary James, co-owner of Dogwood Nursery Farms in Pender County; David Harper, consultant with Land In Common; Jennifer Curtis, with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems; and, Miguel Collado, owner, Los Primos grocery store.
Meet the Wine Authorities
Tuesday, November 25 2008
by Frank Stasio and Olympia Stone
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Craig Heffley and Seth Gross are self-described “wine nerds” who are on a mission to change the way you think about wine. Seth and Craig are co-owners of “Wine Authorities,” a wine shop that opened up a little over a year ago in Durham. They have modeled their store along the lines of an old-time butcher shop, where customer service is at a premium. Thanks to that old-fashioned notion, "Wine Authorities" has quickly established a solid fan base of core customers and continues to grow. Craig Heffley and Seth Gross join host Frank Stasio to discuss the merits of smaller, family-owned vineyards; the lack of transparency in wine labeling, and what wine you should serve with your Thanksgiving meal.
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