http://wunc.org/tsot/archive The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio that covers the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina. The conversation is snappy and smart while also being full of good humor. We focus on presenting 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. Plone 2.0 http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/logo.jpg http://wunc.org/resolveuid/34e96bc4c8848653900584c88db6f376/view Host Frank Stasio discusses the responsibility of ensuring human rights with Lewis Pitts, Flint Taylor, James P. Mayes, and Christina Cowger. Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas human rights activism violations law enforcement flint taylor lewis pitts james p. mayes christina cowger abuses of legal system Thu, 24 May 2012 12:15:58 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/0c3bf1e181e34cc81f229d66d6792136/view Host Frank Stasio considers how faith communities deal with people with disabilities with religion writers Mark Pinsky and Brett Webb-Mitchell. Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen disabilities mark pinsky brett webb-mitchell church religion Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:35 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/72bd7c50a332812e33440ea3eb98fc11/view Host Frank Stasio discusses higher education's future transformation and for-profit colleges with several professionals knowledgable on the subject. Alex Granados and Frank Stasio for-profit colleges college jack henderson jane shaw christ fitzsimon james morrison American Graduate Wed, 23 May 2012 10:16:53 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/0882c77c865c9b179d2f8104230f764e/view Today in the studio, host Frank Stasio talks with three guests about Syria and new political eras in the Middle East. Frank Stasio and Susan Davis Audrey Anne Lavallee-Berlanger Miriam Cook Samia Serageldin Syria Tue, 22 May 2012 10:55:24 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/3d0d253c63aa454a9003e41812f35752/view Ira Planer, Lizzy Ross and Michael Tiemann chat with Frank Stasio about local flavor and this weekend's North Carolina Hops & Roots Festival. Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen NC Hops & Roots Festival Ira Planer Lizzy Ross Michael Tiemann Tue, 22 May 2012 10:10:00 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/229375c2757228e89c62cbba45c26d31/view Angeline Echeverría joins Frank Stasio in the studio to talk about social activism and a new era for El Pueblo. Alex Granados and Frank Stasio Angeline Echeverría El Pueblo Mon, 21 May 2012 10:09:55 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/3d6548af3114831c8fe30a901f63e3f2/view Host Frank Stasio talks to WUNC reporter Jeff Tiberii about the John Edwards trial. Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen Jeff Tiberii John Edwards Frank Stasio Fri, 18 May 2012 09:46:08 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/2d86606303c8a585716f16b43c295b28/view Host Frank Stasio discusses the future and return of the furniture industry in North Carolina with Robert Evans and reporter Justin Catanoso. Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen furniture north carolina factories ashley furniture davie county Fri, 18 May 2012 09:39:52 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/4e12e1b847b6d007f426e5ef32f3859d/view Host Frank Stasio is joined by Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands to discuss the band's music. Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen crystal bright and the silver hands accordion music Fri, 18 May 2012 09:27:57 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/09b4e135091ce4c22ac393b06afacfe4/view Host Frank Stasio and TV host Roy Underhill discuss woodworking, its roots, and Underhill's accomplishments. Dixon Crews and Frank Stasio roy underhill woodworking woodwright Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:37 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/cd4bda9a7f2655b422257b1754e0d119/view Host Frank Stasio discusses Sears kit homes with Rosemary Thorton. Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas rosemary thorton sears kit homes houses Thu, 17 May 2012 10:52:58 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/362addf22b29446275c508426dac785c/view Host Frank Stasio discusses the lyrical choropoem “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” with members of the production team from Burning Coal Theater. Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas for colored girls african-american female theater Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:49 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/f0152c50d9fa897c5e0f4cf641b6fbb4/view Host Frank Stasio is joined by a panel of professors and parents to discuss changes to the Dual Language program in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Frank Stasio and Susan Davis dual language chapel hill carrboro magnet school claudia cervantes-soon makeba wilbourn omar zinn davd saussy Wed, 16 May 2012 10:51:45 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/10be7c9fab4263b3fb013d177d5d287b/view Joe Neff is in the studio today talking about his reporting work on hospital profits. Alex Granados and Frank Stasio Joe Neff Hospital Profits Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:18 http://wunc.org/resolveuid/7166911e02e21629ea4f6e93563975d1/view Host Frank Stasio chats with writer Wiley Cash, author of "A Land More Kind than Home". Alex Granados and Frank Stasio Wiley Cash A Land More Kind than Home Tue, 15 May 2012 10:22:11