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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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Highway Hounds
Friday, July 03 2009
by Frank Stasio and Katy Barron
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North Carolina’s state dog ain’t nothing but a hound dog, but it’s no crybaby. Slate magazine called it the breed the “ninja warriors of dogdom” because, among other feats, they can track and tree a 500-pound bear. The breed has been in North Carolina since the late 18th century, thanks to Bob Plott’s great-great-great grandfather. He joins Frank Stasio to tell us more about the intriguing history and worldwide renown of North Carolina’s humble hound and how the breed came to have their own highway marker. This program originally aired on Friday, June 5, 2009.
Listen here: http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/sot0605a09.mp3
Five Farms Preview
Friday, July 03 2009
by Amber Nimocks and Frank Stasio
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They say, “You are what you eat,” so knowing what happens on a farm is vital information. Radio producer John Biewen’s new documentary series, “Five Farms: Stories From American Farm Families,” surveys a year in the lives of five families across the country who still work the land. All next week, “The State of Things,” will be airing that series. But first, John Biewen joins host Frank Stasio in the studio for a preview and a behind-the-scenes look at his radio documentary. Learn more about the Five Farm Series here.
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