Parhaat Greensboro News Podcastit (2024)

Over the past decade, universities across America embraced DEI policies. The University of North Carolina System enacted its own in 2019. After the racial justice protests of 2020, more schools across the country rushed to embrace efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. But then… came the backlash. Featuring: Brianna Atkinson, WUNC's hi…

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Cruelty Exposed 53:07

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Laboratory experimentation on dogs has a long history, dating back to the 1800s, and beagles have become the predominant breed used due to their size and gentle temperament. As methods for scientific research developed and improved, it became clear that dog experimentation is no longer necessary for human life, as animals and humans are genetically…

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Clark Beck - Vision Sunday 43:49

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The new Southern Hollywood 25:32

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Lights. Camera. Tax breaks, y’all. For decades, Hollywood has set up shop in the South. But in recent years, the industry has undergone some major changes. Today, tax breaks are bringing a flood of blockbuster franchises, hit TV shows and lots and lots of cash to the region. And each state has to adapt to stay in the game. Featuring: Jonas Pate, fi…

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Protecting Public Libraries with Patrick Sweeney 56:35

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Public libraries and librarians are currently experiencing a significant increase in book bans and attacks. There are legislative efforts to eliminate books from entire states and even to arrest librarians. These attacks are largely motivated by political organizations aiming to utilize them as a means of fundraising and as a way to gain political …

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Clark Beck - Growth Seminar - Taming the Tongue - Week 2 40:42

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How the Greensboro Six changed golf forever 14:55

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In 1955, six Black men in Greensboro, North Carolina did something radical. They attempted to play a round of golf. Decades later, their legacy lives on. Featuring: Josh Sullivan, social media producer at WUNC Mark Lathan, Director of Programs for First Tee of Central Carolina Jesse Williams, collegiate golfer at Miles College Special thanks to the…

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Art As Activism with Jon Lawrence Rivera 56:54

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In their thought-provoking discussion, Penny Ronning and Jon Lawrence Rivera delve into the significance of the arts, particularly live theater, in today's socio-political environment. They shed light on how artists harness their work as a form of activism and response to pressing social issues. Emphasizing the pivotal role of diversity in the arts…

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Episode 76: Embracing Sustainability in Your Family Business

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Our guest today is Elizabeth Bagger. Elizabeth is the former Director General of the Institute for Family Business (IFB) in the UK, a membership organization she was proud to serve for 12 years. Her passion for family business led her to establish Avanti Family Business Advisory in September 2021 to support individual family businesses on their jou…

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Clark Beck - Called out of Babylon into Holiness 50:50

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Clark Beck - Growth Seminar - Taming the Tongue 43:41

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What happens after a hate crime 27:57

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On February 10, 2015 three young Muslim Americans were murdered in a Chapel Hill, North Carolina apartment. What initially seemed like a clear case of a hate crime to many turned into a battle that would play out for years in the press and in the courts. Along the way, it renewed questions about how the United States handles hate. Featuring: Farris…

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James Wheeler - Called Out Of Darkness Into Light 42:28

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Pro wrestling climbs back to the top rope 22:06

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Regional pro wrestling was once a major cultural institution throughout the South. For decades, each state had its own stars like North Carolina's Ric Flair who performed weekly at iconic venues like Raleigh's Dorton Arena. But by the late 1980s, the emergence of a handful of large national wrestling promotions like Vince McMahon’s WWF (now WWE) de…

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Jacob Dunkelberger - Called Out of Obscurity Into Covenant 33:13

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Love found while ‘chasing the light’ 18:07

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Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and her husband, renowned photographer Bruce Roberts, worked for years to preserve North Carolina’s iconic lighthouses. Meanwhile, their relationship blossomed into a love story unlike any other. This episode is an adaptation of a story that originally appeared in Our State magazine. Featuring: Cheryl Shelton-Roberts, co-foun…

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The Counter - Show Introduction 1:30

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America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. We are not up against individual candidates. We are up against organized and well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. It’s time for a countermovement. It’s time for The Counter. On February 1, 1960, four black college students sat…

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Episode 75: Jumpstart your Exit with Ivan and Mariana Polic

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Our guests today are Ivan and Mariana Polic, bestselling authors, internationally recognized speakers and advisors of family business leaders and their businesses. For over a decade, they have been training, educating and inspiring people to break through their limitations and build and grow a successful, sustainable family and business. In this ep…

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Carl Herrington - Take Off the Old and Put On the New (Eph. 4: 17-24) 47:14

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How beach music taught Southerners to 'dance sexy' 27:20

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A type of music known as beach music has been baked into the culture of the Carolina coast for generations, along with a specific type of dancing that goes with it: shag. But how did these smooth, soulful sounds become tied to the sandy shores of North and South Carolina? The answer is a little more complicated and transgressive than you might expe…

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Clark Beck - Called Out of Folly 51:18

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Bigfoot is from North Carolina 19:08

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Appalachia is Bigfoot territory. In a big way. This week, we look at the mythical beast's legend, lore and sizable economic impact in the region. And we follow one reporter’s journey through the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina in search of Sasquatch. Featuring: Emily Cataneo, reporter for The Assembly Links: Check out Emily's stor…

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Can we bring red wolves back from the brink (again)? 19:00

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Red wolves were declared extinct in the wild in 1980. But in a stunning success for conservationists, a captive breeding program reintroduced the animal less than a decade later. That effort has stalled in recent years. Today, there are fewer than 30 animals left in the wild, all located in an isolated corner of North Carolina. Ultimately, the icon…

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Episode 74: Scaling Up your Family Business with Jonathan Goldhill

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Our guest today is Jonathan Goldhill. Following the sale of his family’s men’s apparel manufacturing company started by his great-grandfather, Jonathan formed his own consulting and coaching business. He helps business owners and leaders define and find their version of freedom by guiding owners through 1-on-1, peer group, group coaching and team c…

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Clark Beck - Called Out of Egypt to Take the Land 48:03

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The other Declaration of Independence 18:17

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July 4th, 1776 is arguably the most important date in American history. That's when citizens of the colonies declared total independence from Great Britain for the very first time. But what if it wasn’t the first? This week, we travel down the rabbit hole of North Carolina’s Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and entertain a couple of shocking…

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Clark Beck - Called Out of Your Homeland into Promise and Blessing 47:35

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The surprising cricket capital of the South 21:03

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The game of cricket is rapidly gaining popularity across the US. The country is currently co-hosting the Men's T20 Cricket World Cup for the very first time at venues in major cities like New York, Miami and Dallas. But if you want to see what the future of the sport in America might look like, you need to visit a field next to an airport in the sm…

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Sam Cotten - The Blessing of Forgiveness 1:05:15

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The science behind saving an island 17:57

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Sugarloaf Island protects the community of Morehead City from hurricanes and storm surge. But in recent decades, it’s begun to disappear. A multimillion dollar project is underway to save this North Carolina town's last line of defense from the pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The plan's mix of science and engineering could offer a solution fo…

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Episode 73: The Role Empathy and Understanding Play in Resolving Conflict, with Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades

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Our guests today are Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades and her husband, Keith. Dr. Darlene Williams-Prades is the founder of Superior Love Forever. She is also an Air Force veteran, mother of three, a bonus mom of two, and cherishes her role as grandmother to four grandchildren. With over 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Williams-Prades urges ind…

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Ed O'Leary - Shaking Things Up (Acts 19:21-41) 46:06

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2024 MCWS Day 1 Recap 31:11

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch and Jake Mintz talk about the beautiful baseball they witnessed at Day 1 of the Men's College World Series. To kick things off, we had UNC walking off a really good school that did well all game too (UVA). Then, to cap it off, we had Tennessee and Florida State give us an absolute thrille…

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Craft beer’s emerging Southern flavor (Revisited) 19:18

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In the last decade, the craft industry’s boom has steadily spread across Southern states. There are now thousands of breweries in the region (400 in North Carolina alone). But what exactly is a Southern beer? Featuring: Sean Lilly Wilson, Founder of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC Tinu Diver, Documentary Filmmaker Owen Racer, Freelance Journalist T…

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2024 College World Series Preview 1:03:56

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch and Jordan Shusterman recap super regionals and look ahead to the College World Series. 00:29 Super Regionals Recap 03:22 Virginia's Performance and Highlights 11:25 North Carolina's Journey to Omaha 18:59 Florida State's Comeback 24:24 Tennessee's Road to Omaha 32:04 Tennessee's Powerhou…

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Clark Beck - The Name of Jesus Is Not Magic (Acts 19:11-20) 48:08

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Postseason Schott Factor 31:44

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, we have a special postseason version of the Schott Factor, where Stephen Schoch once again sits down with Texas A&M’s ever-exciting Hayden Schott to catch up on how he has been since they last talked. He has been able to do some fun things in the past couple of weeks, such as seeing the SEC Tournament i…

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Charlotte the stingray's tangled web 21:31

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Earlier this year, an aquarium in a small-town in Western North Carolina claimed that a stingray named Charlotte got impregnated by a shark. Charlotte became an internet sensation in the aftermath and quite possibly the most famous fish in the world. Then, things got weird. Featuring: Emily Cataneo, reporter for The Assembly Links: Check out Emily’…

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Super Schoch Factor!! 1:06:59

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On this week's episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast we take a look back at some of Steve's travels from the weekend and highlight some of the games he saw at the Charlottesville, Greenville and Chapel Hill Regionals. Also, to be very clear... Steve was in Greenville on Saturday all day and never in Chapel Hill until Sunday morning. Then, the guys g…

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Episode 72: A husband and wife team, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, offer tips on helping family businesses deal with conflict at home and in their business

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Our guests today are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. Robert and Kay Lee are the co-founders of Power by i61, Inc., a business consulting company. Their passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business…

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Clark Beck - Repentance Is Not Enough (Acts 19:1-10) 46:31

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The hunt for a long-lost musical masterpiece 21:58

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Perhaps more than any other artform, the 20th century was shaped by jazz. And piano player and composer Mary Lou Williams was there at nearly every turn. In recent years, historians have documented and dissected her career and its big impact on American music. But the final chapter of her life—spent teaching at Duke University—was shrouded in myste…

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Field of 64 Reactions, Regional Previews 1:05:51

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the selection show and do their best to highlight what they are excited about and looking forward to in each regional. First, however, they give a nod to some of the fellas who they felt earned themselves a spot in the Field of 64 but got snubbed…

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Clark Beck - Give and Receive Humble Instruction (Acts 18:24-28) 41:48

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Billy Graham’s statue and the legacy of ‘America’s Pastor’ 21:37

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During his prolific six-decade career, Billy Graham traveled across the world preaching Christianity to millions. Along the way, he became one of the most influential religious figures in America. His prominence sparked friendships with several American presidents, and he became a regular presence as an advisor in the Oval Office. But his home was …

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Weekend 14 Recap, Conference Tourney Previews 55:34

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss some of the key moments from college baseball's 14th weekend and preview some of this week's conference tournaments. The Schoch Factor is brought to you by Soldier Sports. Follow Stephen on Twitter: @BigDonkey47 Follow Jake and Jordan on Twitter: …

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Kentucky's Johnny Hummel Joins 37:28

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On this episode of The Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch is joined by Kentucky closer Johnny Hummel. Johnny has had an awesome collegiate career that started back in 2019 at Erskine, where he was trying to become a catcher for the Flying Fleet. After a number of years, Johnny ultimately found his way to the mound and began finding out that's wh…