Best Duke Basketball Roundup Podcasts (2025)

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DBR Bites #94 - Coaching Rumors Put A Vice On Miami Visit 51:00

33m ago51:00

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The Duke Blue Devils are back on the road, this time on a trip to take on the Miami Hurricanes. We preview tomorrow’s game on DBR Bites #94. Before the game preview of the team that we’ve seen before, we heard from Coach Jon Scheyer on the rumors linking Jai Lucas to the Miami head coaching job. Donald was able to get some info from the weekly ACC …

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NC schools brace for possible federal funding cuts; CIAA Commissioner talks history, women's leadership in sports and basketball 50:26

15h ago50:26

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Leoneda Inge chats with Kris Nordstrom, senior policy analyst for the North Carolina Justice Center's Education & Law Project. Celeste Headlee speaks with Hannah McClellan, senior reporter for Education NC. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker chats with Leoneda Inge.By Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion director in the middle of the ‘culture war’ 50:27

6h ago50:27

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The Chronicle of Higher Education is tracking changes to DEI policies at universities in real time with its "DEI Impact Tracker" and a "DEI Legislation Tracker." We meet a woman who proudly performs her DEI work with a twist. And Reveal’s series "40 Acres and a Lie" uncovers the government program that gave formerly enslaved people land titles, onl…

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#697 - Massacre in MSG 1:16:24

2h ago1:16:24

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Well, that was fun (provided you are not an Illinois fan). In honor of Duke putting an historic beatdown on the Illini, The Duke Basketball Roundup presents an extra long episode to recap all the great moments from this contest. From Sion's opening three to Spencer's awesome step-back, the DBR team has all you need to know about the game. And, thou…

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NC News Roundup: Protests in Raleigh; Helene recovery update; surplus, taxes, concerns over a 'fiscal cliff' 50:26

3h ago50:26

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This week on the North Carolina News Roundup: Protestors took to Raleigh to voice opposition to President Trump’s executive orders and to efforts to challenge 60,000 ballots in North Carolina's still unsettled State Supreme Court race. An update on Helene recovery efforts, almost five months after the storm ravaged western North Carolina. And, how …

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DBR Bites #93 - Garden Party with Illinois 47:26

16h ago47:26

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It is a rarity in the sport these days, two major conference teams venturing outside of their league for a mid-Februrary matchup. But, that is exactly what Duke and Illinois will be doing this weekend and the DBR Podcast is very excited about it. This huge, huge game is a chance for Duke to show that it is more than a bully who just beats up on wea…

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NC's Fort Bragg Re-Renamed; Former UNC chancellor on this 'tumultuous moment' in higher ed, NIH funding cuts 50:26

19h ago50:26

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NC army base renamed for a new Bragg, but echoes of old Fort Bragg linger The army base near Fayetteville, N.C. formerly known as Fort Liberty is now Fort Bragg — again. The U.S.’s largest military base is no longer named for slaveowner and Confederate General Braxton Bragg, but rather a different Bragg — Private Roland L. Bragg of Maine who served…

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Tariffs and independent pharmacies; Understanding tariffs; Most anticipated books of 2025 50:26

7d ago50:26

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Leoneda Inge talks to Jonathan Harward of Josefs Pharmacy about how tariffs may impact medication prices. Celeste Headlee chats with NC State associate professor Andrew Greenland about the history of tariffs and their potential impact on the state. Maggie Robe of Flyleaf Books looks ahead at some of the most anticipated book releases of Winter/Spri…

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#696 - Danny Ferry joins the pod 50:49

3d ago50:49

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For your mid-week enjoyment, DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans sits down with a fellow member of the Duke class of 1989, Danny Ferry, one of the all-time great Duke hoops players. They start by chatting about the current Duke team, which Danny thinks could be historically good... like the best Duke team in at least 20 years. Their wide ranging conver…

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North Carolina's Supreme Court election saga 50:26

8d ago50:26

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Why North Carolina’s State Supreme Court election is the last race still not decided from the 2024 election. And, we hear from some of the more than 60,000 voters affected by ballot challenges. Including a woman whose Mother died a few days after voting. Plus, Doug Bock Clark, a reporter for ProPublica’s South hub, shares the national legal and ele…

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#695 - Duke Beats The Wahoo Out Of Virginia 53:58

3d ago53:58

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Duke did it again! They walked out of John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville with an 80-62 win over the Virginia Cavaliers, the largest victoy Duke has had in that gym. We recap it almost immediately after the game on Episode 695. UVA made Duke work for it, but Duke was able to overcome it with rebounding and tough defense. They also were making …

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“Who gets to be Native in America”; the history of Latinos at Duke University 50:26

4d ago50:26

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'Our History, Our Voice: Latinés at Duke' There’s a new exhibit at the Museum of Durham History called Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz / Our History, Our Voice: Latinés at Duke. Cecilia Márquez, Duke history professor and author of Making the Latino South, helped put the exhibit together along with some of her students. She joins Due South’s Jeff Tib…

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DBR Bites #92 - Virginia Awaits 37:46

4d ago37:46

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It is a quick turnaround for the Duke Blue Devils as they travel to Virginia for a Monday night contest with Virginia. The DBR Podcast guys have a warning... The Cavs may present more of a challenge than you think. Virginia has had a bad season, for sure, but they've been a good bit better lately and -- believe it or not -- appear to be clicking pr…

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#694 - Duke Hits 100 In Stanford Stomping 1:02:00

5d ago1:02:00

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It’s another fun one! Jason and Donald are back with Episode 694 to recap Duke’s stomping of the Stanford Cardinal. Duke was able to frustrate Stanford with their defense, and it was a sight to see. After general thoughts and headlines, we discuss how the defense allowed Duke to feel comfortable all afternoon. The offense was on point as well, and …

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NC News Roundup: NC native Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing; university funding at risk; latest on Helene relief 37:01

12d ago37:01

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On the North Carolina News Roundup... Republican Senator Thom Tillis tries to retain his partisan bona fides while moderating to win reelection in 2026. North Carolina native Linda McMahon is in the national spotlight this week with her Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Education. And former NC Sen. Richard Burr supports Tulsi Gabbard in…

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DBR Bites #91 - Preparing for Jaylen Blakes' Homecoming 36:30

7d ago36:30

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The Duke Blue Devils return to the court on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the Stanford Cardinal to town. We preview the game on DBR Bites #91. Stanford comes in as a decent team, and Jason and Donald are ready for the Cardinal's first visit as ACC members. However, the biggest story is the return of Jaylen Blakes, forever beloved by the Blue…

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#693 - Cal Clobbered 43:17

8d ago43:17

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Duke had no trouble beating the Cal Bears in Cameron on Wednesday night and it is a real testament to the quality of these Blue Devils that the Duke Basketball Roundup crew didn't start out their recap podcast by raving about how great the game way. A 21 point beatdown just isn't that surprising from this crew of Blue Devils. Still, Jason and Donal…

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NC's new State Treasurer Brad Briner; Southern Mixtape: Love songs through the decades 40:58

8d ago40:58

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Leoneda Inge speaks with new State Treasurer Brad Briner about the State Health Plan, the state pension plan and how he plans to distinguish his tenure as treasurer from his predecessor's. Grammy-nominated mother and son duo Nnenna Freelon and Pierce Freelon share their favorite love songs in a Valentine's Day-themed Southern Mixtape.…

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NIH funding cuts and NC universities; Greensboro neighborhood joins National Register of Historic Places; Duke Gardens renovation 35:50

13d ago35:50

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WUNC’s Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson explains the latest change to National Institutes of Health funding and how it could impact North Carolina universities and research. Then, Preservation Greensboro Board Member Eric Woodard talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about the long road to recognition for the South Benbow Road Historic District…

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Author Charles Chesnutt; NASCAR returns to historic NC tracks 37:24

10d ago37:24

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The name Charles W. Chesnutt may sound familiar, even if you don't know where to place it. It belongs to the first African American man to be published in The Atlantic Monthly and to break into the all-white American literary establishment in the late 1800s. Plus, Winston-Salem’s historic Bowman Gray Stadium hosted a NASCAR series race for the firs…

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DBR Bites #90 - Maiden showdown with the Golden Bears 49:36

10d ago49:36

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The Duke Blue Devils are back at it Wednesday night when they welcome the Cal Bears to town. We preview the game on DBR Bites #90. Duke looks to get back on track after Saturday's loss to Clemson, but they're battling the sick bug amongst the team. Before we get into the Cal preview, we hear from Jon Scheyer on how sick Cooper Flagg is and how it's…

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ALS and adaptive fashion; comedian Kiki Wynns amplifies women's voices in Ladies Laugh Lounge 36:45

11d ago36:45

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ALS took Holley Broughton’s voice, but not her ability to express herself. She uses her clothes and accessories to say “see me.” Holley found a fellow fashionista in her doctor, Richard Bedlack — the founder of Duke University's ALS Clinic — who wears studded leather jackets, intricately designed rhinestone suits, and other fabulous fashions aimed …

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#692 - Streak Broken, Clemson Slips Past Duke 1:03:47

12d ago1:03:47

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The dream of an undefeated ACC regular season is gone, but the lessons learned from Clemson's stunning 77-71 victory over Duke could be the things that propel this team even bigger accomplishments. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a complete recap of what happened in this contest, from the pregame warmups to the postgame court storming and everythin…

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NC News Roundup: Trump Protest in Raleigh; state budget update; remembering Capt. Rebecca Lobach 50:26

14d ago50:26

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Leoneda Inge chats with a panel of local reporters about this week's top North Carolina news stories. Guests: Dawn Vaughan, Capital Bureau Chief, News & Observer; Danielle Battaglia, Washington, D.C. correspondent, News & Observer/Charlotte Observer; Bryan Anderson, reporter, Anderson AlertsBy Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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DBR Bites #89 - Big Game At Littlejohn 48:52

14d ago48:52

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The Duke Blue Devils have a huge test on Saturday night against the Clemson Tigers. We preview the Quad 1 game on DBR Bites #89. Duke enters the contest in 1st place and undefeated in the ACC, but Littlejohn is traditionally a tough place for Duke to play against the Tigers, who are tied for 2nd in the conference. Donald and Jason bring you up to s…

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#691 - Orange Crush 57:05

15d ago57:05

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Ho hum, another relaxing Duke victory where the outcome was never in doubt. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew has a breakdown of one of the more complete efforts we've seen all year from Duke, an 83-54 dismantling of Syracuse. From the stellar defense to the crisp ball movement on offense, Duke was in control throughout this one. Special shout-out t…

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NC’s Latino churches brace for possible ICE visits; 10 years since three young Muslim Americans were murdered in Chapel Hill 50:26

20d ago50:26

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NC’s Latino churches manage concern over possible ICE visits With news of the Trump Administration’s authorization for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to visit churches, once protected spaces, to make arrests, the state’s predominantly Latino churches are working to prepare their congregations for potential interactions during servi…

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Wake County Public Schools Superintendent on ICE policy; Chronic homelessness in NC; Tara Roberts on diving for Black history 50:26

16d ago50:26

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WCPSS Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor speaks with Leoneda Inge about the district's policy on potential ICE visits. Dr. Brian Klausner stops by the studio to discuss his work with treating patients experiencing chronic homelessness in Raleigh. National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts discusses her new book, Written in the Waters: A M…

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DBR Bites #88 - What to expect from the Orange 57:23

17d ago57:23

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Admit it, you are thinking ahead. You are dreaming about going 20-0 in the ACC or maybe you are already looking into the big matchup with ACC #2 Clemson this weekend. Well, the Duke Basketball Roundup was unafraid to ask Jon Scheyer about those very things... and he put us in our place very quickly. It is all part of the latest edition of the DBR P…

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'Meet the Mayors' series; former HBCU gymnastics star’s career, once interrupted, soars again 50:26

17d ago50:26

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Due South kicks off a series of conversations with mayors in our region to get to know the stories behind the people leading our towns and cities. We begin with a conversation with a former mayor — the longest serving mayor in Durham's history, Bill Bell. Leoneda Inge talks with Bell in our Durham studio about his legacy, the challenges and opportu…

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NC's own "Six Triple Eight" who served in World War II honored; preserving stories of NC's Black veterans 50:26

18d ago50:26

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How historic markers are approved in North Carolina North Carolina highway historical markers can be seen all across the state – and these markers can make a big difference when it comes to which NC stories, historical moments, and people are memorialized and commemorated. Leoneda Inge talks to Ansley Herring Wegner of the NC Office of Archives and…

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#690 - Nothing Could Be Finer Than A Relaxing Win Over Carolina! 59:40

23d ago59:40

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This was a fun one to record. The Duke Blue Devils destroyed the North Carolina Tar Heels last night, and we do a thorough recap of everything on Episode 690! Last night’s DBR Bites was a quick recap on vibes, so in this one deals with the substance of how Duke did so well against UNC. It started with the defense, but Duke excelled on all sides of …

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DBR Bites #87 - It was a BEATDOWN!! 16:41

20d ago16:41

16:41

The Duke Basketball Roundup guys will have a stat-filled, analysis-laden recap of the whupping that Duke put on Carolina in the coming hours, but Jason and Donald just wanted to hop on quickly for an insta-reaction to Duke absolutely torching the hated Tar Heels in Cameron. The final score doesn't even come close to showing what a massive beatdown …

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NC News Roundup: Children's Hospital, Supreme Court election, and Helene relief 50:26

21d ago50:26

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A panel of local reporters unpack the week's top stories, including the legal battle for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat, financial help for damage from Hurricane Helene, immigration crackdowns and the state's first stand-alone children’s hospital. And a check-in with WFAE's environmental reporter Zach Turner about federal climate policy change…

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#689 - How To Beat Carolina 1:02:01

26d ago1:02:01

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It’s time. The big game is upon us and we preview Duke’s matchup with North Carolina on Episode 689! UNC has struggled this season against a loaded schedule, one of the best of the country. Donald and Jason get into who UNC has played and how they’ve struggled in very close games. They then break down the offense and defense, going deep to tell you…

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NPR Music's Sidney Madden on Southern Women Rappers and the Grammys; 'Recovering Debs'; The National Black Debutante Project 50:26

22d ago50:26

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NPR Music's Sidney Madden chats with Leoneda Inge about the Southern women dominating this year's rap nominations at the Grammys. Mary Lambeth Moore discusses her podcast, Recovering Debs, which tackles the complicated history of North Carolina's debutante societies. Dr. Nikita Y. Harris discusses her mission to archive artifacts from Black debutan…

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#688 - The Duke-Carolina game -- the expert opinion 59:00

23d ago59:00

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It is Carolina week and the Duke Basketball Roundup is going to have multiple previews of the big game against UNC. Up first, the guys welcome in Brendan Marks of The Athletic. It is his job to watch Duke and UNC all year long and he has plenty of thoughts about the troublesome year so far in Chapel Hill. Brendan looks into the failed roster constr…

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UNC-Chapel Hill professor Kurt Gray tackles outrage in new book; Jaki Shelton Green visits Due South to talk poetry 50:26

23d ago50:26

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UNC-Chapel Hill psychology and neuroscience professor Kurt Gray joins Due South co-host Leoneda Inge to talk about his book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. And Leoneda Inge chats with North Carolina poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green about her current work and her approach to writing.…

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#687 - Pack sent Packing in wild contest 56:06

24d ago56:06

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If you already digested the instant reaction pod released Monday night by the Duke Basketball Roundup team, then this is your next stop as the guys break down an unexpectedly tough battle with the NC State Wolfpack. Jason and Donald's deep dive include everything from Cooper Flafgg's second half dominance to the ways Duke's zone held State in check…

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Local chefs take Due South on a tour of multicultural Southern foods 50:26

24d ago50:26

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Sandra A. Gutierrez, Nancie McDermott and Ryan Mitchell are three chefs and cookbook authors whose work distinguishes them as authorities in their fields. Recently, they gathered at Croasdaile Country Club in Durham to discuss their passion for Latin America, Asia and Southern cuisines, respectively, with Due South co-host Leoneda Inge. This Due So…

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DBR Bites #86 - Wrapping our heads around the weird from the Wolfpack win 23:29

25d ago23:29

23:29

What was that game?! Donald and Jason hop on almost immediately after Duke beat NC State to discuss all the ancillary weirdness that attached itself to this game. From the weird (Khaman Maluach losing his lunch) to the wild (Tyrese Proctor being saved from falling out of bounds by Kon Knueppel holding his leg down) to the downright scary (a fan pas…

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1A's Jenn White, Japanese investment in NC, and a southern foodie dream 50:26

25d ago50:26

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Jenn White speaks with Leoneda Inge about covering the news in this current moment, the second Trump term, and her "If You Can Keep It" series about politics and democracy on 1A. And, Anisa Khalifa host of WUNC's podcast The Broadside shares the story of how tax incentives, BBQ, and Bojangles helped make the Tar Heel State the epicenter of Japanese…

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DBR Bites #85 - Wolfpack come calling 33:48

25d ago33:48

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Fresh off the Blue Devil's win on the road at Wake, the team is back in Cameron for another in-state rival, the NC State Wolfpack. We all remember what State did to Duke in March last season, but this is a very different club with several new faces and almost everyone in new roles. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew is here with a look at how State's…

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#686 - Gillis and Ngongba Help Duke Beat Wake 1:00:23

26d ago1:00:23

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The Duke Blue Devils toughed out a 63-56 win over Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon, and we recap the win on Episode 686. Donald and Jason begin with the headlines after a tough win and start by commending Duke for their resilience in coming back after Wake stormed to take the lead. They center a lot of the kudos around two bench players: Mason Gil…

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NC News Roundup: NC Supreme Court race update and remembering NC Rep. Joe John; Clemency granted and clemency denied 50:26

28d ago50:26

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This week, the big news from Washington is also big news here in North Carolina. Approximately 50 people from North Carolina were among those pardoned by President Trump for their involvement in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Also, an update on the North Carolina Supreme Court race, which still has not been certified. And, remembering…

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#685 - The Guy Who Asks the Tough Questions 44:04

28d ago44:04

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If you have ever listened to one of Jon Scheyer's press conferences you know there is a voice that always asks the first question. That voice belongs to Raleigh News and Observer sportswriter Steve Wiseman, who has covered Duke athletics for close to 15 years. Steve sat down with Jason and Donald on the DBR Podcast this week to give us an assessmen…

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'How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age,' Local restauranteur on 40+ years in business 50:26

29d ago50:26

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If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Chapel Hill to Durham to Raleigh to Wake Forest, and in recent years even expanding out to Wilmington. And after more than four…

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DBR Bites #84 - How To Walk Out of Winston-Salem With A Win Against Wake 37:47

1M ago37:47

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The Duke Blue Devils have a big game this Saturday when they take the road to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. We preview the game on DBR Bites Episode 84. Wake Forest is one of the top teams in the ACC right now and coming off a home win against UNC. They’ve defended their home court, going 10-0 so far this season. They put that record up again…

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NC immigration update; affordable housing in Chapel Hill; Carrboro Film Fest 50:26

1M ago50:26

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Leoneda Inge checks in with WUNC’s Race, Class and Communities reporter Aaron Sanchez-Guerra for an update on immigration issues in North Carolina. Delores Bailey, executive director of EmPOWERment Inc. talks about the organization's efforts to provide more affordable housing in Chapel Hill. Bryan Reklis, director of the Carrboro Film Fest, preview…

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DBR Bites #83 - The Scorer Speaks 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Did you ever wonder how the official scorer only had your favorite Duke player for 1 steal when you swear he stole the ball 3 times? What about blocked shots? Khaman had to have 4 last game but the official boxscore only shows him with 2. Well, all your scoring questions are answered on the latest edition of the DBR Podcast because the pod welcomes…

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