Episodes
Feb. 8, 2023
Hostage taking at The Robesonian newspaper
Thirty-five years ago two men walked into a Robeson County newspaper with sawed off shotguns, chained the doors and demanded to speak to the governor. During the 10-hour ordeal, WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy spoke to one of the m...
Feb. 7, 2023
Threats to schools in Wake County cause alarm
In the past week, we’ve seen multiple schools in Wake County on lockdowns after threats of violence were made on social media. This prompted schools to add extra security to basketball games over the weekend. Some parents say...
Feb. 6, 2023
What makes a good school? The state of education in North Carolina
North Carolina schools are handed an A-F letter grade every year, marking them for success or failure in the eyes of regulators and the public. State education leaders say those grades rely too much on standardized tests, whi...
Feb. 3, 2023
Lost footage of 1966 MLK visit to Raleigh found – extended interview
As a special bonus episode today, listen in on WRAL anchor/reporter Ken Smith’s extended interview with North Carolina State University professor Jason Miller about recently found film of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to...
Feb. 3, 2023
Film of 1966 MLK visit to Raleigh found, includes KKK protest
It’s only 22 seconds long and it’s silent, but this newly discovered film of Martin Luther King visiting Reynolds Coliseum in July of 1966 speaks volumes. WRAL reporter and anchor Ken Smith interviews people who vividly remem...
Feb. 2, 2023
Former Durham police chief in national spotlight
She leads investigation into Tyre Nichol’s death
Jan. 31, 2023
Present and future traffic projects in the Triangle
Traffic in the Triangle sometimes means slower speeds, and longer trips. Julian Grace talks with WRAL Traffic Anchor Brian Shrader about current traffic patterns, projects in the works, and if a light rail commuter system is ...
Jan. 26, 2023
State Auditor Beth Wood hits parked car
Questions remain after wreck in state-owned vehicle
Jan. 23, 2023
Is North Carolina failing students with disabilities
Parents of disabled students fight for school services
Jan. 20, 2023
8 iconic Raleigh landmarks that changed forever in 2022
Making way for progress in Raleigh
Jan. 18, 2023
Outrageous medical bills after death
Insurance mistake creates financial crisis for Wilson family
Jan. 17, 2023
Pt 2, A family’s experiences with racial profiling
Passing down The Talk through generations
Jan. 16, 2023
Pt 1, A family’s experiences with racial profiling
Passing down The Talk through generations
Jan. 13, 2023
Sports gambling push back in North Carolina
The NC legislature is back, and so is a big sports gambling bill
Jan. 11, 2023
Man murdered while driving Uber
Afghan immigrant seeking American dream killed in Durham