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Softball Cheers

Sunday, August 1st, 2004

Original Air Date: July 31, 2003
Host Frank Stasio goes out in the field – literally – to speak to members of the NC Challengers Under-18 girl’s softball team about their unique cheers. The Challengers, like many girl’s softball teams, create and perform a wide range of cheers during the game, designed to encourage teammates and distract opponents. The Pony Nationals, a girl’s softball tournament that draws teams from all over the country, is taking place in Raleigh this week. (3:00)

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Father’s Day

Sunday, August 1st, 2004

Original Air Date: June 16, 2004
State of Things Editor Dave DeWitt remembers the opportunities lost when giving Father’s Day gifts. (4:00)

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Senator Sam

Sunday, August 1st, 2004

Original Air Date: October 23, 2003
This summer and fall mark the 30-year anniversary fo the Senate Watergate Hearings. The committee was chaired by Sam Ervin, Jr., a down-home southern senator from North Carolina. A self-proclaimed “simple country lawyer” Ervin gained wide notoriety for his quick wit and dogged pursuit of the truth. Ervin spent 20 years in the senate (from 1954 to 1974) and influenced a generation of politicians who came after him. Host Melinda Penkava remembers “Senator Sam” with Rufus Edmisten, Ervin’s longtime aid, and Dr. Karl Campbell, assistant professor of history at Appalachian State. (32:00) (DD)

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Mitch Albom

Sunday, August 1st, 2004

Original Air Date: October 8, 2003
Host Melinda Penkava speaks with author, sportswriter, and broadcaster Mitch Albom. His new book, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” (Hyperion/2003) tells the story of Eddie, an amusement park mechanic who dies trying to save a young girl. In heaven, he meets five people who help him understand the significance of his own life. It is Albom’s first book since he wrote “Tuesdays With Morrie” (Doubleday/1997), about re-connecting with his dying college professor, Morrie Schwartz. (32:00)

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Pat Conroy

Sunday, August 1st, 2004

Original Air Date: October 6, 2003
Host Melinda Penkava talks with writer Pat Conroy about his book, “My Losing Season” (Talese/Doubleday, 2002/Paperback). Conroy is in North Carolina to accept the Thomas Wolfe Prize. Conroy has long held an affinity for Wolfe, whose book, “Look Homeward Angel” Conroy read when he was a teenager. Conroy’s other books include, “The Great Santini” and “The Prince of Tides.” (59:00)

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