Comedy and Politics: North Carolina Senator John Edwards first announced he would run for president of the United States on the late-night comedy television program ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Melinda Penkava hosts a discussion that looks at the role of comedy television shows in an election season with Bernard Timberg, author of “Television Talk” (University of Texas/2002), and Steve Greene, professor of political science at NC State. Listener Call-in. (30:00)
Polecat Creek: Host Melinda Penkava talks with Laurelyn Dossett, Kari Sickenberger, and Riley Baugus, members of the Triad-based band Polecat Creek. Polecat Creek’s newest CD is “Leaving Eden.” (30:00)