Archive for January, 2006

N.C. Airports

Thursday, January 19th, 2006

For the first time in five years, the number of passengers using North Carolina’s airports are back to pre 9/11 numbers. But there are a few surprises. While major airlines are faltering in the midst of rising oil prices and increased competition, North Carolina’s small airports have seen significant growth. So why are passengers turning to small airports? And why aren’t the major airlines feeling the boost of economic growth? Listener Call-in. (30:00)

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Bacon

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Host Frank Stasio speaks with State of Things’ resident foodie Kelly Alexander and Colman Andrews, editor in chief of Savuer Magazine, about bacon. Is it the world’s most perfect food? Given what the pork industry means to North Carolina should we all be eating more bacon? How about deep frying it or wrapping it around chocolate? Listener Call-In. (17:30)

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Shinemaster

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Host Frank Stasio speaks with Michael McFee, poet and professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of seven books of poetry. The newest is titled “Shiinemaster” (Carnegie Mellon University Press/2006). McFee was born and raised in Asheville and, except for brief stints in New York, has consistently lived and taught in North Carolina. (20:00)

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State of the City

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Durham Mayor Bill Bell delivered his State of the City address last night. The speech comes after a particularly violent period in the city. In November, four young men were killed in a Durham townhouse, followed by shootings at a mall and on a public bus. Host Frank Stasio talks with the mayor about his plans to combat the problem of violence, which include creating mentoring and drug treatment programs, cracking down on gun violence, and providing more economic opportunities for young African-American men. (12:00)

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Frozen

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

A new play about crime and redemption opens tomorrow at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill. “Frozen,” by British playwright Byrony Lavery, tells the story of three people affected by the disappearance of a child: the child’s mother, the child’s murderer, and the psychiatrist studying the crime. Frank Stasio talks with director Drew Barr, and actors James Kennedy and Deborah Hazlett perform scenes from the play. (17:30)

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