Legislature/Alex de Grassi/St. Dale

Legislative Update: Host Melinda Penkava speaks to WUNC reporter Laura Leslie about the latest news from the North Carolina Legislature. On the docket: hurricane relief, the Currituck County airport controversy, ongoing election issues, and a law to close a loophole for prosecuting hit-and-run drivers. (12:00)

Alex de Grassi: Host Melinda Penkava speaks with guitarist Alex de Grassi. de Grassi is often cited as one of the world’s top fingerstyle, steel-string acoustic guitarists. His new album is “Now and Then: Folk Songs for the 21st Century” (33rd Street Records/2005). de Grassi will perform on Friday, Feb. 18 at the Carrboro Arts Center. (20:00)

St. Dale: Rusty Jacobs speaks with author Sharyn McCrumb about her new novel “St. Dale” (Kensington Books/2005). In the story, a group of devoted fans of the late Dale Earnhardt embark on a journey of remembrance. (17:30)

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