AR!YAH joins the show to chat about her music and upcoming ComFest performance.
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding community.
Local
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This week, Michael explores the remarkable true story of Philip Reid, the skilled craftsman whose expertise helped make the Statue of Freedom possible, and the extraordinary irony of a monument to liberty being completed during the Civil War by a man who gained his own freedom before it was finished.
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Willie Phoenix joins the show to chat about his latest album and reflect on ComFest.
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Hope and Xavier of the band Kids of the Cinema join the show for a chat and performance.
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Amazon Vice President Holly Sullivan joins Maureen Metcalf to discuss corporate citizenship, economic development, workforce investment, and leaders’ real responsibilities outside the office walls.
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This CMC forum unpacks the scope and causes of growing housing insecurity among older adults in Central Ohio and explores promising solutions that could make a difference nationwide.
National
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U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.
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The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.
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Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.
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Dozens of technicians will fire off about 851,000 fireworks on July 4, aiming to break a world record in what organizers hope will be the "most memorable display this generation will have ever seen."
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Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.
Arts & Life
Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
This week, Michael explores the remarkable true story of Philip Reid, the skilled craftsman whose expertise helped make the Statue of Freedom possible, and the extraordinary irony of a monument to liberty being completed during the Civil War by a man who gained his own freedom before it was finished.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
Les Claypool chats with Maggie during the Global Village Fri. June 5th @ 3PM on WCBE!
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