{"podcast":{"title":"Due South","slug":"due-south-6665725","podcast_index_feed_id":6665725,"rss_url":"https://duesouth.feed.wunc.org/","website_url":"https://www.wunc.org","image_url":"https://f.prxu.org/6066/images/f99ad742-894f-4e8f-959e-a4964b9d0b9f/__wunc_due_south_2000x2000.jpg","author":"Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge (duesouth@wunc.org)","episode_count":686,"summary":"“Due South” is WUNC News’ weekday current affairs radio program and podcast. Broadcast from the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham, co-hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii put life in the Triangle region into perspective and present a unique sense of place. From interviews with state lawmakers and local luminaries to Friday news roundups with statewide journalists, “Due South” puts current events into context and offers audiences a greater sense of connection. Each hour-long show sparks deeper conversation and understanding of life in and beyond the Triangle.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:18:23.897115+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/due-south-6665725"},"episode":{"title":"Campus check-in: higher education funding update; 'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience' book","slug":"campus-check-in-higher-education-funding-update-getting-the-most-out-of-your-college-experience-book","published_at":"2026-06-11T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/due-south-6665725/campus-check-in-higher-education-funding-update-getting-the-most-out-of-your-college-experience-book","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/due-south-6665725","url":"https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_6066_2790a68f-aba4-4959-ac92-a03d41ea6987&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wunc.org%2Fpodcast%2Fdue-south%2Frss.xml","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/6066/2790a68f-aba4-4959-ac92-a03d41ea6987/260611_D_BB_HigherEdWrap.mp3","summary":"0:01:00 Amid funding uncertainty, how are NC colleges faring? Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big federal funding cuts and threats to programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. Due South's Leoneda Inge checks in WUNC News Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson to find out if the biggest threats to Triangle area colleges actually became reality. And if not, what challenges, or opportunities, are on horizon. Brianna Atkinson , Higher Education Reporter, WUNC News 0:13:00 Durham Tech dean discusses book, \"Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience\" Chris O'Riordan-Adjah knows a lot about higher education. In addition to earning two bachelor's degrees, two master’s degrees, and a PhD in Civil Engineering, he’s also taught at a range of colleges, including a large 4-year university, small college, and community college. And he wants to share his knowledge with those embarking on college — or thinking about it. “Professor Chris” talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about his book \"Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience.\" (This conversation originally aired June 23, 2025.) Chris O'Riordan-Adjah , author of \"Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience\" ; Dean of Building, Engineering and Skills Technology Division, Durham Technical Community College","meta_description":"0:01:00 Amid funding uncertainty, how are NC colleges faring? Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big feder…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/due-south-6665725/episodes/campus-check-in-higher-education-funding-update-getting-the-most-out-of-your-college-experience-book/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/due-south-6665725/campus-check-in-higher-education-funding-update-getting-the-most-out-of-your-college-experience-book.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}