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<i>The State of Things</i> (radio show)

The State of Things (radio show)

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The State of Things was a radio talk show produced by North Carolina Public Radio. The show aired live at 12 noon Eastern time Monday through Friday, and was rebroadcast Monday through Thursday at 8 PM. Linda Belans founded and hosted the program from 1996 - 1999, Frank Stasio hosted from June 2006 through his retirement in November 2020,[1] and Anita Rao hosted through the show's finale in December 2020. The show concentrated on topics of interest in North Carolina.

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Format

The program was divided into three segments spanning the show's hour-long timeslot. While segments generally focus on different topics, some shows may devote two or more segments to a single topic.

Segment A

This portion of the show ran for 12 minutes and typically deals with a recent news item of particular importance to the state. Some examples include:

Segment B

This was the longest portion of the show, clocking in at 20 minutes. Because of the extra time, topics chosen for this segment often warrant deeper exploration and discussion by host and guests. Some examples include:

Segment C

The last segment of the show ran 17-and-a-half minutes. Frequently, topics chosen for this segment are more arts-centered than A or B segments, though the staff occasionally chooses to examine an off-beat or unusual topic during this timeslot. Some examples include:

Participation

The show accepted both telephone calls and e-mails during the live broadcast. Listeners are also encouraged to submit ideas for future segments.

References

  1. [1]
    WUNC News. "The State Of Things Ends Production After Nearly Two Decades On The Air". Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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