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The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio devoted to bringing the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina to our listeners. We present the Tar Heel experience through sound, story, discussion, commentary and listener participation through calls. Let us know your thoughts during the program at 1.877.962.9862 or by emailing sot@wunc.org. Follow us on twitter. |
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Shadows in Flight
Wednesday, February 29 2012
by Alex Granados and Frank Stasio
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When it comes to science fiction, few names are as well known as Orson Scott Card. The Greensboro, NC writer created the novel "Ender's Game," which is a must-have for any true sci-fi fan. His latest work is "Shadows in Flight" (Tor Books/2012) and it follows Bean, a minor character from "Ender's Game," as he travels through space racing to find a cure for a genetic illness that threatens him and his children. Host Frank Stasio talks to Orson Scott Card about his new book and his influence on literature.
Growing Power
Wednesday, February 29 2012
by Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas
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Will Allen grew up on a farm, but becoming a farmer was the furthest thing from his mind as a child. Allen was a basketball star and his athletic talent carried him through college and into professional leagues in the U.S. and abroad. During a stint in Belgium, Allen got back to his roots and started farming natural foods. He loved having his hands in the soil so much that when he returned to America, he started an urban farm to help members of his community gain access to healthy, organic produce. His hobby became a nonprofit called Growing Power, which is based in Milwaukee, WI with operations in Chicago, IL. But, Allen’s message has traveled worldwide: access to good food should be a basic, human right. Allen, the co-founder and director of Growing Power, joins host Frank Stasio to discuss his approach to sustainable agriculture, the topic of his keynote speech at North Carolina’s Shared Tables Symposium.
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