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On the Air
Each month, Our State Editor in Chief Vicky Jarrett talks about the latest issue of the magazine on two North Carolina radio programs. She joins D.G. Martin on “Who’s Talking with D.G. Martin,” a regular radio program on WCHL 1360 AM in Chapel Hill and also speaks with J.R. Snider on “The Triad Live and Local” on WSJS 1200 AM. Click on the links* below to hear past shows, which offer exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations about the production of the magazine and many of our writers’ insights about stories they’ve brought to life in the pages of Our State.
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April 2008 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date March 31, 2008
Writer and Photographer Charles Brown uncovers a uniquely down-home place — the UCLA (Upper Chatham Lower Alamance) Country Club. Writer Charles Blackburn Jr. discusses Terra Ceia Farms in Pantego and the North Carolina floating theater that was the model for the Broadway musical Showboat. Barbara Stiles and Bernice Wade make a special visit to talk about their “world famous” garden in Chapel Hill.
J.R. Snider – The Triad Live and Local »
Original Air Date April 3, 2008
Vicky Jarrett introduces the April issue, which celebrates the blooming of a Carolina spring.
March 2008 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date February 28, 2008
Vicky Jarrett, Ron Stutts, and D.G. Martin discuss the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame with writer Charles Blackburn Jr. and talk to Diane Silcox-Jarrett about her interview with Orange County novelist, Lee Smith. Bob Garner shares his knowledge of macaroni and cheese, a Southern staple.
J.R. Snider – The Triad Live and Local Part I »
J.R. Snider – The Triad Live and Local Part II »
Original Air Date February 28, 2008
Vicky Jarrett shares a little of the Our State history as the magazine celebrates its 75th Anniversary year. She also provides insight into the rich literary culture found in North Carolina and featured in our March issue and she explains just how the March photo essay “Steps Above the Rest” came to be.
February 2008 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date January 24, 2008
Vicky Jarrett discusses the magazine's tribute to Billy Arthur; Kathy Westbrook talks about February's Tar Heel Town of Carrboro; Janet Pittard explores the museums of Raleigh as part of "75 Things Every North Carolinian Should Do."
January 2008 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date: December 28, 2007
Vicky Jarrett, Ron Stutts, and D.G. Martin talk to Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point University, as he tells the story of his first year in America at Mount Olive College. Bob Garner discusses how, for 70 years, K&W Cafeteria has served up fresh, affordable food — without sacrificing quality. Janet Pittard tells about Sam Ragan’s first newspaper assignment and how an impressive career as journalist and columnist — as well as 56 years of marriage — began with a story about two Candor bank robbers. She also tells about the famed Dr. Mary Martin Sloop and her first surgery in Avery County. Jay Ahuja tells about Michael Jordan's first season at UNC.
December 2007 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date: November 29, 2007
Vicky Jarrett and the magazine's writers take Ron Stutts and D.G. Martin across North Carolina, including conversations with Jerry Bledsoe about his best selling Christmas book, The Angel Doll, and how that book came to be a tale of abiding love; Jimmy Tomlin about Cliff Snider’s inspired role as Santa Claus; Janet C. Pittard on The Governor's Mansion dressed for holiday visitors; Charles Blackburn about Samuel Peace’s special holiday greetings, including a tale about banking in old Chapel Hill; and a roundtable discussion about books for reading and giving during the holiday season.
October 2007 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date: September 27, 2007
Ron Stutts, D.G. Martin, and Vicky Jarrett travel across North Carolina with Our State Magazine, talking to Charles Blackburn Jr. about Biltmore Industries' Homespun Shops and Tryon Toy-Makers and to Janet Pittard about Stuart Nye jewelry artisans. Also, a glimpse of North Carolina history with John Hairr discussing General Hugh Waddell and Fort Dobbs, and with Emily Wilson on poet A.R. Archie Ammons. Finally, Liisa Sullivan shares how to spend a perfect weekend in Chapel Hill.
September 2007 Issue
Who's Talking with D.G. Martin »
Original Air Date: August 30, 2007
Ron Stutts, D.G. Martin, and Vicky Jarrett travel across North Carolina with Our State Magazine, visiting with David Worters of the N.C. Symphony; UNC-Chapel Hill's Ruth Moose about the Scottish heritage of the St. Andrews College Bagpipe Band; Jimmy Tomlin about UNC's Clef Hangers and Loreleis a cappella groups; Diane Silcox-Jarrett about Joe Thompson and the Carolina Chocolate Drops (based in Durham); and Wayne Caldwell, Asheville author of the new novel Cataloochee. Vicky tells about some of North Carolina's historic schoolhouses.
*Links provided courtesy of WCHL and WSJS. WSJS audio is property of Curtis Media Group and provided for exclusive use only. Content may not be redistributed for any other commercial purpose without the specific written authorization of Curtis Media Group.
