WRAL Daily Download
Capitol Broadcasting
The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
Capitol Broadcasting
Description:
The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.
Language:
English
Episodes
Why the race for a state Supreme Court seat is still undecided
1/13/2025
The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court is still up in the air — months after the November election, and despite the fact the incumbent received more votes. It’s tied up because of a challenge over voter eligibility — a case playing out in court. WRAL State Government reporter Will Doran breaks down the case.
Duration:00:16:16
The stunning confession connected to a Fayetteville woman charged with murdering her two adoptive children
1/10/2025
An astounding new development in the case of a Fayetteville mother accused of killing her adopted children. A woman confirmed to WRAL Investigates that she dismembered the body of Blake Deven. He's the boy investigators say Avantae Deven abused and starved to death, along with his adoptive sister, London Deven. WRAL's Chris Lovingood explains why she's speaking up now.
Duration:00:20:29
Bird Flu found in NC poultry and recent U.S. death raise concerns about potential outbreak
1/9/2025
A Hyde County poultry farm has found bird flu among its commercial egg producing flock. The virus' risk to humans is still low but the first human death in the U.S. has health officials on alert. WRAL's Grace Hayba explains the likelihood of a human outbreak and how prepared we would be to deal with one.
Duration:00:13:03
How should Wake County Schools handle cell phones in the classroom?
1/8/2025
Wake County Public Schools is looking at putting its first-ever cell phone policy in place. Many options are on the table, including banning phones altogether. WRAL's Eric Miller talked to parents and students about the possible solutions.
Duration:00:11:48
Gilbert Baez reflects on time at WRAL after 17 years leading the Fayetteville Bureau
1/7/2025
Longtime WRAL reporter Gilbert Baez departed after 17 years leading our reporting from Fayetteville. He's covered the area for decades--through breaking news, severe weather and community driven stories. Gilbert reflects on his time at the station.
Duration:00:22:06
The year ahead in North Carolina politics
1/6/2025
There are big changes in North Carolina leadership after the November elections--from the governor to the state legislature and beyond. WRAL State Government Reporter breaks down what he's watching in the new year.
Duration:00:15:55
Two Raleigh men share what they saw before, during and after the New Orleans terrorist attack
1/3/2025
At least 14 were killed and dozens injured when a truck drove through a New Year's Day crowd on Bourbon Street. As the investigation into the suspect continues, WRAL spoke to two men who found themselves in the French Quarter during the attack. We also found out how they're reflecting on what happened.
Duration:00:17:43
Revisiting 2024: Blake and London Deven's adoptive mother charged with their murders
12/31/2024
As we look back on 2024, the WRAL Daily Download is revisiting some of our episodes from the year. WRAL's Chris Lovingood began reporting on two children missing for years from Fayetteville as soon as we learned about the investigation in the spring. We bring you back to the day their adoptive mother was arrested for their murder and bring you an update on the case.
Duration:00:15:56
Did Governor Roy Cooper keep his campaign promises?
12/30/2024
As we close out 2024, WRAL has updated its Promise Tracker for North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper one last time. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down Cooper's final grades.
Duration:00:17:28
Bowl Game Breakdown: What to expect from NC State, UNC, and Duke football
12/27/2024
It's the most wonderful time of the year...for college football! This weekend, NC State will play in the Military Bowl and UNC-Chapel Hill in the Fenway Bowl. Next week, Duke is in the Gator Bowl. WRAL Sports Reporter Louis Fernandez breaks down who each team is up against and which are favored to win.
Duration:00:16:52
Revisiting 2024: An update on Old Shiloh after Hurricane Helene
12/26/2024
As we look back on 2024, the WRAL Daily Download is revisiting some of our episodes from the year. Back in February, WRAL's Gerald Owens told us the story of Shiloh--a historically Black neighborhood in the Asheville area that you may know as the Biltmore Estate. We bring you that story and how the area is doing after Helene.
Duration:00:15:04
Revisiting 2024: WRAL meteorologist calls it a "strange" year for weather
12/24/2024
Tornadoes, flooding, and hurricanes are just some of the wild weather our state saw in 2024. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth reflects on what we learned and what it could tell us about weather in the new year.
Duration:00:11:24
Hurricanes and elections: A busy year for misinformation in NC
12/23/2024
Election claims and the government’s response to a devastating natural disaster in western North Carolina spawned an endless stream of misleading rhetoric in 2024. And WRAL’s fact-checking team helped check claims and set the record straight. WRAL’s PolitiFact North Carolina reporter Paul Specht breaks down the top North Carolina fact-checks of the year.
Duration:00:16:00
The chemicals inside Poe Hall and where they were found
12/20/2024
Over the past six months, WRAL 5 On Your Side has reviewed more than 1,000 pages of testing documents to understand the toxic chemicals people working and learning inside Poe Hall may have been exposed to. WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains the results of that reporting.
Duration:00:12:25
Winters warming in Raleigh and around the world
12/19/2024
As we head into the start of the winter season, new data shows that truly cold temperatures are becoming less and less frequent. While some may celebrate fewer snow days, it can have wide reaching impacts on the ecosystem. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin explains what it means for you.
Duration:00:12:45
How a convicted murderer got away from the Alamance County Courthouse during his trial
12/18/2024
Burlington Police are warning that a man found guilty of first-degree murder is on the loose. 47-year-old Litego Marshall left during a lunch break and never returned when the jury handed down a guilty verdict. WRAL's Shaun Gallegher dug into his criminal history.
Duration:00:10:12
Emails reveal a local District Attorney's policy to dismiss gun charges for felons
12/17/2024
A WRAL investigation uncovered that some criminals, seemingly, are not facing consequences for carrying guns in Durham. WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger explains the apparent policy of the District Attorney's Office.
Duration:00:09:58
'That was wrong' accuser in Duke University lacrosse scandal admits to lying
12/16/2024
Crystal Mangum told a podcast host she falsely accused three Duke lacross players of raping her in 2006. The case put a national spotlight on Durham and Duke. WRAL Investigates Sarah Krueger explains why Mangum confessed 18 years later.
Duration:00:11:00
Bill Belichick and the transition to college football
12/13/2024
Bill Belichick was formally introduced as UNC-Chapel Hill's head football coach on Thursday. WRAL Sports Reporter Louis Fernandez breaks down Belichick's impressive NFL background and what he could bring to Carolina's program.
Duration:00:17:11
Its official: UNC hires coaching legend Bill Belichick to lead Tar Heel Football
12/12/2024
The University of North Carolina's Board of Trustees is expected to meet Thursday morning and approve Bill Belichick's five year contract. WRAL's Aaron Thomas reports from Chapel Hill about Tar Heel fans' reaction to the hire.
Duration:00:08:53