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
How the teacher shortage is affecting students with disabilities
1/27/2025
North Carolina’s worsening teacher shortage is hampering schools that need special education services. Students with disabilities are increasingly being taught by people who aren’t qualified to provide them with special services. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains what schools are doing to comply with state and federal law.
Duration:00:18:22
Where the battle over NC's Supreme Court seat stands
1/24/2025
This week, the NC Supreme Court ruled the battle over which candidate should sit on its bench has to go to trial in Wake County Superior Court. Democrat incumbent Allison Riggs leads Republican Jefferson Griffin by about 700 votes and Griffin wants to throw out 60,000 ballots because of errors made by elections officials. WRAL's Will Doran explains the controversy.
Duration:00:13:39
What we know about a Raleigh shootout that killed two men and seriously hurt a police officer
1/23/2025
On Wednesday, we learned the names of the suspect and victim of a shootout in a Raleigh neighborhood that also injured a Raleigh Police officer. As police continue to investigate, WRAL reporters have been piecing together the series of events. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher explains what we know so far.
Duration:00:19:34
North Carolina sues President Trump over birthright citizenship
1/22/2025
North Carolina is joining the list of states suing the Trump administration over an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. State Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued over President Trump's executive order that would stop children of undocumented immigrants-- and even some legal immigrants--from receiving citizenship just because they are born in the U.S. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains what this executive order would change and the lawsuit to stop it.
Duration:00:10:46
Why North Carolina taxes illegal drugs--and why some want to stop
1/21/2025
North Carolina is one of a handful of states where people who sell or by illegal drugs are supposed to pay taxes on them. Some argue the bills for those taxes are double jeopardy for people already paying a price in the criminal justice system. WRAL Investigates' Randall Kerr explains how the tax works.
Duration:00:11:32
How Trump's next term could affect North Carolina
1/20/2025
President-Elect Donald Trump's second term begins this week. On the campaign trail, he promised sweeping changes to immigration and economic policy that could affect us here in North Carolina. WRAL's Brian Murphy explains those plans.
Duration:00:15:04
The specialized unit keeping you safe on the road through tractor-trailer inspections
1/17/2025
Tractor-trailers are the biggest (and potentially) most dangerous vehicles on the roads. A highly specialized unit in our state is making sure THEY are safe -- so that your family is, too. WRAL Investigates Producer Randall Kerr introduces us to the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.
Duration:00:13:02
The Triangle reacts to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
1/16/2025
On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. WRAL has covered local perspectives on the conflict since it began 15 months ago. We share some reaction as the deal will allow hundreds of Palestinians and 33 hostages held by Hamas to go free.
Duration:00:22:31
Woman charged in fire that burned down House of Art in Raleigh had previous Arson charges
1/15/2025
Fifty-nine-year-old Eva Torrellas is facing felony charges and police say she is the woman seen on surveillance video moments before a popular downtown Raleigh bar went up in flames. WRAL's Aaron Thomas explains what we know about the fire and the community response.
Duration:00:08:05
The high-tech policework being used to catch illegal dirt bike & ATV riders
1/14/2025
Police say dirt bikes and ATVs are illegally driving on public roads in big groups that sometimes ignore traffic laws. Several Triangle law enforcement agencies are identifying and charging the riders as part of a task force. WRAL Investigates Producer Randall Kerr breaks down how social media is helping officers find suspects.
Duration:00:10:25
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