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
New details about an officer-involved shooting and the latest crime report in Durham
11/22/2024
Last weekend, a car club meet-up ended with an officer shooting a 16-year-old in Durham. Within the same week, the citys' most recent crime report shows a decline in violent crime. WRAL's Monica Casey shares what we now know about the shooting and breaks down those new numbers.
Duration:00:13:01
The waiver all Raleigh Christmas Parade participants will have to sign two years after Hailey Brooks' death
11/21/2024
The city of Raleigh will now require Christmas Parade participants to sign a waiver releasing the city from blame in the event of injury or death. The announcement came days before the 2024 parade and one day after the two year anniversary of Hailey Brooks' death. She was hit by a truck while dancing in the 2022 parade. WRAL's Sean Gallegher explains what legal experts say about the change.
Duration:00:10:33
WRAL Meteorologist explains why snow chances are low for the Triangle this winter
11/20/2024
The WRAL Severe Weather Team put out its winter weather prediction this week--and it doesn't look good for snow lovers. Snow has been less and less frequent in North Carolina over the last few years. WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels explains what factors went into this forecast.
Duration:00:13:51
Audits reveal lack of oversight at Saint Augustine's University and how officials plan to fix it
11/19/2024
WRAL News obtained missing audits for Saint Augustine's University that show internal control failures, documentation discrepancies and protocol breaches in major transactions. Meanwhile, a decision on the university's accreditation is expected next month. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains what we learned from the documents and how we got here.
Duration:00:11:57
Tillis under microscope as Trump forms cabinet
11/18/2024
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating his cabinet, and that’s putting U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) under the microscope. WRAL state government reporter Paul Specht explains why some consider Tillis the most vulnerable Republican in the U.S. Senate.
Duration:00:15:17
Why a man who yelled racial slurs at utility workers in Raleigh won't face charges
11/15/2024
A man was caught on camera going on a minutes-long racist rant, directed at utility workers in a Raleigh neighborhood. He even swung a shovel at them. Despite that, the man is not facing charges, and WRAL Investigates Reporter Sarah Krueger explains why.
Duration:00:10:07
5 On Your Side investigation finds flaws in how Wake County handled reports of teacher abuse
11/14/2024
After a 5 On Your Side's investigation led to a Wake County teacher's arrest on abuse charges, WRAL kept digging. A new investigation airing tonight reveals that the same teacher is accused of hurting students at another school in the district. WRAL's Keely Arthur explains that reporting and the steps that Wake County Public Schools says it's taking now.
Duration:00:14:07
How Avantae Deven was allowed to adopt the children she's accused of murdering
11/13/2024
It's been nearly five months since a Fayetteville woman was charged with murdering two of her adopted children who have been missing for years. Since then, WRAL Investigates has been trying to learn more about Avantae Deven is and how she became an adoptive parent. WRAL's Chris Lovingood talked to a former landlord of Deven's and the agency that licensed her.
Duration:00:15:02
A Northampton County community remembers a couple found shot to death in their front yard
11/12/2024
Michael and Carolyn Powell were found dead in the front yard of their home Thursday. A neighbor and relative is charged with their murder. WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter Heidi Kirk talked to people who knew the couple and their decades-long commitment to their church.
Duration:00:13:29
Polling, hurricanes and cash: 5 election takeaways
11/11/2024
WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down some of the key takeaways from the Nov. 5 elections — everything from poll accuracy, campaign spending and the effect of Hurricane Helene on the balance of power in the state legislature.
Duration:00:16:16
The string of random shootings that shook Raleigh this week
11/8/2024
12 shootings in four days made for a scary and chaotic week in Raleigh. Each happened on and around I-40, but ended with a capture in a nearby neighborhood. WRAL News+ Anchors Meghan Glova and Grace Holland break down the case and WRAL's coverage from beginning to end.
Duration:00:11:40
NC breakdown: Where Trump won, who Trump won, and how it compares to 2020
11/7/2024
North Carolina voter turnout was higher in 2020 than this year, but Donald Trump was able to secure more votes in 2024. That includes counties that typically run Blue. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why.
Duration:00:10:27
North Carolina's results of the 2024 Election (so far)
11/6/2024
A historic Election Night in North Carolina saw some races called quickly and others too close too call. WRAL's Grace Holland walks you through the hour-by-hour as results were tallied. WRAL's Laura Leslie offers insight into how we got here and where we're going.
Duration:00:10:42
Election Day: Voter turnout and insights on key races
11/5/2024
It’s Election Day. In collaboration with WRAL’s politics podcast, The Wrap, WRAL NC Capitol reporters Will Doran and Paul Specht discuss voter turnout and key North Carolina races heading into Election Day. For the latest election results throughout the evening and later in the week, go to wral.com.
Duration:00:24:36
How Mark Robinson became Dems’ weapon in an effort to break a GOP supermajority
11/4/2024
North Carolinians will elect a new governor this week. But some are paying more attention to a select few legislative districts — ones that could determine the limits of the new governor’s power. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains how Democrats are trying to weaponize GOP candidates' associations with Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson to eke out wins in tight districts.
Duration:00:13:36
Voters’ are skeptical of elections. Here’s what NC officials are doing about it
11/1/2024
Almost half of North Carolina’s Republican voters have little to no confidence that their votes will be counted accurately. And while Democrats have more faith in the system — only half feel confident in the state’s election results, according to a new WRAL News Poll. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran explains what state elections officials are doing to combat election skepticism.
Duration:00:14:55
WRAL News Poll shows the economy tops the list of issues for NC voters in the 2024 Election
10/31/2024
This week we've looked at WRAL News Polls that show North Carolina voters split on who to elect presidency and more decisive on their choice for Governor. Today, we are looking at the issues those same voters say are most important to them. WRAL's Brian Murphy breaks down what we've learned.
Duration:00:12:42
WRAL News Poll shows Josh Stein leads big over Mark Robinson for NC Governor
10/30/2024
A WRAL News Poll shows NC Attorney General Josh Stein leading Lt. Governor Mark Robinson by double digits in the Gubernatorial race. It's a stark contrast to the razor thin margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump among North Carolina in the race for President. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down what polling tells us about how voters are thinking about the choice for our state's next Governor.
Duration:00:14:30
WRAL News Poll shows a dead heat in Presidential Race among North Carolina voters
10/29/2024
With just one week left in this year's campaign, we have the results of our scientific statewide WRAL News Poll. It shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are tied among North Carolina voters. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the findings.
Duration:00:13:02
NC schools try to retain workers without federal bonus cash
10/28/2024
Over the past four years, more than $1 billion in federal dollars has gone toward bonuses aimed at retaining North Carolina school employees. Now the pot of money is gone. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains what school systems are doing to continue incentivizing teachers, bus drivers and other employees to stay at a time of high turnover.
Duration:00:15:40