On this episode, WHQR's Benjamin Schachtman and Rachel Keith dig into the latest season of the Scene on Radio podcast. .Co-hosts John Biewen and Chenjerai Kumanyika took a long, hard look at why people are upset with the news, what’s really wrong with our media ecosystem, and how things might be different — and better.

WHQR dug into campaign finance reports for 20 candidates vying for spots on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education, along with seats in the state House of Representatives and Senate. This report takes a look at the over $2.5 million raised among the dozen and a half candidates, where their money is coming from, and what they’re spending it on so far.

At a recent media briefing, district leaders discussed maintenance, security measures, program cuts and a new clinic as students, staff and families prepare for the upcoming year.

More than 200 people turned out to see the former governor, who faces Republican Michael Whatley in the fall.