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WHQR Presents...
Hosted by WHQR Staff

This is WHQR's curated collection of community-driven podcasts. Podcasts in this feed are independently produced by community members in southeastern North Carolina. WHQR aims to spotlight a diverse spectrum of perspectives — but the podcasts in this collection don't necessarily represent the views of WHQR.

Have a podcast you'd like us to consider? Send an episode to staffnews@whqr.org with the subject line "WHQR Presents Submission." Got other questions? Check our FAQ, here.

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  • WHQR Presents ... The Fourth of July, or The Fourth of You Lie, From a Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show looks at The Fourth of July, Juneteenth, and other ideas about freedom From a Poet’s Point of View — it's from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents ... Remembering Malcolm X: Oppression, Mental Health, and Homelessness in the Port City
    This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, which commemorates the life of Baba (Father) Malcolm X, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents... National Poetry Month, From a Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, recorded to commemorate Juneteenth, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • Chris Everett's 3 Chambers Festival proves "Blerd"dom is on the rise!
    Exploring 3 Chambers and what it means to be a Blerd
    "I'm Blerd all the way," says Chris Everett, a documentarian and creator of 3 Chambers, a festival in Wilmington that brings fans of hip hop, anime, and martial arts together under the umbrella of Blerd-dom. What exactly is a "Blerd"? Listen to find out, as WHQR's Aaleah McConnell gives you a guided tour of the 3 Chambers.
  • WHQR Presents... High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, From a Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, recorded to commemorate Juneteenth, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents... Integrating into a burning house, from A Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents – where we platform interesting people and perspectives from around the region. Today’s show is From a Poet’s Point of View, reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents... Kwanzaa, From a Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents... — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, focusing on the Kwanzaa holiday, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents... Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre, From a Poet's Point of View
    This is WHQR Presents — where we platform creators and people with interesting perspectives from around the region. Today’s show, recorded to commemorate Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre, is From a Poet’s Point of View — from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.
  • WHQR Presents... EE-Uh-Ohs Episode 7: Braxton Winston
    Join us for an insightful episode of EE-Uh-Ohs as we sit down with Braxton Winston, former At-Large member and Mayor Pro Tem of Charlotte City Council, and holder of a degree in anthropology. Braxton brings a unique perspective to discussions about workplace dynamics, blending his background in anthropology with his experience in public service, as well as union member.
  • WHQR Presents... EE-Uh-Ohs Episode 6: BaronHR
    In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and shocking case study of Baron HR, a staffing company whose CEO managed to evade legal and financial responsibility for over 20 years. This gripping story plays out like a real-life version of *Catch Me If You Can*, with twists and turns that expose systemic failures and how one individual exploited a loophole to stay under the radar for decades.