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On today's episode, we sit down with Jason Smith, district attorney for New Hanover and Pender counties. After a tough race for DA in 2024, Smith faced several challenges: rebuilding morale, adapting to E-courts, new state and local laws, and the perennial challenge of youth violence.

Rhonda's guests are Angel Major and Cas Hyman who talk about the reformed Willis Richardson Players' upcoming production of "Purlie Victorious", January 16-18, 2026, in the Stein Studio Theater at Thalian Hall.

Wild Things is a limited series podcast from WHQR, hosted by writer, journalist, and podcaster Shawna Kenney, focusing on the creatures and critters of Coastal Carolina — and the people who care for them.

Rhonda's guest is Marva Mapson Robinson, director of the Williston Alumni Community Choir which will present their final Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec.14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Citizen Warrior is an autobiographical account of Gene Merritt’s lifelong efforts to improve Wilmington — work that was at times contentious, creative, and even inspired.Merritt fought to change the downtown nightlife scene, pushing for liquor-by-the-drink while also evicting topless bars and sex shops. His next battle was an industrial coal pile planned where the modern-day riverwalk and concert venue exist. Then there was the struggle to bring 1-40 to Wilmington, and later, to keep the county from selling its hospital. And, of course, there were many other challenges along the way. Merrit joined us along with co-author John Meyer, who helped cover these stories as a veteran StarNews reporter and editor.

This is WHQR Presents — where we platform interesting people and perspectives from around the region. Today’s show looks at the role of the poet and artist. 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.

Rhonda's guest is Alex Hill of City Ballet, which presents three performances of the Nutcracker at the Wilson Center, Dec. 6-7, accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra and Cape Fear Chorale.

Wild Things is a limited series podcast from WHQR, hosted by writer, journalist, and podcaster Shawna Kenney, focusing on the creatures and critters of Coastal Carolina — and the people who care for them.

Rhonda's guest is Meghan McDonald, education and outreach manager for the Wilmington Symphony. The Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra performed on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4:00 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium at UNCW. I also preview Fourth Friday Gallery Nights and Brian Whitted's Very Merry Christmas.

News from our fellow NPR affiliate sites around North Carolina: WFAE in Charlotte, WUNC in the triangle, WFDD in the triad, and BPR in Asheville. Plus, reports from the NC Newsroom.