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On today's show, WHQR's series CAFO Country, featuring environmental journalist David Boraks, takes a deep dive into North Carolina's hog and poultry industry — it's a major economic driver for the state, but also the source of serious environmental concerns. Plus, we sat down with Inside Climate News' Lisa Sorg to catch up on her latest reporting on CAFOs.

Jacob Biba is a freelance reporter. He's worked for the Asheville Citizen Times, Carolina Public Press, and the Hendersonville Times-News.

Rhonda Waterhouse holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction with an environmental writing focus from UNC Wilmington and an MEd from Penn State University. Her work has appeared in Black Warrior Review, American Submariner, Coastal Review, and storySouth, among others. She is currently writing a memoir about brain injury and the healing power of trees. She writes about science, disability, family, and nature. With their five children now grown, Rhonda, her partner, and their dog greet the sunrise on Wrightsville Beach.

Daniel Walton is a freelance journalist based in Western North Carolina covering the environment, sustainability, and political news.

Rhonda interviews Oskar Espina Ruiz, artistic director of Chamber Music Wilmington, which is celebrating its 30th year. She also speaks with Alana Shaw, founder of Turning the Wheel, a nationally-recognized dance/theater program which will present "Stardust and Water," October 3-4, at the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center.

WHQR is sitting down with all eight candidates for Wilmington's City Council — two incumbents and six newcomers — who are running for three seats. On this episode of The Newsroom, an interview with challenger Kelly Roberts.

WHQR is sitting down with all eight candidates for Wilmington's City Council — two incumbents and six newcomers — who are running for three seats. On this episode of The Newsroom, an interview with challenger Chakema Clinton-Quintana.

On today's show, a candid sitdown with Spence Broadhurst, who helped steer the hospital sale that led to the creation of The Endowment, served as its first board chair, and has, in his words, acted as a watchdog for its founding documents. We discuss the challenges and debates the board has faced. And we touch on some of the tension around the recent county commissioner vote, which effectively removed him from The Endowment board.

Rhonda interviews Beth Carter, organizer of the Island Arts Council's Art in the Yard, September 20-21 in Carolina Beach. She also previews the upcoming theater production of William and Judith and a free ASL Museum Tour at Cameron Art Museum.

Mosi Secret is an independent writer based in Durham. He has worked for ProPublica, The New York Times, and other outlets.