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Jonathan Pattishall is an editor and writer living in rural Brunswick County. His reporting often focuses on the culture and environment of eastern North Carolina. In his free time, he can be found tending his garden, working on craft projects with his wife, or hiking in a nearby swamp with his dog Bowie.

In this limited-series podcast, freelance journalist and broadcaster Logan Kennedy sits down with the people on the ground in schools and classrooms, who know firsthand what is happening in public education. The program aims to add context to the constant noise out of Raleigh and Washington, and hear firsthand from the teachers, school board members, advocates, and students in our local schools.

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 guests are Techmoja Dance & Theater Company's Kevin Lee-Y Green and Michael Sherrod who talk about the upcoming production of "The Scottsboro Boys" playing in the Red Box at Thalian Hall, February 5-15, 2026.

In this limited-series podcast, freelance journalist and broadcaster Logan Kennedy sits down with the people on the ground in schools and classrooms, who know firsthand what is happening in public education. The program aims to add context to the constant noise out of Raleigh and Washington, and hear firsthand from the teachers, school board members, advocates, and students in our local schools.

Steve Vernon joins Rhonda to talk about the Comedy Impaired's one-night-only performance in support of theater set designer Terry Collins, who had an accident that led to a severe infection. The benefit will be held Saturday, January 31, at 8:00 p.m. in the Red Box at Thalian Hall.

Rhonda's guests are artists Rachard McIntyre and Randx Nieves who have exhibitions opening in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR and ACES Gallery, respectively.The first Fourth Friday Gallery Night of 2026 kicks off Friday, January 23, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

In this limited-series podcast, freelance journalist and broadcaster Logan Kennedy sits down with the people on the ground in schools and classrooms, who know firsthand what is happening in public education. The program aims to add context to the constant noise out of Raleigh and Washington, and hear firsthand from the teachers, school board members, advocates, and students in our local schools.

On today's show, Rachel Keith gives us a behind-the-scenes look at SparkNC, a program that gives students some real-world preparation for the technology industry. And, Kelly Kenoyer unpacks what’s going on with the confusion around Wilmington Housing Authority’s rent increases — and how we got here. Plus, a preview of WHQR’s latest limited series podcast, Re-Education Nation with Logan Kennedy.

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.