Podcasts - The Daily Tar Heel

Heel Talk episode eight: Tackling food insecurity, hurricane preparation during COVID-19

By Evely Forte and Meredith Radford | Jun. 1, 2020

Evely Forte and City & State reporter Elizabeth Egan talk about the NCDHHS's Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program and the work of local organizations attempting to feed families impacted by the economic effects of the pandemic. Summer Online Editor Meredith Radford also breaks down how the state is preparing for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins today, and what residents can do to individually prepare.

Heel Talk episode seven: 'Zoombombings,' remote learning and a fall semester update

By Evely Forte and Meredith Radford | May. 26, 2020

In this episode, Evely Forte and Maydha Devarajan, The Daily Tar Heel University desk editor, discuss a Zoombombing that occurred during a final presentation in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media's International Projects class. Evely also explains Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz's recent announcement about reopening the University in the fall.

Heel Talk episode six: North Carolina's plan to reopen during COVID-19

By Evely Forte and Meredith Radford | May. 18, 2020

In this episode, Evely Forte and The Daily Tar Heel City & State editor Claire Perry discuss North Carolina's three-phase plan for reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heel Talk episode two: Graduate workers take COVID-19 demands to the University

By Evely Forte and Lauren Cook | Apr. 20, 2020

In this episode, Evely Forte and DTH staff writer Rachel Crumpler discuss UNC graduate worker demands in response to COVID-19.

Column: Listen to 'Heel Talk,' our new University-focused podcast

By Evely Forte | Apr. 13, 2020

Listen to the DTH University Desk's new podcast, "Heel Talk," to learn about the University's response to COVID-19 and how it could affect you.