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The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.

Raleigh rabbi returns from Israel transformed by what he witnessed

11 mins; November 21, 2023

NC gubernatorial underdogs take big messaging swings

17 mins; November 20, 2023

Toxic chemicals prompt N.C. State to close academic building

14 mins; November 17, 2023

A year after a child dies in an accident in the Raleigh Christmas parade her family shares their grief and resilience

16 mins; November 17, 2023

Triangle rabbi speaks to us from Israel about comforting victims of the Hamas attack and their families

13 mins; November 16, 2023

Did you know you may be getting overtaxed by the state? 5 On Your Side investigates

10 mins; November 15, 2023

The future of nuclear power in the Triangle

11 mins; November 14, 2023

North Carolina’s big bet on clean energy manufacturing

14 mins; November 13, 2023

WRAL posts fake hotel on Expedia; we share what happened

9 mins; November 10, 2023

Rainbow Bridge: a memorial to beloved pets in North Carolina

15 mins; November 09, 2023

Bionic reading: Is it for real?

9 mins; November 08, 2023

WRAL’s winter weather predictions: How much snow will we get?

10 mins; November 07, 2023

Reassignment: The student shuffle in Wake County

16 mins; November 06, 2023

Tricks for getting through the DMV line quicker

9 mins; November 03, 2023

Amanda Lamb's connection to "The Killing Month August 1978" podcast

11 mins; November 02, 2023

What is really in those over-the-counter products that claim to contain trace amounts of THC in North Carolina?

10 mins; November 01, 2023

Urban legends in the Triangle make for a spooky Halloween

16 mins; October 31, 2023

Real ghost towns in North Carolina that you can visit

12 mins; October 31, 2023

Number of juvenile offenders accused of crimes spikes in North Carolina

9 mins; October 30, 2023

State health plan cuts weight-loss coverage for North Carolina employees

7 mins; October 27, 2023

Ghosts in the Stadium Pt 2 | The painful history of race relations behind iconic NC sports venues

10 mins; October 26, 2023

Ghosts in the Stadium Pt 1 | The painful history of race relations behind iconic NC sports venues

9 mins; October 25, 2023

Afternoon shooting in the heart of downtown Raleigh near Moore Square Middle School concerns community

7 mins; October 24, 2023

Another battle brews over gerrymandering in NC

15 mins; October 23, 2023

Junk health insurance: What is it and how can you avoid it?

8 mins; October 20, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill student dies after ingesting fentanyl at Duke University

15 mins; October 19, 2023

A behind-the-scenes peek at WRAL's new true crime podcast: "The Killing Month August 1978"

18 mins; October 18, 2023

Online scams are hurting businesses and customers; how to protect yourself

10 mins; October 17, 2023

Sex education in North Carolina: Are we getting it right?

9 mins; October 16, 2023

Mother, wife, teacher, runner: Raleigh mass shooting victim Sue Karnatz is remembered for kindness and compassion

11 mins; October 13, 2023

North Carolinians in Israel witness the violence; they share their terrifying stories with WRAL

8 mins; October 12, 2023

Can eating beans help combat climate change?

9 mins; October 11, 2023

What’s the deal with the recession? Is it happening or not?

10 mins; October 10, 2023

Could beer and bipartisanship repair Congress?

15 mins; October 09, 2023

Memories of a young Taylor Swift performing at a Raleigh high school before she was a superstar

9 mins; October 06, 2023

Could Raleigh get a Major League Baseball team?

10 mins; October 05, 2023

The case against the Hedingham mass shooting suspect, one year later

8 mins; October 04, 2023

How do schools make decisions about when to cancel school because of weather?

11 mins; October 03, 2023

NC’s $3 billion bet on economic development

13 mins; October 02, 2023

IVF wait times are stressful for women trying to have children

10 mins; September 29, 2023

Raleigh’s Catholic bishop shares the church’s growth and the sacredness of slowing down with WRAL anchor Debra Morgan

12 mins; September 28, 2023

North Carolina lawmaker Mickey Michaux recalls the 1963 March on Washington, friendship with MLK

10 mins; September 27, 2023

Storm damage: How to handle property damage after a hurricane

11 mins; September 26, 2023

Virtual teachers: Are they the wave of the future?

12 mins; September 25, 2023

Back on Track: A book about what parents can do to help their children thrive at every stage of life

11 mins; September 22, 2023

The State budget battle comes to an end

12 mins; September 22, 2023

The Raleigh Christmas Parade will look very different one year after a child died

11 mins; September 21, 2023

Explore North Carolina's majestic lighthouses with the Tar Heel Traveler

10 mins; September 20, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student accused of killing professor ordered to have second mental evaluation

9 mins; September 20, 2023

Thousands of North Carolina elevator inspections are overdue

10 mins; September 19, 2023

Hefty costs for UNC’s Supreme Court loss

12 mins; September 18, 2023

State takes over Nash County DSS after WRAL investigation into deaths of 2 children

17 mins; September 15, 2023

Manhunt for escaped murderer in Pennsylvania ends peacefully

13 mins; September 14, 2023

Before the storm: 5 things you need for your hurricane kit

9 mins; September 13, 2023

Helping women from vulnerable situations get back into the workforce

9 mins; September 12, 2023

How NC voting laws could strengthen GOP control

18 mins; September 11, 2023

Run, hide or fight? How to survive an active shooter situation

12 mins; September 08, 2023

Death of man after assault on Glenwood South raises concerns about violence

8 mins; September 07, 2023

Death of NCSU student sends a wave of grief across campus

10 mins; September 06, 2023

How are AI tools impacting learning for North Carolina’s students?

11 mins; September 05, 2023

Push to keep Trump off ballots has legal roots in NC

10 mins; September 04, 2023

Why the Atlantic Coast Conference expanded to the Pacific Coast

16 mins; September 01, 2023

Renting private pools; believe it or not, it’s a thing

8 mins; September 01, 2023

Airtags do more than just help you find lost items, they can fight crime

9 mins; August 31, 2023

After UNC shooting, profiles of victim and suspect emerge

18 mins; August 30, 2023

Hurricanes 101 | Is North Carolina a storm magnet?

12 mins; August 30, 2023

Shooting at UNC Chapel Hill leads to a faculty member’s death, student arrested

12 mins; August 29, 2023

Why NC schools are traveling the globe to recruit teachers

14 mins; August 28, 2023

Missing Moore County woman's body found, boyfriend charged

8 mins; August 25, 2023

COVID money disappearing from school budgets

12 mins; August 24, 2023

“Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water” WRAL Documentary

13 mins; August 23, 2023

Thousands of fire safety violations found in Wake County public schools

10 mins; August 22, 2023

Triangle talent following their musical dreams to Nashville

12 mins; August 21, 2023

Why are we still tipping everyone?

13 mins; August 18, 2023

Lost divers rescued off North Carolina coast

11 mins; August 17, 2023

Will there be enough Wake County school buses to get students where they need to go this year?

9 mins; August 16, 2023

Construction blasts surround nearby homes with thick clouds of dust and cause damage

10 mins; August 15, 2023

Casino plan is a big bet on North Carolina

15 mins; August 14, 2023

Fighting to stop fentanyl overdoses in Nash County, NC

11 mins; August 11, 2023

Emotional account of the wildfires in Maui from a Triangle man who is there

8 mins; August 10, 2023

The century plant is going away

10 mins; August 10, 2023

Rising above it all; one woman’s determination to thrive despite the odds

13 mins; August 09, 2023

Can office space in high-rise buildings be turned into residential space?

10 mins; August 08, 2023

NC’s GOP ticket could take a right turn in 2024

13 mins; August 07, 2023

WRAL’s investigation into the death of a quadriplegic man at a Raleigh rehab center

9 mins; August 04, 2023

New information in the disappearance of a Moore County woman

11 mins; August 03, 2023

Scientist from Raleigh has real life ties to “Oppenheimer” movie

12 mins; August 02, 2023

North Carolina’s rising temperatures lead to more extreme heat waves

10 mins; August 01, 2023

State and local leaders differ on school funding

16 mins; July 31, 2023

Unprecedented increase in ocean temps off the NC coast could impact weather and ecosystems

9 mins; July 28, 2023

WRAL puts devices that spot hidden cameras to the test

10 mins; July 27, 2023

Tornado devastation and recovery in Edgecombe and Nash Counties

17 mins; July 26, 2023

2 Nash County children die after recommendations that they should be removed from their homes are ignored

14 mins; July 25, 2023

Uncovering gas-guzzling commutes in state vehicles

11 mins; July 24, 2023

Summer excursions: History comes alive in a secret garden in Tarboro

10 mins; July 21, 2023

Summer excursions: North Carolina's fountain of youth

9 mins; July 20, 2023

Summer excursions: Visiting ghost towns in North Carolina

12 mins; July 19, 2023

Summer excursions: Hidden remnants of Raleigh’s first zoo in Pullen Park

11 mins; July 18, 2023

Will NC make a $1.43 billion bet on start-ups?

13 mins; July 17, 2023

Summer excursions: A life-size dinosaur roams Durham woods

9 mins; July 17, 2023

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