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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.

Giving students a chance to thrive beyond high school in Goldsboro

14 mins; July 13, 2023

Governmental immunity—what it means and how it affects us all

10 mins; July 11, 2023

Power struggle at the State Bureau of Investigation

12 mins; July 10, 2023

ICYMI: Redistricting and gerrymandering in North Carolina explained

16 mins; July 07, 2023

ICYMI: Tips to make your DMV wait time shorter

15 mins; July 06, 2023

ICYMI: Coach K, after the court, Pt 1

30 mins; July 05, 2023

ICYMI: Coach K, after the court, Pt 2

21 mins; July 05, 2023

ICYMI: 8 iconic Raleigh landmarks that changed forever in 2022

19 mins; July 04, 2023

ICYMI: Recycling 101

17 mins; July 03, 2023

NC health policy proposals could impact medical bills

15 mins; July 03, 2023

A woman is chastised by a judge for bringing her breastfed infant to court in Wilson County

9 mins; June 30, 2023

Coastal safety on North Carolina’s beaches

11 mins; June 30, 2023

The history behind the Pride movement in Raleigh

13 mins; June 29, 2023

North Carolina abortion bill continues to change in the 11th hour

11 mins; June 28, 2023

ECourt defects and alleged injustice lead to lawsuit

11 mins; June 27, 2023

GOP love triangle sparks suit against NC House speaker

16 mins; June 26, 2023

WRAL’s 5 On Your Side uncovers more major mismanagement of state benefits

12 mins; June 23, 2023

Fayetteville domestic violence victim speaks out to shed light on this silent crime

12 mins; June 22, 2023

WRAL’s Cullen Browder retires from television-his journey, the legacy he leaves behind, and his advice to young journalists

19 mins; June 21, 2023

In the era of remote work, are state government offices being used efficiently?

13 mins; June 20, 2023

Accountability for private schools receiving public funds?

12 mins; June 19, 2023

The history of Juneteenth in Raleigh, the first days of freedom

11 mins; June 16, 2023

Fuquay-Varina mother of four with breast cancer asks the public for help after health insurance denies her claim

12 mins; June 15, 2023

Wake Forest dad becomes a musical sensation on TikTok

12 mins; June 14, 2023

North Carolina’s castles, unraveling the mystery and the magic

14 mins; June 14, 2023

New construction brings major stormwater flooding to Raleigh neighborhood

10 mins; June 13, 2023

Trump, Pence and DeSantis descend on NC

15 mins; June 12, 2023

North Carolina first responders prepare for train derailments

11 mins; June 09, 2023

Widow of man who died by suicide says emergency resources are lacking for adults in crisis

17 mins; June 08, 2023

Black bears recently sighted in Chapel Hill; are they getting bolder?

11 mins; June 07, 2023

Veteran finds preparer made major mistake on his tax return, owes thousands of dollars

12 mins; June 06, 2023

NC Democrats try to shake the blues

17 mins; June 05, 2023

The Soccer Tournament is coming to Cary featuring teams from across the globe

11 mins; June 02, 2023

Raleigh business owner shares his views on Pride Month

15 mins; June 01, 2023

Chatham County family must rebuild home after corners cut on building process, inspection

11 mins; May 31, 2023

Chapel Hill’s very own Stonehenge

12 mins; May 30, 2023

A weakened Cooper at the bully pulpit

16 mins; May 29, 2023

North Carolina’s very own Shangri-La, paradise on earth

12 mins; May 26, 2023

Hurricanes create new risk for inland North Carolina communities due to climate change

13 mins; May 25, 2023

Big rate hike on the way for Duke Energy customers

12 mins; May 24, 2023

State retirement plan overpays and demands big money from payees for its mistake

12 mins; May 23, 2023

How parents can help kids read better

14 mins; May 22, 2023

The silent loss, WRAL’s Sarah Krueger speaks candidly about miscarriage

14 mins; May 19, 2023

Tar Heel Traveler hits milestone: 2500 episodes!

13 mins; May 18, 2023

Electric cars are the wave of the future, but are we ready?

12 mins; May 17, 2023

Businesses across North Carolina take a stand in the state’s abortion debate

13 mins; May 16, 2023

Battle over NC state employee pay

13 mins; May 15, 2023

Raleigh’s oldest movie theater is re-opening, the iconic Rialto Theater

13 mins; May 12, 2023

A rare century plant is in bloom in the WRAL Azalea Garden

12 mins; May 11, 2023

NC lawmakers tackle major health care bills

19 mins; May 10, 2023

A very personal conversation about sobriety with Hurricanes' commentator Tripp Tracy

15 mins; May 09, 2023

A battle over NC disabled care

16 mins; May 08, 2023

Deadly food allergies on the rise, NC family loses child

11 mins; May 05, 2023

NC Lawmakers pass bill to restrict abortions

15 mins; May 05, 2023

GOP pushes public cash for private education

15 mins; May 04, 2023

Suicides at North Carolina State University, family shares their grief

13 mins; May 03, 2023

Man accused of killing Wake deputy escapes from Virginia jail

12 mins; May 02, 2023

NC’s high court hands voting rights wins to GOP

13 mins; May 01, 2023

Power grid security in North Carolina

13 mins; April 28, 2023

Hidden in plain sight, miniature redwood forests in the Triangle

10 mins; April 27, 2023

Is it too soon to go "carless" in North Carolina?

12 mins; April 25, 2023

Will GOP voters promote Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson?

14 mins; April 24, 2023

Former WRAL anchor David Crabtree inducted into NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame

18 mins; April 21, 2023

30th annual run in Durham benefits brain tumor research at Duke

10 mins; April 20, 2023

The Tar Heel 10 Miler and that runner's high

13 mins; April 19, 2023

Women pay more for car insurance in North Carolina

11 mins; April 18, 2023

Do Wake’s schools start too early?

13 mins; April 17, 2023

ACLU files federal lawsuit regarding NC anti-rioting law

14 mins; April 14, 2023

North Carolina animal shelters have 2nd highest kill rate in country

11 mins; April 13, 2023

Man stabbed in downtown Raleigh store dies, family wants answers

14 mins; April 12, 2023

Transgender bills come to the NC legislature

17 mins; April 11, 2023

A Democrat defects: NC GOP’s newest supermajority

15 mins; April 10, 2023

Federal task force takes on Paycheck Protection Program fraud in North Carolina

12 mins; April 07, 2023

Raleigh’s first airport still has a hidden footprint in the city

14 mins; April 06, 2023

Can builder bills lower NC housing costs?

14 mins; April 05, 2023

Gambling addiction in the spotlight as NC mulls legalization

13 mins; April 04, 2023

WRAL photojournalist tells his own story of loss due to the fentanyl crisis

17 mins; April 03, 2023

New rules and $30 billion: NC's new state budget

12 mins; April 03, 2023

Active shooter deterrent for North Carolina schools

13 mins; March 31, 2023

North Carolina ends longtime pistol permit requirement

12 mins; March 30, 2023

Drivers are paying more for car insurance, tips to reduce rates

10 mins; March 29, 2023

Police kill man who fired shots at them near Raleigh middle school

9 mins; March 28, 2023

NC advanced practice registered nurses seek more authority against political headwinds

14 mins; March 27, 2023

False 911 call leads to police storming innocent family’s home

14 mins; March 24, 2023

Murder, attempted suicide investigation in Cary

13 mins; March 23, 2023

Redistricting and gerrymandering in North Carolina explained

16 mins; March 22, 2023

“It is their full-time job to take your money.” How to protect yourself from hackers and thieves

14 mins; March 21, 2023

NC’s teacher colleges work to fix reading education

13 mins; March 20, 2023

History hidden beneath North Carolina’s lakes

13 mins; March 17, 2023

Urban trails lead hikers to historic NC spots

14 mins; March 16, 2023

“Crisis Next Door”: fentanyl is killing North Carolinians

14 mins; March 15, 2023

UNC basketball, like life, doesn’t always go well

14 mins; March 14, 2023

In do-over cases, NC court flexes GOP power

16 mins; March 13, 2023

In 1961, nuclear bombs fell from crashing plane but didn’t detonate

12 mins; March 10, 2023

Super-Agers—they’ve found the fountain of youth

13 mins; March 09, 2023

Big Night In for the Arts 2023

14 mins; March 08, 2023

Pediatric drug shortages frustrate parents

12 mins; March 07, 2023

GOP lawmakers quietly plan new NC abortion restrictions

11 mins; March 06, 2023

WRAL Anchor Ken Smith on balancing work and babies

17 mins; March 03, 2023

After a decade, Medicaid expansion on tap in NC

13 mins; March 02, 2023

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