Eye on the Triangle

Eye on the Triangle WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 news podcast

About the Podcast

“Eye on the Triangle” is your source for local news and long-form interviews. Tune in to hear about news and events around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding communities. To find out more about our program or learn how NC State students can join the team, email us at [email protected].

Established by former Technician editor-in-chief Saja Hindi, EOT has broadcast more than 400 episodes since its debut in August 2009.

Podcast Episodes

  • EOT280 Period @ NC State 2/26/19

    Marissa talks about why and how earth science education should change. Then, Mere Wood debuts her first piece. This week, she interviewed a collection of students about menstruation in an effort to start the conversation about destigmatizing periods on ca

  • EOT279 Packed Lunch: Jerry’s Grill 1/15/19

    For this week’s show, Brandon Phillips does a deep dive on local burger joint Jerry’s Grill, and has a fascinating talk with its owner. We also review the film “Overlord.”

  • EOT278 Raleigh Union Station 11/06/18

    For today’s show, we’re looking at a recent addition to the city designed to help improve this aspect of our growth has been the Raleigh Union Station. Nick interviewed David Eatman, the official Transit Administrator of Raleigh to bring to light some of

  • EOT277 Happy Halloween 10/30/18

    This week, new contributors Jack Schroeder and Keith Guynn review the film the Nun, just in time for Halloween! But first, we have a quick recap of the Post Secrets event by contributor Dinah Ingall.

  • EOT276 Diversity Education Week 10/16/18

    In honor of Diversity Education Week, we have a special interview with Keilah Davis, Editor-in-Chief at Nubian Message here at NC State. She will be joined by staff writer Shawn Fredericks. But first, we have a quick recap of the Post Secrets event by con

  • EOT275 Silent Sam 10/2/18

    This week Enzo Moretti interviews two students involved in the Silent Sam protests.

  • EOT274 NC Local News 9/25/18

    This week, Luke Shealy and Nick Weaver bring you a look at some local news, including a bike share program coming to Asheville.

  • EOT273 NC Prison Protests 9/18/18

    This week Enzo Moretti reports on the prison riots that have been happening through North Carolina.

  • EOT272 Hopscotch Music Festival 2018 9/04/18

    This week Marissa and Nick talk about Hopscotch Music Festival. They discuss the history, the music, and give a quick rundown of which artists they are most excited to see.

  • EOT271 Alternative Service Break 8/28/18

    This week Marissa and Nick interview Stephanie Menten, the leader of the Trinidad and Tobago trip, about the values of attending an ASB trip. Here is the link mentioned in the podcast: https://leadandengage.dasa.ncsu.edu/asb/

  • EOT270 The Raging Grannies 8/14/18

    This week Marissa interviews Jade Dell, a local member of the Raleigh Raging Grannies Gaggle. Tune in to hear who the Grannies are and what issues they stand for.

  • EOT269 Affordable Housing 7/31/18

    This week Marissa reports on Affordable Housing in Wake County and debuts her documentary “The Living Room Experience,” an audio documentary about the DIY music scene in Raleigh.

  • EOT268 Go Strawless 7/17/18

    This week Marissa interviews Kyra Levau, NC State student and member of Zero Waste Wolfpack about the initiative to remove straws from NC State’s Campus.  Link mentioned in the podcast:  https://recycling.ncsu.edu/strawless/

  • EOT267 Top Ten Things to Do in Raleigh 7/03/18

    This week’s episode take a look at few important news and political topics in NC, like the ERA ratification. Then Marissa brings you an opinion segment about the best things to do in the Triangle this summer. Finally, we wrap things up with a discussion

  • EOT266 Teachers Rally and Moms Demand Action 5/29/18

    This week’s episode is a double piece about the Raleigh Teacher’s Rally of 5/16 and the active protest/reform group, Moms Demand Action. Learn more about the events that transpired at the rally, as well as what local mothers are doing to change our countr

  • EOT265 Poor People’s Campaign 5/15/18

    First, Marissa brings you a look at the recent Poor People’s Campaign protest. Next, Jeremy Evivie brings you an interview with the NC State basketball player Abdul-Malik Abu.

  • EOT264 321 Coffee 4/17/18

    We’ve got some interesting pieces lined up for you guys today. First, Marissa brings you a look at some local NC news. She reports on a potentially discriminating law and a controversial billboard. Next, Rachel Jones brings you an interview with the found

  • EOT263 Local Musicians 4/3/18

    First, Marissa brings you an opinion piece about the rising costs of college. Then, Andre brings you an interview with Zack Selwaeh, a local musician. Finally, Jeremy brings you an interview with King Gino, a local rapper from Raleigh.

  • EOT262 March For Our Lives 3/27/18

    Marissa Jerden and Andre Corbett look at the March For Our Lives event on the local level this past weekend here in Raleigh, followed by a recap of the demonstration and protest in Washington D.C., brought to you by Rachel Jones. Following that we’ll have

  • EOT261 Flat Earth Theory 3/20/18

    First off, Marissa brings you an interview with Dr. Karl Wegmann, a professor of Geology at NC State, about Flat Earth Theory. And then, Brice Farrell interviews Candy from Tuffy’s on his segment “They Know Stuff.” And then after the break, we’ll have a b