Coming soon!Starting July 1st, "Here & Now" comes to WHQRwww.whqr.orgWhen Talk of the Nation was created more than 20 years ago, during the first Gulf War, call-in talk programming was still new to public radio. The program

Commentator Shane Fernando fell in love with the work of Alonzo Wilson long before the costume designer wowed audiences of HBO’s hit series Tremé—but that doesn’t mean he’s beyond shock and awe. In fact, if you listen to today’s commentary closely, you can almost hear his jaw drop.The Genius of Alonzo Wilsonwhqr.orgListen to Shane's new commentary!

As you prepare for this month's performance by Nathan Storey, check out some video of Lightnin' James at WHQR!Watch this Clip of Lightnin' James at STNL!www.whqr.orgHe's cool, calm, and collected, a hardcore Bluesman, and a prolific performer who believes in his art.

Some GOP leaders in the General Assembly have publicly equated incentives to corporate blackmail while others champion the need for them if North Carolina expects to stay competitive. But what about tax credits for alternative energy companies? Can those benefit the state and the local economy?State incentives for alternative energy companies might do more for China than NCwhqr.orgRead and hear the full story