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The Story is a daily interview program designed to bring great stories to public radio middays in a way that will help listeners understand what is going on in their world and why it matters to them.
A veteran radio journalist, host Dick Gordon interviews people whose real-life experiences help us understand the news of the day or ongoing issues of importance.
The Story is produced at WUNC North Carolina Public Radio and is distributed by American Public Media.
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