Bradley George
@bradleygeorge.bsky.social
WUNC's AM reporter/PM napper.
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FITCH: PEOPLE WITH LOW CREDIT SCORES ARE FALLING BEHIND ON THEIR CAR EMI PAYMENTS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE 6.65% OF SUBPRIME AUTO LOANS ARE OVER 60 DAYS LATE, THE HIGHEST LEVEL EVER RECORDED
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
FITCH: PEOPLE WITH LOW CREDIT SCORES ARE FALLING BEHIND ON THEIR CAR EMI PAYMENTS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE 6.65% OF SUBPRIME AUTO LOANS ARE OVER 60 DAYS LATE, THE HIGHEST LEVEL EVER RECORDED
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Blog bloggers are land use nerds. Tonight, we’ll be in Durham watching Durham country discuss RTP 3.0 .
We’re working on a story later about this .
We’re working on a story later about this .
Attending the Durham Durham Board of County Commissioners to follow the possible vote on the adoption of the RTP 3.0, a Unified Development Ordinance change for RTP. This is a potential big deal to modernize the Park for the future. I am a land use nerd so I can't resist watching .
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Blog bloggers are land use nerds. Tonight, we’ll be in Durham watching Durham country discuss RTP 3.0 .
We’re working on a story later about this .
We’re working on a story later about this .
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He’s never subscribed to a Substack.
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
He’s never subscribed to a Substack.
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More than four months after Tropical Storm Chantal, there still remain several displaced residents who are staying in hotels.
The storm also shed light on how difficult it is for low-income individuals with disabilities to find housing in the Chapel Hill area.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
The storm also shed light on how difficult it is for low-income individuals with disabilities to find housing in the Chapel Hill area.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
Chantal's aftermath emphasized Chapel Hill's affordable housing shortage for low-income residents with disabilities
While many have moved into new homes following the severe floods brought on by Tropical Storm Chantal in July, there still remain several residents who are staying in hotels. The storm also shed light...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
More than four months after Tropical Storm Chantal, there still remain several displaced residents who are staying in hotels.
The storm also shed light on how difficult it is for low-income individuals with disabilities to find housing in the Chapel Hill area.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
The storm also shed light on how difficult it is for low-income individuals with disabilities to find housing in the Chapel Hill area.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
He’s never subscribed to a Substack.
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
He’s never subscribed to a Substack.
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Waiting to see the paperwork, but a few things:
-- Trump's numbers are not great in Alabama;
-- Straight-ticket voting is a D killer, even when they have a cash advantage (as Jones did in 2020);
-- But this will be a relief to legislative Democrats to have a top-of-the-ticket name to draw voters.
-- Trump's numbers are not great in Alabama;
-- Straight-ticket voting is a D killer, even when they have a cash advantage (as Jones did in 2020);
-- But this will be a relief to legislative Democrats to have a top-of-the-ticket name to draw voters.
It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Waiting to see the paperwork, but a few things:
-- Trump's numbers are not great in Alabama;
-- Straight-ticket voting is a D killer, even when they have a cash advantage (as Jones did in 2020);
-- But this will be a relief to legislative Democrats to have a top-of-the-ticket name to draw voters.
-- Trump's numbers are not great in Alabama;
-- Straight-ticket voting is a D killer, even when they have a cash advantage (as Jones did in 2020);
-- But this will be a relief to legislative Democrats to have a top-of-the-ticket name to draw voters.
I wanted to be a journalist in high school, but ended up as a theatre and German major with dreams of becoming an actor. I lacked the discipline to achieve that goal, so I got a job at a bookstore where I met @jdfmooney.bsky.social who helped me land a part-time gig at @885wfdd.bsky.social.
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I wanted to be a journalist in high school, but ended up as a theatre and German major with dreams of becoming an actor. I lacked the discipline to achieve that goal, so I got a job at a bookstore where I met @jdfmooney.bsky.social who helped me land a part-time gig at @885wfdd.bsky.social.
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This week on The Broadside, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement in 1920s Asheville, and the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work.
Featuring documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel & researcher Mami Kikuchi.
www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
Featuring documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel & researcher Mami Kikuchi.
www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
The curious case of George Masa
The immigrant from Japan who became the eyes of the American conservation movement and the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work
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November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This week on The Broadside, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement in 1920s Asheville, and the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work.
Featuring documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel & researcher Mami Kikuchi.
www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
Featuring documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel & researcher Mami Kikuchi.
www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
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A man tried to create a "women's safety" app called Tea. Then, images and more than a million private conversations, including some about cheating partners and abortions, were compromised in two separate security breaches.
If you want to share your story, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you want to share your story, reach out to us at [email protected].
How Tea’s Founder Convinced Millions of Women to Spill Their Secrets, Then Exposed Them to the World
A 404 Media investigation reveals how the man who started Tea, the ‘women dating safety’ app, tried to hire a female ‘face’ for the company and then hijack her grassroots community.
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A man tried to create a "women's safety" app called Tea. Then, images and more than a million private conversations, including some about cheating partners and abortions, were compromised in two separate security breaches.
If you want to share your story, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you want to share your story, reach out to us at [email protected].
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The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
![Excerpt from a BBC article: ""We usually work, 10, 11 or 12 hours a day," says a 49-year-old woman from Jiangxi unwilling to give her name. "On Sundays we work around three hours less."
She is in an alleyway, where a dozen people are huddled around a row of bulletin boards.
They are reading the job ads on the board, while examining the stitching on a pair of chinos draped over it.
This is Shein's supply chain. The factories are contracted to make clothes on order - some small, some big. If the chinos are a hit, orders will ramp up and so must production. Factories then hire temporary workers to meet the demand their permanent staff cannot fulfil.
The migrant worker from Jiangxi is looking for a short-term contract - and the chinos are an option.
"We earn so little. The cost of living is now so high," she says, adding that she hopes to make enough to send back to her two children who are living with their grandparents.
"We get paid per piece," she explains. "It depends how difficult the item is. Something simple like a t-shirt is one-two yuan [less than a dollar] per piece and I can make around a dozen in an hour.""](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreiber7g4o5pujmzmjjzsp5dkz7blfexburuwjispfpv6dki7akjb7a@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
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On Sunday, as ICE agents began their descent on Charlotte, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino posted a video that contained Petey Pablo's anthem "Raise Up" without the artist's permission.
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www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
Greenville native Petey Pablo says border patrol used his "Raise Up" anthem without permission
On Sunday, as ICE agents began their descent on Charlotte, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino posted a video that contained Petey Pablo's anthem "Raise Up" without the artist's permission.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On Sunday, as ICE agents began their descent on Charlotte, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino posted a video that contained Petey Pablo's anthem "Raise Up" without the artist's permission.
www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
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Hispanic business owners - from restaurants and stores to hair salons - say they’re seeing very few customers because people are scared of immigration enforcement agents.
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Fear is keeping many Hispanic families inside and local shops are paying the price
Hispanic business owners - from restaurants and stores to hair salons - say they’re seeing very few customers because people are scared of immigration enforcement agents.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hispanic business owners - from restaurants and stores to hair salons - say they’re seeing very few customers because people are scared of immigration enforcement agents.
www.wunc.org/race-class-c...
www.wunc.org/race-class-c...
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A few years ago, Putin hyped the Kinzhal hypersonic missile. Now electronic warfare is knocking it out of the sky with music and some bad directions.
Ukraine Is Jamming Russia’s ‘Superweapon’ With a Song
A few years ago, Putin hyped the Kinzhal hypersonic missile. Now electronic warfare is knocking it out of the sky with music and some bad directions.
www.404media.co
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A few years ago, Putin hyped the Kinzhal hypersonic missile. Now electronic warfare is knocking it out of the sky with music and some bad directions.
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"According to the report, [...]during the 2024-25 television season, queer characters increased across platforms by 4%, bringing the total to 489. However, the Thursday report found that 41% of those characters will not return." www.thewrap.com/glaad-where-...
Nearly Half of All LGBTQ+ Characters Will Disappear From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds
The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come
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November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
"According to the report, [...]during the 2024-25 television season, queer characters increased across platforms by 4%, bringing the total to 489. However, the Thursday report found that 41% of those characters will not return." www.thewrap.com/glaad-where-...
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For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
As attendance drops across Triangle schools, volunteers show up for Latino students
For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
www.wunc.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
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Congrats to Ken Burns & @pbs.org on their newly-released documentary: “The American Revolution.” It was such a rewarding process to bring the audience into the world of the 17th - 19th century through music, and illustrate the blending of these cultures.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Congrats to Ken Burns & @pbs.org on their newly-released documentary: “The American Revolution.” It was such a rewarding process to bring the audience into the world of the 17th - 19th century through music, and illustrate the blending of these cultures.
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”I competed with the puppets, which is ridiculous,” Manzano says. “But when I realized that I was a straight man and they were the comics and all I had to do was set up the joke, that’s when I understood what my job was.” current.org/2025/11/new-...
New documentary examines life of ‘Sesame Street’ trailblazer Sonia Manzano
"Street Smart: Lessons From a TV Icon" highlights the legacy of the public TV star.
current.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
”I competed with the puppets, which is ridiculous,” Manzano says. “But when I realized that I was a straight man and they were the comics and all I had to do was set up the joke, that’s when I understood what my job was.” current.org/2025/11/new-...
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This winter could have a familiar feeling, with a similar set of storylines and atmospheric signals shaping our weather as last year.
For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
Winter Outlook 2025-26: A Seasonal Repeat in Store? - North Carolina State Climate Office
It's said that no two snowflakes are alike -- and science backs that up -- but could we see two winters following the same template in back-to-back years? Early signs among the ocean and atmosphere ar...
climate.ncsu.edu
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This winter could have a familiar feeling, with a similar set of storylines and atmospheric signals shaping our weather as last year.
For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
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New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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Via Andrea Tinker: The governing body of Alabama Public Television (APT) Tuesday voted to continue its contract with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), rejecting a proposal to end its agreement with the broadcaster. https://ow.ly/X5nZ50XtRP0
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Via Andrea Tinker: The governing body of Alabama Public Television (APT) Tuesday voted to continue its contract with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), rejecting a proposal to end its agreement with the broadcaster. https://ow.ly/X5nZ50XtRP0
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November 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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From WFAE: As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WFAE didn't show any criminal history for the man.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-18/i...
www.wunc.org/2025-11-18/i...
In Charlotte, Border Patrol arrests car mechanic with no criminal history
As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WF...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From WFAE: As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WFAE didn't show any criminal history for the man.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-18/i...
www.wunc.org/2025-11-18/i...
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New from 404 Media: a contractor is paying random people $300 to physically track immigrants for ICE. Spoke to people briefed on plans. This isn't licensed PIs/bounty hunters. These are just former police/military; members of public
"Something doesn't sound right"
www.404media.co/contractor-p...
"Something doesn't sound right"
www.404media.co/contractor-p...
Contractor Paying Random People $300 to Physically Track Immigrants for ICE
“The more I listened to it, the more I’m like, something doesn’t sound right,” a person who was briefed on the pilot plans told 404 Media.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New from 404 Media: a contractor is paying random people $300 to physically track immigrants for ICE. Spoke to people briefed on plans. This isn't licensed PIs/bounty hunters. These are just former police/military; members of public
"Something doesn't sound right"
www.404media.co/contractor-p...
"Something doesn't sound right"
www.404media.co/contractor-p...
I'm on the 7am Eastern @npr.org newscast with an update on ICE/CBP in Raleigh.
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www.npr.org/podcasts/500...
NPR News Now
The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I'm on the 7am Eastern @npr.org newscast with an update on ICE/CBP in Raleigh.
www.npr.org/podcasts/500...
www.npr.org/podcasts/500...