Oak City Move
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA radio series on WKNC 88.1 FM exploring the movers and shakers of N.C., and the steps they take to enact positive change in the community.
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Episodes
Oak City Move 42: Bassem Youssef
October 30, 2018 18:01 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBSara interviews esteemed comedian Bassem Youssef and informs listeners on how they can vote on NC State’s campus.
Oak City Move 41: We Bleed Red
September 25, 2018 18:01 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBSara chats with Mia Connell, the founder of We Bleed Red, a student-led initiative to increase access to menstrual care. The two discuss the changing goals of this movement and challenges it has faced so far.
Oak City Move 40: Nubian Message
September 18, 2018 14:54 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBSara chats with the Editor in Chief of Nubian Message about how the university’s African American newspaper got its start and what their plans are for the future.
Oak City Move 39: Pablo Campos
April 24, 2018 16:24 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSara and Jenaye sit down for their final show of the year, and for Jenaye’s last show before she transfers to UNCG, to play an interview with Pablo Campos about the Post Secret project happening nationwide.
Oak City Move 38: Muslim Women For Interview
April 10, 2018 15:11 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBSara and Jenaye plug a few local events coming up in Raleigh, then play an interview from a past episode in which they speak with the group Muslim Women For.
Oak City Move 37: March for Our Lives
April 06, 2018 18:05 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBSara and Jenaye have a discussion about recent political topics such as gun violence in the US and the response to it, March for Our Lives.
Oak City Move 36: Aashna
March 30, 2018 16:49 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBSara and Jenaye speak with Aashna, a youth board member of Women NC.
Oak City Move 35: The Muslims
March 22, 2018 16:53 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBSara and Jenaye sit down with The Muslims, an "all-queer, black and brown punk band" from Durham.
Oak City Move 34: FarmHer
March 01, 2018 17:17 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBSara and Jenaye sit down with Lexi from FarmHer, an organization that aims to promote and empower women in agriculture.
Oak City Move 33, pt. 2: The Living Room Experience
February 15, 2018 21:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBSara and Jenaye speak Marissa Jerden, creator of The Living Room Experience audio documentary.
Oak City Move 33: Praeci Podcast
February 15, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBSara and Jenaye speak to Carter Pape, founder and host of the Praeci podcast.
Oak City Move 32: Diaspoura
February 01, 2018 18:45 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBSara interviews Diaspoura, an incredible artist exploring social issues over soothing experimental instrumentals! Be sure to buy your tickets to Double Barrel Benefit 15 so you can catch Diaspoura live on Night 1: https://wknc.org/dbb15
Oak City Move 31: Young Democratic Socialists of America
January 25, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBSara and Jenaye talk to NC State’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America about their first semester on campus.
Oak City Move 30: El Pueblo
January 11, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBSara and Jenaye sit down with El Pueblo, a group advocating for social justice and the empowerment of the Latinx community.
Oak City Move 29: Oaks & Spokes
January 04, 2018 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBSara and Jenaye talk to Oaks and Spokes, an organization that supports the growing cycling community in Raleigh.
Oak City Move 28: Saving Space Showcase
December 08, 2017 22:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBSara and Jenaye speak to Saving Space Showcase, a music initiative that highlights minority artists and benefits charities. This episode also features an interview with NC State Student Body President Jackie Gonzalez and Vice President Mia Connell.
Oak City Move 27: Muslim Women For
November 29, 2017 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBSara and Jenaye speak to Muslim Women For, a local advocacy group.
Oak City Move 26: Groove in the Garden and Girls Rock NC
November 20, 2017 22:09 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBSara, Jenaye, and Phian chat with Adam and Charles (from The Pour House and Raleigh Little Theatre respectively)who have teamed up to put on Groove in the Garden, a day of local music and family fun held in Raleigh Little Threatre's rose garden! They also catch up with Mary Alta of Girls Rock NC, an amazing group which Groove in the Garden will benefit this year, as well as with Groove in the Garden performers Kate Rhudy and Marc Kuzio of Ghhost Bllonde.
Oak City Move 25: Manifest Music Festival and Nourish International NCSU
November 08, 2017 03:15 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBJenaye interviews Erika, co-founder of Manifest, a yearly feminist music festival in Carrboro! Up later are Zafir and Vishal, who co-founded Nourish International NCSU's comedy show series!
Oak City Move 24: The Conjure and Journeymen
November 01, 2017 04:49 - 42 minutes - 59 MBPhian and Jenaye speak with Gemynii, founder of The Conjure, a dance party for black and brown femmes, and Journeymen, an organization that teaches emotional literacy to young boys.
Oak City Move 23 pt. 2: Symplicity
October 17, 2017 06:08 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBSara, Jenaye, and Phian interview Symplicity, a positive rap group formed here at NC State!
Oak City Move 23: Joumana Medlej
October 17, 2017 06:06 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBSara interviews Joumana Medlej, a London-based artist who uses creates abstract pieces using kufic-style Arabic calligraphy.
Oak City Move 22: Medic
October 12, 2017 06:17 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBPhian interviews Andy Taylor of Medic, a nonprofit organization that pairs students and professionals to help fund/realize new biomedical innovations!
Oak City Move 21: XOXOK and sl0wgl0w
October 10, 2017 17:15 - 34 minutes - 48 MBSara talks songwriting, finding inspiration, and future plans with local musicians Keenan of XOXOK and Max of sl0wgl0w. Stay tuned to hear a great track from each band!
Oak City Move 20: SAGE (Student Advocates for Gender Equality)
October 03, 2017 05:28 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBSara and Jenaye talk the election, white feminism, “artivism”, and much more with the officers of SAGE, NC State’s feminist student organization.
Oak City Move 19 pt. 2: Technician
September 07, 2017 05:58 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBSara and Jenaye sit down with Johnathan and Connor from Technician, NC State's student newspaper. Topics range from the life of a student journalist in 2017, balancing digital and print media, and their favorite moments from working at the paper.
Oak City Move 19: Windhover Literary and Arts Magazine
September 05, 2017 06:43 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBSara and Jenaye discuss poetry, self publishing, print media's relevance, and more with Windhover editor-in-chief C Phillips.
Oak City Move 18: Carolina Jubilee
August 19, 2017 19:00 - 37 minutes - 52.8 MBSara sits down with Zach from the Carolina Jubilee.
Oak City Move 17: Suzanne Miller
August 10, 2017 02:36 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBLocal author Suzanne Miller joins Sarah to talk about the process of writing her new book Queen, and reads a selection. Sarah also goes over upcoming events around the triangle.
Oak City Move 16: Purr Cup Cat Cafe
July 26, 2017 02:00 - 35 minutes - 49.8 MBSarah and Arthur of the Purr Cup mobile cat cafe stop by the studios to chat about their fundraiser to lease a permanent location. They also discuss their work with the Meow House Cat Rescue, to help find shelter cats loving homes.
Oak City Move 15: Abbreviated
July 23, 2017 17:39 - 2 minutes - 4.75 MBNo interviews this week, but a quick run-through of some local events worth your time.
Oak City Move 14: Polarity Showcase
July 07, 2017 17:38 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBSarah and Jenaye sit down with the organizers of the Polarity Showcase. The showcase will explore the dichotomy between the synthetic and organic, and will be open July 7-9 at the Assembly Downtown.
Oak City Move 13: Pride Edition
June 26, 2017 17:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBSarah, Jenaye, and Cassie bring you a Pride-themed special this week, including an interview with Babette from the Queer Youth Circus.
Oak City Move 12: ACLU Benefit
June 12, 2017 17:33 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBSara and Jenaye discuss some upcoming events, including Quinton’s Fun Record’s ALCU benefit.
Oak City Move 11: Mental Health
June 02, 2017 17:33 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe Oak City Crew devote the entire episode to discussing the ins and outs of mental health.
Oak City Move 10: ZenSoFly
May 07, 2017 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBNC house heroine ZENSOFLY graces the studio to tell us about her latest creative endeavors, including an EP out this September.
Oak City Move 9: Southeast Raleigh Promise
May 01, 2017 17:00 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBSara and Kaanchee sit down with Dalia from Southeast Raleigh Promise and discuss what they’ve learned throughout the school year.
Oak City Move 8: Young Bull + Vacay
April 30, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode of Oak City Move, Phian talked to the men behind Young Bull from Durham NC. They discussed their musical inspiration and told some funny stories. Later, she talked to Holland Gallagher about his projects Vacay and Runway.
Oak City Move 7: Art on the Move + Mighty Neighborly
April 09, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBPhian is rolling solo this week, but has two great organizations in the studio.
Oak City Move 6: Camp Carefree
April 03, 2017 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThis episode of Oak City Move features Jacob from Camp Carefree, and Taylor, founder of the Kvetch and Collaborate monthly meetup group.
Oak City Move 5: The Nile Project
March 31, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn this episode of Oak City Move, we talk with James Isabirye and Nicholas Ssempijja of The Nile Project. The Nile Project will be in residence at NC State LIVE from March 15 to 21.
Oak City Move 4: NC Music Love Army
February 27, 2017 17:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week’s Oak City Move episode featured Jon Lindsay of the NC Music Love Army, who came in to discuss his new project, Calling 100 Counties. Calling 100 Counties will work to connect NC-based bands to local legislators, to facilitate flow of information between the people of North Carolina and their representatives. OCM also spoke with William Paul Thomas about his art, fighting stereotypes in the media of black men with his project TEEF, and the showing for his current work, Br...
Oak City Move 3: Geecheebond + Gudiya
February 17, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis Friday, Oak City Move spoke with Geecheebond Co-Organizer, Jazsalyn McNeil. They discussed background behind the upcoming event, as well as the significance of the Gullah Geechee tribe. Geecheebond will be held on 2/17 and 2/18 at The Makery in Durham, to spread awareness of the struggles of the Gullah Geechee tribe. Proceeds will go to the Gullah Geechee Corridor. OCM also spoke with Sand Pact’s Gudiya, their feature artist, about the purpose behind her work and some obstacles...
Oak City Move 2: NC State Sustainability
February 15, 2017 16:50 - 1 hour - 91 MBFor this episode, Phian sat down with Sam Shain from the board of the NC State Sustainability Fund and remembered Our Three Winners, who were the Movers and Shakers of the week. They also highlighted some opportunities for you to get active in the Triangle, and discussed their artist of the week, Anne Sexton.
Oak City Move 1: Conexiones + Cypher
February 03, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIntroducing a new podcast from WKNC highlighting people doing positive things in Raleigh. In this episode, Phian talked to Carolina Conexiones and NC State’s Cypher, and covered IntraHealth’s 2016 Switchpoint