
Catherine Brand
Host, "All Things Considered"Fed up with the frigid winters of her native state, Catherine was lured to North Carolina in 2006. She grew up in Wisconsin where she spent much of her time making music and telling stories. Prior to joining ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾, Catherine hosted All Things Considered and classical music at Wisconsin Public Radio. She got her start hosting late-nights and producing current events talk shows for the station's Ideas Network. She later became a fill-in talk show host and recorded books for WPR's popular daily program, Chapter A Day.
Catherine is just as comfortable on stage as she is behind the microphone. She holds a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She enjoys using her musical background in her work with the North Carolina Symphony. For the past several seasons, she has hosted a pre-concert program called Meet the Artists. Catherine adores being a mom and loves spending time exploring the natural world with her beautiful little girl, Wren.
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Some eastbound lanes on portions of I-440 near the I-40/440 split will now be shut down at night. It's part of 3-year rebuild project that will replace an…
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The North Carolina State Fair is getting ready to open its gates Thursday. The 11-day event features rides, exhibits, livestock, and entertainment. The…
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A new report from Action for Children North Carolina shows corporal punishment continues to be used less and less in the state.Most North Carolina school…
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The Park Foundation has given $50 million to North Carolina State University to start an endowment for the school's prestigious Park scholarships. The…
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A Chapel Hill group is helping restaurants and bars clarify a new law to patrons. People with permits to carry concealed handguns can bring their weapon…
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A health care community center opens today in Hoke County, a first for residents in that rural area. The center will offer a range of services from mental…
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Shoppers at a local grocery in Durham will have the option of checking out at an aisle filled with healthy snack choices. So instead of lollipops and…
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As the summer begins to wind down, lots of folks will be hitting the road and getting in last trips to favorite water recreational areas this Labor Day…
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New research out of Duke University suggests merely maintaining weight, instead of losing it, is a more practical and successful approach for African…
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Many of the nation's largest restaurants chains are making calorie information available on menus online, according to new research out of Duke…