The Madison Ward Show

The Madison Ward Show Episode Eleven

I talk with JULIA the band on this episode. JULIA is a funk foursome from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group talks about their music, tells  hilarious stories from their experiences in the music industry, and shares their songs "Mothership" and "What the World Deserves."

The Madison Ward Show Episode 10

The response of UNC to the COVID-19 pandemic has been a disappointment to students, parents, faculty, and community members. I discuss what led to the disaster that was UNC’s campus reopening, the harm this has caused students, and the extremity of COVID-19 clusters at UNC. Then, EPA epidemiologist Jason Kovylanski shares the results of three different studies that discuss the effectiveness of clinical drugs used to treat the virus. It hasn’t been a great day to be a Tar Heel lately, but if we hold those in charge accountable for their actions and individually do our part to flatten the COVID-19 curve, the return to normalcy may come sooner. Don't miss this exposé episode of The Madison Ward Show.

The Madison Ward Show Episode Nine

I talk with the incredible local musician XOXOK. XOXOK is a UNC PhD graduate who creates atmospheric soul music that he says is "conceived on the fretboard, cultivated at the microphone, and cradled in headphones." He shares his story, talks about his music, and plays some of his top songs. You can visit xoxokmusic.com [https://www.xoxokmusic.com] to learn more about him, or listen to XOXOK on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/51tsTNLhctLeOCdNdDdmzs [https://open.spotify.com/artist/51tsTNLhctLeOCdNdDdmzs].

The Madison Ward Show Episode Eight

I talk with lively and energetic members of the band Mellow Swells. Mellow Swells is a jazz/rock group formed in the summer of 2018. They say they endeavor to merge the psychedelic grooves of jazz and soul music with the danceability of modern rock, pop, and hip hop.

The Madison Ward Show Episode Seven

First, recent UNC graduate and incredible musician Faith Jones shares her story, talks about her music, and discusses her powerful and moving song, "The Absence of Light." Next, three passionate students from UNC’s campus Y are here to join us. The campus Y has been a hub for social justice at Chapel Hill for 160 years and houses over thirty different organizations that aim to inspire change. Finally, the co-founders of UNC DOTS talk about the organization. DOTS is a student led club that provides doula training for students at a subsidized cost which enables them to volunteer with underserved women in the community. Thanks for listening!