In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira provides a news roundup and speaks with Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, about the heat wave that has taken over several areas of North Carolina, including the Triangle. Dr. Ward explores the impacts of the heat wave on local communities and the environment, gives recommendations for North Carolinians and provides potential future solutions to boost heat resilience in our community. For more information on the issue of extreme heat, visit the Heat Policy Innovation Hub's website.

In this news update, EOT's Ellie Feaga shares how two Raleigh schools have taken top honors, the unusual taste and smell of Raleigh drinking water, and some resources available from NC State's Well Rec to help relieve stress.

We'll also hear from the North Carolina News Service about how a rural North Carolina town gets a pathway to homeownership.

EOT's Ellie Feaga talks with James Bullock, a Raleigh city horticulturist, about the Raleigh Rose Garden on this Earth Day episode.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Raleigh on March 26 to discuss health care. EOT's Ellie Feaga provides clips from their speeches and talks to some audience members.

April is Earth Month at NC State and EOT's Ellie Feaga talks with Lani St. Hill from the University Sustainability Office.

NC State University's Shack-a-Thon is underway. EOT's Ellie Feaga talked with Madison Farlow, Habitat Work Projects Officer for NCSU's Habitat for Humanity Chapter, to discuss the Shack-a-Thon fundraiser.

Learn more and donate to Shack-a-Thon.

In this special episode of "Eye on the Triangle," guest producer Abdullah Najjar speaks with Josh Paul, an official from the State Department who recently resigned in opposition to U.S. military aid to Israel. Paul talks about the unfolding situation in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis, and the U.S. role in perhaps mitigating some of the effects on the Palestinians. Paul has appeared on many media outlets, including CNN and Democracy Now. View a video of their conversation on YouTube.

We'll also hear from the North Carolina News Service about how North Carolinians can improve their financial situation for the year.

With NC State University's Shack-a-Thon quickly approaching, EOT's Ellie Feaga sat down with Chase Inman from Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. Inman educates listeners on Habitat for Humanity and how Shack-a-Thon is helping Wake County residents in need to build and purchase homes.

Learn more and donate to Shack-a-Thon.