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Judgment Time

Heading into a critical five-game stretch against Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia, can Duke build any momentum? Alex Jackson and Max Rego are joined by former Chronicle sports editor Jake Piazza to discuss the Blue Devils' loss to Virginia Tech earlier this week, the implications of Dariq Whitehead's lower leg injury and the near-term future for the program. Recorded January 26, 2023 Producer: Max Rego

'We need to take a step forward'

Five games into ACC play, No. 24 Duke is at a crossroads. During a Tuesday media availability, head coach Jon Scheyer said that while he's impressed with his team's attitude, "we need to take a step forward" at this point in the season. Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan evaluate whether Duke will take that crucial step forward, and how that could occur, heading into two pivotal matchups against Pittsburgh and Clemson—two of the top three teams in the conference standings. Recorded January 10, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Conference Collision

With nonconference play behind it, Duke enters a 19-game ACC gauntlet, starting with Tuesday's road clash against Wake Forest. Max Rego and Alex Jackson discuss the Blue Devils' strengths going into conference play, where they need to improve and their top competition for the regular season title, particularly Virginia, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia Tech. Recorded December 19, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Feast Week Leftovers

With the No. 17 Blue Devils back from their three-game showcase at the Phil Knight Legacy event, Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Em Adler recap Duke's week in Portland, Ore., and look ahead to Wednesday's ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against No. 25 Ohio State. They talk the Blue Devils' wins against Oregon State and Xavier, their loss to No. 5 Purdue and what Dereck Lively II, Dariq Whitehead and company need to do to improve over the coming weeks and months. Recorded November 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Turkey Talk

Happy Thanksgiving! With No. 8 Duke set to kick off the Phil Knight Legacy tournament against Oregon State Thursday afternoon, men's basketball beat writers Max Rego and Andrew Long preview the action in Oregon. They talk expectations for Kyle Filipowski, Dereck Lively II and Tyrese Proctor, the Blue Devils' unselfishness offensively and predictions for the week ahead. Recorded November 23, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Scheyer's Start

The Blue Devils are back in action, and so is Cameron Chronicles. With No. 7 Duke sitting at 2-0 heading into Tuesday night's Champions Classic showdown with No. 6 Kansas, Alex Jackson, Max Rego and Jake Piazza recap the program's wins against Jacksonville and USC Upstate and preview the impending date with the Jayhawks. They discuss Jeremy Roach's steadying presence, Jaylen Blakes' improved jumper and the return of Dereck Lively II from a calf injury. Recorded November 13, 2022 Producer: Alex Jackson

Meet Courtney Geels, Republican nominee for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District

Courtney Geels is the Republican Party’s nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Durham County, Orange County, Person County, Granville County, Alamance County and parts of Caswell County. Jazper Lu, Vol. 118's Local National News Editor, spoke with Geels about why she's running and her platform.

Meet Valerie Foushee, Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District

Valerie Foushee is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District which includes Durham County, Orange County, Person County, Granville County, Alamance County and parts of Caswell County. Jazper Lu, Vol. 118's Local National News Editor, speaks with Valerie Foushee about why she's running and her platform.

Mid-Summer Catchup

We are back! Coming off an NBA Draft that featured five Blue Devils hearing their names called, Alex Jackson, Jonathan Levitan and Max Rego react to everything that went down in the Barclays Center Thursday. Plus, they talk about Jon Scheyer's first staff taking shape, recent additions to Duke's non conference schedule and more. Recorded June 25, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

'Last time in the arena'

Duke's season, and Coach K's career, came to a close in the Final Four against North Carolina. With that, Max Rego, Sasha Richie and Micah Hurewitz break down the 81-77 loss to the Tar Heels, recap the season as a whole and look ahead to what is in store for Jon Scheyer and company. Thanks to everyone who tuned in this season!

Jake On Campus: Final Four Edition

Walk around with Sports Editor Jake Piazza as he asks Duke students how they're feeling about the big game this weekend.

Meet Jake Piazza, sports editor of The Chronicle’s 117th volume before leaving to cover #finalfour

Finally Four

It's Final Four week. Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie and Jonathan Levitan break down Duke's run through the West region, the significance of Coach K's 13th Final Four appearance and what is on the horizon: a date with North Carolina in New Orleans. Recorded March 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Onto the Next

March Madness is off and running. Max Rego checks in with Alex Jackson, who is down in Greenville for the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action. They talk Duke's first-round win against Cal State Fullerton, and preview the Blue Devils' Sunday date with Tom Izzo and Michigan State. Recorded March 19, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

The Chronicle Beats' Picks NCAA Tournament

Listen to The Chronicle's men's basketball beats discuss who they have cutting down the nets in New Orleans, as well as their visions of the journey that got that team there.

No Sleep til Brooklyn

It hasn't been easy, but Duke is in the ACC tournament final. Host Max Rego and Jake Piazza recap the Blue Devils' semifinal win against Miami, and preview Saturday's title game between Duke and Virginia Tech. They talk AJ Griffin's scorching run Friday, Paolo Banchero's aggressive mindset and Wendell Moore Jr.'s all-around brilliance. Recorded March 12, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Madness Arrives

This is (officially) March. With the entire top six of the AP Poll falling Saturday, Duke is an early beneficiary of some pre-tournament chaos. Max Rego, Sasha Richie and Jonathan Levitan break down a wild weekend in the sport, the Blue Devils' recent road wins against Virginia and Syracuse and whether Duke can snag a No. 1 seed. Recorded February 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

'Something crazy'

Well, it's sure been an interesting week for the Blue Devils. Max Rego and Micah Hurewitz discuss Duke's chaotic 76-74 win against Wake Forest and Coach K's absence in the second half. They also break down a couple newly-released excerpts from New York Post sports columnist Ian O'Connor's upcoming book 'Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski', particularly some revelations about the search process for Coach K's successor and Krzyzewski's relationship with Bobby Knight. Recorded February 16, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Old Foes Meet Again

Coach K vs. Hubert Davis. Wendell Moore Jr. vs. Leaky Black. Mark Williams vs. Armando Bacot. The storylines are aplenty for this one, and Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie, Micah Hurewitz and Jonathan Levitan have you covered with a preview of Saturday's bout between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels.

'Hanging in there'

18 games in, what do we know about these Blue Devils? Host Max Rego, along with Alex Jackson and Sasha Richie, go through listener questions and the current rotation to break down where Duke stands after a loss to Florida State and win over Syracuse. Recorded January 23, 2021 Producer: Max Rego