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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

2,316 episodesEN

Show overview

WPTF Afternoon News has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 2,316 episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 7 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 630 episodes already out so far this year. Published by WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680.

Episodes
2,316
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
7 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!

North Carolian Secretary of State Elaine Marshall discusses the latest number of new business creations in NC in the 3rd quarter of 2026

Oct 6, 20266 min

Author of “Fort Hunt Lives” Andrew Jones discusses his new book and the history of the area that the book is about

Oct 6, 202613 min

John Wigger Author of PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Evangelical Empire discussing the passing and legacy of Jim Bakker

Oct 6, 20266 min

Arielle Chatha with the Town of Morrisville discusses the Diwali Festival on October 17

Oct 6, 20264 min

Krasno Distinguished Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Kalus Larres discusses the impact of Jinping’s visit to DC

Oct 6, 20266 min

Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses a Republican Super PAC pulling back advertising in the U.S. Senate race

Oct 5, 20266 min

President of Family Connects Jade Woodard discusses her organization and the importance of compassionate postpartum support

Oct 5, 20266 min

Political writer for the Assembly Bryan Anderson discusses NC’s top lawmakers announcing a plan to come back for a special session on fuel prices

Oct 5, 20266 min

N.C. State faculty member Shelby Pillai discusses opening a battery makerspace to power workforce of the future

Oct 5, 20267 min

NC Native Clay Aiken on his First New Album in 18 Years

Oct 2, 202611 min

Comedian Fortune Feimster performs at DPAC October 3rd

Oct 1, 20268 min

Courtney Wheeler with Raleigh Wide Open discusses what to expect at this years festival

Oct 1, 20266 min

Andrew Harrell with Carolina Hunger Initiative discusses what they are doing to help people

Oct 1, 20266 min

Meredith College Police Chief Eva Howard discusses being named Meredith College’s first female police chief

Oct 1, 20264 min

Catawba College Political Science Professor Dr. Michael Bitzer discusses a new poll that shows that Former Governor Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 12%

Oct 1, 20266 min

“The Injury You Didn’t Know You Hired: Protecting Your Workplace” with Ahmed Zarrugh of Precision Motion Health

Oct 1, 20265 min

Duke University Professor Felipe De Brigard discusses being awarded a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”

Sep 30, 20266 min

Director of Triangle Oktoberfest Craig Duerr discusses the Triangle Oktoberfest event set for this weekend

Sep 30, 20266 min

Founder of Jannia's Safe Harbor Inc Jannia Jolley discusses how and why she formed the nonprofit

Sep 30, 20264 min

Dave Glenn with the North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the Protect College Sports Act that was just passed by the Senate

Sep 29, 20268 min
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