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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

2,206 episodesEN

Show overview

WPTF Afternoon News has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 2,206 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 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 520 episodes already out so far this year. Published by WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680.

Episodes
2,206
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!

UNC Health infectious disease specialist Dr. David Wohl discuss expert reports that say COVID-19 activity rising as students head back to school

Aug 21, 20266 min

Founder of Varsity NC Nick Stevens discusses a co-op team model that has been proposed by some North Carolina High School athletic directors

Aug 21, 20267 min

Executive Director of Emancipate NC Dawn Blagrove discusses the organizations opposition of a discussed curfew for the city of Raleigh

Aug 21, 20266 min

Discover Durham President and CEO Cara Rousseau discusses a Record $1.17 Billion spent by visitors in Durham County in 2025

Aug 21, 20266 min

Corporate Attorney Sean Preston Discusses Total Loss Driving Accidents

Aug 21, 202611 min

Saige Heigel with the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina gives a back-to-school shoppers guide to cost cutting with planning and strategy

Aug 19, 20265 min

Stembler Distinguished Professor of Broadcast Journalism Charlie Tuggle discusses the life and legacy of ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen

Aug 19, 20266 min

Noel Nickle with the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty discuss why they want the death penalty abolished

Aug 19, 20266 min

Founder of Deflock ILM Mark Williams discusses why he opposes Flock Safety surveillance expanding across North Carolina

Aug 19, 20266 min

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton discusses an election rule bill that Governor Stein vetoed

Aug 18, 20266 min

Children’s Theatre Company Stage Management Fellow Jada B. Smith discusses her role in CTC and her start in Raleigh

Aug 18, 20266 min

Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr discusses a decision by a Judge to not force Cooper to testify in COVID bar shutdown case

Aug 18, 20266 min

Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Mac McCorkle discusses the latest developments in Iran

Aug 18, 20265 min

President of Wake Tech Community College Scott Ralls discusses Wake Tech starting their fall semester with record enrollment

Aug 17, 20266 min

Raleigh attorney and former police officer Lee Turner discusses the benefits and drawbacks of Flock cameras

Aug 17, 20267 min

CEO of the Purple Trail Kimberly Carver discusses the death of a Wake County coach and the grief its sparked among Triangle communities

Aug 17, 20267 min

Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission Marcus Manning discusses the major impact the Carolina Blaze made in Durham during thier inaugural season

Aug 17, 20265 min

Actor Kristoffer Polaha Discusses World Humanitarian Day

Aug 17, 20264 min

Musician Will Beaty discusses Skeeter Brandon Tribute Event

Aug 15, 20265 min

ABC Commission Delays Vote to Hike Liquor Prices, After Restaurants Push Back

Aug 14, 20266 min
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