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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

1,973 episodesEN

Show overview

WPTF Afternoon News has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 1,973 episodes. That works out to roughly 230 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 287 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 733 episodes published. Published by WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680.

Episodes
1,973
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!

Comedian Jack Crissey discusses a new comedy show he is bringing to Raleigh

May 12, 20267 min

Freelance Writer Jasmine Gallup discusses a mobile home park that is set to be sold and the impact it will have on the displaced residents

May 12, 20267 min

Author Malena Cahall Wilson on Mental Health this Mother's Day

May 8, 20268 min

Dave Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments officially expanding to 76 teams

May 8, 20266 min

Chair of the WakeEd Parternship Keith Poston discusses how they are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8, 20267 min

Executive Director for Visit NC Wit Tuttle discusses North Carolina Tourism hitting a record $37.2 billion in 2025

May 8, 20266 min

Reporter for WSOC-TVJoe Bruno discusses Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announcing that she will resign in June

May 8, 20266 min

UNC-Chapel Hill Journalism Professor Charlie Tuggle discusses CNN founder Ted Turner who has died at age 87

May 6, 20266 min

President of the North Carolina Nurses Association Bonnie Meadows discusses how they will commemorate National Nurses Week

May 6, 20265 min

Head of Data Science for Vote Hub Zachary Donnini discusses the results from primary night in Ohio and Indiana

May 6, 20267 min

General Manager, Collegiate & Professional National Teams for USA Baseball Eric Campbell discusses a new World Collegiate Baseball Championship coming to Cary

May 6, 20267 min

Natalie Brand from CBS News discusses the latest on the war in Iran

May 5, 20263 min

Founder of Perfectly Imperfect Pups Nicole Kincaid discusses a critical funding shortfall they are facing after saving two severely injured puppies

May 5, 20266 min

Director of the North Carolina Division of Aging Tammy Koger discusses North Carolina bringing back a free fan program for summer

May 5, 20266 min

Editor of NC Health News Rose Hoban discusses the latest on tjhe WakeMed Atrium "combination"

May 5, 20268 min

Interim Executive Director for National Alliance on Mental Health Rod Brooks discusses what they are doing to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 20266 min

UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Professor Dr. Evyatar Marienberg discusses a new book that he wrote titled “Sting and Religion”

May 4, 20267 min

Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Patrick De Haan discusses gas prices continuing to rise in North Carolina.

May 4, 20266 min

Public Information Officer at N.C. Forest Service Phillip Jackson discusses what kind of burning is allowed even without a burn ban

May 4, 20266 min

Literacy Coach Leah Ruesink on the Matthew Effect

May 2, 20264 min
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