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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

2,072 episodesEN

Show overview

WPTF Afternoon News has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 2,072 episodes. That works out to roughly 240 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 3 days ago, with 386 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
2,072
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!

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Jun 26, 20264 min

Editor of Pack Pride Cory Smith discusses North Carolina and N.C. State men’s basketball to face off in nonconference game in December

Jun 25, 20267 min

RDU Airport spokesperson Stephanie Hawco discusses RDU travelers adapting as summer demand surges and ongoing construction

Jun 25, 20263 min

Dr. Kevin Stewart of the UNC Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences discusses the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela

Jun 25, 20265 min

Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennan discusses the New York primary results that have lead to more questions for Democratic party

Jun 25, 20266 min

Salve Regina University's Nationhood Lab Director Colin Woodard discusses why America feels so divided as 250th birthday draws closer

Jun 25, 20268 min

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Jun 25, 20267 min

CBS17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave set for sweltering weekend as extreme drought continues

Jun 24, 20266 min

N.C. State Student Researcher Kenneth Geisert discusses why the tile-horned Prionus beetle larva is a major threat to blueberry crops across NC

Jun 24, 20265 min

Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina Heather Leah discusses the many ghost towns of North Carolina

Jun 23, 202613 min

Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas discusses what to expect from 4th of July travel thats expected to set records across Carolinas

Jun 23, 20267 min

PetSmart’s local veterinarian Dr. Irena Perdew shared tips on keeping your pet safe on the 4th of July

Jun 23, 20266 min

Executive Vice President Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Loren Gold discusses the massive turnout at Canes victory parade that has local leaders wondering what’s next

Jun 23, 20267 min

Steph Gans with Clean Water for N.C. discusses data center concerns for some Vance County residents

Jun 22, 20266 min

Bruce Jentleson of Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses the continuing talks between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials for a deal to end the war

Jun 22, 20266 min

N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at 100

Jun 22, 20267 min

Author Nicole Carr discusses her new book that examines history and the orchestrated demise of Black medical schools

Jun 22, 202614 min

UNC Baseball Play-by-play man Dave Nathan discusses North Carolina Tar Heels baseball preparing to face Oklahoma for the national championship

Jun 18, 20267 min

Veronica Cordle with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame discusses the new inductees for this years class.

Jun 18, 20266 min
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