WPTF Afternoon News
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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
Steve Guilday, Director of Travel at AARP Services discusses using AI to find better travel deals
Apr 30, 20267 min
Assistant Professor in the College of Design at N.C. State Topher Maraffi discusses how AI avatars and digital doubles are stepping into real life
Apr 30, 20267 min
North Carolina Central Law Professor Irving Joyner discusses the Supreme Court weakening the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House
Apr 30, 20266 min
North Carolina High School Teacher Kimberly Jones to discusses the May Day march that educators will be taking part in on Friday
Apr 30, 20267 min
Talley Wells of the North Carolina Council for Developmental Disabilities discusses the disability community urging action on Medicaid, workforce, and services at I/DD caucus
Apr 29, 20266 min
Digital creator Hollee Ferrara and her son Chatham County second grader Xion Ferrara discuss the book Xion wrote navigating loss of school support
Apr 29, 20267 min
Member of Save St. Augustine’s University Steve Williams discusses St. Augustine’s filing for bankruptcy
Apr 29, 20266 min
CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum discusses ex-FBI Director Comey being indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Apr 29, 20267 min
Member of Blue Ridge EV Club Dave Erb discusses how higher gas prices are leading some North Carolinians to explore electric vehicles
Apr 28, 20266 min
Belinda Pettiford of the N.C. Division of Public Health discusses infant mortality rates being at an ‘all-time-low’ according to newly released data
Apr 28, 20267 min
Duke University Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi discusses Duke & UNC Researchers to co-lead $12.9M Study to Improve Care for Autistic Children
Apr 28, 20266 min
UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Professor Dr. Evyatar Marienberg discusses the conflict between Pope Leo and President Trump and how it brings attention to religion's influence on politics
Apr 28, 20267 min
Founding Partners at Innovation Commercial Dave Fleming and Sam Cronin discuss the real estate behind life-saving innovation in the Triangle
Apr 27, 202613 min
North Carolina Central University junior Roni Butts discusses NC Central earning the school’s first Honda Campus All-Star Challenge national title with $100,000 grant
Apr 27, 20267 min
Dr. Matthew Engelhard of the Duke University Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics discusses an AI tool that may spot ADHD years before children are diagnosed
Apr 27, 20267 min
NCAE Vice President Bryan Proffitt discusses how North Carolina has fallen to 46th in teacher pay and Is the only state projected to see a salary decrease
Apr 27, 20267 min
Writer for the Athletic Brendan Marks discusses how the UNC basketball arena plan neared launch before backlash halted Carolina North push
Apr 23, 20268 min
Demetri Ravanos of Awful Announcing discusses the New York Post publishing bombshell photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel kissing in 2020
Apr 23, 20268 min
NC Politics writer for the Assembly Bryan Anderson discusses Senate President Phil Berger calling to shorten early voting after primary loss
Apr 23, 20267 min
CARFAX Public Relations representative Em Nguyen discusses why used car prices are up after Hitting 12-Month Low
Apr 23, 20267 min
Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Virginia voters approving a redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Apr 22, 20267 min
Author Paul T. O’Connor his new book that explores family secrets, adoption and the value of knowing the truth
Apr 22, 202612 min
President of Wake County SPCA Kim Janzen SPCA of Wake County discusses the upcoming ribbon cutting for the New Pet Resource Center
Apr 22, 20266 min
Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson discusses being honored as one of the top principals in the nation
Apr 21, 20267 min
Pro Wrestling Writer Bruce Mitchell discusses Andre the Giant being honored with a historical North Carolina marker
Apr 21, 20268 min
CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon discusses the US putting negotiations with Iran on hold as a ceasefire deadline nears
Apr 21, 20266 min
Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas Blanche Lincoln discusses their support of the Working Families Tax Cuts bill
Apr 21, 20268 min
Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University Deborah Rutter discusses 3 rare copies of Declaration of Independence that will be displayed in Durham
Apr 20, 20265 min
Science Education Specialist at Morehead Planetarium Amy Elizabeth Sayle The Lyrid meteor shower
Apr 20, 20266 min
Operator at D.J.’s Berry Patch Jessica Jones discusses farmers concerns as 6-month drought continues
Apr 20, 20266 min