WPTF Afternoon News
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Director of Public Relations for Explore Asheville Kyle McCurry discusses the PGA Tour returning to Asheville for the first time in over 80 years
Sep 17, 20268 min
Executive Director of WakeEd Partnership Keith Poston discusses new studies that highlight funding challenges in Wake County public schools
Sep 16, 20266 min
Creator of N.C. State Slobberin’ Sauce Dr. Chris DePerno discusses the signature BBQ sauce he created and how it helps future students
Sep 16, 20267 min
N.C. State Political Science Professor Steven Greene discusses if a Trump appearance will impact the Senate race between Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper
Sep 16, 20266 min
Political analyst Tom Campbell discusses the return of political talk show N.C. Spin
Sep 16, 20267 min
Duke women’s basketball play-by-play man Chris Edwards Duke women’s head coach Kara Lawson bringing home the gold medal in the FIBA World Cup
Sep 15, 20267 min
Katie Belusa with the American Heart Association of the Triangle discusses the Triangle Heart Walk slated for Raleigh next month
Sep 15, 20266 min
UNC School of Medicine Dr. Alex Rubinsteyn discusses a $40M grant for research to improve cancer vaccines given by the OpenAI foundation
Sep 15, 20266 min
Lisa Gennetian with the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses income and poverty statistics released by the Census Bureau
Sep 15, 20265 min
Owner of the Rialto Theater Hayes Permar discusses the Bond Film Festival that the Rialto will be hosting starting on Tuesday
Sep 14, 20267 min
Flag Football coach at Green Level High School Shawn Patil discusses the recent surge flag football popularity
Sep 14, 20266 min
Founder of Moms for Mental Health Jillian Amodio discusses the warning signs for mothers and men at risk of suicide
Sep 14, 20266 min
Elon University Poll Director Jason Husser discusses the latest Elon poll where Roy Cooper still leads Michael Watley
Sep 14, 20266 min
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Zach Feuer and William Moore
Sep 11, 20269 min
Lt. Col. Lisa Klekowski Chair of the American of Military Science at UNC-Chapel Hill discusses the annual 9/11 march that is held at Kenan Stadium
Sep 10, 20266 min
Executive Director of the K9 Comeback Project Kristin Maher discusses some of the dogs available for adoption
Sep 10, 202612 min
Larry Warner with the NC Aquarium at Roanoke Island discusses NC Aquariums reaching the 50-Year milestone
Sep 10, 20267 min
WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo discusses a new study that looks at the states the vaccinate the most
Sep 10, 20266 min
9/11 survivor Michael Dempsey discusses his work to educate future generations and to preserve memories from the 9/11 attacks
Sep 9, 20267 min
Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Illness discusses new 988 signs to expand mental health support awareness
Sep 9, 20267 min
Duke University Director of Community Development & Caregiver Support Nicole Clagett discusses a Caregiver Community Event that will be held at Duke
Sep 9, 20266 min
Former Governor of North Carolina Pat McCrory discusses security for this year’s elections
Sep 9, 20266 min
Dave Glenn with North Carolina Sports Network & Chapelboro.com discusses the latest on the situation at UNC
Sep 8, 20267 min
Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Scott Dupree discuss the economic impact of The Soccer Tournament
Sep 8, 20266 min
David Schanzer Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses the aftermath of 9/11 a quarter century later
Sep 8, 20266 min
Former North Carolina Judge Carl Fox discusses why he thinks a mistrial was a good call in the Lindsay Clancy trial
Sep 8, 20266 min
Conductor of the Choral Society of Durham Rodney Wynkoop discusses a special performance of Mozart's Requiem commemorating 9/11
Sep 8, 20265 min
AACF Executive Director Pam Smith on the 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh
Sep 5, 20266 min
Are We on the Brink of Ending Aging? Writer D.T. Max discusses his National Geographic cover story
Sep 4, 20264 min
Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play man Mike Maniscalco discusses the Carolina Hurricanes new television deal
Sep 3, 20268 min
Vice President of CBC Sports Mike Birling discusses what's going to be happening at DBAP during the Bull's offseason
Sep 3, 20265 min
Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr discusses Berger deciding not to run for re-election as North Carolina Associate Court Justice
Sep 3, 20266 min
President of the Black Student Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill Makhi Nash
Sep 3, 20266 min
Elizabeth Gaines leader of FUND IRL discusses the $18 Billion settlement that Meta will pay
Sep 3, 20267 min
Executive Vice President for the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Loren Gold discusses the Hurricanes run to the Stanley Cup and how it generated millions for Raleigh
Sep 2, 20267 min
President of Wake Tech Community College Dr. Scott Ralls discusses the proposed Workforce Forward Bond
Sep 2, 20265 min
Director of Duke University Army Research Center Dr. Miroslav Pajic discusses the center and why it has been created
Sep 2, 20267 min
Press correspondent for the Sunrise Movement Izzy Lynn discusses the UNC students protesting outside the G20 Summit In Chapel Hill
Sep 2, 20266 min
Chief Tour Officer for PPA Brian Clark discusses the event being held in Cary by the Pro Pickleball Tour
Sep 1, 20266 min
Former Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao discusses North Carolina hosting a G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill
Sep 1, 20267 min
CBS17 meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave hitting central North Carolina to start September
Sep 1, 20267 min
CEO of Monumental Lifestyle Charlie Williams discusses a transformative wellness weekend that is set to take place in Raleigh
Sep 1, 20265 min
AAA Carolinas spokesperson Tiffany Wright discusses the need for safe driving heading into the Labor Day weekend
Aug 31, 20266 min
N.C. State University historian Tim Peeler discusses the passing of longtime N.C. State Wolfpack Network statistician Howard Baum
Aug 31, 20267 min
Linday Poe with the N.C. Department of Transportation discusses the return of the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign as Labor Day approaches
Aug 31, 20263 min
Former Medical Director for Air Force Pararescue Josh McConkey discusses postpartum psychosis
Aug 31, 20266 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - The Last of Summer (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 29, 202645 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - The Last of Summer (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 29, 202643 min
Owner of Rialto Theater Hayes Permar discusses Tim Curry’s legacy and what the Rialto is doing to honor him
Aug 27, 20269 min
Executive Director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex Kerry Painter discusses the convention center getting a new name
Aug 27, 20266 min