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Dr. William Link, Richard J. Milbauer Professor of History at the University of Florida, on his book about Jesse Helms and parallels to President Trump
May 14, 20268 min
Carol Hymes, event director at RecruitMilitary and U.S. Army veteran, on a free virtual hiring event for veterans on May 19
May 14, 20264 min
Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on the state legislature's proposed budget
May 14, 20266 min
Paul Padgett, inspections director for the town of Garner, on Building Safety Month and what homeowners can do to stay safe
May 13, 20266 min
Dr. Gabriella Dauer, pediatrician and founder of Dauer Pediatrics, on iron deficiency in children and when diet alone is not enough
May 13, 20265 min
Dr. W. Craig Noblett, president of the American Association of Endodontists, on Save Your Tooth Month and why natural teeth are worth saving
May 13, 20266 min
Leslie Chapman-Henderson on preparing for the hurricane season
May 12, 20266 min
Dr. Ryan Potter, vice president of audiology at HearingLife, on hearing loss among first responders
May 12, 20265 min
Dr. Chris DeRienzo, chief physician executive at the American Hospital Association, on National Hospital Week and the impact of community hospitals
May 12, 20266 min
Aaron Navarro, CBS News White House correspondent, on President Trump's trip to China, the Iran ceasefire and a federal gas tax suspension
May 12, 20264 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a deadly runway incident in Denver, a Delta employee death in Orlando and evacuation safety
May 11, 20265 min
Dr. David Shapiro, chair of the American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Committee, on preventing bleeding emergencies this summer
May 11, 202610 min
Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist at SYNERGY HomeCare, on healthy aging and Older Americans Month
May 11, 202620 min
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on the job market for the class of 2026 and what new grads should do now
May 11, 20267 min
Linda Benning, American Red Cross biomed account supervisor, on the spring blood drive and donor incentives
May 8, 20265 min
Dr. Robert Hartwig, director of the Risk and Uncertainty Management Center at the University of South Carolina, on how legal system abuse is driving up the cost of living
May 8, 20268 min
Chris Edwards, voice of the Wilson Warbirds, on baseball in the Carolinas and around the major leagues
May 8, 202611 min
Sen. Lisa Barnes, R-Nash County, on legislation to protect Rocky Mount electric customers
May 8, 20265 min
Ashton Clemmons, assistant vice president of P-12 strategy and policy at the UNC System, on a record number of Teaching Fellows for 2026-27
May 8, 20265 min
Dr. Nicholas Turner, infectious disease specialist at Duke University, on the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship
May 7, 20264 min
Dr. Chris Cooper, director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University, on the House Ethics investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards
May 7, 20265 min
Brian Fletcher, welcome center manager for the N.C. Department of Commerce, on National Travel and Tourism Week events across the state
May 7, 20265 min
Dean Ledbetter, Chrissy Murphy, Wendy Smith and Mandy Hice on a kidney donor search and how one prayer list changed everything
May 7, 202619 min
Robyn Fehrman, executive director of Teach For America North Carolina, on Teacher Appreciation Week and supporting educators year-round
May 6, 20268 min
Maria Thomas, technician excellence manager at General Motors, on the auto technician shortage and EV-ready careers
May 6, 20266 min
Stacey Rodgers (Founder) and Adra Campbell (Fundraising/Developmental Director) – Sparkle Mentoring Program
May 5, 202612 min
Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why trailer parks are disappearing in North Carolina
May 5, 20266 min
Aaron Navarro, CBS News White House correspondent, on the Strait of Hormuz ceasefire questions, the War Powers Act and a shooting near the White House
May 5, 20264 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in aviation news
May 4, 20267 min
Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, on his call to delay the WakeMed and Atrium Health merger vote
May 4, 20267 min
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on how to start a small business during Small Business Week
May 4, 20267 min
Adam Klappholz, head of product at Zelle, on small business succession and how younger generations are taking the reins Adam Klappholz, head of product at Zelle, joins Lisa Price to discuss how baby boomers with small businesses are increasingly look
May 1, 20267 min
Lisa Hunt, managing director at Charles Schwab, on National Investing Day and how to start or grow an investment journey
May 1, 20266 min
Dave Boliek, North Carolina state auditor, on government accountability and the latest from the auditor's office
Apr 30, 202612 min
Dr. Michael Burgess, senior advisor at CUSP and former U.S. representative, on how vaccine policy could shape November's midterm elections
Apr 30, 20269 min
Jeff Todd and Dr. Paul Chan on the "Best Eyes for Life" campaign and the silent threat of eye disease
Apr 28, 20266 min
Stephanie Watkins-Cruz, director of housing policy at the NC Housing Coalition, on NC Housing Day and the push for state investment in affordable housing
Apr 28, 20266 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on Delta's fare increases, a possible Spirit Airlines bailout and flight reductions at Chicago
Apr 27, 20265 min
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on why consumers feel miserable but keep spending anyway
Apr 27, 20267 min
Sam Hayes, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, on cleaning up the voter rolls
Apr 23, 20267 min
Hannah Shaw, founder of Orphan Kitten Club, on kitten season and how shelters can get support
Apr 23, 20266 min
Barbara Costello, lifestyle expert and author, on spring cleaning your digital life
Apr 22, 20267 min
Danna Thompson, director of advocacy at the American Lung Association, on North Carolina's air quality grades on Earth Day
Apr 22, 20266 min
Kristen Brabble, founder of Tackle the Tar, on the May 16 obstacle course race and how to get involved
Apr 21, 202614 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in aviation news
Apr 20, 20265 min
Mark Moore, owner and executive director of Griswold Home Care Raleigh, on life after a Parkinson's diagnosis
Apr 20, 202613 min
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on making sense of stocks reaching new highs
Apr 20, 20267 min
Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz and the president's feud with Pope Leo
Apr 17, 20266 min
David Horn and R.V. Hight on the 15th anniversary of the April 16, 2011 tornado outbreak in North Carolina
Apr 16, 202610 min
Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst with the John Locke Foundation, on the race to replace Phil Berger and rising property taxes
Apr 16, 20267 min