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Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on making sense of stocks reaching new highs
Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz and the president's feud with Pope Leo
David Horn and R.V. Hight on the 15th anniversary of the April 16, 2011 tornado outbreak in North Carolina
Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst with the John Locke Foundation, on the race to replace Phil Berger and rising property taxes
Dr. David Carmouche, executive vice president and chief clinical transformation officer at Lumeris, on America's growing physician shortage
Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, on ICE deportations in Durham
Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn, on how AI is reshaping the workforce and his new book "Open to Work"
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on whether millennials and Gen Z can ever retire
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross on $2 million for the Triangle Mobility Hub and the War Powers debate over Iran
Dan Glazer, General Motors driver-distraction engineer, on the rising toll of distracted driving
Chris Edwards, Wilson Warbirds media relations manager, on the team’s debut season and Masters Week
April Woods, Garner’s Downtown Economic Development Administrator, on Streetscape and Transportation Plans
Bob Luddy, founder of CaptiveAire Systems, on his opposition to casino gambling in North Carolina
Peter King discusses Artemis II mission, Lovell tribute
Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Peter King, on Artemis II mission progress, Orion performance and lunar flyby
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a mid-flight birth aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight and Southwest Airlines' FAA fine
Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, on the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll and North Carolina's role
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on 18 years of financial advice and whether it still holds up
Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist at Pew Research Center, on the landscape of religious radio in America
Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist on the Data Labs team at Pew Research Center, joins Lisa Price to discuss new Pew Research Center findings on religious radio in America, including the fact that more than 4,000 religious radio stations now operate across the country and that nearly all U.S. adults live within range of at least one.
Shikha Narula, managing director at Bank of America, on building savings habits for America Saves Week
Shikha Narula, managing director of consumer and small business product strategy at Bank of America, joins Lisa Price to discuss practical ways Americans can start meeting their savings goals with small steps as America Saves Week gets underway April 6-10.
Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, on keeping insurance affordable and reforms in North Carolina
Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss how consumers can keep their insurance coverage affordable in today's volatile economy and the reforms North Carolina is making to help lower insurance costs.
Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, on the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship arguments
Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, joins Tony to break down the historic Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, including the significance of President Trump attending the session in person. Rosenbaum explains the key legal questions raised by the 1898 case at the center of the arguments, what the justices' questions may signal about their leanings, and why he believes at least seven justices are likely to rule against the executive order and in favor of birthright citizenship.
Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, on the New York International Auto Show
Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins Lisa Price to preview the New York International Auto Show opening April 3, discussing the biggest reveals on the floor, the continued shift toward hybrids and electric vehicles driven in part by rising gas prices, and why manufacturers are starting to refocus on more affordable models. For more information visit kbb.com.
Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, on her retirement and legacy
Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, joins Tony Rigsbee to reflect on her retirement effective Oct. 1, her more than three decades of service to education-based athletics in North Carolina, and her legacy as the first woman and first African American to hold the commissioner position in NCHSAA history.
Juli Buker and John Morck on the North Carolina Railway Museum and a special April 25 celebration
Juli Buker, volunteer, and John Morck, president of the North Carolina Railway Museum, join Lisa Price to discuss the history of the New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill and a special Working on the Railroad Day celebration set for April 25. For more information or to volunteer, visit triangletrain.com.
Dr. George Grossberg, professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, on Alzheimer's symptoms and the need for clinical trials
Dr. George Grossberg, professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, joins Lisa Price to discuss hallucinations and irritability as symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the growing need for clinical trials to develop better treatments for patients and their families.
Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science at Meredith College, on the state of North Carolina politics after Berger's concession
Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science at Meredith College, joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the latest in North Carolina politics following Senate Leader Phil Berger's concession and who may emerge as candidates for the Senate leadership position.
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the RDU Terminal 1 evacuation and TSA staffing amid the government shutdown
Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss the early-morning evacuation of Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport following an undisclosed security threat, and what travelers can expect as TSA staffing shortages continue to cause delays at major hub airports across the country. Ratliff also addresses a potential executive order from President Trump that could result in TSA employees receiving back pay as soon as this week.
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on how to pay for college without drowning in debt
Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the real cost of college beyond the sticker price, how to tell the difference between grants and loans in financial aid offers, and why families should always ask schools for a better deal. Schlesinger also shares practical borrowing limits for both students and parents and explains why a 529 plan remains the best tool for saving for college.
Scott S. Parker, author, on his new baseball book series and the game's most unlikely moments
Scott S. Parker, author of the "Baseball's Unlikely" series, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his newly released "Baseball's Unlikely: A Constant, Game 2" and a lifetime of collecting the sport's rarest, oddest and most significant moments from more than 35 years of following the game.
Christopher Hayes, extension associate and structural pest management specialist at N.C. State University, on what to expect from this year's bug season
Christopher Hayes, extension associate and structural pest management specialist at North Carolina State University, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss predictions for an earlier and more active bug season this year and a rise in bed bug cases in some Southern states, including what travelers should watch for during spring break.
James Flanagan, vice president of community experience at Tri Pointe Homes, on spring home buying trends and the benefits of using one realtor
James Flanagan, vice president of community experience at Tri Pointe Homes, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new housing trends report pointing to a more buyer-friendly spring home shopping season and the benefits of using a single realtor to both buy and sell your home.
Jonathan Frederick, president and CEO of Marbles Kids Museum, on free memberships for Wake County foster families and an America 250 celebration
Jonathan Frederick, president and CEO of Marbles Kids Museum, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Wake County Social Services providing free museum memberships to Wake County foster families, and a free America 250 birthday celebration at Marbles on Saturday, March 28.
Jacqueline "Jack" Perez, founder of Kuel Life, on the nationwide estrogen patch shortage and its impact on women
Jacqueline "Jack" Perez, founder of Kuel Life, joins Lisa Price to discuss the nationwide shortage of estrogen patches following the FDA's removal of black box warnings on the product, which has caused a surge in demand and left millions of women facing back orders and delays as they seek treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
Dr. John Woods, provost and chief academic officer at the University of Phoenix, on protecting your career as AI reshapes the workplace
Dr. John Woods, provost and chief academic officer at the University of Phoenix and founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new survey finding that 78% of hiring leaders say workers with online credentials stand out, and shares three practical steps workers can take to stay competitive as artificial intelligence and automation continue to change the job market.
Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, on Phil Berger conceding and the race for Senate leadership
Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, joins Lisa Price to discuss Senate Leader Phil Berger's concession in the 26th Senate District primary and the early maneuvering already underway among candidates looking to fill the Senate leadership void in Raleigh.
Chris Edwards, Duke women's basketball play-by-play announcer, on the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup with LSU
Chris Edwards, the voice of Duke women's basketball, joins Josh to break down the Blue Devils' third straight trip to the Sweet 16 and what to expect in a rematch with No. 2 seed LSU. Edwards explains how Duke has transformed since losing to the Tigers in December, why the team's defense will be the key to pulling off the upset, and what it would take for the Blue Devils to reach their first Final Four since 2006.
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the deadly Air Canada crash at LaGuardia and the NTSB investigation
Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to break down the deadly collision between an Air Canada flight and a fuel truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, which killed both pilots and sent dozens of passengers to the hospital. Ratliff explains how the truck came to be on the active runway, what investigators will be looking at, and why the National Transportation Safety Board's final findings could take eight to 12 months.
Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on stagflation fears, personal finance strategies and tax scams
Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to explain why the Federal Reserve is avoiding the word stagflation and what it could mean for consumers if the economy slows while prices continue to rise. Schlesinger also offers practical steps listeners can take to protect their finances during uncertain times, including building an emergency fund, paying down debt and boosting retirement contributions, and reminds filers that the IRS communicates only through the U.S. Postal Service and never by phone, text or social media.
Brad Crone, political consultant, on the 26th Senate District primary and what it means for North Carolina politics
Brad Crone, president of Campaign Connections, joins Don Curtis to discuss the Republican primary in the 26th Senate District between Senate Leader Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, where just 23 votes separate the two candidates. Crone explains why the ongoing recount and legal challenges could take weeks to resolve, what a Berger loss would mean for the balance of power in Raleigh, and why the uncertainty is putting a pause on major legislative action including the long-overdue state budget.
Jordy Morgan, detention officer with the Wake County Sheriff's Office, on the April 9 career fair
Detention Officer Jordy Morgan of the Wake County Sheriff's Office joins Lisa Price to discuss an upcoming career fair on April 9 where the office is seeking to hire detention officers, deputies and registered nurses. More information is available at joinwakesheriff.org.
Dan Decker, artistic director of Carolina Shakespeare, on the Raleigh Shakespeare Festival
Dan Decker, artistic director of Carolina Shakespeare, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Raleigh Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, March 21, at NC State's Stewart Theater, featuring 10 short productions running every 30 minutes from noon to 5 p.m.
Debbie Veney, founder and CEO of Agency Inc., on how Generation Z is faring in the first decade after high school
Debbie Veney, founder and CEO of Agency Inc., joins Lisa Price to discuss a new national survey examining how Generation Z is navigating work, education and financial independence after high school, including findings that show charter school alumni report earning an average of $22,000 more per year than peers who attended district-run schools.
Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, on bail scams targeting families
Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss a growing scheme in which scammers use artificial intelligence and impersonation tactics to convince families that a loved one has been arrested and needs immediate bail money, and what North Carolinians can do to protect themselves.
Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary officer at USDA APHIS, on the nation's record bird flu outbreak and how poultry owners can protect their flocks
Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary officer at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, joins Lisa Price to discuss the largest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. history, how the spring migration season increases the risk of the virus spreading to backyard and commercial flocks, and what free biosecurity resources USDA is offering to help poultry owners protect their birds.
Sarah Redpath, board chair of the Fine Arts League of Cary, on the debut artists catalog and March 27 book signing
Sarah Redpath, board chair of the Fine Arts League of Cary, joins Lisa Price to discuss the organization's first-ever artists catalog featuring more than 74 regional artists and a public book signing event set for March 27 at the FALC Gallery in downtown Cary.
Sheena Easton, singer and actress, on her career and upcoming performance at DPAC
Sheena Easton joins Lisa Price to discuss a career spanning nearly five decades, from her Grammy Award-winning recordings to Broadway and television, and what fans can expect when she performs at the BTI Center for the Performing Arts on March 20.
Ashley Virginia, singer-songwriter, on touring by train and partnering with NC by Train
North Carolina singer-songwriter Ashley Virginia joins Lisa Price to discuss her partnership with NC by Train and what it is like to travel between North Carolina and New York by rail while on tour.
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in aviation news
Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price for his weekly look at the latest news in the aviation industry.