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State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey discusses what homeowners and renters should do before making repairs to storm damage

Homeowners and renters across the area are assessing damage after Sunday's storm, but before making repairs, experts say there are important steps to take to protect your property and your money. Mike Causey, North Carolina’s Insurance Commissioner, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what to look out for when seeking people to repair damage to your home

Owner of Braswell Family Farms Trey Braswell discusses World Food Day and how they are fighting hunger close to home

Hunger doesn’t take a day off, and for Braswell Family Farms, neither does the commitment to helping feed its community. Following National Farmers Day on October 12, World Food Day on October 16 offers an opportunity to spotlight how one Eastern North Carolina family farm is putting its agricultural roots and community relationships to work in the fight against food insecurity. Trey Braswell from Braswell Family Farms joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss World Food Day.

Em Nguyen with CarFax Public Relations discusses how common flooding is in North Carolina

As communities assess the damage caused by Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, CARFAX is warning used-car shoppers that the impact of a storm doesn't end when the rain stops. Em Nguyen, from CarFax Public Relations, joined Bruce Ferrell to discuss how common flooding is in North Carolina.

Wake Tech Community College President Scott Ralls discusses a new Wake Tech bond that would expand training for skilled trades and automotive careers

Wake Tech is spotlighting proposed investments in the hands-on training that helps students prepare for technical careers across Wake County. The $149.1 million Wake Tech Workforce Forward Bond, on the November 3 ballot, includes $12 million to expand skilled trades training at Southern Wake Campus. Wake Tech President Scott Ralls joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the bond would benefit the community college

N.C. State Professor Jeffrey Dorfman discusses the impact that the gas tax moratorium will have on gas prices

Gas prices are falling as North Carolina’s gas tax suspension takes effect. Governor Josh Stein signed the law Friday, cutting 41 cents per gallon in gas and diesel taxes. N.C. State professor Jeffrey Dorfman joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact the tax will have.

Former member of the Morrisville Town Council Steve Rao discusses the Trump administration freezing green cards for Microsoft and other IT outsources

The US suspended Microsoft, major IT outsourcers and software maker Adobe from a key green-card program on Thursday while opening probes into nine top universities, widening a crackdown it says targets fraud and protects American jobs. Steve Rao, a former member of the Morrisville Town Council, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the situation

Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Jonathan Blaes discusses the damage that Hurricane Isaias left behind

Cleanup crews are out in north Raleigh after tornados from Hurricane Isaias left behind toppled trees and debris throughout yards. On Sunday afternoon, the storm caused a tree to fall on someone's roof in the Raleigh neighborhood. The chainsaws are out and removal crews are working on clearing the streets and sidewalks. Jonathan Blaes from the National Weather Service joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the damage left behind.

Bone Health Discussion with Kyle Zagrodzky: Author of The Bone Betrayal: How Modern Life Dismantled the Human Skeleton and What Science Says We Can Do About It

Your bones could be getting weaker right now—and you might not know it until it's too late. What if the everyday habits you barely think about are putting your long-term health at risk? Jon Champion talks with Kyle Zagrodzky, author of The Bone Betrayal: How Modern Life Dismantled the Human Skeleton and What Science Says We Can Do About It. Drawing on more than 400 peer-reviewed studies, Kyle challenges what we think we know about our skeletons and reveals why bone health deserves far more attention.

Public Address Announcer for the Durham Bulls Tony Riggsbee discusses potential major changes that could be coming to Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is proposing major changes for the 2029 season. The regular season would be paired down to 154 games, but the Divisional Championship Series would expand to a best-of-seven. Plus, in the wildcard series, the divisional winner would get to choose its opponent. In the divisional series, the top-seed in each league would choose which wildcard winner to play in the divisional series. WPTF’s Tony Riggsbee, also the public address announcer for the Durham Bulls, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential changes.
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