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Are We on the Brink of Ending Aging? Writer D.T. Max discusses his National Geographic cover story

How much longer could we live — and more importantly, how much longer could we stay healthy? Jon Champion talks with journalist and author D.T. Max about the science and possibilities surrounding aging. From extending our “healthspan” to potentially slowing or reversing some aspects of aging, the conversation raises some fascinating questions about how we may live in the future. D.T. Max’s story appears in the September issue of National Geographic magazine and is also available on natgeo.com.

Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play man Mike Maniscalco discusses the Carolina Hurricanes new television deal

The Carolina Hurricanes will have its regular season games available on Amazon Prime this season. The Hurricanes Hockey Network, which was announced on Tuesday, will be available for streaming direct-to-consumer as a subscription for fans. The cost will be $19.95 monthly or $99.95 annually. Mike Maniscalco, the Hurricanes play-by-play man, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new deal

Vice President of CBC Sports Mike Birling discusses what's going to be happening at DBAP during the Bull's offseason

The end of baseball season is around the corner. The Durham Bulls will play its final homestand of the season next week. But there’s still plenty of activity slated for this fall and winter at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Mike Birling, the Vice President of CBC Sports, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s ahead in the offseason.

Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr discusses Berger deciding not to run for re-election as North Carolina Associate Court Justice

In a statement of social media, Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. said he will not run for re-election as an associate justice in 2028. Berger released a statement that left the door open for other future options. Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Berger’s announcement

President of the Black Student Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill Makhi Nash

UNC-Chapel Hill officials have released a statement after a man charged into a classroom yelling racial slurs and making threats. It happened Monday night inside Greenlaw Hall. Students say their safety was at risk after a man walked into the room, where nearly 100 students had gathered for an event hosted by Black student organizations on campus. Makhi Nash was in the building. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what happened.

Elizabeth Gaines leader of FUND IRL discusses the $18 Billion settlement that Meta will pay

Meta’s $18 billion settlement could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for North Carolina and programs supporting kids. But will that money actually reach the children who need it? Jon Champion talks with Elizabeth Gaines, leader of FUND IRL and a leading youth advocate, about the settlement, the lessons of the tobacco settlement, and how North Carolina can make sure this money is invested in the future of its children.

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

The Carolina Hurricanes relentless run to the 2026 Stanley Cup proved to be a huge economic boon for Wake County. The total economic impact of the march to the Cup, including 10 home games at the Lenovo Center, was $48.1 million, according to Visit Raleigh. Loren Gold, the Executive Vice President of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how profitable the run was for Raleigh.

President of Wake Tech Community College Dr. Scott Ralls discusses the proposed Workforce Forward Bond

On Wednesday, Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls discussed the proposed Workforce Forward Bond, a $149.1 million bond referendum that would support workforce training capacity, public safety and health sciences education, skilled trades expansion, and critical campus modernization projects across Wake County. Dr. Ralls went into detail about the bond with Jeff Hamlin

Director of Duke University Army Research Center Dr. Miroslav Pajic discusses the center and why it has been created

Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Office to develop the foundational science required to engineer and build systems to counter unmanned aerial attacks. Dr. Miroslav Pajic, the director of the center, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why the center has been created.

Press correspondent for the Sunrise Movement Izzy Lynn discusses the UNC students protesting outside the G20 Summit In Chapel Hill

Sunrise Movement, a social and justice organization at UNC-Chapel Hill, has organized a demonstration outside the G20 summit in Chapel Hill. On Wednesday, they marched from the Old Well to the sidewalk outside of the Carolina Inn, holding their banners and signs with their demands high. Izzy Lynn, a correspondent with the Sunrise Movement, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their demonstration.

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