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Dr. Beverly Gray OB-GYN at Duke University
Doctors who care for pregnant women say abortion laws are already impacting patients and physicians. Some worry that if stricter laws go into effect in North Carolina, fewer top-quality doctors will choose to practice in the state. Doctors who care for pregnant women say abortion laws are already impacting patients and physicians. Some worry that if stricter laws go into effect in North Carolina, fewer top-quality doctors will choose to practice in the state. Doctor Beverly Gray is an OB-GYN at Duke University. She discussed what would happen if tighter abortion practices go into practice in North Carolina with Jeff Hamlin
Dawn Blagrove Emancipate NC
Marijuana could soon be legally considered a lower-risk drug. Right now, the Drug Enforcement Agency classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug. Those are considered the most addictive and dangerous – like heroin and ecstasy. The Associated Press reports that the DEA will move to reclassify the drug to Schedule III--alongside Ketamine and Tylenol with codeine, which the DEA considers as drugs with a lower risk of abuse. Dawn Blagrove of Emancipate NC believes it’s the right move. Blagrove joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential move by the DEA.
Cecily Kalkhoff 5-2-2024
The public has a chance to celebrate local veterans, first responders, and personal heroes for Durham's inaugural "Flags for Heroes" event. On May 19, 600 10-foot American flags will be raised at the Hub RTP's fields for a fun kickoff celebration. The Hub RTP is located at 300 Park Offices Dr. in Research Triangle Park. The public is invited to sponsor flags in honor of those who have sacrificed in some way to serve the community. Cecily Kalkhof joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Flags for Heroes.
Duke Professor Mac McCorkle 5-1-2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she is going to force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson in the next week. Duke Professor Mac McCorkle joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about the “motion to vacate” and how the Presidential Election is shaping up at this point.
James Wilson Interim Director of the N.C. Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History announced on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. It will lead to the museum closing for 2-to-3 years, starting in June. Third-floor exhibits will close first, on Monday, June 3. The history museum will entirely close to the public on Monday, Oct. 7, but digital experiences will be provided while the museum is redesigned. The museum shop will remain open until Sunday, Dec. 29. James Wilson, the interim Director of the N.C. Museum of History, discussed the closure with Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News.