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How do you help an aging parent stay healthy without nagging, overwhelming them, or turning every family conversation into a health lecture? John Cochrane, CEO of HumanGood, talks with Jon Champion about practical ways older adults and their families can cut through the noise, focus on manageable steps, and work together toward healthier aging—even during the hectic holiday season.
Jon Champion talks with Willie Odell Jordan, a former teacher and retired Wake County educator. The award-winning theatre director and founder of the Crown Jewel Theatre joins Jon to discuss his new theatre company, its inaugural production of American Son, and the power of storytelling to challenge perspectives, spark conversation, and inspire change.
What shapes the way young people think about relationships, gender, and social pressure—and how do those attitudes follow them onto college campuses? In this conversation, Jon Champion speaks with Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, about new national research from Perry Undem and Plan International USA examining the pressures young people face, why these issues matter, and what parents, educators, and communities can do to make a difference.
The NC State Fair is here and with it come not only the rides, the deep fried foods and fun, but the traffic and safety concerns. Each year the Department of Agriculture takes great efforts to ensure that the fair keeps moving and does so with a minimum of congestion and crime. The person at the helm of those efforts again this year is Chief Anthony Prignano, Chief of Police for the NC Agriculture Department and Consumer Services . Gayle Hurd spoke to him about keeping the fair safe and on track.
Former North Carolina Governor and RightCount North Carolina Chair Pat McCrory will join East Carolina University political science professor Dr. Peter Francia in Greenville this Thursday for a public conversation about the 2026 election, North Carolina’s voting process, and public trust and confidence in elections. McCrory joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the election process as early voting gets underway.
A Cary woman is using a Halloween display to draw attention to what she and her neighbors say is a dangerous stretch of road where speeding drivers remain a concern. Ginger Peters has placed a skeleton along Harrison Avenue with a message aimed at both motorists and town leaders. Peters joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the display.
The Rawleigh Oyster Festival combines oysters and barbecue and will be held at Raleigh Iron Works. It benefits the Frankie Lemmon School and the NC Coastal Federation. It takes place on November 7. Ed Mera, a coastal North Carolina oyster farmer, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event.
The state of the Sun Belt Conference is in question. On Monday, James Madison announced they were leaving the league in 2028 to join the American Conference. The College Football Playoff will reportedly expand to 24 teams by 2027, according to ESPN. Where does this unrest leave Appalachian State, once the best college football program in North Carolina. Jeff Hamlin talked with Appalachian graduate and writer Thomas Sherrill.
It’s the final event of the PGA Champions Tour regular season. The SAS Championship starts on Friday at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Connor Stange from the PGA Champions Tour joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event that will lead into the Champions Tour playoffs.
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