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Spokesperson for Wake County Animal Center Meagan Frost discusses center calling for help as shelter reaches capacity

The Wake County Animal Center is full, with more animals arriving every day and fewer spaces available for pets in need. Meagan Frost of the Wake County Animal Center joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments.

American international rugby union player Dom Besag discusses the World Rugby Nations Cup that is coming to Cary next week

The World Rugby Nations Cup is coming to Cary next Saturday. Dominic Besag is an American international rugby union player who plays as a center. A Danville, California native, Besag was educated at De La Salle High School and has played rugby from a young age. Besag joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss preparations for the Nations Cup.

UNC-Kenan Flagler Business School Professor Gerald Cohen discusses North Carolina being named CNBC's No. 2 Top State for Business

CNBC has ranked North Carolina #2 in its Top States for Business rankings. Carolina is home to one of the country's most active university innovation ecosystems. 682 active UNC startups — 537 of which are headquartered in North Carolina — have created more than 131,000 jobs worldwide and over 14,000 jobs in the state in the 2025 fiscal year. Gerald Cohen, a professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan Flagler Business School, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the rankings.

Catawba College Political Science Professor Michael Bitzer discusses a new Catawba College Survey that shows that most North Carolinians expect political violence before the 2026 election

A new Catawba College-YouGov poll finds that North Carolinians expressed broad concern about political violence, yet most remain confident elections will occur as scheduled and say they would reject candidates who violate principles of democracy and elections. Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the survey results.

NCDMV Communications Manager Marty Homan on the DMV Wait Times

If you've ever planned a trip to the DMV, you've probably heard the phrase "pack your patience." But the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles says drivers may not need quite as much patience these days, as wait times continue to improve at licensing offices across the state. Marty Homan joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what's behind the shorter waits and the steps the agency is taking to improve customer service.

Executive Director of WakeEd Partnership Keith Poston on the New School Year

While summer is in full swing, the new school year is just around the corner. To help teachers prepare their classrooms, a seven-week school supply drive has kicked off in Wake County, collecting essential items for students and educators ahead of the first day of school. Keith Poston, Chair of the WakeEd Partnership, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this year's school supply drive and how the community can help support local classrooms.Executive Director of WakeEd Partnership

New Book By Andrew Dunn Looks at Legacy of Pat McCrory

In 2012, Pat McCrory became the first Republican elected governor of North Carolina in 24 years. During his term, the state's political landscape shifted dramatically as Donald Trump rose to national prominence, while McCrory's re-election campaign unfolded in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Andrew Dunn has chronicled McCrory's tenure and legacy in his new book, The Change Agent. Dunn joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the book and McCrory's place in North Carolina political history.

Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders on Hurricane Chantal's Fallout

It’s been one year since Tropical Depression Chantal brought devastating flooding to Orange County. After the storm, FEMA pledged more than $11 million to support recovery efforts across the state, but Orange County officials say those funds have yet to arrive. Kirby Saunders joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the status of recovery efforts and the challenges the county continues to face a year later.

Chief meteorologist for Spectrum News One Gary Stephenson discusses the holiday weekend that set heat records across North Carolina

Temperatures surpassed 100-degrees several times in central North Carolina during the holiday weekend. Meanwhile, drought conditions continue as North Carolina will need over a foot of rain to catch up on the deficit. Gary Stephenson, Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News One, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the record-setting heat that closed June and started July.

Founder of Boots on the Ground Gerald Givens discusses a violent teen takeover and how it shines light on need for parents to be accountable

The search continues for suspects connected to a violent 4th of July in Raleigh. The Raleigh Police Department says the violence stemmed from a teen takeover that started in Briar Creek, moved to Glenwood South, then to Capital Boulevard. Nine people were shot over the course of six hours starting late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Gerald Givens, the founder of Raleigh Boots on the Ground, says it’s time for parents to step up. Givens joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss where he stands.

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