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Daily News News Commentary

Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction

Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the latest numbers on graduation rates and end-of-grade testing showing great improvement

Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center for Elon University

"AI" companions are becoming more popular and some people are turning to find comfort these bots, some even considering these bots friends that understand them better than people. Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center for Elon University joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss new poll on “The Rise of AI Companions.” the results of this study, and how these bots are designed to flatter you as a way of keeping you talking to them.

Rachael Riley, Staff Writer of The Fayetteville Observer

Rachael Riley, Staff Writer of The Fayetteville Observer joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss her article on Fort Bragg tapped for next-generation nuclear power program and what it means to the region.

Staff Sargent Kenneth Garcia with U.S. Army

Staff Sargent Kenneth Garcia with U.S. Army, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss “Field Tested,” a new marketing campaign that centers on the Army’s unique training environments where Soldiers build the hands-on experience and proven skills needed to take on any challenge that lies ahead.

Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus

Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his article in The Assembly “Three Races to Watch in Roy Cooper’s Backyard” and how Nash County has often voted for the winners of statewide contests. This year, the area is home to three legislative races that could make or break a GOP supermajority.

Dr. David McLennan, Retired Professor of Political Science and Political Analyst at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Director of the Meredith Poll

Dr. David McLennan, Retired Professor of Political Science and Political Analyst at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Director of the Meredith Poll joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the Chuck Edwards censure vote, and how Republican candidate for U.S. House Laurie Buckhout has been suspended by online prediction market Kalshi for three years for wagering on her own campaign. She’s also agreed to pay a fine.

Scott Embry, Director and CEO of the United Way of Cumberland County

Scott Embry – Director and CEO of the United Way of Cumberland County joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and what it has meant to the children of Cumberland County.

Dr. Zachary Willis, a UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Data shows childhood vaccination rates continue to decline in the Tar Heel state. With students packing classrooms again, doctors are expecting more than just homework to start spreading. Dr. Zachary Willis, a UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the article he is quoted in “State Data Shows Fewer NC Kindergarteners Getting Vaccinated” ad how doctors in North Carolina are preparing for more than just the usual back-to-school germs.

Stephen Kates, CFP® Principal, Clocktower Financial Consulting

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released today, showing a consistency weak hiring environment. This Friday the nonfarm payrolls and unemployment reports will be out, following July's disappointing report. Tony Riggsbee joins with Stephen Kates, CFP® Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting about these reports and more.

Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

The 988 lifeline It is free and available 24/7 for anyone facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug problems. Hannah Wesolowski, the Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about the hotline.

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