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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Afternoon News airs weekdays from 3-5 p.m. ET. Each afernoon, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all afternoon long!

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7:03

David Brower Executive Director of Raleigh Wide Open

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

Raleigh Wide Open is set for this weekend. This new festival will feature free stages for music, food, families and fun all over downtown Raleigh. Stages in every corner of downtown will ring out with bluegrass, folk, Americana, gospel and the best audience in the world. David Brower, the Executive Director of Raleigh Wide Open, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new festival.

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6:58

Dr. Dan Neumann Gastroenterologist with SCA Health

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

Two recent studies from the American Cancer Society show a sharp rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults ages 45 to 49 — the very group newly eligible for screenings since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age from 50 to 45. Dr. Dan Neumann, gastroenterologist with SCA Health, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the importance of early screening.

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6:51

Amr Saleh Student organizer for DEAH Day

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

For the past 10 years, Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has held DEAH DAY. It’s a day service in memory of Deah Barakat, a second-year DDS student, Yusor Abu-Salha, incoming DDS student, and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, who were killed in 2015 at their apartment in Chapel Hill. Amr Saleh is a student organizer for DEAH Day. Amr joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the special day for someone who died far too soon.

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6:32

Robert Bardon Professor of Forestry at NC State...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/30

On the winding roads near Grandfather Mountain, the first streaks of red and gold are beginning to show. But if you wait too long this year, you may miss them. A drier-than-normal fall across much of North Carolina, layered on top of a long-term warming trend, is threatening to dull the brilliance and shorten the window of one of the state’s most cherished autumn traditions. Robert Bardon, Professor of Forestry at N.C. State University, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact of climate change on

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5:43

Mac McCorkle: Duke University Sanford School of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of lying to Congress. The case comes just days after President Donald Trump appeared to call on his attorney general to prosecute Comey and other political rivals. The indictment makes Comey the first senior government official tied to Trump’s long-running grievance over the 2016 Russia investigation to face prosecution. Mac McCorkle, with the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss whether there’s

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6:44

Rick French: Chairman & CEO at French/West/Vaughan on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

A new documentary is shining a spotlight on Broadway and motherhood. Satisfied, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, follows Tony and Grammy Award–winning performer Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton. The film explores her personal journey as she balances family life and stardom. It also features North Carolina native and former Raleigh resident Ariana DeBose, another Hamilton alum. Rich French, Chairman of French

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6:05

Dr. Martin Kifer: High Point University Poll Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

A new High Point University poll shows mixed feelings among North Carolinians about the nation’s leaders. President Donald Trump received a 41% approval rating, while 47% disapprove and 12% offered no opinion. Closer to home, Governor Josh Stein’s job approval stands at 46%. Dr. Martin Kifer, Director of the High Point University Poll, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the findings.

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6:13

Dr. Alexandre Rotta: Department of Pediatrics at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Medical emergencies in the air may be more common—and more serious—than most travelers realize. With nearly five billion people flying each year, a new study led by Duke Health researchers analyzed more than 77,000 in-flight medical events reported to the world’s busiest airline medical support center. The findings show that while most incidents are minor, thousands of passengers required hospital care after landing, and in some cases, emergencies proved fatal or forced aircraft diversions.Dr

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5:28

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Danger

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/29

Jon Champion talks with Pam Springs of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about preventing deadly carbon monoxide poisoning — especially when using generators during storm season. She shares essential safety tips to keep your family protected when the power goes out.

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6:13

Mark Gangloff UNC Swimming Head Coach

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/25

Mark Gangloff UNC Swimming Head Coach

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5:30

Janice Collins-McNeil Associate Professor of North...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/25

Artificial intelligence is making its way into one university’s curriculum to help teach the next batch of North Carolina nurses. North Carolina Central University is the first in the state to have an immersive technology room on campus. It’s a new way for students to learn and grow in preparation for their career in medicine. Janice Collins-McNeil, an Associate Professor of North Carolina Central University’s Department of Nursing, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how AI is benefitting the

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7:02

Jason Stephany Vice President of the Food Bank of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/24

Right now, more than 607,000 are food insecure across the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina’s 34-county area service area. At the same time, the USDA has announced a decision to end public reporting of food insecurity data nationwide. Jason Stephany, the Vice President of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the USDA’s decision and the impact it will have on people.

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6:59

David Laxton Autism Society of North Carolina

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/24

President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary. He claims Tylenol is linked to autism, but experts criticize this as unfounded. Trump also made several erroneous statements including incorrectly stating the history of autism rates and that vaccines play a role. Additionally, medical professionals emphasize that Tylenol is safe during pregnancy when needed. David Laxton, with the Autism Society of North Carolina,

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4:57

Scott Ralls President of Wake Tech Community College

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/24

In a major move to close the skills gap and fuel career opportunities, Wake Tech Community College has joined forces with Autodesk, a global leader in Design and Make technology, and Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s top planning and design consultancy firms. This collaboration will deliver state-of-the-art software and curricula, immersive and hands-on training from industry leaders, and valuable real-world experience to students to ensure they gain the technical skills and certifications needed to

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6:24

John Graham Duke Fuqua School of Business

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/24

The outlook for the U.S. economy among financial decision-makers improved somewhat in the third quarter of 2025, as uncertainty declined. However, concerns about the impact of tariffs on prices and business performance continued to weigh on firms, according to the CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. John Graham, from the Duke Fuqua School of Business, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the outlook.

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7:19

Phil Napoli Professor at the Duke University Sanford...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/23

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television after a nearly weeklong suspension. The suspension triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump’s ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics. Two groups of ABC affiliates that denounced Kimmel last week said they would not carry his return on Tuesday. Phil Napoli from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Kimmel’s return.

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6:06

Steve Rao Morrisville Town Council member

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/23

President Donald Trump's announcement of a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas caused a flurry of confusion among companies that use the visa program, as well as among immigrant workers and countries around the world, as they tried to gauge its impact. The H1-B via program is a legal immigration program that allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire skilled foreign workers in "specialty occupations" across health care, tech and finance industries, among other STEM-related fields. It will also have an

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7:36

Rufus Edmisten Former N.C. Secretary of State

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/23

It may seem hard to believe now, but there was once a time where the political world was more civil. Rufus Edmisten was the Democratic nominee for governor in North Carolina in 1984. Republican Jim Martin would eventually win that election. Edmisten and Martin would go on to work together on legislation that would help North Carolinians in their day-to-day lives. Now, Edmisten is the co-host of the Weekend Gardner. He’s also writing a book about the importance of bringing civility back to the

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6:34

J.B. Buxton Durham Tech Community College President

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/23

There’s another new addition at Durham Technical Community College. Durham Tech and Novo Nordisk broke ground on a new Life Sciences Center on Monday. The new 35,000 square foot center is an innovative facility designed to prepare students for careers in biotechnology and other life science fields. President J.B. Buxton joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new center.

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6:17

Sandy Joiner Chairwoman of the Wake County Republican...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/09/22

A candlelight vigil was held in Raleigh Sunday in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Hundreds of people attended the memorial service held outside Wake GOP headquarters on Sunday. The event included prayer, hymns, tributes from organizers with Wake County GOP, and remarks from state officials Luke Farley and Dave Boliek. Sandy Joiner, Chairwoman of the Wake County Republican Party, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the vigil and her memories of Kirk.

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