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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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9:22

Author Raymond Elume discusses his new book: “Soccer...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/18

“Soccer is Football” is a book that explores the global game through the lenses of history, culture, data, and human storytelling—particularly in the context of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Raymond Elume is the author of Soccer is Football and joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the book.

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7:26

CBS News reporter Anna Schecter discusses the latest...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/18

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database. CODIS is a valuable storehouse of DNA taken from crime suspects or people with convictions. Any hits could identify possible suspects in the Guthrie saga, which reached a 17th day Tuesday. Anna Schecter of CBS News joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest in the Guthrie case.

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5:29

Former State Senator Floyd McKissick remembers Jesse...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/17

The Rev. Jesse Jackson kept up his more than half-century-long fight for civil and human rights through his final years despite challenges over his health, the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice and political divisions. Whether appearing at the funerals of Black people killed by police or participating in COVID-19 vaccination drives to address hesitancy in communities of color, Jackson built on a life in public advocacy that included running for president, international diplomacy and influencing

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7:00

N.C. State University historian Tim Peeler talks...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/17

There’s plenty different about the North Carolina-N.C. State men’s basketball rivalry this year. For starters, they’re playing only once. With transfers coming and going from teams annually, there’s hardly any time for players to stay at one school long enough to build any animosity. Tim Peeler is a N.C. State University historian. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss whether the UNC-N.C. State rivalry has lost some of its luster.

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8:07

North Carolina Central University Law Professor...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/17

Remembrances are coming for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson -- who has died at age 84. Jackson graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro in 1964. Irving Joyner, N.C. Central University law professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his memories of Jesse Jackson.

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8:31

Director of Film at Carolina Theatre Jim Carl on the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/16

Actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall had a career that spanned over 7 decades and is best known for his roles in The Godfather and its sequel and the epic war film Apocalypse Now. Jim Carl, the Director of Film for the Carolina Theatre, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to talk about Duvall's career and the legacy he leaves on Hollywood and film as a whole.

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7:17

President of Global TV at VICE Media Peter Gaffney...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/16

In the early 2000s, the best rivalry in college basketball wasn’t Duke-North Carolina. It was Duke-Maryland. The Blue Devils and the Terrapins met four times in 2001, including a legendary matchup in the Final Four and a classic Duke comeback at Cole Field House in January. Now, Vice TV is taking a look back at the animosity that surrounded Duke-Maryland 25 years ago. Peter Gaffney, President of Global TV at VICE Media, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new documentary.

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7:27

PineCone Executive Director David Brower on...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/16

The Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival will return next October. The festival, which is produced by nonprofit PineCone, celebrates live music and the arts with three days of events. David Brower, the Executive Director of PineCone, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s planned for next fall.

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8:17

Restaurant owner Marcel Jara reflects on Venezuela...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/16

The first couple visited Fort Bragg to meet with special forces who captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as Venezuelan communities across the state paid close attention. A North Carolina man with deep ties Venezuela said it’s far more complex than taking a leader down and propping up a new one. Marcel Jara, the co-owner of Arepa Culture in Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the situation in Venezuela and how it has impacted his country.

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9:02

LaKisha Jones on the NC Symphony: Bravo Broadway

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/14

Experience the magic of Broadway with the one you love this Valentine's weekend as the NC Symphony and guest vocalists perform showstoppers from beloved shows like Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more at "Bravo Broadway", this weekend at Meymandi Concert Hall. Gayle Hurd spoke with guest vocalist LaKisha Jones, who takes these hits from the broadway stage to the symphony about the show and her time on American Idol!

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8:41

Tar Heel Tribune Writer R.L. Bynum talks about the...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/12

Whenever the situation with the Smith Center and the UNC men’s basketball team plays itself out, the UNC women’s basketball team will be impacted. After playing inside Carmichael Arena for decades, the UNC women will leave the building at some point over the next few years. R.L. Bynum is a writer for Tar Heel Tribune. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the end of basketball at Carmichael.

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7:20

CBS News Reporter Linda Kenyon talks about Attorney...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/12

Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a wide-ranging, passionate defense of President Donald Trump, repeatedly shouting at Democrats during a combative hearing in which she postured herself as the Republican’s chief protector. Bondi's remarks came at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday as she tried to turn the page from persistent criticism of the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Linda Kenyon of CBS News joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the hearing.

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6:33

N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/12

The U.S. economy put in a strong showing at the start of 2026, following a year of disruptions that depressed both the demand for labor and its supply. Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department reported on Wednesday, in a report delayed from last week by a short government shutdown. Mike Walden, N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the report.

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5:49

Dr. Tony Moody from the Duke University School of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/12

More cases of measles are being reported in the Triangle. In Orange County, officials have joined the growing list of possible exposures which includes Wake, Durham and Johnston Counties. Dr. Tony Moody of Duke Health says the first dose of the MMR vaccine starts at around one-year-old for children. Moody joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest on measles cases.

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6:39

Candace DeMatties talks about measles cases reported...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/11

A warning from Wake County health officials after another possible measles exposure. On Tuesday night, health officials announced someone infected with the virus visited a number of locations in Raleigh while contagious. Candace DeMatties of the Partnership to Fight Infectious Diseases, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how infectious the measles are

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7:46

Melissa Jest on restoring and preserving Nina...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/11

Nina Simone's music became the sound of several movements, giving sound to pain, resistance and hope during the Civil Rights Era. Now, the childhood home of legendary artist and activist Nina Simone has been restored in Tryon, ensuring her story and legacy endure for future generations. Melissa Jest, Senior Manager of Preservation Projects with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the preservation of Simone’s home.

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6:33

Lackisha Sykes General Manager of WNCU on preserving...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/11

Nearly 400 hours of historic radio broadcasts are returning to North Carolina Central University. It's a rare collection of recordings capturing the voices, music, and stories that shaped the history of the Black community in North Carolina. Lackisha Sykes, General Manager of WNCU, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the preservation of the broadcasts.

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6:27

Tom Jensen Executive Director of Public Policy...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/11

Independents tend to decide elections. Public Policy Polling’s latest national poll finds Donald Trump and Republicans are in a lot of trouble with them. Tom Jensen, with Public Policy Polling, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their findings

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7:12

Brad Senkiw Gaming industry reporter on the increase...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/10

North Carolina bet more than $666 million on sports through legal operators in January. That's up from $623 million in January 2025. Brad Senkiw, a gaming industry reporter for Covers.com, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new figures.

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5:45

Paul Grantham of Duke University discusses Duke being...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2026/02/10

Duke University and Duke University Health System have both been named to Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list for 2026. Paul Grantham, Duke University Vice President for Work Culture and Communication Service, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Forbes Magazine rankings.

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