x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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!

news daily news

All Episodes

8:21

Boyuan Chen Assistant Professor of Medical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

The wealth of information provided by our senses that allows our brain to navigate the world around us is remarkable. Touch, smell, hearing, and a strong sense of balance are crucial to making it through what to us seem like easy environments such as a relaxing hike on a weekend morning. Robots, in contrast, have long relied solely on visual information such as cameras or lidar to move through the world. Outside of Hollywood, multisensory navigation has long remained challenging for machines. A new

en

6:29

Scott Peoples Retired 82nd Airbourne Captain

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/20

A discussion about veterans and their care was held in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Panelists discussed the evolving role of veterans as defenders of democracy and a last line of defense against authoritarianism. Veterans on the panel discussed how recent changes under the Trump Administration are impacting benefits and care. Scott Peoples, a retired 82nd Airbourne Captain, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the panel and what veterans are experiencing.

en

6:43

Jason Johnson: Orange High School Principal of the Year

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson has been named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction presented the award to the 27-year educator during a luncheon in Cary, where he was joined by other regional finalists and several Orange County Schools leaders. During his acceptance speech, Johnson became emotional as he thanked his students and staff, emphasizing that the honor belongs to the entire Orange County community

en

5:04

Dr. Andrew Armstrong: Professor of Medicine at Duke...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

Former President Joe Biden's office has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The diagnosis came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. On Friday, it was confirmed that the cancer had spread to the bone, indicating a more aggressive form of the disease. However, his office noted that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for more effective management. Dr. Andrew Armstrong, a Professor of

en

4:36

Dr. William Goodnight: MD Associate Professor,...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

The excitement of pregnancy turned to shock and fear for a Lumberton couple after doctors diagnosed their unborn twin sons with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), a potentially deadly condition. A laser surgery at UNC-Chapel Hill before the boys’ birth saved their lives. Irene and Kevin Howell call their twin sons their miracle babies. TTTS occurs in about 10-15% of identical twins who share a placenta, resulting in an uneven distribution of blood flow between the twins. Dr. William Goodnight

en

5:04

Mark Ezell: Governor Highway Safety Program Director...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/19

The Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign is officially underway in North Carolina. The statewide initiative from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program kicked off on May 19 and runs through June 1. The annual campaign focuses on public outreach and increased enforcement of the state's seat belt laws to keep drivers safe during the busy holiday season and upcoming summer months. Mark Ezell, the Director of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this year’s Click It or

en

5:09

Thomas Salley President of Visit Wilkes, N.C.

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/15

It’s a full weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. For the second straight year, NASCAR has brought its All-Star Race back to North Wilkesboro. The origins of North Wilkesboro’s connection to NASCAR traces back to the 1940s. In 1996, NASCAR ran its last race at the Speedway, opting to go to Texas. For over 20 years, the track was left abandoned as major stock car racing was highlighted in bigger cities. Thomas Salley is the President of Visit Wilkes, NC. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much it

en

8:32

Hayes Permar Owner of the Rialto Theater

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/15

The Rialto Theater is keeping things salty as the Carolina Hurricanes series with the Washington Capitals continues. On the marquee of the venerable theater has been several messages aimed at Capitals players, namely Tom Wilson and Alexander Ovechkin. In fact, the marquee has posted several messages dating back to last winter, including one aimed at former Hurricane Mikko Rantanen, who was traded to the Dallas Stars after a brief stint in Raleigh. Hayes Permar, the owner of the Rialto who formerly

en

8:24

J.J. Cooper Editor of Baseball America

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/15

In a stunning move, Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and other deceased players from Major League Baseball's permanently ineligible list. Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader, and Jackson are now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Rose was banned for gambling in 1989 by Bart Giamatti. Jackson and seven of his teammates on the Chicago White Sox were banned for throwing the 1919 World Series by Kennesaw Mountain Landis, the

en

6:12

Amy Brundle National Alliance on Mental Illiness...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/15

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the importance of mental wellness and the reality of mental illness for 1 in 4 North Carolinians. Every May, NAMI North Carolina holds our annual NAMIWalks NC event. This year’s walk/community wellness fair will be held this Saturday. Nearly 1000 participants are expected for the rally. Amy Brundle, a spokesperson for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this weekend’s event.

en

6:45

Tiffany Wright AAA Carolina spokesperson

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/15

It’s set to be another record-breaking year for Memorial Day travel in the Carolinas. AAA predicts 1.3 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles for Memorial Day this year, which marks an increase of nearly 50,000 compared to 2024. Nationwide, 45.1 million people are estimated to spend time away from home for the holiday weekend, and that’s 1.4 million more domestic travelers than last year, according to AAA. Tiffany Wright, a spokesperson for AAA Carolinas, joined Jeff Hamlin to

en

7:37

Adam Lucas Writer for Tarheelbluecom

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/13

Former University of North Carolina basketball star Larry Miller died Sunday, the university announced. Miller died in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at the age of 79. The Catasauqua, Pennsylvania-native was a forward on Dean Smith’s first two ACC championship and Final Four teams in 1967 and 1968, earning first-team All-American honors in both seasons. In 1968, Miller was a consensus first-team All-America on one of the greatest five-man squads ever honored. Adam Lucas, a writer for Tarheelblue.com,

en

6:41

Lester Jones National Beer Wholesalers Association...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/13

A recently released report by the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association drafts a picture of the state of beer in North Carolina. According to the biennial report, North Carolina generated a total economic output of $13.4 billion. By the numbers, the Beer Saves America report points out that North Carolina is responsible for 71,867 jobs within the beer industry. Lester Jones, an economist with the National Beer Wholesalers Association, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the

en

6:21

Lee Dobson Spokesperson for Hearts for Home Care

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/13

Hearts for Home Care, in conjunction with the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina and SembraCare, will hold an advocacy day at the NC General Assembly. The day will start with special remarks from home care leaders and supporting lawmakers, who will address the unprecedented demand for home-based care and the barriers to accessing that care, including underfunding, a critical workforce shortage, and regulatory obstacles. Lee Dobson, a spokesperson for Hearts for Home Care,

en

6:59

Brad Senkiw Gaming Industry Reporter

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/13

A prominent anti-tax conservative has joined the fight against the North Carolina Senate’s proposal to double the tax rate paid by legal online sports betting operators. Sports betting operators have lined up against the proposed increase, urging their users to contact lawmakers and warning of worse odds and fewer promotions if the tax rate hike goes into effect. Brad Senkiw is a gaming industry reporter. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how this bill could impact North Carolina.

en

4:49

Joshua Dorsette Bull City Youth Athletic Director

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/13

A local youth center is rebranding and working to provide much needed resources for the community. The move comes after a week when a teenager was shot and killed, and another was charged with his murder. A teen also died after being gunned down in the McDougald Terrace community over the weekend. On Monday, the Salvation Army of Durham officially changed the name of its Boys & Girls Club to the Bull City Youth Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Joshua Dorsette, Bull City Youth Athletic

en

5:02

Mike Birling: Vice President of Baseball Operations...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/12

Wool E. Bull, the beloved mascot of the Durham Bulls, is a finalist for the Mascot Hall of Fame. He is among 28 nominees, including Big Al from the University of Alabama, Homer the Dragon from the Charlotte Knights, Hugo the Hornet from the Charlotte Hornets, and Mrs. Met from the New York Mets. According to the Mascot Hall of Fame, between two and four mascots are selected each year, requiring nominees to receive at least 60% of the ballots cast. Mike Birling, Vice President of Baseball Operations

en

6:14

Steve Harmon: Gardner-Webb University Historical...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/12

Steve Harmon, a historical theology professor at Gardner-Webb University, says Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, has already made history as the first American pope and the first pontiff with a higher education degree from a U.S. university. Harmon, who has followed Prevost’s journey closely, noted that the new pope’s background mirrors that of many of his students. Harmon joined Jeff Hamlin from Rome to discuss the significance of this historic papacy.

en

5:44

Arielle Chatha: Event Specialist of the Town of...

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/12

The Town of Morrisville is gearing up for its annual SpringFest celebration on Saturday, May 17, at the Indian Creek Trailhead. This year’s event will feature the inaugural Morrisville Chalk Walk, inviting local artists to transform the pavement into colorful works of art. The day will also include the Western Wake Farmers Market Craft Fair, live music, make-and-take native plant crafts, and a variety of food trucks. Arielle Chatha, with the Town of Morrisville, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what

en

7:48

David Simon, Know Your Rights

WPTF Afternoon News ·

2025/05/12

David Simon discusses with Anthony DeHart a Your Rights" is a collection of free apps developed to help everyday Americans understand and exercise their legal rights.

en

1,570 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci