WPTF Afternoon News Podcast
1) Anderson Clayton Chairperson for the North Carolina Democratic Party
In a win for their party, North Carolina Republican lawmakers formally passed a redrawn Congressional map meant to give them an extra seat in Washington, D.C., something they say is heeding the call f...Show More
2) Jason Simmons North Carolina Republican Party Chairman
North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump. The map adopted Wednesday could help Republicans win an additional seat by reshaping a swin...Show More
3) Sarita Broadway CFNC Associate Outreach Director for North Central North Carolina
It’s officially North Carolina College Application Week. It’s a critical moment for students across the state to take the next step toward higher education. As proclaimed by Governor Josh Stein, this ...Show More
4) Chris Cooper Western Carolina Political Science Professor
North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to a new congressional map, a victory for Republicans in the state legislature and beyond who have sought to increase the GOP’s advantage in races for the ...Show More
5) Larry Miller President of the Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative
On Tuesday, the Raleigh City Council gave approval to an updated noise ordinance. The vote comes as residents in Glenwood South and other neighborhoods have voiced their frustrations with the noise fr...Show More
6) Carol Gartrell Graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle School
Some local alumni of the historic Ligon High School who lived through segregation are making their voices heard to make sure their beloved school, now Ligon Magnet Middle School, isn't torn down as it...Show More
7) Kate Irsh and Shekema Crawford Early Head Start of Durham
The Early Head Start program under Durham's Partnership for Children is not immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but there's grave concern that the program won't be able to operate at its ...Show More
8) Howard Neufeld Professor of Biology at Appalachian State University
With the low fall foliage color now in the Piedmont and Charlotte metro areas, you might notice some of the leaves already look dry or faded. That’s a sign of drought stress. The mountains, only under...Show More
9) Dustin Douglas Owner of Kersey Valley Spookywoods
Looking for a thrilling scare? You're just an hour from the Triangle, where one of the country's most terrifying haunted attractions await. Kersey Valley Spookywoods in Archdale earned the Number 9 sp...Show More
10) Dr. Robert Ferris & Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody UNC Health chief of oncology clinical services & Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine
Two physicians at the UNC Health system have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Robert Ferris, the UNC Health chief of oncology clinical services, and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, th...Show More