WPTF Afternoon News

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WPTF Afternoon News Podcast

Find out what the latest news is in the afternoon with stories from around the Triangle, and the world, that matter to you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Rachel Lee Brady Parent & advocate of Opportunity Scholarships

    Rachel Lee Brady Parent & advocate of Opportunity Scholarships

    7 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Judge Bob Orr on Debate Rules for Harris and Trump

    Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the debate rules for her upcoming face-off with former President Donald Trump, although her campaign expressed concern about the decision to mute both candidates' microphones except during their speaking turns. The Harris campaign believes this may put her at a disadvantage in the Sept. 10 debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Judge Bob Orr, a former North Carolina Supreme Court justice and longtime Republican, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the implications of the rules and the latest in the race.

    6 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lauren Kennedy Brady on Bringing Bull Durham to the Stage

    Lauren Kennedy Brady, Executive Director of Theatre Raleigh and a former Broadway actress, has been working alongside Ron Shelton, director of the original Bull Durham film, to adapt the story into a musical. After three years of development with a talented team of designers, the musical is set to premiere at Duke University. Brady, whose career highlights include Les Miserables, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the creative process behind the musical's production.

    7 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Shun Robertson on NC College Connect and Simplifying College Admissions

    The University of North Carolina system has launched NC College Connect, a new initiative aimed at simplifying the college application process for public high school seniors across North Carolina. This program allows qualifying students to bypass traditional college applications and easily apply to participating UNC System and North Carolina Community College institutions. Shun Robertson, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Policy in the UNC System, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss how NC College Connect will work and its potential impact on students statewide.

    5 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Raleigh City Councilman Jonathan Melton Discusses Kamala Harris’ Small Business Tax Proposal

    Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a new proposal aimed at boosting small businesses by increasing the tax deduction for startup expenses to $50,000, up from the current $5,000 limit. This significant change would allow new small businesses to spread the deduction over several years or delay claiming it until the company turns a profit. However, challenges remain, as the IRS has previously faced difficulties ensuring these tax breaks reach their intended recipients, particularly during the pandemic when fraudulent claims spiked. Jonathan Melton, a Raleigh City Councilman, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the implications of Harris’ plan for local small businesses.

    5 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Gary Salamido, NC Chamber President, Discusses TRIP Report on NC Transportation Needs

    A new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, DC, highlights the critical need for additional state and federal transportation investment to improve North Carolina's roads and bridges. The report emphasizes that rising inflation is eroding purchasing power, necessitating further investment to complete essential projects. It also includes regional breakdowns for the Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Triad, and Wilmington urban areas. Gary Salamido, the President of the NC Chamber, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the implications of the TRIP plan and the future of North Carolina's transportation infrastructure.

    3 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    Nate French, Wake Forest Communications Professor, Discusses the First Harris-Trump Debate

    Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first presidential debate on September 10. Nate French, a communications professor at Wake Forest University, shared insights on both verbal and nonverbal communication, emphasizing the significance of this event. French highlighted the likely discussion of critical issues such as the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights. He also noted the importance of the debate's timing. Nate French joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to explore the upcoming debate.

    7 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    Wiley Nickel Discusses Kamala Harris' Economic Plans and Tax Credits

    Wiley Nickel, Congressman for North Carolina's 13th district, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plans, including a $6,000 tax credit for parents of newborns and the return of the pandemic-era expanded Child Tax Credit. These tax credits could lift millions of children out of poverty and assist middle-class families with the cost of raising children, but they may come with a significant price tag. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation estimates the 10-year cost of these initiatives at $1.6 trillion.

    8 min
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Find out what the latest news is in the afternoon with stories from around the Triangle, and the world, that matter to you.

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    WPTF FM 92.9, 107.5 & AM 680
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    705
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