Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why North Carolina cities and towns are facing growing budget deficits

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield, on the Heavy Thunder artillery and infantry program

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Heavy Thunder: Summer Artillery and Infantry Program on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event recreates the sights and sounds of the 1865 battle at one of North Carolina's most significant Civil War sites.

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, on Delta's scaled-back in-flight food service and how travelers can prepare

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, joins Tony to discuss Delta Air Lines' decision to scale back food and beverage service on many short-haul routes and what it means for families, business travelers, and frequent flyers. French shares smart packing tips to avoid mid-flight hunger, how to sidestep overpriced airport purchases, and what the trend signals about the future of airline service.

Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author of "A God-Shaped Nation," on religion in America and her article on Billy Graham

Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author and Chapel Hill resident, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss her new book "A God-Shaped Nation: Five Hundred Years of Religion in America" and her recent article in The Assembly on Billy Graham. Wilensky-Lanford will hold a reading and signing at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill on June 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, on the latest in personal finance

Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, joins Tony Riggsbee for his weekly segment to discuss the latest economic trends and practical personal finance guidance for listeners.

Andy Esser, financial advisor at Edward Jones, on 529 Day and education savings strategies

Andy Esser, certified financial planner and financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, joins Tony on 529 Day to discuss new research showing families are feeling less confident about covering future education costs, how 529 plans work and what steps parents can take now to build a clearer education savings strategy.