Alexandra Sirota, executive director of the NC Budget & Tax Center, on what the new state budget means for North Carolina families

Mark Lach, creative producer of Titanic: The Exhibition, on the 1912 disaster, North Carolina's connection and his dive to the Titanic wreck

Mark Lach, creative producer of Titanic: The Exhibition, joins Lisa Price to reflect on the third anniversary of the Titan submersible implosion and share what it was like to personally dive to the Titanic wreck site. Lach also previews what visitors will see at the exhibition, now running at the Park Expo & Conference Center in Charlotte through Labor Day, including a gallery highlighting North Carolina's connection to the disaster through Roxboro postal clerk Oscar Scott Woody..

Alexandra Sirota, executive director of the NC Budget & Tax Center, on what the new state budget means for North Carolina families

Alexandra Sirota, executive director of the NC Budget & Tax Center, joins Lisa Price to break down the newly released state budget and what it means for North Carolina families, communities and the state's long-term fiscal outlook.

Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt, on finding the best camping spots this summer

Kevin Long, co-founder and CEO of The Dyrt, joins Lisa Price to discuss how campers can use the app to find and book campgrounds, RV parks and glamping sites across the country, and shares the benefits of planning a camping trip ahead of time using The Dyrt's tools.

Gail Hartfield, National Weather Service meteorologist, on dangerous heat, a heat advisory and an increased fire risk for the Triangle

National Weather Service meteorologist Gail Hartfield joins Tony to discuss a heat advisory in effect with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees and heat index values up to 108. Hartfield explains how the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur combined with a cold front could bring isolated damaging winds south of the Triangle overnight, why high winds and heat are raising the risk of wildfires today, and why the exceptional drought gripping the region will need much more than a passing shower to improve.

Mayor Pro Tem Demian Dellinger, town of Garner, on upcoming Juneteenth, military and Independence Day celebrations

Mayor Pro Tem Demian Dellinger of the town of Garner joins Lisa Price to discuss the town's lineup of summer celebrations, including this weekend's annual Juneteenth Celebration, a performance by the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division All-American Band and Chorus on June 26, and Garner's July 3 Independence Day Celebration at Lake Benson Park.