Stephen Kates, CFP Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting

Stephen Kates, CFP Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting

Stephen Kates CFP Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting joins Tony Riggsbee, to talk about the ever changing home market and how builders and mortgage rates are impacting that market here in North Carolina.

Mitch Kokai, with the John Locke Foundation and the Carolina Journal

Several key polls show Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper with a double-digit lead over former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley. Mitch Kokai with Carolina Journal says they have Cooper leading by 12.5 percent with Whatley's numbers mostly stagnant since last November. Tony Riggsbee joins Mitch Kokai, with the John Locke Foundation and the Carolina Journal to discuss these new polls.

Holly Payne-Strange, author of "Every Last Bone"

There's a new psychological thriller written by a locally connected author that has just been released. Holly Payne-Strange is the author of "Every Last Bone," a story of two unlikable characters that have to deal with an even more terrifying situation. She joined Lisa Price to talk about her book and how she came up with the ideas to create a page-turned thriller.

Dr. Amanda Klein, ECU Film Professor and author of "Millennials Killed the Video Star"

MTV turned 45 this year, and for many of us, video music television was something that introduced new music, styles, and even created what we now know as appointment television. Lisa Price talked to Dr. Amanda Klein, ECU Film Professor and author of "Millennials Killed the Video Star" about the MTV phenomena, how news was delivered to a new group of consumers, the creation of reality tv and when it all ended.

Robert Newsome, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

With summer boating season underway, millions of Americans are getting out on the water and enjoying the outdoors close to home. Their time on the water also generates economic activity for businesses and communities across North Carolina. Robert Newsome, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) shares with Lisa Price information about the $9 billion boating industry in North Carolina.