UNC-Kenan Flagler Business School Professor Gerald Cohen discusses North Carolina being named CNBC's No. 2 Top State for Business

Founder of RNS Sports Sherard Johnson discusses how a Durham nonprofit is fighting gun violence one pair of shoes at a time

Durham leaders are in the midst of a 60-day process to develop the city's violence reduction plan, but one local nonprofit believes prevention can start with something as simple as a new pair of shoes. Sherard Johnson, the Founder of RNS Sports, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his latest initiative.

Illeana Rodriguez with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance discusses the best new places to try during Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week kicks off this week. It runs from July 16 through July 26. The 10-day event offers people the opportunity to try new restaurants or new twists on your favorites at a discount or special price. Illeana Rodriguez with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s on tap for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

Former North Carolina Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten discusses the life of Paul Dombalis

The former owner of Raleigh’s oldest restaurant, The Mecca, has died. Paul Dombalis passed away last month at 68. Dombalis worked at the family restaurant for almost 50 years and led the business for 28 years before selling in 2018. Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Secretary of State, had his photo on the wall at the Mecca. Rufus joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Paul Dombalis.

Asher Hildebrand of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses how the expansion of US strikes on Iran has lead to more retaliation across the Gulf

The United States has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran has responded Monday by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Asher Hildebrand, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest in Iran.

N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the economic report that came out for the month of June

The consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.4% for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate down to 3.5%. Wall Street had expected a 0.2% monthly decline and 3.8% annual level. N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this week’s report.