Dean Ledbetter, Chrissy Murphy, Wendy Smith and Mandy Hice on a kidney donor search and how one prayer list changed everything

Dr. Nicholas Turner, infectious disease specialist at Duke University, on the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship

Dr. Nicholas Turner, assistant professor of medicine and infectious disease specialist at the Duke Infectious Diseases Clinic, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the hantavirus cases that forced a cruise ship to remain in the Atlantic and what the public should know about this rare but serious illness.

Dr. Chris Cooper, director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University, on the House Ethics investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards

Dr. Chris Cooper, Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor and director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the House Ethics Committee investigation into U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and what the allegations, which Edwards has denied, could mean for his re-election bid in the 11th Congressional District.

Brian Fletcher, welcome center manager for the N.C. Department of Commerce, on National Travel and Tourism Week events across the state

Brian Fletcher, welcome center manager at the Interstate 85 North Welcome Center in Norlina, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss National Travel and Tourism Week and a series of travel fair events being held at welcome centers across North Carolina through May 8, featuring local attractions, museums and North Carolina-grown products.

Dean Ledbetter, Chrissy Murphy, Wendy Smith and Mandy Hice on a kidney donor search and how one prayer list changed everything

N.C. Department of Transportation Corridor Development Engineer Dean Ledbetter and NCDOT Communications Officer Chrissy Murphy join Lisa Price along with Wendy Smith, development and design director for the city of Morganton, and her sister Mandy Hice to share the story of how Ledbetter learned of Mandy's need for a kidney through a church prayer list and stepped forward to help. The group discusses what being a kidney donor means to a family, the process to get on a potential donor list and how listeners can help.

Robyn Fehrman, executive director of Teach For America North Carolina, on Teacher Appreciation Week and supporting educators year-round

Robyn Fehrman, executive director of Teach For America North Carolina, joins Lisa Price during Teacher Appreciation Week to discuss what teachers across North Carolina are experiencing right now, how families and communities can show meaningful support beyond a single week, and why Teach For America is seeing a 43% increase in its teaching corps as Gen Z increasingly views teaching as a purposeful first career.