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April Woods, Garner’s Downtown Economic Development Administrator, on Streetscape and Transportation Plans

April Woods from the Town of Garner outlines new downtown streetscape improvements, added parking and outdoor gathering areas, efforts to boost walkability, and the town’s ongoing transportation survey as officials update Garner’s long‑range transportation plan.

Bob Luddy, founder of CaptiveAire Systems, on his opposition to casino gambling in North Carolina

Bob Luddy, founder and president of CaptiveAire Systems and one of North Carolina's most prominent conservative businessmen, joins Tony to discuss a letter he sent to state senators opposing the expansion of casino gambling in North Carolina. Luddy argues that gambling offers false hope as an economic development tool, draws parallels to the failures of Atlantic City, and says the state would be better served by investing in vocational and skills-based education for young people.

Peter King discusses Artemis II mission, Lovell tribute

CBS News correspondent Peter King looks back at the Artemis II crew’s record‑setting trip around the moon, reflecting on the surprise prerecorded message from the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell, the mission’s emotional echoes of Apollo 8, and the human details from long days of photography to makeshift curtains in the capsule that are defining this new era of lunar exploration.

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the escalating standoff with Iran as President Trump's latest deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Rinaldi explains what the president has threatened to strike if Iran does not comply, why Iran appears unwilling to negotiate, and what to expect from an upcoming White House meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Peter King, on Artemis II mission progress, Orion performance and lunar flyby

King says Artemis II is performing as expected as the crew travels beyond Apollo-era distances, testing the Orion spacecraft. He discusses minor technical issues, a planned communication blackout on the moon’s far side and the mission’s goal of capturing thousands of lunar images for future missions.