Alex Jacquez, chief policy advocacy officer at Groundwork Collaborative, on rising prices and what inflation means for North Carolina families this summer

Benjamin Cook, regional medical director for Duke Urgent Care Durham/Orange counties, on managing heat safely during the July 4th weekend

Benjamin Cook, physician assistant and regional medical director for Duke Urgent Care Durham and Orange counties, joins Tony to discuss how to recognize and manage heat-related illness as a heat dome settles in over the region during the July 4th holiday weekend.

Secretary Pamela Brewington Cashwell, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, on Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest

Secretary Pamela Brewington Cashwell of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources joins Tony to discuss Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest, a free all-day celebration of America's 250th birthday at the State Capitol building and grounds in Raleigh on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features live music from Tift Merritt and Rissi Palmer, living history exhibits, more than 50 vendors and food trucks, trolley tours of historic downtown Raleigh and a Hurricanes Kid Zone. For more information visit america250.nc.gov/capitol-250-north-carolina-freedom-fest.

Nick Petro, National Weather Service meteorologist, on heat domes and extreme summer weather

National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Petro joins Tony to explain what a heat dome is, how it is affecting the Northeast, the extreme weather unfolding in the Rockies, and whether North Carolinians should expect more early and intense summer heat in the years ahead.

Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, on the latest in personal finance

Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, joins Tony for his weekly segment to discuss the latest economic trends and practical personal finance guidance for listeners.

Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, on keeping pets safe during summer holiday celebrations

Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, joins Tony to discuss how to keep pets calm and safe during the loud fireworks and crowds expected around the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations, as well as tips for protecting animals from the summer heat.