Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why North Carolina cities and towns are facing growing budget deficits

Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, on preparing teens to manage their own healthcare

Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at the BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new survey finding that two-thirds of young people wish they had been better prepared before aging out of pediatric care around age 18. Shanske explains why the shift to managing appointments, insurance and medical decisions independently is overwhelming for many teens and how families can start preparing earlier, including how young adults can learn to advocate for themselves with healthcare providers.

Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon Poll at Elon University, on how Americans feel about the semiquincentennial celebrations

Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon Poll at Elon University, joins Tony to discuss the latest Elon Poll findings on how Americans are feeling about the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations and whether the semiquincentennial is influencing their political views and sense of pride in being American.

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield, on the Heavy Thunder artillery and infantry program

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Heavy Thunder: Summer Artillery and Infantry Program on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event recreates the sights and sounds of the 1865 battle at one of North Carolina's most significant Civil War sites.

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, on Delta's scaled-back in-flight food service and how travelers can prepare

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, joins Tony to discuss Delta Air Lines' decision to scale back food and beverage service on many short-haul routes and what it means for families, business travelers, and frequent flyers. French shares smart packing tips to avoid mid-flight hunger, how to sidestep overpriced airport purchases, and what the trend signals about the future of airline service.

Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author of "A God-Shaped Nation," on religion in America and her article on Billy Graham

Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author and Chapel Hill resident, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss her new book "A God-Shaped Nation: Five Hundred Years of Religion in America" and her recent article in The Assembly on Billy Graham. Wilensky-Lanford will hold a reading and signing at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill on June 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.