Professor at N.C. State’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Jeffrey Dorfman discusses Raleigh experiencing its driest start to the year ever

Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader Sean Tucker

Summer is here, and for many people, it's the perfect time to shop for a new ride. But with vehicle prices, interest rates, and inventory continuing to shift, deciding whether to buy new or used, and when to buy, can be a challenge. Joining WPTF to break down the current car market and share tips for getting the best value is Sean Tucker, Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader.

Director of Durham County Department of Social Services Maggie Clapp on SNAP Benefits

WPTF's very own Jon Champion was joined by Maggie Clapp, Director of Durham County Department of Social Services, to discuss Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and changes in the program as well as how it's affecting consumers.

Editor of Pack Pride Cory Smith discusses North Carolina and N.C. State men’s basketball to face off in nonconference game in December

North Carolina and N.C. State will play in a nonconference game at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro next winter, according to Pack Pride. While details haven't been finalized, the game is expected to be played on December 15. The Tar Heels and the Wolfpack are slated to play just one conference game next year at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Cory Smith, the Editor of Pack Pride, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the nonconference game.

RDU Airport spokesperson Stephanie Hawco discusses RDU travelers adapting as summer demand surges and ongoing construction

Travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport are navigating high airfare, construction, and booming summer demand as the airport works to expand capacity and improve the passenger experience. Stephanie Hawco, spokesperson for Raleigh Durham International Airport, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the summer demand.

Dr. Kevin Stewart of the UNC Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences discusses the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela

World leaders and Venezuela related celebrities are reacting with offers and solidarity after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings. There were also earthquakes reported in Japan and in California on Wednesday. Dr. Kevin Stewart, with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why so many earthquakes happened so quickly.