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CBS17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave set for sweltering weekend as extreme drought continues
Jun 24, 2026
6m 05s
N.C. State Student Researcher Kenneth Geisert discusses why the tile-horned Prionus beetle larva is a major threat to blueberry crops across NC
Jun 24, 2026
5m 12s
Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina Heather Leah discusses the many ghost towns of North Carolina
Jun 23, 2026
13m 43s
Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas discusses what to expect from 4th of July travel thats expected to set records across Carolinas
Jun 23, 2026
7m 38s
PetSmart’s local veterinarian Dr. Irena Perdew shared tips on keeping your pet safe on the 4th of July
Jun 23, 2026
6m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | CBS17 Meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave set for sweltering weekend as extreme drought continues | The heat indexes for central North Carolina on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will climb above 100 degrees. It will add to the extreme drought conditions that has led to water restrictions across Durham and Wake Counties. Wes Hohenstein, CBS17 meteorologist, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the heat wave and the drought | 6m 05s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | N.C. State Student Researcher Kenneth Geisert discusses why the tile-horned Prionus beetle larva is a major threat to blueberry crops across NC | Researchers in North Carolina say a native beetle species is increasingly damaging blueberry crops in the southeastern part of the state, adding to challenges already posed by ongoing dry conditions. Kenneth Geisert, an N.C. State student researcher, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the threat that the Prionus beetle poses. | 5m 12s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Author of Lost Towns of North Carolina Heather Leah discusses the many ghost towns of North Carolina | North Carolina is home to many ghost towns that each tell a different story of rise, decline and disappearance. Buffalo City, Brunswick Town, Cataloochee, Diamond City, Lost Cove and Henry River Mill Village are six examples that remain as reminders of what once existed across the state. Heather Leah, the author of Lost Towns of North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss various ghost towns across the state. | 13m 43s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas discusses what to expect from 4th of July travel thats expected to set records across Carolinas | AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. This year’s domestic travel forecast surpasses last year’s record of 71.8 million travelers, but the increase is smaller than recent year-over-year gains. Tiffany Wright, a spokesperson for AAA Carolinas, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what Independence Day will bring. | 7m 38s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | PetSmart’s local veterinarian Dr. Irena Perdew shared tips on keeping your pet safe on the 4th of July | As fireworks light up the skies, many pets panic—leading to a sharp uptick in runaways and emergency vet visits. PetSmart’s local veterinarian expert, Dr. Irena Perdew, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss tips for keeping your pets safe for the Fourth of July. | 6m 33s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Executive Vice President Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Loren Gold discusses the massive turnout at Canes victory parade that has local leaders wondering what’s next | The kickoff of a "Stanley Cup Summer," as proclaimed by Governor Josh Stein, brought 180,000 people to downtown Raleigh over the weekend. Now, it has some people wondering what's next regarding North Carolina as a Major League sports city. The Hurricanes win in the Stanley Cup is the second Major Professional Sports Championship in North Carolina history. Loren Gold, Executive Vice President of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s next on the sports front. | 7m 39s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Steph Gans with Clean Water for N.C. discusses data center concerns for some Vance County residents | The proximity of new data centers to utilities in Vance County has prompted local residents to inquire about their quality of life. Citizens in the area are seeking transparency from their local representatives, believing their research shows data centers are not beneficial to the community. Steph Gans, from Clean Water for North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss concerns about data centers. | 6m 34s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Bruce Jentleson of Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses the continuing talks between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials for a deal to end the war | Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war. Vance made the comment Monday after initial talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker. Bruce Jentleson, from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest developments. | 6m 44s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden discusses the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at 100 | Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. That's according to his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell. N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Greenspan’s 18 years at the head of the Fed. | 7m 03s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Author Nicole Carr discusses her new book that examines history and the orchestrated demise of Black medical schools | Only 5% of America's doctors are Black. That number has barely changed in 100 years. A former television reporter out of Durham just wrote a new book that explains why, and traces it back to a building in Raleigh that most people walk past without a second thought. Nicole Carr, who previously worked at WTVD, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss “The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation.” | 14m 24s | ||||||
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| 6/18/26 | UNC Baseball Play-by-play man Dave Nathan discusses North Carolina Tar Heels baseball preparing to face Oklahoma for the national championship | The North Carolina baseball team is two wins away from its first national championship. The Tar Heels romped through the opening three games of the College World Series. On Saturday, UNC starts a best-of-three series against Oklahoma for the national championship. Dave Nathan, UNC Baseball play-by-play man, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Tar Heels latest stint in Omaha so far. | 7m 12s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 |  Veronica Cordle with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame discusses the new inductees for this years class. | George Clinton, a Kannapolis native, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Clinton was inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and is also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Victoria Cordble, with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Clinton receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and this year’s inductees | 6m 44s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | UNC-Chapel Hill Economics Professor Gerald Cohen discusses the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged but signaling higher rates are ahead | The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is keeping its interest rate unchanged for the fourth-straight time but signaled that a rate hike is ahead. Trump appointee Kevin Warsh led his first policy meeting on Wednesday as Fed chairman and quickly made his mark. Gerald Cohen, a UNC-Chapel Hill Economics Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Fed’s decision. | 6m 20s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | CEO of Discover Durham Susan Amey discusses the many Juneteenth events scheduled in Durham | There are plenty of Juneteenth celebrations scheduled for Durham on Friday. Susan Amey, the CEO of Discover Durham, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what is on the slate | 5m 50s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Assistant Journalism Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Reverend Carl Kenney discusses the passing of Durham activist Minister Paul Scott | The Minister Paul Scott was a prominent Durham activist who always had his eye on the next generation of youth. He organized book drives for children and was a champion of peace. Sadly, Scott passed away last week. The Reverend Carl Kenney, an assistant journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the life of Paul Scott. | 7m 02s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh Jennifer Martin discusses how Raleigh businesses stand to benefit from the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup parade | The parade route for the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration has been released. On Saturday morning, the parade will begin at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary's Street in Raleigh. The parade stands to mean more dollars for Raleigh businesses. Jennifer Martin of Shop Local Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how beneficial the parade will be. | 5m 24s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Raleigh environmental coordinator Ed Buchan discusses the months-long drought and how rising heat is bringing tighter water restrictions to Triangle | With no end to our drought in sight, Raleigh water officials will crack down on the water restrictions already in place, with the impact on the water supply and the agriculture industry becoming more of a factor. Ed Buchan, Raleigh Environmental Coordinator, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss any potential restrictions on the table. | 6m 13s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Director of Safe Kids North Carolina Alan Buchanan discusses an event where experts came together in Durham to spread awareness on hot cars | The first thing anyone does when stepping into their car this time of year is blast the air conditioner. In Durham on Wednesday, there was a display to spread awareness about preventing hot car deaths. There were 50 pairs of shoes, each representing a child in North Carolina who died in a hot car since 1998. Alan Buchanan, Director of Safe Kinds North Carolina, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how preventable hot car deaths are. | 5m 02s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region | Fatherhood plays a vital role in building strong families and strong communities. This weekend, an event in the Triangle will bring together fathers, family advocates, and community leaders to focus on that important mission.Jon Champion talks with Vanessa Hickmon, Executive Director of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic Region about the upcoming NC Fatherhood Conference, the work her organization is doing across the state, and why supporting fathers matters now more than ever. | 7m 01s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Writer for the North State Journal Cory Lavalette discusses a new book about Hurricanes Stanley Cup season | Cory Lavalette has written about the Carolina Hurricanes throughout Rod Brind’Amour’s tenure as head coach. Now, he’s about to publish a book about the Canes Stanley Cup season called “Perfect Storm: The Hurricanes Commemorative Championship Book.” He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the atmosphere after the Canes won the Stanley Cup on Sunday. | 7m 43s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | WalletHub writer Chip Lupo discusses a new WalletHub report that ranks Durham as among the best run cities in America | As local governments continue to grapple with challenges like inflation and ongoing public safety concerns such as mass shootings, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best and Worst Run Cities in America. Chip Lupo, WalletHub writer, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their results. | 6m 08s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Owner of The Rialto Hayes Permar discusses a Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration that will be held at the Rialto | The Rialto Theater was one of several venues to host a Stanley Cup Watch Party as the Carolina Hurricanes took the championship. At Glenwood South on Monday night, the Stanley Cup was in full display, along with many of the Hurricanes players. Hayes Permar, owner of the Rialto, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the atmosphere. | 9m 43s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Mac McCorkle of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy discusses an initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions | An initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing. That's despite questions Monday over the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program and an offensive by Israel in Lebanon that could prolong the fighting and scuttle the deal. Mac McCorkle, from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the deal. | 6m 16s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Writer for for Straight Up Sports.net Brett Friedlander discusses the wild spring in North Carolina sports that was capped off with the Hurricanes Stanley Cup win | The Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup concluded what may have been the wildest spring in North Carolina Sports history. From the departures of two prominent college basketball coaches to memorable NCAA Tournament runs by the Duke men’s and women’s basketball teams, it was a time to remember. Brett Friedlander of Straight Up Sports.net joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss a memorable time. | 5m 20s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Longtime Carolina Hurricanes fan and correspondent Brian LeBlanc discusses the team’s Stanley Cup championship | Brian LeBlanc wrote and talked about the Carolina Hurricanes during times when the fates of the team weren’t as rich. He was there when the Canes played home games in half-empty buildings and commonly missed the playoffs. LeBlanc still is an avid Canes fan from his home in Florida. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the Canes run to the Stanley Cup. | 7m 42s | ||||||
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