Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell

The "Art of the Brick" LEGO exhibit in Raleigh has extended its stay, now on display until January 6. John Zaller with "Art of the Brick" was on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what you can expect if you take the family this holiday season.

Avian influenza back in the Atlantic flyways and being found in wild birds along the East Coast. Poultry farmers and owners urged to be vigilant with biosecurity protocols with their birds. Mike Davis talks with state ag commissioner Steve Troxler for the latest...

A closer look at "maternity deserts," areas of North Carolina where services for pregnant women are no longer available. Elaina James has this report from UNC Media Hub.

Bruce talks with Courtney Kassis, Registered Dietician, Aries and Fitness Fiend. Courtney helps individuals identify and treat the root cause of their health conditions and reach their health goals. Her approach focuses on balancing blood sugar levels, as she believes blood sugar instability is the root cause of almost all health conditions. You can follow more of Courtney’s journey and advice and...

Julie Rogers is the award-winning author of seven published books, an editor, and a successful freelance ghostwriter. She is also an ordained interfaith minister with certifications in pastoral counseling and hypnotherapy from St. john’s University. Bruce talked to her about the release of the her newest book, Falling Stars , took the 2023 International Firebird Book Awards First Place in Urban Fa...

A fresh North Carolina Christmas tree or greenery could be part of your holiday celebrations as Christmas trees, wreaths and garland arrive at farmers markets, roadside stands and stores. WPTF's Mike Davis gets the details from state ag commissioner and North Carolina's biggest live Christmas tree promoter, Steve Troxler. (photo provided)

In many small towns and rural areas of North Carolina, a shortage of lawyers is creating problems for defendants. Isabella Geskos, from UNC's media Hub, reports on these legal shortages, and efforts to make things better.

The 2023 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving found that 70% of consumers feel that unsafe driving is more of a problem now than it was over the past few years. In fact, the National Safety Council found that more than 46,000 people were killed in preventable crashes in 2022; To find out more about what's being done to keep the roads safe, Bruce Ferrell talked to Joan Woodward, President of...

The holiday season is a time to gift beloved caregivers in your life and say thank you for all that they do. In this interview , Beauty and Fashion Expert and Style Editor from Bobbie Thomas talks about gifts ideas for those who care for us.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Dr. Macie Smith, a gerontologist with Synergy HomeCare provides tips on dealing with family members with Alzheimer's Disease (photo provided)

Daly Thompson, Chef-Owner , Executive PitMaster at Boo and Henry's Memphis BBQ talked with Bruce Ferrell about some different options for your holiday meal (photo provided).

There are many stories and some films about motorcycle racing, all of them glamorous and about winning world titles, trophies, and big money. But Deno Chapman had written a much different kind of story, one drawn from what he personally experienced, in his debut novel, The Racers .. He talked with Bruce Ferrell about his journey. (photo provided)

Shereen Pavlides, a best-selling author and international social media chef influencer and video creator, reaching millions worldwide talks to Bruce Ferrell about some holiday recipe ideas with eggs.

Inflation in the U.S. has gone down, but food prices remain higher than they were before the pandemic. The UNC community is not immune from the economic changes. This year, a higher percentage of students reported that they are experiencing food insecurity. Sofia Casini reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Abortion was a key issue in several statewide elections on Tuesday. For more on the topic, Jeff Hamlin talked with Catawba College political science professor Michael Bitzer.

It’s a common line of thinking: Men aren't the best about getting the health care they need. Top doctor and men’s health expert Dr. Amy Pearlman says that could be putting their health at risk.

The State Ag Department's New and Emerging Crops Program and grant funding has enabled research on the potential of sesame as a crop for North Carolina growers. Mike Davis finds out the details from ag commissioner Steve Troxler...

Long-term exposure to hot weather can have negative health impacts. As it turns out, some specific parts of cities are much hotter than others, sometimes by up to six degrees Fahrenheit on average. Xuewei Wang is a data scientist with UNC’s Data-Driven Envirolab, a group that has been working to create “heat maps” of urban areas. She joins Carolina Connection’s Henry Taylor to discuss new funding...

Wake Tech and Elizabeth City State University will join forces on programs in aviation, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and criminal justice. The goal is to strengthen public safety and emergency preparedness in our region and across the state. To find out more about that effort and other developments, Jeff Hamlin talked with Wake Tech president Scott Ralls.

Author Melissa Toole discussed her preschool children's book "Time In On Your Side." The book draws upon her experience as a mother and a preschool teacher to help young people deal with the reality of time and change. (Photo credit: Ross Kleinberg)

New legislation is impacting one county's effort to prevent childhood sexual abuse. Here's the report from Elaina James with NC Media Hub ....

The City of Durham is adding to its holistic empathetic assistance response team or HEART program as the team will now respond to calls citywide, as Ryan Smith with the city explained to Jeff Hamlin

Personal trainer Donna Cooper talked with Bruce Ferrell about her weight struggles and how a mix of medications and planning, including the Mayo Clinic Diet. helped with her journey.

Myopia is an epidemic, according to the American Academy of Optometry. Myopia has become increasingly common among kids and adults. Jeff Hamlin talks with Dr. Felicia Timmerman, a pediatric optometrist at CooperVision.

State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, who also oversees the North Carolina Forest Service, talks about fall wildfire season with Mike Davis.