Matt Peiken

Wake Up, Raleigh!

News EN ↓ 86 episodes

Catch up on all the Raleigh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.

Author

Matt Peiken

Category

News

Podcast website

WakeUpRAL.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

Tuesday, Nov. 18: Parade Death Sentencing + Raleigh ICE Protest + Shutdown Vote + Brewery Closures 18.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Parade Sentencing: Driver gets 262 days for Raleigh parade death. Immigration Protest: Raleigh rally denounces ICE, Border Patrol surge. Shutdown Vote: Foushee, Ross oppose deal lacking health-care fixes. Raleigh environmental scientists expand work on toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Brewery Closures: Two Triangle taprooms shut amid craft-beer slowdown.

Monday, Nov. 17: Raleigh's ICE Position + Data Center Pushback + Apex Dispute + Missy Lane Closes 17.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Sheriff Reassurances: Wake, Durham sheriffs report no local immigration operations amid Charlotte arrests. Data Center Pushback: New Hill residents raise environmental, noise concerns over 200-MW Apex project. Apex Parking Dispute: Council rejects proposal to shift student-parking conflict to Wake County. Northgate Overhaul: Durham mall redevelopment pivots...

Friday, Nov. 14: UNC Tuition + SEL Debate + Virtual Charters + Apex Data Center + Wendell Growth 14.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: UNC Tuition: Trustees keep NC tuition flat; raise out-of-state rates. SEL Debate: Durham schools expand SEL despite statewide political backlash. Virtual Charters: NC cyber schools seek renewal after weak academic results. Apex Data Center: Residents question massive facility’s noise, utilities, rezoning needs. Wendell Growth: Downtown revitalizes through s...

Thursday, Nov. 13: NCSU Prof Killed + UNC Hate Crimes + Chatham Park Expansion + Durham Modular Homes + Sight To Speech 13.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: NCSU Professor Killed Near Campus: Driver charged after deadly crash near Raleigh campus. UNC Reports Hate Crime Spike: Stalking, bias incidents surge amid campus unrest. Pittsboro OKs Chatham Park Growth: Town approves major expansion adding homes, commerce. Durham Tests Modular Homes: Builders pilot sustainable designs easing housing demand. Wendell Start...

Wednesday, Nov. 12: WakeMed Shooter's Struggles + Durham Enrollment Dip + Hotel Conversions Up + 12.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: WakeMed Shooting Suspect: Friends describe Benji Martin Jr. as kind and artistic, struggling with mental health before fatal shooting. SNAP Delays Hit Students: Federal shutdown delays SNAP for 586,000 N.C. households, including students. Durham Enrollment Drop: Durham Public Schools loses 1,000 students amid vouchers, immigration fears. Hotel Conversions R...

Tuesday, Nov. 11: UNC Rejects Trump Compact + WakeMed Office Remembered + Elections Board Shakeup + Wake Waste Plan 11.11.2025

Today's episode includes these stories: UNC Rejects Trump Compact: UNC-Chapel Hill refuses Trump administration’s “academic excellence” compact. Elections Board Shake-Up: New GOP-linked hires reshape North Carolina’s State Board of Elections leadership. WakeMed Officer Remembered: Officer Roger Smith honored as hero after fatal WakeMed shooting in Garner. Wake County Waste Plan: County explores la...

Monday, Nov. 10: WakeMed Officer Killed + Worker Walkouts + Durham Park Plans + Meet the 'Fatheist' 10.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: WakeMed Shooting: Office killed and suspect charged with murder after shooting at WakeMed Garner Healthplex. Teacher Walkout: Wake County educators join statewide protest over pay and delayed budget. Durham Food Hall: Workers walk out after ICE recruitment ad appears without approval. Athletic Park Plan: Durham leans toward renovating historic Athletic Park...

Friday, Nov. 7: Electoral Recap + WedMed Expansion + On-Campus Marketing 07.11.2025

Today's episode includes these stories: Electoral Recap: Wake County Democrats sweep local elections amid record voter turnout. Morrisville Race: Mayor TJ Cawley re-elected for third term with 64% support. WakeMed Expansion: Garner “whole health campus” to add mental and acute care beds. HealthWorks Program: New chamber-based plan offers small businesses affordable group insurance. Campus Marketin...

Thursday, Nov. 6: Electoral Upsets + Food Aid Strain + Amazon Union Drive 06.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Electoral Upsets: Wake County sees wave of new mayors; only Morrisville incumbent reelected. Food Aid Strain: Shutdown threatens SNAP, WIC support for 100,000 Wake residents. Amazon Union Drive: Durham warehouse workers renew organizing push over wages and safety. IBM Restructuring: Tech giant cuts jobs globally, Triangle positions potentially affected. AP...

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Special Needs Settlements + Rare Earth Factory + AI in Classrooms 05.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Special-Needs Settlements: Wake County Schools pay $1.3M resolving special-education service disputes. Investigation: Chief Justice Newby’s ruling enabled GOP gerrymandering, reshaping elections. Rare-Earth Factory: Vulcan Elements secures $1B to build U.S. magnet plant. AI in Classrooms: UNC sets new AI-use guidelines, encouraging responsible academic inte...

Trailer: Wake Up, Raleigh! 03.11.2025

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