WPTF Afternoon News

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend Lebron James, is out of the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest while playing basketball on Monday. It's one of several high-profile sports related cardiac arrests in recent years. Nate Saunders spoke with UNC Chapel Hill cardiologist Dr. Anil Gehi about the differences between cardiac arrests and heart attacks.

The debates haven't even started yet, but Ron DeSantis is facing adversity in the Republican presidential race. Earlier this week, more than one-third of DeSantis' campaign staff was laid off in order to address concerns about unsustainable spending. DeSantis remains a distant second behind Donald Trump in the Iowa primary polls. N.C. State political science professor Andy Taylor joined Nate Saund...

A Triangle favorite among connoisseurs and casual chocolate lovers alike has been voted one of the best places in the country to indulge in decadent treats. Videri Chocolate Factory, located in Raleigh’s Warehouse District, has made 10 best.com ’s list of the top chocolate shops in the U.S. The artisan chocolatier comes in at No. 9 on the 2023 rankings. Sam Ratto, the owner of Videri Chocolate Fac...

The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s 16-month-long fight to bring down inflation. The gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — picked up from the 2% growth rate in the January-March quarter. N.C...

It's hot. Temperatures are setting records across the country and here in the Triangle. North Carolina Assistant State Climatologist Corey Davis and Nate Saunders talked about the heat.

It has now been a week since an EF3 tornado ripped through Nash County, destroying homes, downing trees, and damaging a vital Pfizer manufacturing facility. Norris Tolson, a former state official, is on scene helping with recovery efforts and discussed how things are with Nate Saunders.

More drama in the Hunter Biden situation as a plea deal falls through in court. CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum and Nate Saunders discussed the wide-ranging implications of Biden's tax and gun case going to trial.

It's almost time to take the kids to school... and some families do it at younger ages than others. Dennis Maple, Chairman and CEO at Goddard Systems and SVP Dr. Lauren Starnes talked with Nate Saunders about early child education.

On Monday, the Israeli Parliament approved a law severely limiting the Supreme Court's power over decisions made by the government. Duke University professor of public policy and political science Bruce Jentleson joined Nate Saunders to talk about the situation.

RDU is the fastest-growing airport in the country based on the year-over-year number of airline seats available to book. They also saw their busiest month so far this year with over 1,300,000 passengers flying through the airport in June. Nate Saunders discussed the busyness with spokesperson Stephanie Hawco.

Chris Edwards has been named the new play-by-play voice of the East Carolina Pirates. Edwards has served as the voice of the Duke women's basketball and baseball teams for the past eleven years. He talked with Nate Saunders on Tuesday afternoon.

The North Carolina Pet Expo is coming up at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center on August 5th and 6th. It is the pet lovers place to be. Check out Main Stage Activities such as a Pet Costume Contest, demos and more! Lisa Hobbs of Curtis Media Group discussed the event with Nate Saunders.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Major League Cricket held it's first tournament in the United States with several matches held in Morrisville. Nate Saunders went to the game between MI New York and Washington Freedom on Sunday afternoon and met with some of the people who brought the event to town including Mayor Pro Tem Liz Johnson.

Months after his fiancé Mary Marshall died in the Hedingham mass shooting, Robert Steele is running for Raleigh City Council. He talked with Nate Saunders about his decision, what he would do if elected, and how he is doing now.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Cricket in Morrisville! During a game on Sunday, Nate Saunders found Morrisville Town Councilmen Steve Rao and Satish Garimella.

Donald Trump is facing more possible indictments. What does it mean for his campaign for President? Nate Saunders discussed the landscape with Duke University Political Science Professor Mac McCorkle.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders While attending the Major League Cricket match on Sunday between MI New York and Washington Freedom, Nate Saunders found Cary Town Council Candidate Sarika Bansal who was enjoying seeing a sport from her childhood.

With the hot weather comes the urge to cool off in the water. Nate Saunders spoke with UNC Professor of Exercise and Sport Science Claudio Battaglini about summer swimming safety... whether it's in the pool, the ocean, or in a river.

What does fast food do to your body? Nate Saunders posed that question to Dr. Julia Gatza with the Florida Wellness Institute.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Local business grants, what's going on in the world, and the importance of immigrants on the United States. Nate Saunders and Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao discuss a number of topics on the WPTF Afternoon News.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders President Joe Biden is praising new commitments by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by his White House as an important step toward managing the “enormous” promise and risks posed by the technology. Nate Saunders talked about those development...

There's another political party vying for attention... its called the Forward Party. Nate Saunders and Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao talked with organizer Pat Newton.

Photo Credit: Nate Saunders Major League Cricket in Morrisville! Nate Saunders and Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao discuss the significance of hosting the tournament.

Registration is now open for the annual Day of the Dead 5K, October 28 in downtown Raleigh. The event raised money for the Brentwood Boys and Girls Club. To find out more, Nate Saunders talked with organizer Angela Salamanca, who's organizing the event and owns the Centro Mexican Restaurant.

End of life planning is a subject many avoid, but the consequences of failing to plan can be major. To find out more, Nate Saunders talked to Daniel Sieberg co founder of GoodTrust.