Dr. Larry Charleston IV, professor of neurology, founder of Charleston Health Neurology & Head Pain Consultants and adjunct faculty at the Jefferson Headache Center, joins Lisa Price to discuss the approximately 43 million Americans living with migraine and the roughly 1 in 1,000 people living with cluster headache, and why a lack of effective treatment options continues to drive emergency department visits for both conditions.
Jul 02, 2026•12 min
Josh McLeod, director of federal government relations at the National Federation of Independent Business, joins Lisa Price to discuss NFIB's new campaign urging Congress to permanently repeal the federal Beneficial Ownership Information reporting mandate, which the organization says could require more than 32 million small businesses to submit sensitive personal data and expose owners to criminal penalties if they fail to comply.
Jul 02, 2026•6 min
Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst at the John Locke Foundation, joins Lisa Price to break down the proposed North Carolina state budget, including what it gets right, where it falls short and what it means for residents across the state.
Jul 02, 2026•8 min
Logan Stewart, spokesperson for Duke Energy, joins Lisa Price to discuss how customers can reduce their electricity use and manage costs during the high demand period expected over the Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 02, 2026•4 min
Durham County Fire Department Chief Robert Zoldos joins Lisa Price to share fire safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend, including how to handle fireworks responsibly and reduce the risk of accidental fires during outdoor celebrations.
Jul 02, 2026•5 min
Former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr joins Lisa Price to break down the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling affirming that birthright citizenship cannot be eliminated by executive order, calling it consistent with roughly 150 years of legal precedent. Orr explains what the decision means for future legislative efforts to address the issue, why a constitutional amendment would face enormous hurdles, and how the ruling fits into a broader pattern of the court trimming presidential execu...
Jul 02, 2026•7 min
Benjamin Cook, physician assistant and regional medical director for Duke Urgent Care Durham and Orange counties, joins Tony to discuss how to recognize and manage heat-related illness as a heat dome settles in over the region during the July 4th holiday weekend.
Jul 01, 2026•5 min
Secretary Pamela Brewington Cashwell of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources joins Tony to discuss Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest, a free all-day celebration of America's 250th birthday at the State Capitol building and grounds in Raleigh on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features live music from Tift Merritt and Rissi Palmer, living history exhibits, more than 50 vendors and food trucks, trolley tours of historic downtown Raleigh and a Hurricanes Kid Zone. For more infor...
Jul 01, 2026•6 min
National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Petro joins Tony to explain what a heat dome is, how it is affecting the Northeast, the extreme weather unfolding in the Rockies, and whether North Carolinians should expect more early and intense summer heat in the years ahead.
Jul 01, 2026•7 min
Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, joins Tony for his weekly segment to discuss the latest economic trends and practical personal finance guidance for listeners.
Jun 30, 2026•6 min
Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, joins Tony to discuss how to keep pets calm and safe during the loud fireworks and crowds expected around the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations, as well as tips for protecting animals from the summer heat.
Jun 30, 2026•6 min
Rosie Rios, chair of America250, joins Lisa Priced to discuss the Giving 4th initiative, a first-of-its-kind national effort encouraging Americans to pair their July 4th celebrations with a pledge to donate to a nonprofit of their choosing, turning Independence Day into an annual tradition of giving back.
Jun 30, 2026•10 min
Chris Edwards, play-by-play voice of the Wilson Warbirds, joins Tony in studio.
Jun 30, 2026•6 min
Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss an American Airlines jet that aborted its takeoff in Miami after a business jet mistakenly pulled onto the active runway, and a United Airlines flight that nearly struck a drone flying at 2,000 feet near Newark Liberty International Airport. Ratliff addresses the alarming frequency of runway incursions, what investigators look for when human error is suspected, and why drone operators flying in restricted airspace near airports pose a seri...
Jun 29, 2026•8 min
Alex Jacquez, chief policy advocacy officer at Groundwork Collaborative, joins Tony to break down how the war in Iran is driving roughly 60% of May's inflation increase, with gas prices up more than 40% and airfares jumping 26% compared to last year. Jacquez explains why North Carolinians are spending an extra $1.1 billion on gas and diesel alone, how rising transportation costs ripple through grocery prices, and why consumer sentiment has fallen to levels lower than the Great Recession as wage ...
Jun 26, 2026•5 min
Michelle Futrell, director of lung cancer screening programs and initiatives at the LUNGevity Foundation, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss why only 25% of eligible Americans are getting screened for lung cancer despite screening reducing the risk of death from the disease by 20%, and what patients should know about eligibility guidelines, misconceptions and biomarker testing after a diagnosis. For more information visit lungevity.org .
Jun 25, 2026•4 min
Dr. Michael Bitzer, professor of politics and history and director of the Center for North Carolina Politics and Public Service at Catawba College, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss a new Catawba College-YouGov poll showing Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 14 points in the race for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, driven largely by Cooper's 50% support among independent voters.
Jun 25, 2026•8 min
John Eaton, vice president for complex care at Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Keller, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University, join Tony Riggsbee to discuss new research showing more than three in four veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project report PTSD symptoms and the growing clinical evidence supporting alternative treatments, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, for veterans who have not responded to traditional care. For more information...
Jun 25, 2026•6 min
Distracted driving causes approximately 3,200 deaths and 315,000 injuries among teenagers each year. Julie Garner, the founder of Project Yellow Light, joins host Lisa Price to discuss these sobering statistics and how she is turning tragedy into purpose. Garner shares how she established the foundation in honor of her son to give high school and college students a platform to create impactful advertisements. Plus, hear from the 2026 student winners whose scholarship-winning ads will be featured...
Jun 24, 2026•12 min
Noel Nickle, executive director of the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, joins Tony to discuss a public webinar examining what the state has learned during 20 years without executions and what may be at stake as capital cases move through the courts following the passage of House Bill 307, which sets a two-year timeline for capital case hearings. The webinar takes place today, June 23, from noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom.
Jun 23, 2026•6 min
Bill Furjanic, interim executive director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association, joins Tony in studio to discuss how families can get their children involved in youth soccer through the 74,000-player statewide organization and how parents can follow the World Cup with their kids, including players and storylines to watch.
Jun 23, 2026•7 min
Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University and president of Walden Economic Consulting, joins Tony to discuss the life and legacy of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who died Monday at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Greenspan served nearly 19 years as Fed chair under four presidents, from Ronald Reagan through George W. Bush, and was widely credited with steering the economy through the booms of th...
Jun 23, 2026•7 min
Lisa Price talks with Grammy Award Winning Singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd about his upcoming concert at Carolina Theatre in October.
Jun 22, 2026•10 min
Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss a close call at Boston Logan International Airport where an American Airlines jet cleared for takeoff and an arriving Delta flight cleared to land were nearly directed into the same airspace simultaneously. Ratliff explains how the Delta crew caught the conflict on final approach and executed a go-around, and discusses the FAA and NTSB investigation into potential air traffic control staffing issues. The two also discuss a viral photo of a...
Jun 22, 2026•6 min
Chuck Still, executive director of The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, joins Lisa Price to discuss the economic impact of outdoor dramas in North Carolina and whether rising travel costs are driving more visitors to locally produced performances this season.
Jun 19, 2026•6 min
Dr. Robert Cain, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, joins Lisa Price to discuss how osteopathic medicine is helping address the critical shortage of primary care doctors in rural and underserved communities across the country and why the need for physicians continues to grow.
Jun 19, 2026•12 min
Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science and director of the Meredith Poll at Meredith College, joins Lisa Price to discuss the opening of the Obama Presidential Library and what it means for the former president's legacy and public engagement.
Jun 19, 2026•6 min
Mark Lach, creative producer of Titanic: The Exhibition, joins Lisa Price to reflect on the third anniversary of the Titan submersible implosion and share what it was like to personally dive to the Titanic wreck site. Lach also previews what visitors will see at the exhibition, now running at the Park Expo & Conference Center in Charlotte through Labor Day, including a gallery highlighting North Carolina's connection to the disaster through Roxboro postal clerk Oscar Scott Woody..
Jun 18, 2026•31 min
Alexandra Sirota, executive director of the NC Budget & Tax Center, joins Lisa Price to break down the newly released state budget and what it means for North Carolina families, communities and the state's long-term fiscal outlook.
Jun 18, 2026•5 min
Kevin Long, co-founder and CEO of The Dyrt, joins Lisa Price to discuss how campers can use the app to find and book campgrounds, RV parks and glamping sites across the country, and shares the benefits of planning a camping trip ahead of time using The Dyrt's tools.
Jun 18, 2026•11 min
