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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-WOW DO WE HAVE RELIEF FOR YOU! Oct 23, 2024

Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, discusses treatment and cutting edge breakthroughs

ENVIRONMENT: TRASH BUBBLE MAN—He wore his trash for a month & grew his own toilet paper! Oct 09, 2024

As seen in/on: People Magazine, The New York Times, CBS This Morning, CNN, etc., Environmentalist, Robin Greenfield, wore his trash for a month. He shares all-around environmental strategies

BULLYING—ADULT & CHILD VICTIMS Sep 25, 2024

Developmental psychologist, Dr. Sara Goldstein, a professor at the University of Delaware, walks us through the bullying problem and solution

TATTING: A NEW FIDGET SPINNER Relieve stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval with this “relief from the world’s drama” practice Sep 12, 2024

If Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness aren’t working for you, you might want to try tatting—why KNOT? This episode explains why. Featuring: Anitra Stone

DEATH/OBJECTS OF THE DEAD/GRIEF Aug 21, 2024

Saved: Objects of the Dead is a photographic and poetic exploration of the human experience of life, death, and memory. In this monograph featuring over forty photographs and prose poems, Jody Servon and Lorene Delany-Ullman chronicle the lives, deaths, and relationships of individuals whose objects are infused with their emotional and physical senses, then saved by loved ones and friends as an affirmation of their lives, thereby aiding in the grief process.

MILLIONAIRE: WANNA BE ONE?! Aug 06, 2024

In CHRISSY GRIGOROPOULOS’ new book, LADYSHARK: How to Become a Millionaire in Your 30s, the author offers a roadmap to overcoming chronic self-doubt and achieving personal and financial freedom by challenging conventional wisdom and emphasizing authenticity, resilience, and strategic savvy over traditional paths to success. She discusses same with us.

BALANCING FAMILY AND WORK—10 PROVEN WAYS Jul 17, 2024

10 Proven Ways to Balance Family and Work—Advice from Catherine Aponte, a Clinical Psychologist, author of the book, A Marriage of Equals: How to Achieve Balance in a Committed Relationship, and a writer of an ongoing blog for Psychology Today

DEATH-CREMATION Jul 03, 2024

Death/Cremation—one of those yucky subjects you need to figure out, now- Here’s all the deets. With Barbara Kemmis

JAMES BEARD DELIGHT—CHEF DEAN NEFF-Seabird, Wilmington-AND Who The Heck Is James Beard May 17, 2024

Behind the scenes with James Beard recognized chef, & JB Info

GARDEN TOURS! Renew, Refresh, Explore May 14, 2024

Garden tours take hold across America. Learn how to indulge and glean some hand gardening tips along the way. With John Matthews.

SOCCER- THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT “Part 2”—WIN A FREE TRIP!! Hurry! May 14, 2024

Info on the 2nd “The Soccer Tournament”- QUICK--Enter to win VIP Passes, Travel Expenses, $500 Spending, ETC. Ends Today!!

STRAWBERRIES—PICKIN’-FRIENDSHIPS-COCKTAILS-ICE CUBES—OH MY! May 08, 2024

Joan Baumer, the owner of Crepe Cakerie, a corporate caterer, writer, and a national award winner who has been featured in many magazines and even won Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award—talks the A-Z of Strawberries

FEAR FEEDBACK, NEED CONSTANT VALIDATION, TAKE THINGS TOO PERSONALLY—GET HELP WITH OVERTHINKING WITH MELODY WILDING Apr 29, 2024

Melody Wilding, best-selling author of Trust Yourself, top global speaker, featured in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, NBC News, Business Insider’s “Most Innovative Coaches,”and client list including Google, Amazon, Stanford University, and more, coaches on getting over taking things personally, fearing feedback, constant need for validation, and the three different types of overthinking: rumination, future tripping, and overanalyzing.

ALLERGIES—DE-BUNKING MYTHS—YES, ADULTS CAN GET THEM! Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Heather Gutekunst, MD, of Allergy Partners, presents a true and false on what to believe, and not believe, about allergies—and includes helpful tips, treatments, etc.

ROCK GARDENS—TURNING ROCKS INTO GARDENS Apr 10, 2024

Scott Zona, PhD, botanist and author of the award-winning book, “A Gardener’s Guide to Botany,” explains how to turn rocks into glorious rock gardens!

GARDENING QUESTIONS ANSWERED Mar 25, 2024

Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, answers some of the top gardening questions

TENNIS ANYONE? –EXPLORING TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENTS-IT IS NOT JUST A “TENNIS” AILMENT Mar 07, 2024

Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, discusses treatment and cutting edge breakthroughs

HOSTAGES: ISRAEL/HAMAS CONFLICT –STORIES (Rape, Torture, Starvation) Feb 22, 2024

Naama Shaked shares stories of the experiences of hostages, those still in captivity, and local efforts to bring them home

DIET/WEIGHT LOSS/ OPRAH: OZEMPIC, WEGOVY, MOUNJARO-DIET & OPRAH’S AHA MOMENT Feb 14, 2024

Diet Drugs—how to get them, costs, insurance, safety, knock-offs, --myth busters—it’s not about diet, exercise, willpower . My interview with Dr. Christopher McGowan - one of the few physicians in the nation who is triple-board-certified in in-ternal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine, and is a world-renowned leader in endobariatrics

BONUS: alternatives to medicines

ISRAEL/HAMAS WAR- ONE MAN’S JOURNEY BEHIND THE SCENES Jan 25, 2024

Zack Lewis reflects on his mission trip to Israel—bunker bedroom, rocket fire raids, peoples’ stories (11-year-old killed-cookies to ward off Hamas) soldiers’ stories (just doing their job), war’s sights, sounds, smells, etc.

HAIR LOSS RESTORATION FOR WOMEN AND MEN-TLC's new medical show, Bad Hair Day Jan 17, 2024

Dr. Angela Phipps, a Board Certified Medical and Surgical Hair Restoration Surgeon & host of TLC's new medical show, Bad Hair Day, helps men and women find their best possible hair loss solutions.

OPRAH-FORLEO-Failure- NY Resolution/The Myth Jan 02, 2024

Tips on handling failure via Oprah, Marie Forleo, Edison, Kennedy and Leslie Becker-Phelps, Ph.D. Non-Profit Spotlight: Legal Aid of North Carolina

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT HAND- PAINTING: Tools, techniques, paints, inspiration, kid & adult Dec 19, 2023

The A-Z of Christmas ornament hand-painting direction: Elegant adult/Simple/Children, layering, themes, personal touches, as explained by Heather Eck, Artist extraordinaire .

CHRISTMAS TREES: Type, Freshness, Timing, Bugs/Bird’s Nest, Charlie Brown Trees Dec 08, 2023

Brad Barick of the Back Achers Christmas Tree Farm answers all our, “To Christmas tree, or not to Christmas tree,” questions and shares touching stories from down on the farm.

Thanksgiving—“NOT!!” Comedy-Back by popular demand Nov 22, 2023

Comedy: What COVID has taught us “NOT” to be thankful this Thanksgiving and other fun holiday uncles, jokes, gross recipes, weird calls to Butterball, how not to cry when peeling onions and slapstick traditions such as the Flaming Turkey Toss and Turkey Bowling. Non-profit Spotlight: Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project. **Oldie but Goodie Repeat-somethings may not apply

FINANCIAL PLANNING—DON’T OUTLIVE YOUR MONEY, PAY FOR COLLEGE, TAX-EFFICIENT MANNERS, ETC.—A FRESH APPROACH- BEHAVIORAL FINANCE Nov 22, 2023

Michael Lewis of Tutor Financial Advisors uses the science of behavioral finance to help clients activate financial success.

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VITAMIN IV THERAPY—MYERS’ COCKTAILS, BANANA BAGS: claims of enhancing energy, weight loss, and immune systems, as well as reducing headaches, stress and depression Oct 18, 2023

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and co-owner of Hydrate Medical, Keith Parris, explains Vitamin IV Therapy

CARY SAFETY – Event plus overall tips for home, work and auto safety Sep 12, 2023

A quick summary of top tips for keeping yourself safe at home, work and in your car. Cary Public Safety Day lets the public engage with Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies from Wake County. Sept. 16, 2023 from 11am-2pm.

SCHOOL SHOPPING-INFLATION WOES: SALE-SALE-SALE—up to 75-90% OFF- NEW VENTURES IN SHOPPING/BUDGETING Sep 05, 2023

Paycheck goes farther on clothes, shoes, housewares, appliances, furniture, etc. Gail Walker’s Kids Everywear Sale offers help. Chelsea Moravek joins me to give insider tips.

GARDENING: HABITAT GARDENS- safe havens for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife Aug 29, 2023

Dale Batchelor, co-creator of Swiftbrook Gardens, a Native Plant Habitat, recognized by the NC Native Plant Society and certified as a National Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat, shares biodiversity strategies for designing habitat gardens.
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Lazy Daze 2023 Aug 16, 2023

Cary NC's annual Lazy Daze extravaganza is coming up quickly. Enjoy this quick preview of the must see activites that fill this 2 day event.

PARENT/GRANDPARENT: COACHING & MENTORING Jun 07, 2023

Lost in a circling abys of mind-boggling decision making, crushing physical strains, and fluctuating everyday extremes? There needs to be balance! There needs to be a roadmap! Enter PARENT/GRANDPARENT COACHING/MENTORING. Pam Diamond, founder of First Daze & Nightzzz, offers solutions.

DEATH DOULAS Jun 07, 2023

Martha Heymann, founder of Together Forward, explains how an End-of-Life Doula can return a sense of the sacred to a process that has become more medicalized and less compassionate. Through meaning-directed life review and insight into the dying process, there can be a difference in how everyone involved experiences the final journey of life.

THYROID/HASHIMOTO'S: Dr. Anshul Gupta’s REVERSING HASHIMOTO'S: A 3-Step Process for Losing Weight, Ending Fatigue, and Reducing Brain Fog May 12, 2023

Dr. Anshul Gupta, who has appeared as a guest on several media outlets, and has also been featured in various publications, such as Reader's Digest, Woman's World, and Yahoo! Lifestyle, explains Hashimoto’s disease and potential treatments.

SOCCER—“THE” SOCCER TOURNAMENT: Ryan Reynolds’s Wrexham, Clint Dempsey, Mia Hamm, Heather O'Reilly, Alecko Eskandarian, Carla Overbeck, Michelle Akers, Cat Whitehill, Lori Lindsay, and more! May 10, 2023

“The Soccer Tournament” features an unprecedented, million dollar, winner-take-all prize, and has become the defining world championship for 7v7 soccer, attracting the most competitive male and female soccer players in the world to a highly intense format that follows the World Cup structure, pinning 32 teams against each other in group play before moving into the knockout stages.

ART: QUILT TEXTILE “PAINTINGS” May 04, 2023

Roxane Lessa, who has appeared on Quilting Arts TV and written for numerous quilting arts publications, including several books on art quilting, most recently, Art Quilts International, Abstract & Geometric, explains textile paintings.

Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, Cary, NC—Behind the Scenes- Apr 05, 2023

Nestled under the shady canopy of Bond Park awaits a festival budding with arts and crafts. The annual Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival give a true nod to the artistry and creativity that makes up the state of North Carolina.--Denise Dickens, Public Art Supervisor & Curator of Exhibitions and Collections for the Town of Cary, takes us behind the scenes.

THE ART OF FUNDRAISING & American Red Cross Mar 07, 2023

Tips for successful fundraising and info on the American Red Cross with Linda Craft.
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SALE-SALE-SALE—up to 75-90% OFF- NEW VENTURES IN SHOPPING/BUDGETING Feb 14, 2023

Paycheck goes farther on clothes, shoes, housewares, appliances, furniture, etc. Interview with Gail Walker of Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale .
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GEORGE CLOONEY, KATE WINSLET, DAVE CHAPPELLE-Wanna-be a famous actor, comedian, movie executive, Marvel Comics creator, music producer, animator? Jan 31, 2023

Lune Spark may just help you grab a few skill sets towards the “wanna-be.”

WEIGHT/OBESITY—NEW GUIDELINES Jan 23, 2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed new guidelines on weight/obesity—medications, surgeries, therapies, etc.

PICKLEBALL—EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Dec 13, 2022

Pickleball: What is it? How do you play? Is it expensive? Do you need the cute, little tennis outfit? ETC. Pam Gilbert, pickleball instructor and Senior Pro Tour participant, explains.

ASTROLOGY-ZODIAC-2023 PREDICTIONS Dec 13, 2022

Professional Astrologer, Jennifer Angel, whose career highlights include being published in the New York’s Daily News, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Huffington Post, as well as hosting a radio talk show and appearing on NBC’s TODAY morning show, and the Bert Newton Show in Sydney, Australia, explains the cosmic influence on our lives—or so it is said.

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS VISIT—FUN FOR THE YOUNG & THE YOUNG AT HEART Nov 30, 2022

The duo explains: Naughty/Nice App, why there are bells on the sleigh, how they met Rudolph, what happens if there is no chimney—and more on the magic of Christmas-- Giving Back: Wake Med Hospital’s Holiday Toy Drive

HOLIDAY BLUES: A “UNIQUE” WAY TO BEAT THEM Nov 15, 2022

Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on beating the holiday blues in a way you may not have thought of before. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC.

LEADERSHIP—THE CORRECT, IMPACTFUL, ACCOMPLISHED WAY TO LEAD—AND STILL SURVIVE Nov 10, 2022

Ronald Heifetz, co-author of the best-selling Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Change, which serves as the primary go-to book on leadership, explains effective leadership while avoiding its dangers

PURPOSE: NY RESOLOTION (OPRAH/TRACI MITCHELL) Oct 26, 2022

Traci Mitchell, author of “Stirring the Pot,” shares stories of Oprah and other celebrities on uncovering your purpose, falling in love with your life and living bigger.

DEATH WIND PHONES- CEMETERY COMMUNICATION WITH THE DEAD: COMFORT, CLOSURE, PEACE Oct 17, 2022

Robin Simonton, Executive Director of the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, explains how its wind phone, modeled after the phone booth wind phone created by garden designer Itaru Sasaki to

help cope with his loss and those of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, is offering comfort to the loved ones of the deceased.

CAREER: NEW OR REVIVED-HOW TO & TIPS FOR FULFILMENT Oct 05, 2022

Katie Dunn, former Senior Associate Director of Career Coaching (UNC MBA Program), current Director of Career Development at Momentum Learning, and founder of Back to Business, helps people find new, or return to a career they enjoy providing all the ins-and-outs -how-tos.

BOO!—APPARITIONS, FOOTSTEPS, ORBS Oct 04, 2022

Dr. Katherine Loflin, along with paranormal investigators, explore things that go-bump-in-the-night in the small town of Cary, NC.

SHOULD HAVE--WOULD HAVE--COULD HAVE—DUMP THESE CHAINS AND START LIVING FULFILLED Sep 28, 2022

Life coach Sarah Harper Huntington says stop waiting for that new love, more money, losing weight. Be OK with who you are and start living now!

CREDIT SCORES—REV THEM UP Sep 28, 2022

Kathryn Ellywicz, from GreenPath Financial Wellness, discusses debt and credit management education to increase our credit scores.

CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT—PREVENTION Sep 19, 2022

EndCAN’s, Clara Johnson, analyzes the problem and solutions

REPAIR CAFES: FREE: SAVE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS, SAVE MONEY, SAVE THE PLANET (As seen on NBC & NY Times) Sep 14, 2022

Don Fick, the organizer of Repair Café NC, discusses this “international” movement that allows for sharing skills, building social relationships, salvaging treasures, and enhancing community resilience and sustainability by repairing, rather than discarding

FUNERAL: HOW TO PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL-PROVIDE PEACE TO YOUR LOVED ONES Sep 07, 2022

Anthony Martin, Choice Mutual CEO, who frequently authors content for Forbes and Newsweek, and consults for dozens of high-profile websites such as Bankrate, Reuters, Fox Business, C-NBC, ETC., walks us through the journey of planning our own funeral

SCHOOL: MORNING GET-OUT-THE-DOOR CRAZINESS ELIMINATED! Aug 30, 2022

You made it through a school-time pandemic; you’ll make it through this! Expert tips on how to create successful school day mornings. Golden Rule Day, jokes, advice

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE RAPPELS A 30-STORY BUILDING AND SO CAN YOU! Aug 29, 2022

Special Olympics’ athlete, Kristine Hughes, shares her story, and gives us info on the OVER THE EDGE RAPPEL, Fit & Able offers Halloween fun, fundraising runs, Gay Purvis at Amberly brings home the bacon gathering all these funds to support Special Olympics

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT—MODERNIST HOMES & TOUR Aug 19, 2022

George Smart, founder of NC Modernist, a nonprofit educational archive, discusses the topic and includes info on the Modapalooza bus tour of 11 new and renovated Modernist houses

INFIDELITY: DEALING WITH BETRAYAL, DAMAGE & RECOVERY Jul 19, 2022

Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on INFIDELITY. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC. Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on INFIDELITY. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC.

HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT!! & BODY LANGUAGE Jul 14, 2022

Gregory Hartley, (as seen on CNN, ABC, CBS, etc.) author of the book, Get People to do What You Want: How to Use Body Language and Words for Maximum Effect, teaches us how to ignite body language and behavioral expertize to get what we want in business, romance, and even in our neighborhood!

SUNFLOWERS!! Jul 14, 2022

Brie Arthur, author of The Foodscape Revolution and Gardening with Grains, and contributor to the Emmy-winning PBS television program, Growing a Greener World, shares expert advice on all things SUNFLOWERS—plus: Visit a sunflower field at Dix Park

ART—FREE GRANT MONEY! $1500 TO $10,000 Jul 06, 2022

News from The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County on a Diversity in Arts Leadership program—Opportunities to receive $1500 and $10,000 art grants, -- general North Carolina Museum of Art info, including a new exhibit called FAULT LINES: ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT

CANCER: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY Jul 01, 2022

Amy Steeves describes her battle with cancer, bone marrow transplant, and the good that came out of it by creating Amy’s Rays Of Sunshine---inspirational cards for those in isolation

CASH FOR YOU! Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasurer, explains how to get it in every state, and addresses other State issues Jun 29, 2022

Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasurer, talks State unclaimed cash, pandemic-era federal hospital monies, medical debt affecting credit scores, and more.

TRAVEL CHEAP/DEALS/HACKS & FREE PACKING LIST & FREE HOW TO PACK LIGHT TIPS Jun 23, 2022

Lauren Doyle, the owner of The Travel Mechanic, explores travel on a budget and other tips, such as how to pack light!

CHARCUTERIE BOARD “PICNIC” Jun 22, 2022

Heather Prach, Director of Education for the International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association designs the perfect charcuterie board for this summer classic.

I NEVER KNEW MY DAD-- Jun 16, 2022

Father’s Day Thoughts

DISABILITY—NOT! Jun 01, 2022

Kids Together Playground was a dream initiated by two seven-year-old girls who wanted a safe place to play for their younger sisters who had disabilities, so they created one—and YOU can, too! Marla Dorrel, the founder and president of the Kids Together nonprofit, explains how.

Death Cafes & “Dessert First: Preparing for Death While Savoring Life” author, J. Dana Trent May 10, 2022

It’s always been there. It’s bathing in the shadows of wars, famine, floods, September 11th, and in just plain, old, everyday life. At times, it perches its talons more prominently than at others. Now, with COVID-19, it’s trickling in our veins again. It is—the fear of dying. Death Cafes, gatherings where folks discuss demise over cake and coffee, or even pizza, are helping people cope. Author, J. Dana Trent, discusses the promise of Death Cafes, and her book, “Dessert First: Preparing for Death While Savoring Life.” NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT:Diaper Bank of North Carolina REPEAT

I hate Spam! May 04, 2022

This episode is a rerun from 2021

Heart of Cary Apr 29, 2022

The Heart of Cary Association explains its principles, mission, pillars, membership, and overall impact in the community. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: North Carolina Community Development Initiative REPEAT

TO-DO LISTS DISAPPEAR! Apr 27, 2022

Sherri Durbin of Consider it Done, Concierge/Organization, provides tips for making to-do lists disappear

ALLERGIES/POLLEN: Wallop, treatment, cures, asides Apr 13, 2022

I speak with Dr. Zachary Rubin about the Natural, Common Sense and Medical Remedies for seasonal allergies. Non-Profit Spotlight: Poe Center REPEAT

ADULT FRIENDSHIPS-How to make them & WACKIES Mar 16, 2022

It is hard to make friends as adults. Here’s some “how-tos” from the founder of the Wackies, Deb Meehan

CARY WOMEN’S GIVING NETWORK—WOMEN POWER Mar 06, 2022

Women power takes front & center as the Cary Women’s Giving Network’s co-founder, Sheila Ogle, explains the huge impact this organization has in the community!

American Red Cross Mar 06, 2022

Helping with disasters, blood donations, military services, training-- Barry Porter, American Red Cross CEO of the Eastern Region, explains it all and the touching stories behind the movement.

VETERANS Mar 02, 2022

Veterans: Claims, Appeals, Health Care, Programs—American Legion Post 67—Commander Richard Spryrison

AMAZING RACE with KIM & PENN HOLDERNESS-YouTube favs with 1 billion video views and 5 million followers Feb 17, 2022

Holderness takes us behind the scenes of TV’s Amazing Race: when do they eat, do laundry, down maggot-filled cheese, jump off buildings, and deal with cameras in their face 24/7—Non-Profit Spotlight CASA

BEER-CIDER-MEAD-CRAFT Feb 14, 2022

Which one is healthier, cheaper, has the most alcohol—everything you need/want to know. Non-Profit: Fun Breweries that give back to the community!

Inspiration4, SpaceX's first fully citizen crewed mission- Chris Sembroski talks behind the scenes of going into SPACE Feb 04, 2022

Space trip details-toilets, food, fear, lure, worst-case-scenario, etc. Non-Profit: Jandy Ammons Foundation

Hiking Jan 28, 2022

Hiking in all its glory, fun, health benefits, socialization, how to, places to explore-everything. Mary talks with Laura Bradford, of the I’d Rather Walk Group. Non-Profit Spotlight: The Umstead Coalition

EMPLOYMENT: TAMING THE BEAST & GETTING WHAT YOU WANT!- "What Color is your Parachute?" Jan 25, 2022

Dr. Katharine Brooks, an award-winning board-certified counselor, coach, and the author of several career books including, "What Color is your Parachute?" and “Picture Your Career,” hands over the keys to taking advantage of the COVID job climate to change jobs, negotiate top employment packages, reduce job seeking fear, and the formula to close the deal and walk out with the job! Non-Profit Spotlight: Made4Me

COVID—KICK IT TO THE CURB-ENDEMIC! Jan 21, 2022

Dr. Paul Cook, Professor of Medicine at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, and an expert in the area of infectious diseases, including SARS-COVID and HIV, talks what a COVID endemic will be like-timeline/will our vaccines stand-up/need boosters every year/Omicron—Non-Profit Spotlight: Red Cross

ART—MIND-BLOWING WILLOW SCULPTURES by the “Stick Wizard,” artist Patrick Dougherty—And it’s environmentally friendly, too! Jan 07, 2022

Artist Patrick Dougherty will lead a community art project to create a monumental willow sculpture. Known as the “Stick Wizard”, Dougherty has made over 300 willow sculptures all over the world. According to some, his internationally distinguished art manages to make a permanent impact with a temporary footprint. Non-Profit/Make a Difference Spotlight: Town of Cary Adopt A Spot, and Spruce environmental volunteer opportunities

Christmas Carols—History-Serenade-Free Songs Dec 22, 2021

History, favorites, the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn,’ Forbidden Carols, Laurelyn Dossett sings and talks about her composition for the NC Symphony. Non-Profit—recycle Christmas Tress to save the dunes-Surfrider Foundation--Oldie but Goodie Repeat-somethings may not apply

SPAM-DIE, POP-UPS-DIE, COOKIES-DIE Dec 03, 2021

Marketing guru explains how you can rid your life and spam folder of unwanted digital confetti! Non-Profit Spotlight: NC Senior Games

WEIGHT LOSS NY RESOLUTION—NOT QUITE! Dec 01, 2021

How to avoid creating food-abusive relationships and how to turn self-destructive behavior into self-compassion…with a little life purpose thrown in—Non-Profit: Read & Feed

CAROLING WITHOUT SINGING—DANCE STYLE Dec 01, 2021

“Holiday Dance Carol,” piloted by Chicago’s Mariah Eastman, has Saint Francis of Assisi, the "Father of the Christmas Carol,” rocking and rolling. Non-Profit Spotlight: 200 Club of Wake County

AMERICAN INDIAN: THE POW-WOW, CULTURE, TRIBES, ETC. Nov 10, 2021

Greg Richardson, of the NC Department of Administration’s Commission of Indian Affairs, explains tribal connections, elder influences, Native American identification, etc. Also: American Indian Heritage Celebration hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History-- Non-Profit Spotlight: Salvation Army Kettle Program

WINE: HOLIDAY PAIRINGS & EVERYDAY FORMULAS &CRITICALLY TASTING & BONUS: POTION FOR SURVIVING THE HECTIC HOLIDAYS Nov 10, 2021

Tristan Pennell, a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, talks Turkey, Ham, and every holiday chow-down WINE PAIRINGS (snacks, Christmas Eve/Day, NY Day/Eve, etc.) He also advises on everyday wine formulas, and how to critically taste wine, not just for flavors, but for texture, structure (Sweetness, Acidity, Weight) Non-profit Spotlight: Wake Tech Foundation

CLUTTER-GETTING ORGANIZED FOR THE HOLIDAY & THEREAFTER Nov 03, 2021

Sandi D'Arezzo, the owner of Hello Simplified Professional Organizing, teaches us how to get organized with our Christmas Shopping, holiday meals, and everyday life. Giving Back: Wake Med Hospital’s Holiday Toy Drive

SQUID GAMES: Netflix’s most successful series/obsession Nov 02, 2021

Dr. Pamela Rutledge of Fielding Graduate University, explores why we are so obsessed with it and Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, etc. Cause: Wake Med Hospital Holiday Gifts for Kids

SENIORS- CAROL BURNETT & ABBOTT & COSTELLO STYLE Oct 22, 2021

Stu Stern shares fun and interesting stories about the senior citizen acting troupe, the Preston Pointe Players. Non-Profit Spotlight: The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

AUTUMN-HALLOWEEN-HISTORY-SCIENCE-CELEBRATIONS Oct 18, 2021

Why does Autumn/Fall have a mystical hold on us, plants, animals and our psyche? Once called “Harvest” until the 17th Century-what’s it all about? Haley Lesmerises , a former New Hampshire State Park interpretive ranger gives us the interesting and fun run down. Non-Profit Spotlight: Red Cross Donation Centers.

Fest in the West-It’s huge! Oct 13, 2021

Lindsey Chester explores this hit. Non-Profit: The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, Cary NC—Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

GHOST MOMS—CONJURING HOUSE (As seen in People Mag) Oct 12, 2021

GHOST MOMS --4 friends/moms who explore paranormal hauntings, including one at the CONJURING HOUSE, share scary campfire stories! Non-profit: Fathers Forever

Special Olympics—its heart and soul Oct 05, 2021

Madeline Safrit shares heartwarming athlete stories and how they got through COVID. Info on SO fundraising events: Amberly 5K and Airplane Pull---Non-Profit: Fit & Able Productions

Diane Warren, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy award nominated songwriter/ Film Fest 919 Sep 28, 2021

Diane Warren receives the Spotlight Award from Film Fest 919- Exceptional Films: Be the first to see upcoming “Oscar buzz” movies and critically acclaimed foreign films in Sundance/Cannes style. Non-Profit: Stray Cat Alliance--Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

ICE CREAM: WATCH THE COWS THAT MADE IT at Howling Cow Creamery/Farm Sep 13, 2021

Carl Hollifield, the director of NC State Dairy Enterprise System and the Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery in Raleigh talks ice cream, baby! Howling Cow is made on North Carolina State University’s campus at the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Science's Feldmeier Dairy Processing Lab in Schaub Hall. Take the ice cream personality quiz, or become an ice cream taster! Non-Profit Spotlight: Lions Club. Your host: Mary Insprucker

DIVORCE & FREE BOOK Sep 13, 2021

“A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction” author, Jamie Davis of Gailor | Hunt, talks with Mary about healthy divorce advice through COVID and every day. Be one of the first 10 people to email info@divorceistough.com and mention Triangle 411 to get Davis’ book free! Non-Profit Spotlight: Legal Services Corporation—free legal aid

STATE FAIR! Aug 23, 2021

Heather Overton, the Assistant Director of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, gives a sneak peak behind the scenes of a State Fair, plus new competitions (DECORATED FOOTWEAR) & a TRIVIA Game (900 miles of toilet paper!) This weeks Non-Profit: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

GRIEF/LOSS/COVID RELIEF: Overcoming-Treatments-Myths-Causes Aug 18, 2021

Therapist Parker Anderson talks with Mary Insprucker and discusses help for getting through loss of any kind—COVID, death, a move, the loss of a job, health issues, divorce, your pet dying or empty nesting. This weeks Triangle 411 Non-Profit Spotlight: National Alliance on Mental Health—Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight.

UFO-ALIENS-Experts/Pentagon says “maybe” Aug 17, 2021

Join Mary Insprucker and Triangle 411 as they go one on one with Luis Elizondo, (as seen on CNN, 60 Minutes, NBC, etc.) former Director for the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, to discuss UFOs and little green men. Non-Profit: Space Foundation- Also, Sheila Ogle Book Signing

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE with award winning comedian, Craig Shoemaker Aug 17, 2021

Triangle 411 goes for the funny bone this week as Mary Insprucker sits down with Craig Shoemaker who was named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at The American Comedy Awards, has garnered two Emmy Awards, and has appeared on Showtime, Netflix, Comedy Central, and appeared in several movies. He demonstrates how laughter is the best medicine (as proven by research). Non-Profit Spotlight: Laughter Heals Foundation/Enlighten-Up—Also, Sheila Ogle Book Signing

Gardening/Serenity/Covid Respite/ FREE BOOK!! Jul 28, 2021

Mary Insprucker helps find a path to serenity by way of a garden from admired and award-winning garden designer, author, and former Columbia University professor, Jan Johnsen. This week's Non-Profit Spotlight: Foundation of Hope.

STORMS, and CHASING them Jul 27, 2021

Mary Insprucker chats with International storm chaser, Erik Burns (CNN, NBC, ETC.) and discusses all things weather and storm chasing. The danger and the beauty Non-Profit Spotlight NC Reading Service for vision impaired.

Kids Say the WACKIEST things-Wisdom & Laughs Out of the Mouths of Babes…Is there more turkey or bacon in turkey bacon? Jul 18, 2021

Mary Insprucker sits with the kids, who give thoughts on COVID, Taxes, Boo-Boos, Draft Cards, Heaven, How Scratches Disappear, and more—COMEDY & INSIGHT

Calling All HAMS—Amateur Radio Emergency Help, Fun, World-wide Friends-73! Jun 21, 2021

Learn how you can assist in emergencies and travel the world by becoming an amateur radio operator. A fun 25 minutes learning about "Ham" Radio and its annual Field Day event with Field Day Chairman Curt Phillips of the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society. Curt has a land line QSO with Mary Insprucker for this weeks episode. This weeks non-profit Spotlight: Southeast Raleigh Promise.

Soccer great Jessica McDonald talks teammates Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn, along with career highlights Jun 15, 2021

An oldie but goodie show resurfaces now that it is soccer time! Jessica McDonald, soccer player for North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League visits. Jessica represented the United States at the Women's World Cup Tournament in 2019, delivering a crushing blow to the competition. She shares behind the scene tidbits about her life challenges, fun exchanges with her Cup teammates Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn, and takes us to that moment on the field when the United States won the 2019 Women's World Cup in a 2-0 finish over the Netherlands.

Housing Market: Blues & Clues! Jun 14, 2021

Dee Johnson, a 30-year vet of real estate, provides expert advice & tips on how to score a home in this highly competitive market/Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight/Nonprofit Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity. Your host: Mary Insprucker

Police—Villains or Heroes? (Can police show compassion without putting their lives in danger?) Jun 03, 2021

George Floyd--8 Can’t Wait Policing Policy and how the Blue Lights College is training a new generation of officers to address conflict with compassion. I speak with Blue Lights founder Jacques Gilbert, former police captain and current Mayor of the city of Apex. —Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight.

Westminster Dog Shows—Blow Dryers and All Jun 02, 2021

Behind the scenes, history, judging, and do handlers actually put dog treats in their mouths? I talk with Westminster judge Dennis Mc-Coy Non-Profit: Humane Society. Your host: Mary Insprucker

Dating, and Other Bad Ideas during COVID-COMEDY/INSIGHT/INFORMATION May 25, 2021

COVID patient, single gal, and others regroup for part two of our show, COVID-What Were You Thinking. See how their original sentiments have changed from COVID’s infancy until today.

Old fart, or an elderly teenager? May 18, 2021

KATHLEEN O'BRIEN’S new book, RECLAIM YOUR RIGHT TO GROW OLD, shares philosophies on aging and why she believes society’s quest for the fountain of youth is robbing people of the happiness to be found in aging—Non-Profit Spotlight: Activate Good

ROARING 20’s-Farewell to COVID May 15, 2021

Time to be puttin’ on the Ritz because happy days are here, again…almost

Non-Profit Spotlight: Cary & Dorcas ‘Oasis and emergency housing assistance programs AND Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

MARKETING SALVATION: Regrouping from COVID May 12, 2021

Get free marketing advice worth thousands of $ from our marketing CMO guru Tom Insprucker: Returning to profitability after COVID. This weeks Non-Profit Spotlight: Assistance League of the Triangle Area.

LONELINESS: Overcoming the Epidemic Variant of the Pandemic & General Loneliness May 05, 2021

Help for overcoming loneliness— I talk with Crisis Text Line's Chief Program Officer Becka Ross. This weeks Non Profit Spotlight: Crisis Text Line. Your host: Mary Insprucker

NASCAR-VROOM-Charlotte Motor Speedway Apr 28, 2021

Behind the Scenes (Washington ate there), Races, Histories, 13,000 feet of Hot Dogs and Guinness World Record-Non-Profit: Vehicles for Veterans, Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight. Charlotte Motor Speedway is Jonathan Coleman, Senior Director of Communications for the Charlotte Motor Speedway

Beach Body-NOT! Secrets, NOT Starvation to Looking Beach Body HOT Apr 21, 2021

Pitch the lose 30 pounders/carrots/squats—and still look luscious at the beach-Non-Profit Duke Behavioral & Southlight

Durham Bulls: Fun Facts, Wool E. Bull, Wrigley/Cubs Curse, Snorting Bull, 2021 Season Apr 14, 2021

Durham Bulls Baseball Team: Storied History, Bull Durham Movie, 2021 Coaches, Rooster, etc. Scott Strickland, Assistant General Manager of Operations. Non-Profit Spotlight: SouthLight Innovative Behavioral Health. Your host: Mary Insprucker

YouTube’s Holderness Family- 1 billion video views and 5 million followers Apr 08, 2021

Comedy: Penn on Mars!? Kim’s Regé-Jean Page Crush, “It’s Vaccination Day”. Non-Profit Spotlight: Families Together. Kim and Penn Holderness.

Domestic Violence: Survivor’ tale, Help, COVID Impact. Mar 29, 2021

Domestic Violence Exploration, Treatment, Aid, UN Advisories, International Solutions, Survivor’s Story. Non-Profit Spotlight: Acadiana, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Harbor of Johnston County—Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

Public Speaking:Fear Of Mar 24, 2021

Ramon Ray, an in-demand global keynote speaker who gave a speech at the White House, addresses the fear of public speaking, how-to overcome, virtual presentations, etc. to turn you into a superstar! Non-Profit Spotlight: Carroll’s Kitchen

Iron Chef Justin Sutherland: Fast Foodies TV show, cooking tips, -ALSO –Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht on Cary’s 150th Anniversary Mar 12, 2021

Iron Chef America on amazing things he can do with an Easy Bake Oven and his Fast Foodies TV Show—referred to as equal parts food, comedy and debauchery. -ALSO –Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht on Cary’s 150th Anniversary, Non-Profit Spotlight: The North Stands

Scotty McCreery, ARTS, Ariana DeBose, Branford Marsalis, Mandolin Orange and Mike Wiley star in Big Night In for the ARTS Mar 05, 2021

ARTS FUNDING: Big Night In for the ARTS: initiative to raise funds for arts programming, initiatives for equity in the arts, and artist/arts organizations’ relief. Your host: Mary Insprucker

Daylight Saving Time- Love it OR Leave it Feb 19, 2021

Dr. David Prerau, featured on Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN International, etc., the world's foremost authority on Daylight Saving Time, talks pros, cons, legislature, curiosities, etc. Non-Profit Spotlight: Spare Some Change Pantry for the Pandemic Food Drive for Dorcas Ministries 187 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511.

Dream Interpretation Expert featured on The View, Good Morning America, Kelly & Ryan, Today Show AND Trivia Game Feb 17, 2021

Lauri Loewenberg, a Certified Dream Analyst, columnist, author, radio personality talks all things “Dreams” & Nightmares - Non-Profit Spotlight: Spare Some Change Pantry for the Pandemic Food Drive for Dorcas Ministries 187 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511.

Alzheimer’s patient discusses his journey. ALSO, what’s new in treatment & hope! Feb 12, 2021

Alzheimer’s patient, Jay Reinstein, talks how he and his family survives, copes, handles his job, treatment and advocacy. Alzheimer’s Association highlights new treatments, medication, research, and looking toward a cure. Non-Profit Spotlight: Spare Some Change- Pantry for the Pandemic Food Drive for Dorcas Ministries 187 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511.

People Magazine Feature: Canine Companions for Independence—Disability Assistance Dogs Feb 10, 2021

Our take on a recent feature in People Magazine: Canine Companions for Independence—Disability Assistance Dogs. We talk to a disability puppy trainer, recipient, and the org on how it all works, what disabilities qualify including veterans with PTSD, and general info on what these assistance dogs do such as, turn on lights, pick-up/retrieve items, open doors, and increase independence and confidence. Also: Duke Puppy Kindergarten

THE CLIMB-Brittney Woodrum (Mountaineer) climbs all 58 Colorado 14ers (14,000-foot peaks) Jan 28, 2021

The University of Kentucky & Denver mountaineer/Rotarian talks challenges, scares, weather and other factors in her climb to raise money for charity. Non-Profit Spotlight: Shelter Box,

Valentine’s Day—Unique Gift Ideas-Fun Trivia Game-History Jan 27, 2021

Freaky & Varied Valentine’s Day history, wrapped in a fun trivia game for you AND out of the (heart-shaped candy) box gift ideas including a special song composed by Travis Wells fiverr.com/t_s_wells Non-Profit Spotlight: The Marcus Harris Foundation’s free food distribution Neighbor-Food program

CBS Big Brother & CrossFit’s CHRISTMAS ABBOTT Jan 19, 2021

Christmas Abbott talks CrossFit, behind the scenes at Big Brother, NASCAR, fitness, confidence, “Badass Body Diet”---an “audio” biopic of sorts. Non-Profit Spotlight: Give Kids The World.

COVID-19 VACCINE—EVERYTHING you need to know! Jan 12, 2021

Vaccine for COVID-19 FAQ & Insight—Non-Profit Spotlight: 3 Bluebirds Farm

Epilepsy: What “Everyone” needs to know Dec 30, 2020

Did you know a lot of famous people had or have epilepsy including Vincent van Gogh, Prince, Theodore Roosevelt, Neil Young, Alexander the Great, Charles Dickens, Judge John Roberts, and many more? Yet, they led full and successful lives as painters, musical artists, authors, judges, leaders and even a president. I mention these folks as hope on the horizon for those who have, or know of someone, who has epilepsy. Brandy Fureman, Chief Outcomes Officer for the Epilepsy Foundation, explores that hope (new treatments) and teaches us what to do if you experience someone having a seizure. Non-Profit Spotlight: American Epilepsy Society

Christmas Traditions-Modern-Victorian-Kwanza, Surprises, Foods Dec 23, 2020

Did you know there were no holiday alcoholic drinks for Cary until 1964? Historian Kris Carmichael, from the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, shares Christmas traditions, insights, and oral history excerpts. Non-profit Spotlight: Little Pearls

Shark Tank Dec 17, 2020

Mitch Allen, Santa’s "Head Elf" and Founder of Hire Santa, talks about Santa, the traditional experience during COVID, and gives a behind-the-scenes peak into appearing on Shark Tank. Non-Profit Spotlight: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

The art of saying “NO” Dec 03, 2020

Life Coach, Ann Babiarz, teaches us how to say “NO’ during the holidays, during COVID, in professional settings, and to general everyday requests. On-Profit Spotlight: Toys for Tots

Hamilton, To Kill a Mockingbird, Dear Evan Hansen, Phantom…where have all the flowers gone? Concerts, holiday favorites, indoor and outdoor levity… Nov 17, 2020

The NC Live Coalition is working to safely bring back venues such as theatres, convention centers, concert halls and amphitheaters, and in some cases, even securing the Global Bio-risk Advisory Council’s GBAC STAR Accreditation, the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation. Guest: Heather Strickland, Executive Director of the Raleigh Little Theater. Non-Profit: Johnson & Johnson’s Ensemble COVID-19 vaccine study

Working MOMS HELP Nov 05, 2020

Imagine being helicoptered into a war zone and trying to survive with no formal training, ammunition, strategy, or skills needed to make it out alive. Well, that’s what countless moms are facing thanks to COVID-19 dictating virtual learning. Therapist Julie Bullock presents navigational skills for moms-turned-teachers. Stephanie Llorente, owner of Restored, organizes direction on “all” things mom, and for ALL moms, single, stay-at-home and working moms.

HGTV Secrets—Behind the Scenes Oct 28, 2020

Think: Property Brothers, Flip or Flop, My Lottery Dream Home, Love it or List it-- How does it work? Why is it so additive? What are the pros and cons of working with HGTV? Are hosts really as friendly as they seem on TV or do they ever lose it? Are participants coached on what to say/react? How do you get picked and how much does it cost? Non-profit Spotlight: A Doorway to Hope

I was starving and isolated… Oct 21, 2020

Starving and isolated describes many of the clients of Meals on Wheels of Wake County. A volunteer tells how she saved a woman’s life while delivering nutrition for a client’s body and soul. One-hundred-million meals served! Companionship delivered on a silver platter. Continue the movement: Let’s Do Lunch Fundraiser -November 18th
event. Gives/wakemow

What the heck do you do?? Oct 15, 2020

What the heck do elected officials do? Does it even matter if they are democrat or republican? Should candidates supply resumes like any job applicant would do? Beth Wood, North Carolina State Auditor, and Dale Folwell, NC State Treasurer, fill out an application of sorts and tell us, ‘what the heck they do.’ Non-profit Spotlight: Healing Transitions.

Ghosts!! Boo! Oct 07, 2020

Ghostbusters--The Ghost Guild explores paranormal investigations. Spirts seen and unseen—SPOOKY! Plus --win the chance to join The Ghost Guild on one of their future investigations. Non-Profit Spotlight: Zach's Toy Chest

Election 2020-Whew! Sep 30, 2020

Greg Flynn, the Chair of the Wake County Board of Elections, has been doing a lot of interviews lately, including one with MSNBC on all things “election.” Flynn provides a “voting-how-to-kit,” as well as addresses election controversies and the integrity of this muddy water election. Non-profit spotlight: The North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations

COVID 19: Something to Get Out and Do Series: Episode # 4 Sep 25, 2020

Mural photography shoots, Scavenger Hunts, Oddities, Halloween, Your own houseboat trip down the Erie Canal, On-line journeys to Britain’s Talliston house, a Grimm’s fairy tale delight, Oregon Trail, or a cave. Also looking ahead--how about visits to mountaintop temples, Chernobyl’s Forbidden Zone, or scientific research stations in the Peruvian Amazon. Non-Profit Spotlight: The Walking Classroom

Victorian House- The Pink House Book—Sheila Ogle-NC Representative Gale Adcock, and Joanie Myers of Rub of the Warrior Cooking Show Sep 17, 2020

19th Century Victorian House renovation and the book it inspired, written by Sheila Ogle from the house’s perspective, The Pink House, Circa 1830: A Love Story. This book has something for everyone—architecture, mystery, romance, history. Also- thoughts from NC Rep Adcock and Rub of the Warrior’s Joanie Myers. Non-Profit Spotlight; Rick Herrema Foundation

Psychic Artist!? --20% Discount on paintings-- $1500 Art GRANT and other scholarships Aug 31, 2020

Heather Eck explains how she uses psychic abilities to paint individualize works. Heather engages clients in deep and meaningful ways. Her colorful canvas paintings connect by color meaning to the 7 Chakras of the body and are created from messages which she intuits from her own spirit guide about the person for whom she creates. These commissioned paintings are not only powerful messages that provide the receiver with guidance about their own spiritual areas that require healing and light, but also serve as a type of portrait of one’s spiritual energy. Many of Heather's paintings are also more loosely tied to themes about spiritual awakening and expression. SHE OFFERS A 20% DISCOUNT FOR TRIANGLE 411 LISTENERS! Non-Profit Spotlight: United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, which offers a $1,500 GRANT & other monies.

COVID-19: Survival, or a maze with no exit? Survivor Corps Aug 27, 2020

Hear the harrowing and heroic story of Diana Berrent, one of the first to get COVID-19. How scary to navigate the pandemic by yourself with no clear direction in the early stages of the pandemic. Hear her chilling story. Diana not only met the challenge, but came out as an advocate and activist for tackling the disease by creating Survivor Corps. SC is the largest grassroots movement in America dedicated to actively ending the COVID-19 pandemic through educating, connecting, motivating and mobilizing those affected by COVID-19, to support all ongoing scientific, medical and academic research to find a cure, and help to develop a vaccine, through what they call, the Epicenter of Hope.

FUN Trivia Game AND True or False Challenge AND a YouTube Parody AND $1,600 for everyone in your family! Aug 26, 2020

Think you know everything about the 2020 US Census? Bet ya don’t! Test your knowledge in this cool, fun game way. Take a piece of candy or a sip of wine for every question you answer correctly. Test your friends. You’ll get all the correct answers and learn what’s in it for you, ($1,600, courtesy of the US government for everyone in the fam), from Vickie Adamson, Wake County Commissioner, District 7, and the Chair of the Wake County Complete Count Committee for the 2020 US Census. Non-Profit Spotlight: Dress for Success Triangle NC

Wow—You CAN save the planet, after all! Aug 19, 2020

Mayor of Morrisville, TJ Cawley, talks everything environmental—water, air, energy, climate change, waste management, food systems, and public lands. There’s LOTS going on in these arenas! There’s TONS you can do to save Mother Earth! From cleaning that mayonnaise jar before recycling it, to solar panels, we can ALL make a difference! Cawley says it best, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Non-Profit Spotlight: Morrisville’s The Soil Health Institute

How the North Carolina League of Municipalities is serving residents and improving quality of life, especially through COVID Aug 18, 2020

Jennifer Robinson, who has served as a Councilwoman for the Town of Cary since 1999, and is the President of the North Carolina League of Municipalities, covers services, budget impacts, tax increases verses service cuts compromise, and how we can make it to the other side of COVID. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: YMCA

Happy-How to be & FREE BOOK Aug 11, 2020

How to be Happy: Jokes/tips/advice is shared by experts from Socrates to Richard London, a motivational speaker, author, and the owner of A Handbook for Life Center in North Carolina. Where’s the happiest country? What is the happiest city in NC? PLUS: Listeners get the book, “A Handbook for Happiness,” FREE! NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Department of Veteran Affairs.

Farmlink: Don’t flush that food down the toilet! Aug 05, 2020

Many of you have seen news clips of the horror of producers dumping milk, smashing eggs, and plowing down vegetation because of COVID-19 issues with supply chains and reduction in demand. Not content to just look away, some college students decided to do something about it and created Farmlink, a grass-roots movement to prevent food waste while also working to address food insecurity. Also featured, Pamlico Shores & Ferebee Farms, produce donators. Non-Profit: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

COVID-19: Something to Get Out and Do Series: Episode # 3- CBS 17-Destination Vacation Jul 23, 2020

Melissa Le Fevre, host of CBS-17’s Destination Vacation series, provides travel options. Kerrin Cox, a marketing and communication specialist with the Town of Apex talks a “day” destination and fun scavenger hunt correlating with the upcoming Pleasant Park. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: THE NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL & TOURISM COALITION

COVID-19: Providing employment through business repurposing AND creating Halos For Heroes - Psalm 91 Face Shield project Jul 15, 2020

Lisa Higginbotham, president and owner of FiveStar Awards & Engraving in Cary, discusses how she repurposed her business during the pandemic to provide employment for her staff, and how she created the Halos For Heroes - Psalm 91 project, which provides free face shields to health care workers on the COVID-19 frontlines. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Rotary Club

Mayton Inn—What’s new Jun 23, 2020

Now under new ownership, Craig Spitzer tells us what’s on the horizon for the downtown Cary staple, the Mayton Inn on Academy St. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Rebuilding Together of the Triangle

COVID-19: Something to get out and do: Series/Episode # 2 Jun 23, 2020

Abby Kellerman, Assistant Park Manager at Historic Oak View County Park in Raleigh, talks about coming out to the park for an adventure during this COVID-19 period. Although there are restrictions and structures are closed at this time, folks can still meander the grounds of this historical site. Self-guided mobile tours explore the history of this location. While you walk the grounds you will see structures such as the farmhouse, cotton gin, kitchen, barn, cabin, water tower, and more. There’s a pecan orchard and glorious garden. Admission is free and there’s accompanying fun activities you can get from their website. Go at your own risk and be sure to follow all CDC guidelines, including wearing masks, in order to stay safe, if you attend! NON-PROFIT: Haven House Services

COVID-19: Something to get out and do: Series/Episode # 1 Jun 18, 2020

Tobacco Road Tours is offering COVID-19 “restrictive” tours (some are free for a few weekends). Tours include Raleigh, Durham, Ghost tours, and more. Go at your own risk and be sure to follow all CDC guidelines, including wearing masks, in order to stay safe, if you attend! NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Keep Durham Beautiful

COVID-19: Face Mask Warriors & CDC Recommendations Jun 05, 2020

Kirsten Ozimek, National Coordinator for Face Mask Warriors, explains how the grass roots efforts via Facebook has culminated in 18,000 US volunteers supplying over 700,000 face coverings to those in need. Find The Helpers is also discussed, as well as ways you can join the movement. CDC face covering recommendations are included.

Soccer great Jessica McDonald talks teammates Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn, along with career highlights May 29, 2020

Jessica McDonald, soccer player for North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League visits. Jessica represented the United States at the Women's World Cup Tournament in 2019, delivering a crushing blow to the competition. She shares behind the scene tidbits about her life challenges, fun exchanges with her Cup teammates Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn, and takes us to that moment on the field when the United States won the 2019 Women's World Cup in a 2-0 finish over the Netherlands.

Chef Cheetie Kumar, finalist for the James Beard Foundation award, Best Chef: Southeast, and mentions of other JB finalists including Kaitlyn Goalen, Chef Chris Shepherd and Chef Ashley Christensen May 23, 2020

Chef Cheetie Kumar of Garland in Raleigh chats about being a finalist for the James Beard Foundation award, Best Chef: Southeast. The chef also addresses post-COVID-19 operations for Garland, and her cool heat & eat meal kits. Other JB finalists Kaitlyn Goalen, Chef Chris Shepherd and Chef Ashley Christensen are mentioned.

Marijuana, Mary Jane, Budda, Wacky-Tabacky, CBD, Hemp May 18, 2020

Meg Montanez, a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner and owner of CBD Continuum in Apex, identifies the difference and benefits of THC, CBD, Hemp, etc. Reports suggest some properties may help with cancer symptoms, epilepsy, arthritis, migraines, work-out recovery and Parkinson’s.

Jobs-Jobs-Jobs May 15, 2020

CBS 17 anchor/reporter Bill Young and Heidi Scott Giusto, PhD from

Career Path Writing Solutions discuss job openings, outlook, where and how to find jobs, how to keep your current job, and much more. Helpful tips both for this COVID-19 period, as well as evergreen solutions for a healthy career. The Non-profit Spotlight features the aid options site: needhelppayingbills.com

Space-Moon-Mars! May 11, 2020

The first flight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly nine years is happening May 27. The mission will launch astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Dr. Andre Mazzoleni, the Director of the Engineering Mechanics and the Space Systems Laboratory at NC State, examines the Demo-2 mission, process, challenges, ISS, Mars and space tourists’ vacations.

COVID-19—BUSINESS: Loans, legislation, strategies, trends, recovery May 02, 2020

Cary Chamber of Commerce’s Vice President of Economic Development, Mark Lawson, talks business resources, funding, strategies, legislative updates, employee care, future trends, and key steps for recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic for Cary, and all area businesses.

Social Media: The good, the bad, and the ugly Apr 27, 2020

Chelsea Moravek, who has been in communications for over 10 years, talks everything social media related. This social media guru walks us through all the types, differences, pros and cons of the digital outlet. Chelsea addresses the best options for businesses, including small businesses, as well as, what is out there for personal use. Then, Morrisville’s Jamie Sturdivant, shares changes she has made in her personal social media presence and why. Jamie also provides helpful hints for those who are looking to adjust or reduce the time they spend on these intoxicating platforms.

COVID-19 Religion/Funerals/Fortitude—Check your local Drive-In Movie Theatre Listings??? Apr 18, 2020

True to the old adage, “No guts, no glory,” Pastor Will Breedlove from the Harriett Baptist Church is holding worship services at the Raleigh Road Drive-In Movie Theater. This bold step is bringing religion to people while still addressing COVID-19 social distancing.

Pageants: Diversity and Disability Apr 18, 2020

It’s a new and welcoming age where people really are all crated equally and modeling competitions and pageants are open to all. A conversation with Ciata Kromah from KroCial LLC explores image branding and wardrobe consulting in today’s world. Additionally, Kromah explains the details for the diversity Miss Fashion Global National Competition. Special needs competitions, such as, Miss You Can Do It, Miss Arc Broward, and Miss Amazing, are also discussed.

Klobuchar and Clinton: Campaigning Apr 11, 2020

Organizer and Regional Field Director for the Democratic Party, Leah Garrett, provides a “behind the scene” look at the campaigns for both Hillary Clinton and Amy Klobuchar.

Non-profits: Fit & Able, Dorcas, SPCA, Manion, Aphasia, Carying Place + Apr 01, 2020

Fit & Able is a Cary 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds healthier communities through organizing creative events, programs, and activities. In addition to supporting its own programming, Fit & Able invites other local nonprofit organizations to take part in its 25+ annual events to raise funds and awareness for their charitable missions. Travis Wright Colopy, Executive Director of Fit & Able, discusses how he is re-purposing his newsletter to help local charities remain in the spotlight through the challenging times caused by COVID-19. Charities featured include Dorcas Ministries, The Carying Place, Triangle Aphasia Projected, LTD., SPCA of Wake County, Travis Manion Foundation, New Lease on Life, and others.

COVID-19: Schools, children, psychology, meditation Mar 28, 2020

Cary High School Principal Nolan Bryant talks “everything” that’s going on with schools, from on-line learning to figuring out proms and graduations. Dr. Aureen Wagner from the Anxiety Wellness Center in Cary discusses the psychological aspects of the pandemic on children and adults. Simply Practice’s Suzanne Ballantyne offers multidimensional coping mechanisms for peace and wellness through the COVID-19 event.

Corona virus/COVID-19: What Were You Thinking...conversation Mar 17, 2020

No, you’re not crazy-what you’re going through is perfectly normal. Join in this chat with six people sharing their thoughts, concerns, frustrations, and how they are coping with the COVID-19 situation. We’re all in the same boat.

Dog Hero Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Yeager Mar 07, 2020

Dog hero and other pet news. Caroline Zuendel tells the story of her Labrador retriever, Sgt. Yeager, who won the Purple Heart for his service as an IED Detection Dog with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan and Iraq. Additionally, Dr. Jennifer Goetz, a pet behavioral consultant and cat whisperer from the Animal Hospital @ Briar Creek in Raleigh, sheds light on what our animals are thinking.

Coronavirus – True/False-Do wear masks-see note in description Mar 07, 2020

Coronavirus- True/False COVID-19 info from Dr. Paul Cook, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine. Should we panic? NOTE: At the time of this broadcast, COVID was in early stages and not as much was know as now. At that time, face masks were not considered necessary. However, now we know they are important in fighting the disease and mandatory in many areas. Therefore, please act accordingly.

Comedy with super comic Jeff Allen - Laugh 'til it hurts! Mar 01, 2020

Comedy show with Jeff Allen. Allen has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. He starred in the film Apostles of Comedy and Warner Bros. Thou Shalt Laugh. Jeff Allen has been featured at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival and HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival.

Marketing for small businesses Feb 25, 2020

Valuable inside information from a CMO of a Fortune 500 company on marketing in the small business world. How to survive the Amazon challenge; little known secrets to success on any budget, and knock their socks off methods with new marketing twists and turns.

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