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Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell
Saturday Morning Magazine is the best way to start your weekend. It’s an hour that includes the latest world, national, and local news, a full breakdown of the weather forecast, and an update on sports. Additionally, it features longer, informational interviews on a variety of topics.
Episodes
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellLeveling Up with AI: A Strategic Guide to AI in Sports Marketing 03/16/2024
Leveling Up with AI: A Strategic Guide to AI in Sports Marketing is an in-depth, practical guide that navigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on…
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Safewalk provides protection and companionship for people out at night 03/16/2024
For new students, UNC’s campus can be overwhelming to navigate– especially in the dark. Since 2009, Safe Walk has been helping Tar Heels get home after…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTax Tips with David Selig 03/6/2024
Tax advisor David Selig talked with Bruce Ferrell about some possible ways to save money as you file your taxes.
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellGrants To Help Animal Shelters 3/9/2024
The Animal Welfare Section of the Veterinary Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently awarded nine community shelter…
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UNC System considers reinstating admission test requirement 3/9/2024
After nearly four years of standardized test-optional admissions, the UNC System Board of Governors is considering reinstating test requirements, sparking…
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Big Pickleball Comes to Raleigh 03/02/2024
A new indoor pickleball and golf center opening in Raleigh this summer. It may be the largest in the state. Pinpoint Raleigh is set to open later this year at…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellInterim UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts 3-2-2024
Following the departure of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz last semester, UNC System President Peter Hans named Lee Roberts as UNC’s Interim Chancellor December…
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Women of Worth 2/27/2024
For more than 19 years, the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth philanthropic program has honored extraordinary female non-profit leaders who selflessly volunteer…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAnimal shelters are trying to lower North Carolina’s euthanasia rate 03/02/2024
Each year, North Carolina shelters take in over 120,000 animals. Shelters around the Triangle are fighting to lower the state’s euthanasia rate and send more…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellPreserving Agricultural Lands 2/20/2024
Last week, USDA released the results of thehich provides a snapshot of North Carolina's number one industry. Some of the highlights point to positive trends in…
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Leandro Education Lawsuit: What Now ? 02/17/2024
As the landmark education funding lawsuit Leandro versus the state of North Carolina prepares to enter into its third decade, what’s changed, and might…
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Primary Election 2024 02/17/2024
Primary elections are coming up here in North Carolina, the state Board of Elections has been getting ready for the big day. A lot of new and old voters may…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellMOVING ON BY! Harnessing the Instincts of My Sled Dog Team by Dr. Lucille Maddalena 02/17/2024
MOVING ON BY! Harnessing the Instincts of My Sled Dog Team by Dr. Lucille Maddalena, Executive Coach is a resource for self-development and leadership…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTravels with Stephen: Conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser 02/10/2024
With over forty years in the music business, conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser shares stories accumulated many stories from his travels in "Travels with Stephen."…
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Promoting Safe Gun Storage 02/01/2024
The Biden administration announced new plans to work with principals and educators in spreading a message about the importance of safe gun storage. According…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellWin the Job and Thrive In a Multigenerational Workplace 02/03/2024
With the job application and hiring process more competitive than ever in 2024 and a workforce with an unprecedented five generations collaborating in some…
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State Parks See More Visitors 2-3-2024
The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and acquired over 2,890 acres of new land, according to the N.C…
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New Study on Cannabis and Pregnancy 01/27/2024
The use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy has declined in recent years, but the use of cannabis by expecting mothers has increased. A new study by Duke…
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UNC’s Long COVID Recovery Clinic helps patients cope with lingering symptoms 01/27/2024
One of the least understood parts of COVID-19 is long COVID, which causes symptoms to persist for months or even years. A UNC clinic is working to help people…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTania Moore: Real Estate Update 01/20/2024
Bruce Ferrell talked with Tania Moore, broker/owner of ERA Live Moore which has 10 offices in NC and SC. She talked about what's happening in the…
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A Life in Poultry: Dr. Frank Edens 01/20/2024
A longtime member of the NC State University poultry science faculty will be hanging up his lab coat in a few months. But to hear him tell it to WPTF's Mike…
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Scott Rawls: Wake Tech Update 01/20/2024
More than 23,000 people are enrolled in degree programs at Wake Tech Community College for spring 2024, a record. The school announced the start of the spring…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellA Parking Lot for the Homeless 01/20/2024
The City of Greensboro has opened the state’s first “Safe Parking Site” for homeless people. It’s intended to be a place where anyone can stay in their cars…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellStreamflow Rehabilitation Assistance 01/13/2024
North Carolina has seen its share of flooding following hurricanes and tropical storms. The Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program, or StRAP for short…
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Dry January and Alcohol Use Disorder 01/13/2024
George F. Koob, Ph.D., Director of the NIAAA at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a world-renowned expert on how alcohol affects health, will discuss…
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School Choice: What Does The Future Hold ? 01/13/2024
National School Choice Week, Jan 21-27, 2024, is parents’ best opportunity of the year to discover schools in their area, with more free and low-cost options…
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Groundbreaking Heart Surgery 01/04/2024
At almost 21 months old Owen Monroe is a medical miracle, born with a lethal heart condition. By taking part in a groundbreaking study led by Duke health…
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Election Trends: The Rise of the Unaffiliated 01/06/2024
As North Carolina prepares for federal, state and local elections in 2024, emerging trends in partisan registration that began in late 2017 have proven…
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Researching Rare Cancers 01/06/2024
The Durham based Rare Cancer Research Foundation has received a $1 million funding commitment from the Chan Zuckerberrg initiative to advance research in rare…
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Changes At The Animal Shelter 01/06/2024
The Wake County shelter will no longer allow owners to surrender their pets at the shelter. Animal Control Director Jennifer Frederico spoke with Jeff Hamlin.
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFrederick Walker: Getting Help for Mental Health 12/28/2023
Encouraging the community to “grow your heart three sizes,” Frederick Walker Jr., LSCW, CPRP, founder of Walker Family Services, a community-based mental…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThe Year in Agriculture 12/30/2023
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services celebrated some milestones in 2023. Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler highlights a few with our Mike Davis...
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The Year in Weather 12-30-2023
2024 was a year of weather variety in North Carolina, but not necessairly weathers extremes. We take a look back at the weather events of the year with…
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Maternity Deserts Impact Women's Health 12/30/2023
Last month, Betsy Johnson Hospital closed its labor and delivery unit. As the only hospital in Harnett County to offer these services, the closure has…
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A "Dry" Alternative for New Year's Eve 12-23-2023
Umbrella Dry Bar, Raleigh's first non-alcoholic bar, will open New Year's Eve. The bar, bottle shop and event space will be located at 14 W. Martin St. in the…
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Remembering Eric Montross 12-23-2023
We’re getting reaction to the death of UNC Tar Heel basketball player Eric Montross. He was part of the Heels 1993 National Championship team and in recent…
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Holiday Travel: AAA predictions 12-16-2023
AAA projects the second highest nationwide travel season (since 2019), as travelers will venture 50 miles or more during the upcoming year-end holiday travel…
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Kelly Edwards With Holiday Gift Ideas 12-16-2023
Holiday season is in full effect and the best gifts are the ones for our homes. Home design/lifestyle expert Kelly Edwards talks about the top gifts that need…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellHoliday Shopping On The Farm 12/16/2023
Shoppers looking for locally made and locally sourced gifts or fun, on-farm experiences can find plenty of ideas at North Carolina farms and agritourism…
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Art of the Brick 12/9/2023
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…
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Avian Flu: Advice for Poultry Farmers 12/09/2023
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…
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Maternity Deserts in Raleigh, NC 12/09/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellLiving With Hypothyroidism
Bruce talks with Courtney Kassis, Registered Dietician, Aries and Fitness Fiend. Courtney helps individuals identify and treat the root cause of their health…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFalling Stars: Author Julie Rogers 12/02/2023
Julie Rogers is the award-winning author of seven published books, an editor, and a successful freelance ghostwriter. She is also an ordained interfaith…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellChristmas Tree Time In NC 12/02/2023
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…
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Legal Shortages in Rural Areas 12/02/2023
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…
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Distracted Driving: The Risk on the Highways 11/25/2023
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…
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Giving Back to Caregivers 11/25/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellNovember Is Alzheimer's Awareness Month 11/25/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAlternative Ideas for the Holiday Meal 11/17/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDeno Chapman: The Racers 11/18/2023
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…
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Egg-cellent Holiday Baking Ideas 11-18-2023
Shereen Pavlides, a best-selling author and international social media chef influencer and video creator, reaching millions worldwide talks to Bruce Ferrell…
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Inflation has cooled, but food insecurity is affecting more students 11/18/2023
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…
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Assessing the 2023 Elections 11/11/2023
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…
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Men's Health: What You Need to Know for MOvemeber 11/11/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellOpen Sesame ? A New Crop for North Carolina Farmers 11/11/2023
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…
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UNC Researchers use funding from NASA to create urban heat maps 11/11/2023
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…
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Promoting Aviation Education: A Joint Partnership 11/04/2023
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…
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellMelissa Toole: Time Is On Your Side 11/04/2023
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…
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New Law Impacts Child Sex Abuse Prevention Efforts 11/04/2023
New legislation is impacting one county's effort to prevent childhood sexual abuse. Here's the report from Elaina James with NC Media Hub ....