Shows
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellLisa Baker: Executive Coach 12/27/2025Lisa L. Baker, executive coach, speaker, and Founder of Ascentim, the award-winning coaching and leadership development firm helping high achievers lead boldly and live fully. Backed by over 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience, Lisa is a trusted guide for professionals ready to rise into their greatness and lead with authenticity, purpose, and passion. She talked with Bruce about how you can refocus for the new year.
2025-12-2706 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCoping with Stress at the Holidays 11/13/2025Carrie Van Schaick is a licensed therapist and founder of The Union Therapy Group in New York. She talked with Bruce about how the holidays tend to bring out old family roles and reactions. Many people focus on who triggers them instead of noticing the energy they bring into the room. She says that real growth comes from regulating yourself, staying grounded, and taking responsibility for your part in the emotional tone of the gathering.
2025-12-0206 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThanksgiving with Boo & Henry (WITH BONUS AUDIO) -- With Thanksgiving just around the corner -- Bruce Ferrell had a chance to talk with Daly Thompson with Boo and Henry's Memphis Pit Barbecue about some creative ways to celebrate the food centric holiday.
2025-11-2207 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTania Moore -- Real Estate Update 10/18/2025Tania Moore is the Broker/Owner of ERA Live Moore, a regional real estate company serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Jacksonville, Marion, Ashville, Cornelius, Wilkesboro. She talked to Bruce about current real estate trends.
2025-10-1808 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDavid A. Jones Jr.: Always Moving Forward 10/18/2025(BONUS AUDIO) Most people don’t know the story behind the man who founded the company that helped revolutionize healthcare in America. A recently published, award-winning book, David A. Jones: Always Moving Forward, now reveals how a man who started out dirt-poor became a huge success story, and along the way we learn about the leadership principles that he employed, the family values that he instilled, and his insights on watershed moments in the transformation of the healthcare system.“This is a story of friends, family, hometown values – and an entrepreneur who changed American healthcare foreve...
2025-10-1811 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBreakthroughs in Treating Major Depressive Disorder(INCLUDES BONUS AUDIO) Clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental health disorders, with almost 21 million adults in the United States having experienced at least one major depressive episode.1 For some individuals, major depressive disorder can result in severe impairments that interfere with or limit their ability to carry out major life activities. Leading up to World Mental Health Day October 10, Bruce talked to Brittany Albright, M.D., MPH, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Sweetgrass Psychiatry, and Ben, a patient who lives with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), to raise...
2025-10-0408 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTrash Panda: Learning About What You Eat 09/06/2025Bruce talks with Julia Putzeys, a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and founder and GM of Trash Panda, a food scanner app that identifies potential concerns on food labels by flagging potentially harmful additives, allergens, and ultra-processed ingredients. She discusses the connection between food transparency, ingredient awareness, and overall health and well-beingJulia combined her passion for health and wellness with her tech-focused background to develop the concept for the app, when she realized how many harmful additives are in our food today, and the impact they have on chronic disease. Julia can talk about the genesis of...
2025-09-0608 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellRonnie Manning, Chief Brand Advocate for Yubico 08/09/2025Ronnie Manning is Chief Brand Advocate of Yubico, He talked with Bruce about tools for digital security.
2025-08-0906 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBarb Jordan: Sexual Assault Awareness 04/26/2024Bruce visits with Barb Jordan about Always Bev and sexual assault awareness. The mission of Always Bev is to empower and educate individuals with skills to stay safe. Always Bev focuses on Crime, Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention. The main focus of AB is the importance of awareness in everyday routines, recognizing signs for unwanted behavior, having a plan of action and the significance in trusting our intuition.
2025-04-2606 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellChris Amenechi, SeatCash 04/19./2025 Chris Amenechi of SeatCash joined Bruce to discuss innovations in providing travel transparency. SeatCash was formed by airline, banking, and fintech (financial technology) professionals with the purpose of dispelling travel myths and informing consumers about -actual- travel costs, the best times to buy tickets, travel route strategies, and more. Their goal is to provide an innovative travel shopping and management experience. He also talked about travel trends for this year.
2025-04-1905 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTax Time: David Selig 04/12/2025David Selig is a NYC-based Federal Tax Practitioner at Selig & Associates. He provides independent tax and risk management advisory services. He talked with Bruce about what you need to know as the tax deadline approaches.
2025-04-1207 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTesticular Cancer Prevention 04/05/2025In a groundbreaking initiative, the Testicular Cancer Society (a 501c3 nonprofit) is rewriting the playbook on men’s health with the Amateur Anti-Doping Test Kit, a first-of-its-kind initiative that swaps performance checks for life-saving cancer screenings. The kit not only screens for performance enhancers, but also helps amateur athletes detect testicular cancer through simple self-examination steps. This innovative approach aims to promote early detection, significantly improving survival rates and quality of life for men worldwide. Bruce Ferrell talks with Michael J. Rovito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida.
2025-04-0505 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellNavigating Uncertain Times 04/5/2025 Laura Martin is an expert in workplace culture and leadership. As the co-founder and CEO of The Glinda Group, she helps organizations create engaged, high-performing teams using insights from behavioral science. She talked with Bruce about navigating uncertain times.
2025-04-0506 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAuthor David Brown: Hard Rain 03/01/2024David Brown a lifelong military man for the British Army, who received medals form Queen Elizabeth II for his bravery throughout a successful four-decade military career, has not had to fire a shot in many years. But all of the bloody battles fought in his lifetime live in his head, heart, and soul. He brings to life what it really felt like to fight the enemy, even when winning felt like losing. He talked with Bruce about his novel Hard Rain, an historical novel set during the Northern Ireland Conflict in the 1970s.
2025-03-0106 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellJared Yaman: Dynamic Pricing Jared Yaman is the CEO of Spresso, an AI-powered e-commerce solutions provider that offers advanced tools for pricing intelligence, commerce management, and spend analytics. He talked with Bruce about how online businesses are pricing their products to best meet market demands and the role artificial intelligence plays in monitoring trends.
2025-02-1507 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellLaWanna Bradford: Women and Business 02/01/2025 LaWanna Bradford is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, global leader, and trailblazing change agent with over 30 years of strategic expertise. Her work accelerates growth, innovation, and market positioning for federal agencies, private enterprises, and entrepreneurs worldwide. As COO of The Bradford Group, a commercial and investment mortgage brokerage, and Principal of The Bradford Group Consulting, a premier business management firm, LaWanna is a catalyst for success. She talked with Bruce about how women and people of color can navigate the current business environment.
2025-02-0105 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFinancial Wellness 02/01/2025As the new year approaches, financial stress is on a lot of people’s minds. A recent study from Intuit found that 61% of Americans are feeling the pinch, and for 21%, things have gotten worse compared to last year. So, how can you take control of your money and start the year off right? Marissa Cazem, a consumer trend expert at Intuit talked with Bruce .
2025-02-0104 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellWaleed Nassir: Job Genie Waleed Nasir is the CEO of Qult Technologies (qult.ai), a research and development company specializing in AI and Machine Learning. A graduate of Yale University and University of Michigan Ann Arbor, he also serves as the Vice President at the Yale Science & Engineering Association, with a diverse skill set in product development and extensive experience in recruiting and managing global engineering teams. His background includes roles as Senior Product Manager and Director, where he applied his expertise in AI, product design, and technical product development. He talked with Bruce about the job genie site with uses artificial intelligence...
2025-01-1805 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThrifting: A Buyers Guide 10/26/2024Secondhand clothes shopping is quickly becoming one of the most popular consumer trends, particularly with Gen-Z and Millennial shoppers.Rachel Marlowe with Martinizing Cleaners talks with Bruce about the “Martinizing Ultimate Thrifting Guide.”
2024-10-2604 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellHBCU Liberation Tour 09/28/2024From September to October, NMAC, formerly known as the National Minority AIDS Council, is visiting 9 HBCU campuses in the South through its HBCU Liberation Tour. HBCUs represent the seat of young, The goal of the tour is to encourage young, Black students to register to vote and engage with students about their priority issues and how those are showing up in this election year. One issue being addressed during this tour is how the candidates are supporting HIV issues, as people of color are the most impacted by HIV in the United States. Bruce talked with Destiny Pearson, Program...
2024-09-2806 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellNational Pet Insurance Month 09/28/2024WIth more than two thirds of Americans homes with at least one pet it's something people need to think about -- having a plan, naming a guardian, even assigning an annual “gift” for their pet's care. Bruce talked with Trust-Will estate lawyer Cody Bardo during National Pet Insurance Month.
2024-09-2805 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellJeff Allwine: CocoMats 9/21/2024Bruce talks with Jeff Allwine, founder and owner of Fort Mill, SC based CocoMats about these products which are being marketed as a unique automotive accessory. For more details go wo cocomats.com
2024-09-2106 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDisrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World: Roger Spitz 09/14/2024(ONLINE EXTRA CONTENT) -- Bruce talks with Roger Spitz, author of Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World is the ultimate guide to thriving in today’s complex business landscapeCovering major challenges such as the energy transition, AI, cybersecurity, and geopolitics, this book explores the uncharted waters of the future. These paradigm shifts will redistribute trillions of dollars, presenting opportunities for immense value creation, while those clinging to business as usual face growing risks of value destruction.To learn more go to https://www.thrivingondisruption.com/disrupt-with-impact
2024-09-1407 min
The Bruce Cook ShowSean Chin-Ferrell & Ryan Cook, 07-14-2024Cal State Northridge Athletic Director Shawn Chin-Ferrell joins Bruce on the state of College sports considering big changes including the financial impact of the NIL, (Name, Image and Likeness), deal. Joining Chin-Ferrell, his associate director of donor support Ryan Cook.
2024-07-1545 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellEllis Miah, singer , songwriter , producer and remixer 06/22/2024With over twenty years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Ellis Miah has a unique perspective on how things work and what it takes to build a career as a solo entrepreneur, relying solely on his skill set without a major team or affiliations. He talked with Bruce about his experience and what we can learn from it. (photo courtesy of guest).
2024-06-2209 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAlzheimer's' Care: What You Need To Know 06/11/2024.Six Million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease. Kim Elliott, Chief Nursing Officer of Brookdale Senior Living, discussed the latest statistics on Alzheimer’s, the early warning signs to be aware of and the importance of socialization and physical activity. She also talked with Bruce Ferrell about the benefits of assisted living communities with memory care capabilities
2024-06-1505 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellParting Stones: A Different To Honor Loves Ones 06/15/2024Justin Crowe is the founder and CEO Of Parting Stones, a company that transforms cremated remains into stones. Unlike traditional urns, Parting Stone offers a personalized way to keep memories alive. Parting Stone's approach caught the attention of the Sharks on ABC's "Shark Tank," with Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner investing in the company. Justin spoke with Bruce Ferrell
2024-06-1505 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAmy Meislein Pollack: The Adventures of Jelly Bean 06/01/2024PODCAST BONUS: Amy Meislin Pollack was a teacher for over four decades, raised three children, and loves to play with her seven grandchildren. From her own childhood to the classroom and as a parent and grandparent, she is perfectly positioned to pen her coming-of-age book series. The Adventures of Jelly Bean, followed by The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean, first came into being when the author's fourth-grade teacher used to ask her to get up in front of the class and tell the stories about this character she would make up as she went along. She talked with Bruce...
2024-06-0107 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellGiving Back: Trevor Farnes and MTN OPS 06/01/2024Trevor Farnes is the CEO Utah-based company MTN OPS which was founded in 2014 and is the leader in outdoor performance energy & nutrition and is specifically formulated for outdoor athletes such as hunters, military, and tactical personnel. For every order through www.mtnops.com the company gives back one meal to help fight childhood hunger, and they’ve donated almost 5,000,000 meals to date through their initiative “Operation Conquer Hunger.” Bruce Ferrell spoke with Trevor about his business and his charitable initiative. (photo provided by guest).
2024-06-0105 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellOn The Road to Motorcycle Safety: Rob Grimsley 05/25/2024Rob Grimsley is a retired Motor Officer from Charleston, SC. Rob spent 24 years out of 25 years as a police officer on Police Motorcycles. Rob is a certified Police Motorcycle Instructor and has been teaching police motorcycle officers since 1994. Rob has over 50 years of riding motorcycles. Rob owner and lead Instructor for ProRider of Charleston. He talked with Bruce Ferrell about safety -- for both motorcyclists and the rest of us on the road. (photo provided by guest)
2024-05-2608 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCelebrating Passover: Rabbi Pinchas Taylor 04/20/2024Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, executive director of the American Faith Foundation, talks with Bruce Ferrell about the Jewish commereration of Passover. (photo provided by guest)
2024-04-2005 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFather Patrick Dolan: Traces of Magic 03/30/2024Father Patrick Dolan talks with Bruce Ferrell about his journey, including being a chaplain in the National Guard to writing of series of historical fiction books set in 14th century Kentucky.
2024-03-3007 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAutoimmune researcher Sara Hirsh Bordo: Autoimmunity and the Good Girls 03/30/2024Autoimmune researcher Sara Hirsh Bordo discusses with Bruce Ferrell how women are facing a critical gap in healthcare and being underdiagnosed, and how women can navigate through these challenges..
2024-03-3008 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellHearing and Dementia: the ACHIEVE Study 03/23/2024Renowned Audiologist Vicky Sanchez, Principal Investigator for the ACHIEVE study who also serves as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and Section Chief of Audiology at the University of South Florida, talked with Bruce Ferrell about the link between hearing loss and cognitive health and how these recent findings have changed the field of hearing loss.
2024-03-2305 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellLeveling Up with AI: A Strategic Guide to AI in Sports Marketing 03/16/2024Leveling 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 the sports marketing landscape. Designed for sports marketers, strategists, and students, this book demystifies how AI is revolutionising sports marketing and fan engagement. Bruce Ferrell talked with author Shripal Shah.
2024-03-1606 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTax Tips with David Selig 03/6/2024Tax advisor David Selig talked with Bruce Ferrell about some possible ways to save money as you file your taxes.
2024-03-0904 min
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 organizations, Kadeer A. Porter, an executive recruiter; Frank Kovacs, a global technology business executive; and Mark Beal, a public relations practitioner, marketer and university professor have joined forces and co-authored a new book for job seekers and those who are currently employed which is now available on Amazon, Win The Job & Thrive In A Multigenerational Workplace. The book consists of 166 lessons that offer insights, information, advice, and recommendations for all aspects of a successful job search an...
2024-02-0305 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellTania Moore: Real Estate Update 01/20/2024Bruce 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 Raleigh-Durham Triangle area as well as Winston-Salem and Charlotte real estate market. (photo provided)
2024-01-2006 min
Studio 3 Sessions with Erik BruceStudio 3 Sessions - Erik Bruce - 29/12/2023I'm back with another installment of the Studio 3 Sessions, for more excursions down the sonic rabbit hole. l've got loads of great new music which I'm excited to share with you, so join me for more ambient textures, blissed out breaks and futuristic techno beats.
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House Hold - Gone But Not Forgotten
DJKR - Interdependent Arise Mantra Whisper Version (Tadi remix)
Graymane - Heal (Original Mix)
Graymane - Heal (Ranj Kaler Remix)
Nicolas...
2023-12-304h 59
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 conditions and reach their health goals. Her approach focuses on balancing blood sugar levels, as she believes blood sugar instability is the root cause of almost all health conditions. You can follow more of Courtney’s journey and advice and tips @dieticianwithtwins on IG. (photo provided)
2023-12-0206 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFalling Stars: Author Julie Rogers 12/02/2023Julie Rogers is the award-winning author of seven published books, an editor, and a successful freelance ghostwriter. She is also an ordained interfaith minister with certifications in pastoral counseling and hypnotherapy from St. john’s University.Bruce talked to her about the release of the her newest book, Falling Stars, took the 2023 International Firebird Book Awards First Place in Urban Fantasy and a 2023 Global Book Awards Finalist in Urban Fantasy. (photo provided)
2023-12-0207 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDistracted Driving: The Risk on the Highways 11/25/2023The 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 years. In fact, the National Safety Council found that more than 46,000 people were killed in preventable crashes in 2022; To find out more about what's being done to keep the roads safe, Bruce Ferrell talked to Joan Woodward, President of the Travellers Institute and Ryan McMahon of Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
2023-11-2505 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAlternative Ideas for the Holiday Meal 11/17/2023Daly Thompson, Chef-Owner , Executive PitMaster at Boo and Henry's Memphis BBQ talked with Bruce Ferrell about some different options for your holiday meal (photo provided).
2023-11-1806 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDeno Chapman: The Racers 11/18/2023There 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 had written a much different kind of story, one drawn from what he personally experienced, in his debut novel, The Racers.. He talked with Bruce Ferrell about his journey. (photo provided)
2023-11-1806 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellEgg-cellent Holiday Baking Ideas 11-18-2023Shereen Pavlides, a best-selling author and international social media chef influencer and video creator, reaching millions worldwide talks to Bruce Ferrell about some holiday recipe ideas with eggs.
2023-11-1804 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDonna Cooper Talks About Weight Management 10/26/2023Personal trainer Donna Cooper talked with Bruce Ferrell about her weight struggles and how a mix of medications and planning, including the Mayo Clinic Diet. helped with her journey.
2023-10-2805 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellArtificial Intelligence: How Could It Affect Your Workplace 08/19/2023AI-enabled technologies are creating a profound shift in the jobs we do and how we do them. In addition, while most companies understand that digital transformation is key to navigating today’s business environment, workers with the right technical skills are in short supply—and the situation is only growing more extreme. To find out more about A.I. and the workplace, Bruce Ferrell talks with Amy Regan Morehouse with ServiceNow.
2023-08-1905 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBeing Comfortable In Your Skin 8/17/2023A dermatologist can be your best advocate for preventing and treating skin flareups, but new research reveals that one of the most prominent chronic diseases impacting the Black population is sensitive skin and eczema, yet only three percent of all dermatologists are Black, making it hard for the community to find a doctor that understands their skin health needs. This combined with the lack of training for doctors specific to Black and brown skin can lead to the misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of skin conditions, creating significant inequities in skin health. To find out more, Bruce Ferrell talked with...
2023-08-1905 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellSupport Your Local Small Business 08/12/2023Small businesses in North Carolina are major employers, providing jobs for a significant portion of the state's workforce. As of 2022, North Carolina had nearly 1 million small businesses, making up 99.6% of businesses in the state. They contribute to job creation, economic growth and local development.However, these small businesses -- from your favorite hairdresser and local pizza shop to your go-to plumber and handyman -- continue to face volatile times. They're working to overcome inflation, labor shortages and supply chain challenges that come with a turbulent economy and the lasting effects of COVID-19. Bruce Ferrell talks with Dax Craig, Founder...
2023-08-1204 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellSummertime Is A Great Time To Do Job Hunting 7/29/2023Contrary what most people think, the summer time is one of the best times to begin your job search. Bruce Ferrell talked with Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator with www.kadimacareers.com who has tips on how to find your next job.
2023-07-2906 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBarbecue All Year: How to Sauce It Up! 07/19/2023How many people leave their barbecue sauces & rubs purchased in the summer and don’t use them up. They end up taking up space all year long in their refrigerator. They can be used for a host of recipes anytime, as Bruce Ferrell found out talking to culinary expert Liz Thompson.
2023-07-2206 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAre Bathroom Breaks Making Your Travel Plans Take A Back Seat? 07/22/2023For many, there’s nothing like a road trip in the height of summer, but men age 45+ experiencing urgent or frequent urinary symptoms may prefer to stay parked for now. If the thought of too many pit stops is getting in your way of a good time, it might be time to talk to a doctor about prostate health. Urinary symptoms in men, over time, could signal a common men’s health condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. A possible solution as Bruce Ferrell talks with Urologist Dr. David Wilkinson.
2023-07-2204 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellDriving Toward A Cure: Powering Parkinson's Research 07/15/2023Vikas Chinnan has spent most of his career in the automotive industry focused on operations, product management, product strategy, and marketing. Vikas held a position as an Operations Executive at a Bay Area startup before taking some time away from the corporate world to focus on his family and health.Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in February 2022, he has shifted his focus to Parkinson’s advocacy and promoting awareness. He talked with Bruce Ferrell about the fundraising effort, www.drivetowardacure.org/summer .
2023-07-1505 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellKeeping Our Furry Friends Cool in Summer 07/08/2023Is your dog having heat stroke? Here are some signs to look for. Gary Crawford has this report.
2023-07-0804 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellSupreme Court Rules on State Courts and Elections 07/01/2023The Supreme Court has ruled that state courts can act as a check on their legislatures in redistricting and other issues affecting federal elections. The court rejected arguments by North Carolina Republicans that could have transformed contests for Congress and president. For more perspective, Jeff Hamlin turned to former State Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr.
2023-07-0106 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCovid-19: What You Need to Know Now 7/01/2023While it is not making the daily headlines as it once did, Covid-19 as is still a ongoing health concern. What you need to know about Covid-19 now, as Kristine Bellino talks with Dr. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson serves North Carolina as the State Health Director and the Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Human Services
2023-07-0106 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellHoliday Cookout Safety 07/01/2023This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. Gary Crawford from USDA has some tips from an expert on how to keep cookouts from being sickouts.
2023-07-0104 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellJuly 4th at North Carolina's State Capitol 07/01/2023It will be a special day at the North Carolina State Capitol. To find out more Jeff Hamlin talked with the capitol's site manager Terra Schramm
2023-07-0104 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBeing Safe Near Rail Crossings 06/20/2023Across the country tens of millions of people live within a mile radius of rail routes. As we brace for the hustle and bustle of summer, it's important to remind people about the seriousness of rail safety and what to do to avoid mishaps. This National Safety Month, John Fleps, Vice President of Safety & Environment at Norfolk Southern discussed the top rail safety tips with Nate Saunders
2023-06-2406 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellRethinking Self Care At Work 6/24/2023We hear from cultural strategist Jeanette Bronée with 6 tips for rethinking self-care at work. She is the author of The Self Care Mindset.
2023-06-2406 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThe Deadliest Days: Teen Driving In the Summer 06/24/2023This time of the year is usually the deadliest on the roadways for teenage drivers. Why is that, and what can be done to fix it? Rob Connett asked Sgt. Chris Knox with the NC State Highway Patrol.
2023-06-2404 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellSuicide Prevention: A New Effort at UNC-Chapel Hill 06/17/2023Following the success of its first project addressing youth unemployment, Carolina Across 100 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is partnering with the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute to lower the number of suicides in North Carolina. Jeff Hamlin found out more from Patrick Sullivan and Michael Walker ..
2023-06-1706 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCelebrating Fathers Day: Their Importance to Society 6/17/2023Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, Director of the American Faith Coalition talks with Bruce Ferrell about how Father’s Day is an occasion of profound significance that allows us to honor and appreciate the invaluable contributions of fathers in our lives. He explains that In an era when the role of fathers can seem superfluous, it is crucial to recognize the profound importance they hold in the fabric of our society. For more, go to www.pinchastaylor.com.
2023-06-1706 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFoodies and Travel: Thoughts from a New Orleans Chef 06/17/2023From the kitchen of Commander's Palace Restaurant in New Orleans, Chef Meg Bickford discusses the hottest trends and traditions of New Orleans eating during New Orleans Restaurant week.American Express Travel recently released “2023 Global Travel Trends Report shows people are choosing their next travel destination based on what they’ll eat there—whether it’s by scoring a table at a famous restaurant, finding the ultimate hole in the wall, or participating in cooking classes.
2023-06-1705 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellSaving Farmland: State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler 06/15/2023The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced new initiatives to celebrate farmland preservation efforts across the state. NC Forever Farms is a program that recognizes family farms that have taken the ultimate step in protecting precious working lands that are vital to the future of agriculture in North Carolina. More with State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, who talked with Mike Davis.
2023-06-1704 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThe Future of Professional Golf: The Big Merger 6/10/2023The PGA Tour and European tour have agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests... LIV Golf. They're creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world. Sportswriter David Glenn discussed the unexpected news with Nate Saunders.
2023-06-1006 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellBears !! What To Know About Bears in Your Neighborhood 6/10/2023There have been multiple sightings of bears in residential neighborhoods in Chapel Hill. To learn more, Nate Saunders finds out more from Falyn Owens from the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
2023-06-1004 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFreedom and Choice In Leadership 6/10/2023Bringing freedom and choice to leadership - and balancing bold and ambitious thinking with the calm poise of meditation, Sumit Gupta, Founder of the Deploy Yourself School of Leadership and Executive Leadership Coach, is an expert in helping teams achieve exponential results while working together with joy, meaning, and satisfaction. He talked about his philosophy. For more information, see HERE: www.deployyourself.com
2023-06-1005 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellPTSD Awareness: Helping Veterans Heal 06/03/2023June is PTSD Awareness Month. Rob Connett talked with Tonya Oxendine, an Army veteran living with PTSD...and Dr. Erin Fletcher of the Wounded Warrior Project, about what they've recently been doing to help our veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
2023-06-0306 min
Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAging Well: Author Patricia Greenberg Shares Pillars for Success 06/04/23Author Patricia Greenberg shares "Six Pillars of Aging Well. She authored "Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well." For more, www.patriciagreenberg.com
2023-06-0306 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFinancial Planning for Your Vacation 5/27/2023If you have made plans, or are making plans, for a summer vacation, you need to make sure you're being smart with your money. Jason Gaughan [GONE], a financial expert with Bank of America, gave some tips and advice.
2023-05-2706 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellThe Race For The Governor's Mansion: The Field Widens 05/27/2023Mark Walker has announced that he is running for Governor of North Carolina. Tom Campbell from NC Spin spoke with Nate Saunders about how the NC Governor's race is shaping up with another Republican running.
2023-05-2706 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellGardening Time: Some Advice To Get It Growing 5/25/2023If you are thinking about taking up vegetable gardening for the first time, Gary Crawford has with Dennis Patton, Kansas State University lawn and garden expert.
2023-05-2705 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCycling for Cancer Research: An Update on the Knightdale Jimmy V Ride 5/27/2023The V Foundation held its annual "Victory Ride to Cure Cancer" event recently in Knightdale. The foundation's Rebecca Erquitt spoke to Rob Connett to go over details of the success, and how you can still help their cause in the next couple of weeks...
2023-05-2704 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellState Workers Pay: Fighting to Keep People On The Job 5/20/2023There's a difference in how large raises will be in the state budget currently being debated at the General Assembly by the Senate and the House.. Nate Saunders spoke with Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of North Carolina about their concerns.
2023-05-2006 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFarm Fun For All: The Got To Be NC Festival 5/20/2023Mike Davis talks with State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about the Got To Be NC Festival.
2023-05-2006 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellRacings Back at North Wilkesboro 05/20/2023After a decades long absence, major NASCAR racing is back at the North Wilkesboro Speedway with the All-Star race. Rob Connett gets an update from Fox Sports racing broadcaster Adam Alexander.
2023-05-2005 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellAn Historic Litter: Red Wolf Pups 5/20/2023In a rare event, some Red Wolves in the area have given birth to several pups! Ben Prater with Defenders of Wildlife spoke with Nate Saunders about the significance of the births.
2023-05-2004 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellWaiting at the DMV, What's Being Done to Reduce the Lines 05/13/2023The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has made some changes recently, to try to fix some of the problems with long wait times, including a new online tool... DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin talked with Rob Connett.
2023-05-1306 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellReviving the Rialto: Plans to Reopen a Raleigh Landmark 5/13/2023The legendary Rialto Theatre, formerly Raleigh's oldest movie theatre prior to its closing last summer, is set to re-open later this Summer in the Five Points area under new ownership. New owner Hayes Permar made the announcement on social media. Permar joined Nate Saunders in studio to discuss his new venture.
2023-05-1306 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellMedicaid: What You Need To Know About Eligibility 05/13/2023Now that the pandemic emergency has ended, some people may no longer be eligible for Medicaid. What are the options? Bruce Ferrell spoke with Corrina Miller, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships with United HealthCare.
2023-05-1304 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellUNC-CH Professor Pushes for Improved Classroom Safety Across CampusWith a constant stream of gun violence, classroom safety is top of mind for many educators. One professor is working to minimize the risk at Carolina by improving classroom security. Christian Phillips reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
2023-05-1304 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellA Red Cross Legacy: Chapter Leader Barry Porter Retires 5/06/2023After decades of service, Barry Porter is retiring as the CEO of the Red Cross' Eastern NC chapter. He spoke with Nate Saunders about his career and the work of the Red Cross across the world.
2023-05-0605 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCelebrating Small Business 5/06/2023What role do small businesses play in the economy? For more, Bruce Ferrell talks with Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2023-05-0606 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellCheck Your Skin: Taking A Look At Melanoma Awareness 5/06/2023Dr. Amy Spizuoco – Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist will discusses the importance of regular skin checks and technology that can enhance detection. Melanoma claims the lives of more than 7,000 Americans every year and is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
2023-05-0605 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellUNC-Chapel Hill Faculty Leader: Tough Times in Higher Ed 5/6/2023The past months have been tense between UNC faculty and policy makers. Faculty were upset when the Board of Trustees called for creating the School of Civic Life and Leadership, when the Board of Governors’ prohibited UNC from asking job applicants or prospective students about diversity, and when some state legislators proposed eliminating tenure.Mimi Chapman is Chair of the Faculty, but her three-year term ends in June. She talks with Connection’s Sophie Mallinson from Carolina Connection, student radio from UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
2023-05-0604 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellJob Cuts At Red Hat: What's Next for Tech 4/29/2023Raleigh based software giant, Red Hat, announced it will lay off hundreds of employees. The company's CEO says it will be a 4% cut of its global workforce. As of early March, Red Hat employed roughly 2,200 in the Triangle. The announcement is the latest round of job cuts in the technology sector. Gerald Cohen, a professor from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, joined Nate Saunders to discuss the move.
2023-04-2906 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellGot To Be NC Festival Countdown with Steve Troxler 4/29/2023Mike Davis of SFNToday.com talks with State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about plans for the Got to Be NC festival in Raleigh in May, which showcases what is grown and made in the Tar Heel State.
2023-04-2905 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellUNC-CH Students Take on Trash 4/29/2023A group of students who have dubbed themselves the “UNC Trash Force” have spent the past year picking up litter across campus. Now, they’re working to increase membership by helping other student organizations get involved in community service. Henry Taylor reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
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Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellFitness Expert Shares Tip to Stay Healthy, Keep Work-Life Balance 4/22/2023Trying to focus more on exercise and better eating ? Dr. Juan Salinas, founder and CEO of Perfect Life Nutrition Inc, the manufacturer of P-nuff Crunch, provides some tips to make a difference in our busy lives. (photo provided)
2023-04-2206 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellIt's Strawberry Time 4/22/2023The strawberries are blooming ! Where can you find the delectable fruit around North Carolina ? Mike Davis finds out more from State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
2023-04-2204 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellPromoting E-Scooter Safety 4/22/2023In recent years, electric scooters, or e-scooters, have become a part of many UNC students’ college experience. However, a new study has found that as the two-wheeled technology increases in popularity, so does the number of injuries and accidents. A potential solution may be creating infrastructure designed for e-scooter use Henry Taylor reports from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
2023-04-2204 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellHigh School Sports Reaches Crossroad Earlier this month, a few Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill, where part of it focuses on stripping the North Carolina High School Athletic Association of its powers to govern high school sports. Over the last week-and-a-half, numerous athletic directors and coaches across the state have voiced their strong opposition to the bill, including Colin Fegeley of Green Level High School in Cary. He joined Rob Connett today on the WPTF Morning Show...
2023-04-1606 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell04/15/23 Bargain Mansions Host Offers Remodeling Advice2Tamara Day, from the HGTV show Bargain Mansions is part of the Home Show She spoke with Nate Saunders about affordably remodeling your home.
2023-04-1506 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell04/15/23 Take A Hike: It's the Year of the Trail It's the "Year of the Trails" in North Carolina, which promotes the love for all of the trail systems around the state, and encourages you to get out and enjoy them in 2023! Iona Thomas, Betsy Brown and Sam Trogdon joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk about some of the upcoming events and some of the popular trails in our area. Here's part 2 of their conversation with Rob Connett
2023-04-1505 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell4/15/23 Residents turning to medical marijuana alternativesSome people are turning to hemp products that are already legal but less regulated as we await the outcome of a a bill that would allow people to buy medical marijuana Henry Taylor has the story from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School of Media and Journalism.
2023-04-1503 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellWake Elections Director Explains Voting Improvements 4-01-2023The Wake County Elections Board is implementing new ways to help some people vote. Steve O'Bryan found out more with elections director Gary Sims.
2023-03-2905 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellPanCan Purple Stride Raleigh promotes pancreatic cancer research 04-01-2023The pancan purple Raleigh event promotes pancreatic cancer awareness and research as featured on the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett
2023-03-2905 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellGeorge Oliphant on yard work, gardening and home improvement, 04-01-2023Bruce Ferrell talked with “George To The Rescue’s” George Oliphant about spring trends in yard care, gardening and home improvement.
2023-03-2904 minSaturday Morning Magazine with Bruce FerrellWood Cooking Barbecue In the Carolinas, April 1, 2023Barbecue is one of the best-known and well liked foods in North Carolina, and many agree that the best way to cook it is over wood. However, wood-cooking BBQ restaurants have been closing rapidly in the past decade. Christian Phillips has the story from Carolina Connection, student radio from the UNC Hussman School Of Journalism and Media.
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