Wake Up, Raleigh!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Raleigh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.... more

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How many episodes does Wake Up, Raleigh! have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Wake Up, Raleigh! episodes:

March 13, 2026Friday, March 13: Data Center Freeze + The End of Tenure? + Fewer Students at Wake Schools
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Apex considers moratorium on data centers and invites resident input
UNC system: The end of tenure?
NC State Health Plan seeks new bids for health insurance administration
Trump immigration crackdown tied to fewer students attending Wake schools
Raleigh diverts 911 mental health crisis calls to clinicians in 911 center
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5min
March 12, 2026Thursday, March 12: Foushee Reflections + Recount Not Enough? + Apartment Fire Support
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Rep. Foushee discusses her recent primary win, campaign challenges
Berger-Page Senate primary may extend beyond recount
Horseshoe at Hub RTP fills initial leases after years of vacancy
Nonprofits assist Morrisville families impacted by apartment fire
Indoor amusement parks abound with another opening in Raleigh's Tarrymore Square
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5min
March 11, 2026Wednesday, March 11: NCSU Professor's Homecoming + Downtown Parking Fees? + Lake Crabtree Trails
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
NC State professor's experience stranded in Qatar during Iran war
Elevated cancer rates linked to Poe Hall's PCB contamination, but cause unclear
Raleigh mulls higher parking fees downtown, fewer free hours, to address shortfall
Wake County's new hiking and biking trails near Lake Crabtree
Wake County eyes nearby community garden site for Athens Drive library replacement
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5min
March 10, 2026Tuesday, March 10: Tax Loophole Impacts + UNC Partnering with Military? + No Electoral Recusal
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Tax loophole harms Wake County budgets, threatening essential services funding
Pentagon considers UNC for new educational partnership opportunities
Orange County state senator stepping down. What’s next for Graig Meyer and his seat?
Boliek: ‘There’s nothing to recuse myself from’ in recount between Berger, Page
Artspace celebrates 40 years of supporting artists in downtown Raleigh
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5min
March 09, 2026Monday, March 9: Cary ICE Pushback + UNC Civics Investigation + Saks Leaving Raleigh
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Public details are scarce, but residents pushing back on rumored ICE office in Cary
UNC-Chapel Hill concludes Civics School Investigation, won’t release findings
Exploring the rise of microschools in North Carolina and their unique benefits
Parking to shop or dine at North Hills could now come with fines
Saks to close Raleigh store as slumping Triangle Town Center loses another anchor tenant
...more
5min
March 06, 2026Friday, March 6: Allam Concedes Race + Elections Board Shakeup + Firefighter Charged
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Allam concedes to Foushee after tight Democratic NC-4 primary
Republican NC elections board member resigns after spotlight on social posts
Raleigh firefighter charged after protest at Senate Armed Services hearing
1,000-home project outside Raleigh advances
1 in 10 NC teachers are leaving the profession
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5min
March 05, 2026Thursday, March 5: Major Upsets + Focus on District 37 + Sex Crime Charges + AI's Jobs Impact
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Major upsets in North Carolina primaries, new faces expected in Raleigh
Winn Decker challenges Erin Paré in Wake's competitive House District 37
Former Wake County teacher charged with child sex crimes, wife faces drug charges
AI's impact on local jobs: Relias faces grant loss after hiring shortfall
UNC considers options for the future of the Smith Center
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5min
March 04, 2026Wednesday, March 4: Foushee edges Allam + Schools Bolster Social Work + Breeze Goes International
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Foushee edges Allam in tight NC-4 Democratic primary result
North Carolina's new program aims to boost social work in rural areas
Deadline for NC universities to improve digital accessibility approaches
Breeze Airways starts first international service from RDU to Punta Cana
Five Points shop For Your Convenience to close, location available for lease
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5min
March 03, 2026Tuesday, March 3: Teacher Pay Gap + NC State Course Blowback + Unauthorized School Bus Riders
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Growing gap in local school funding between rich and poor counties in NC
Students criticize NC State cybersecurity bootcamp for debt and lack of job prospects
Morrisville launches affordable housing program for government and school employees
Wake County investigates unauthorized riders on Broughton High bus
Shop Local Raleigh's response to controversy over transgender comments
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5min
March 02, 2026Monday, March 2: DA Candidate Visions + UNC Academic Freedom Policy + Merck Layoffs
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:
Candidates for Wake County district attorney share visions for the office
UNC Board of Governors finalizes academic freedom policy amid protests
Durham leaders discuss solutions to escalating child care crisis
Merck layoffs reduce workforce at Durham vaccine plant amid global demand decline
Rise and fall of Triangle drug ring linked to former inmates
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FAQs about Wake Up, Raleigh!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Raleigh! have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.