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Wake Up, Raleigh!
Matt Peiken
10 episodes
1 day ago
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.
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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.
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Wake Up, Raleigh!
Monday, Nov. 17: Raleigh's ICE Position + Data Center Pushback + Apex Dispute + Missy Lane Closes

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • Sheriff Reassurances: Wake, Durham sheriffs report no local immigration operations amid Charlotte arrests.
  • Data Center Pushback: New Hill residents raise environmental, noise concerns over 200-MW Apex project.
  • Apex Parking Dispute: Council rejects proposal to shift student-parking conflict to Wake County.
  • Northgate Overhaul: Durham mall redevelopment pivots to big-box retail, drops housing plans.
  • Missy Lane’s Closes: Downtown Durham jazz venue ends run; nonprofit foundation continues work.


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1 day ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Friday, Nov. 14: UNC Tuition + SEL Debate + Virtual Charters + Apex Data Center + Wendell Growth

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • UNC Tuition: Trustees keep NC tuition flat; raise out-of-state rates.
  • SEL Debate: Durham schools expand SEL despite statewide political backlash.
  • Virtual Charters: NC cyber schools seek renewal after weak academic results.
  • Apex Data Center: Residents question massive facility’s noise, utilities, rezoning needs.
  • Wendell Growth: Downtown revitalizes through small-business reinvestment and redevelopment projects. 


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4 days ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Thursday, Nov. 13: NCSU Prof Killed + UNC Hate Crimes + Chatham Park Expansion + Durham Modular Homes + Sight To Speech

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • NCSU Professor Killed Near Campus: Driver charged after deadly crash near Raleigh campus.
  • UNC Reports Hate Crime Spike: Stalking, bias incidents surge amid campus unrest.
  • Pittsboro OKs Chatham Park Growth: Town approves major expansion adding homes, commerce.
  • Durham Tests Modular Homes: Builders pilot sustainable designs easing housing demand.
  • Wendell Startup Debuts Caption Glasses: Smart eyewear transcribes speech for hearing assistance.
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5 days ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Wednesday, Nov. 12: WakeMed Shooter's Struggles + Durham Enrollment Dip + Hotel Conversions Up +

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • WakeMed Shooting Suspect: Friends describe Benji Martin Jr. as kind and artistic, struggling with mental health before fatal shooting.
  • SNAP Delays Hit Students: Federal shutdown delays SNAP for 586,000 N.C. households, including students.
  • Durham Enrollment Drop: Durham Public Schools loses 1,000 students amid vouchers, immigration fears.
  • Hotel Conversions Rising: Raleigh, Durham rank top ten nationally for hotel-to-apartment conversions.
  • Chancellor Installed: Kevin Howell inaugurated as NC State’s 15th chancellor, pledging innovation.
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6 days ago
3 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Tuesday, Nov. 11: UNC Rejects Trump Compact + WakeMed Office Remembered + Elections Board Shakeup + Wake Waste Plan

Today's episode includes these stories:

  • UNC Rejects Trump Compact: UNC-Chapel Hill refuses Trump administration’s “academic excellence” compact.
  • Elections Board Shake-Up: New GOP-linked hires reshape North Carolina’s State Board of Elections leadership.
  • WakeMed Officer Remembered: Officer Roger Smith honored as hero after fatal WakeMed shooting in Garner.
  • Wake County Waste Plan: County explores landfill expansion, waste-to-energy options before 2040 capacity deadline.
  • Durham Home Erosion: Walltown homeowner battles severe erosion from city stormwater pipe runoff.


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1 week ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Monday, Nov. 10: WakeMed Officer Killed + Worker Walkouts + Durham Park Plans + Meet the 'Fatheist'

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • WakeMed Shooting: Office killed and suspect charged with murder after shooting at WakeMed Garner Healthplex.
  • Teacher Walkout: Wake County educators join statewide protest over pay and delayed budget.
  • Durham Food Hall: Workers walk out after ICE recruitment ad appears without approval.
  • Athletic Park Plan: Durham leans toward renovating historic Athletic Park instead of replacement.
  • Faitheist on YouTube: Raleigh creator “Heliocentric” builds empathy through atheist church visits online.


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1 week ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Friday, Nov. 7: Electoral Recap + WedMed Expansion + On-Campus Marketing

Today's episode includes these stories:

  • Electoral Recap: Wake County Democrats sweep local elections amid record voter turnout.
  • Morrisville Race: Mayor TJ Cawley re-elected for third term with 64% support.
  • WakeMed Expansion: Garner “whole health campus” to add mental and acute care beds.
  • HealthWorks Program: New chamber-based plan offers small businesses affordable group insurance.
  • Campus Marketing: Major brands host pop-ups at UNC, sparking debate over corporate access.


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1 week ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Thursday, Nov. 6: Electoral Upsets + Food Aid Strain + Amazon Union Drive

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • Electoral Upsets: Wake County sees wave of new mayors; only Morrisville incumbent reelected.
  • Food Aid Strain: Shutdown threatens SNAP, WIC support for 100,000 Wake residents.
  • Amazon Union Drive: Durham warehouse workers renew organizing push over wages and safety.
  • IBM Restructuring: Tech giant cuts jobs globally, Triangle positions potentially affected.
  • AP Gains: NC students set records for AP participation and passing rates.


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1 week ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
Wednesday, Nov. 5: Special Needs Settlements + Rare Earth Factory + AI in Classrooms

Today's newscast includes these stories:

  • Special-Needs Settlements: Wake County Schools pay $1.3M resolving special-education service disputes.
  • Investigation: Chief Justice Newby’s ruling enabled GOP gerrymandering, reshaping elections.
  • Rare-Earth Factory: Vulcan Elements secures $1B to build U.S. magnet plant.
  • AI in Classrooms: UNC sets new AI-use guidelines, encouraging responsible academic integration.
  • Raleigh Lot Sale: Downtown parking lot sells for $7.15M, eyed for future development.
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1 week ago
4 minutes

Wake Up, Raleigh!
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Wake Up, Raleigh!
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.