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

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

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 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 

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

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

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.

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 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

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 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

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

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.   

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, 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.  

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 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,

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! 

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 

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.

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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.

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

 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 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.

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

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