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Wake Up, Raleigh!

Matt Peiken
Wake Up, Raleigh
Durham
Wake County
Wakemed
Raleigh
UNC Chapel Hill
North Carolina
News and Observer
WUNC
Wake County Elections
Federal Raids
North Carolina State University
Durham Public Schools
Immigration Enforcement
Axios
Tribune Triangle
Business Journal
Daily Tar Heel
IBM
Amazon

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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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Raleigh metro's population boom cools off, but still ranks in top 10 nationally

• Anticipated cuts to special education raise alarms in Wake

• Can fixing relief programs lower NC property tax bills?... more

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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Election officials certify historic NC election upset

• Wake County's affordable housing loopholes threaten public funding and possible tax hikes

• Durham plans affordable housing at former police h... more

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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• Phil Berger remains behind Sam Page in GOP primary recounts

• Epic Games to cut 1,000 jobs due to declining Fortnite engagement

• Debate over downtown Raleigh bus station's future amid racial and po... more

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Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

• The issue of 'wandering officers' in Triangle law enforcement agencies and throughout NC

• North Carolina teacher pay drops amid ongoing budget stalemate and protests

• Nida Allam discusses her rece... more

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Host of Wake Up, Raleigh!
Matt Pykin
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great pod

    Good digestible content

    Feels slightly disingenuous that the host keeps talking about a commitment to “this” city and then articulates they aren’t local.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomasf1124
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod to start the day in RTP area

    Love this new pod, great start to the day. Appreciate the ability to email the creator with feedback!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TarHeelJess
    United Statesa month ago
  • Few-Quay Vah-Reen-ah

    Love this new pod, great start to the day. The Fuqay-Varina pronunciation gave me a jump scare, it’s pronounced “Few-Quay Vah-Reen-ah”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TarHeelJess
    United States5 months ago

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The show often surfaces timely Raleigh-area updates that help listeners stay informed before the workday.
Fans appreciate the mix of policy, governance, and community stories, though the pacing can be fast for new listeners.
Listeners find it to be a strong, concise morning briefing with reliable local coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wake Up, Raleigh!

What is Wake Up, Raleigh! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers brisk daily Raleigh-focused news briefings, typically under four minutes, touching on local government, education, public safety, and community happenings. Recent episodes highlight state budget and policy shifts affecting public employees, school renovations and campus issues, the reopening of a community LGBT center, and updates on law enforcement initiatives, along with local culture and development stories such as new arts venues and neighborhood planning. The format consistently centers on actionable local information for professionals and residents who want a concise, reliable morning briefing before their workday.

Noteworthy is the blend of hard news with community impact stories and ongoing civic conversations, of... more

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