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Good Morning Wake County: Real News, Real Neighbors

Good Morning Wake County: Real News, Real Neighbors

By: Steve Rhode - Local News Podcast Host | Tap Your News
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A twice-weekly, no doom or drama local news podcast from Wake County, North Carolina. Host Steve Rhode curates smart, meaningful local stories worth knowing — from remarkable neighbors doing real things to overlooked breakthroughs and community fixes that actually matter. All in under 8 minutes, with one groan-worthy dad joke to make your morning commute a little better. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up at https://tapyournews.com/podcastSteve Rhode - Local News Podcast Host | Tap Your News Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Melting Cheese and the Secret Neon Glow
    Jul 8 2025

    When the AC died at Courtney Bowman's Raleigh Cheesy shop during the summer heat, she did something that required real courage - she got vulnerable on Instagram. No script, no polish, just honest desperation. The community's response was immediate and overwhelming: over $15,000 in orders within days. Meanwhile, Jared Haworth of Lightship Neon is fighting Raleigh's 1970s signage rules that keep creative neon signs from adding personality to our neighborhoods. His hot-pink neon chicken at Little Rey doesn't just advertise - it winks at you, saying "something good is happening here." Both stories ask the same question: What happens when we let people see who we really are? From struggling businesses to city character, these Wake County stories show that authenticity creates stronger community bonds than polished perfection. Sometimes the best moments happen when we stop hiding and let our real selves - and our neighborhoods - glow.

    Join our community at https://TapYourNews.com for show email alerts and to suggest stories you think we should cover. The best local reporting often starts with neighbors who know where to look.

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    7 mins
  • When Technology Gets Too Smart For Its Own Good
    Jul 2 2025

    When the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI to actually make government services work better for residents. From surge pricing mysteries to multilingual government support, these overlooked stories reveal what happens when technology gets too smart—and when it gets smart in the right direction.

    Sign up for show alerts at https://TapYourNews.com to never miss stories that are actually worth your time.

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    9 mins

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