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May 12, 2025 • 12 mins
A recent executive order by Trump would cut prescription drug prices by 30%-80%. Dr. Bill Hennessey comes on the show as our expert on healthcare to explain some of the nuances of this order. Trump is claiming this price cut is just putting U.S. drug prices in line with the rest of the world.
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May 12, 2025 • 16 mins
Jonathan Morris, a former Catholic Priest and NY Times bestselling author joins the show to discuss the first week with the New Pope. Jonathan gives an inside look into the inner workings of the Catholic Church and provides some expectations of the new Pope.
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May 12, 2025 • 9 mins
A temporary trade truce between the US and China slashes tariffs for at least another 90 days. Business strategist Scott Bushkie weighs on how this may effect the economy and who might come out on top of this trade war.
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May 12, 2025 • 10 mins
Professor Wilfred Reilly is back on First News on 570. Teh Kentucky State University Professor reacts to Democrats being arrested at ICE facilities.
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May 12, 2025 • 5 mins
Retired U.S. Army Colonel James Hutton joins First News on 570 to discuss the latest talks between India/ Pakistan - and - Russia/ Ukraine.
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May 12, 2025 • 4 mins
Jury selection has been delayed in the P. Diddy trial, after a witness has disappeared. First News on 570's Rory O'Neill also ponders whether it is legal for President Trump to accept a 747 “Palace in the Sky” from the government of Qatar.
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May 12, 2025 • 5 mins
This week in Congress... movement on the spending bill and some cabinet members getting ready to testify at hearings. Fox News Radio’s Ryan Schmelz reports.
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May 11, 2025 • 46 mins
There’s something in the water in Brevard and we’re not just talking about the waterfalls (though there are plenty of those!). Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this sweet town sparkles with big charm, quirky wildlife (hello, white squirrels!), and the kind of hospitality that stays with you long after you leave. On this uplifting episode of Speaking of Travel, local legend Clark Lovelace, Executive Director of the ...
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May 9, 2025 • 12 mins
This week's guest for the Ingles Markets Road to Rebuilding is Andrew Owen, owner of Owen Construction. Andrew shares his experience during the storm and talks on how their business is continuing to rebuild. If you're interested in getting help with your home projects give Owen Construction a call at (828)301-0070.
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We are joined by our regular guest Retired U.S. Army Colonel James Hutton. The Colonel gives his perspective on the developing conflict between India and Pakistan as well as the continuing hostilities between Russia and the Ukraine.
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May 9, 2025 • 10 mins
Mark talks with the store manager of the Lowe's in East Asheville, Joe Strong. He shares his storm story when the water began to come up into the store and how the rebuilding process has been going. Also the Lowe's in East Asheville is hosting an Artisan Market on Saturday May 10th.
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May 9, 2025 • 11 mins
Professor of Theology at Catholic University, Joseph Capizzi comes on the show to dive into what the new Pope is really like. Mark talks with Joseph about the Popes past and his likely stance on various topics.
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May 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Cory Vaillancourt of the Smoky Mountain News joins First News on 570 with the Mill Master Site Plan coming within 6 months.
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May 9, 2025 • 5 mins
Are the tariffs working and is President Trump getting what he wanted? White House Correspondent Jon Decker has the latest on negotiations with America’s trading partners in light of the new deal with the United Kingdom.
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May 9, 2025 • 7 mins
First News on 570's Rory O'Neill has the latest on the selection of Pope Leo the 14th…the first American-born Pope. Also, is your Mother’s Day shopping complete? Americans are digging deep to honor mom.
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May 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Our guest is Chris Cooper, Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor, Director, Public Policy Institute Department of Political Science and Public Affairs WCU. Chris gives his perspective on the recent political climate of Western North Carolina. One of the biggest stories being Jefferson Griffin finally conceding the NC supreme court race months later.
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May 8, 2025 • 9 mins
In the past hurricane preparedness week hadn't seemed like a big deal in Western North Carolina. But with Helene decimating the area a short time ago it's important to inform people of the best practices when preparing for a hurricane. Tiffany Wright from Tripple A comes on the show to talk about what you can do to be ready for the next big storm.
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May 8, 2025 • 15 mins
The latest Pope has been decided and the selection ended on Cardinal Roberto Francis Prevost. We're joined by the Episcopal Bishop for the Diocese of Western North Carolina Jose McGlauklin, who shares his perspective as someone with strong ties to the Catholic Church.
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May 8, 2025 • 9 mins
APD Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp is in the studio to tell us what the department's ask will be this year in the city budget process.
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May 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Will Mapp joins First News on 570 with the Top Tech Stories of the Week: Mother's Day is this weekend and Will has some tech gift ideas, Man pleads guilty to using malicious AI software to hack Disney employee, Open AI says non profit will remain in control.
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