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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

The WPTF Morning News airs weekdays from 5-9 a.m. ET. Each morning, you will receive local and national news, sports, entertainment, and live traffic reports, along with interviews regarding local news that matters, with a focus on showcasing local businesses and people. Plus, the crew will assure to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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5:37

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/15

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, joins Lisa Price to discuss his latest reporting on Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation activity in Durham and what it means for the community.

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6:34

Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at...

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2026/04/15

Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn and co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI," joins Lisa Price to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, what skills will matter most for workers entering the workforce in 2026, and practical steps anyone can take to stay competitive in the age of AI.

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6:57

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/13

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to discuss why 80% of Gen Z and 75% of millennials feel financially behind and why younger workers are increasingly turning to crypto and online gambling to build wealth. Schlesinger explains why traditional financial advice about homeownership and retirement saving does not always apply to younger generations and offers a more flexible framework for thinking about retirement in today's economy.

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5:43

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross on $2 million for the Triangle...

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2026/04/10

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., joins Tony to discuss a $2 million funding announcement to relocate the Triangle Mobility Hub closer to Research Triangle Park, improving bus connections across the region and easing access to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Ross also weighs in on Democratic efforts to invoke the War Powers Act in response to President Trump's military campaign against Iran and what she expects when Congress returns from recess.

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5:18

Dan Glazer, General Motors driver-distraction...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/09

Dan Glazer, a driver-distraction engineer with General Motors, joins the WPTF Morning Show to discuss new federal data showing more than 3,200 deaths and over 315,000 injuries tied to distracted driving. Glazer says cell phones are only part of the problem, with long glances away from the road, rubbernecking and rummaging inside vehicles sharply increasing crash risk. He outlines proposed hands-free legislation in North Carolina and offers practical steps for drivers to prepare before they start the

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13:30

Chris Edwards, Wilson Warbirds media relations...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/09

Chris Edwards joins the WPTF Morning Show to break down the Wilson Warbirds’ first season in their new home, spotlighting young prospects and the excitement around next week’s sold‑out home opener at Wilson Ballpark. He also talks about Wilson’s long baseball history and the fan experience downtown. Edwards shares impressions from a recent trip to Augusta National and offers early thoughts on Masters contenders.

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5:54

April Woods, Garner’s Downtown Economic Development...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/08

April Woods from the Town of Garner outlines new downtown streetscape improvements, added parking and outdoor gathering areas, efforts to boost walkability, and the town’s ongoing transportation survey as officials update Garner’s long‑range transportation plan.

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7:44

Bob Luddy, founder of CaptiveAire Systems, on his...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/08

Bob Luddy, founder and president of CaptiveAire Systems and one of North Carolina's most prominent conservative businessmen, joins Tony to discuss a letter he sent to state senators opposing the expansion of casino gambling in North Carolina. Luddy argues that gambling offers false hope as an economic development tool, draws parallels to the failures of Atlantic City, and says the state would be better served by investing in vocational and skills-based education for young people.

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6:28

Peter King discusses Artemis II mission, Lovell tribute

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/07

CBS News correspondent Peter King looks back at the Artemis II crew’s record‑setting trip around the moon, reflecting on the surprise prerecorded message from the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell, the mission’s emotional echoes of Apollo 8, and the human details from long days of photography to makeshift curtains in the capsule that are defining this new era of lunar exploration.

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4:59

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on President...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/07

CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the escalating standoff with Iran as President Trump's latest deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Rinaldi explains what the president has threatened to strike if Iran does not comply, why Iran appears unwilling to negotiate, and what to expect from an upcoming White House meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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8:13

Peter King, on Artemis II mission progress, Orion...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

King says Artemis II is performing as expected as the crew travels beyond Apollo-era distances, testing the Orion spacecraft. He discusses minor technical issues, a planned communication blackout on the moon’s far side and the mission’s goal of capturing thousands of lunar images for future missions.

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5:02

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a mid-flight birth...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss a passenger who gave birth aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight on final approach into New York's Kennedy Airport and what airline policies exist to prevent medical emergencies in the air. Ratliff also breaks down a $304,000 FAA fine proposed against Southwest Airlines for failing to follow required drug and alcohol testing protocols for more than a dozen employees.

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10:10

Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins Lisa Price to discuss the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll and the role North Carolina agriculture played in this year's event, from egg farming to the many products the state contributes to America's food supply.

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7:09

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on 18...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to mark her 18th anniversary at CBS News by revisiting the financial advice she gave during the Great Recession and examining how it holds up today. Schlesinger walks through her five core principles, explains why staying the course beats reacting to market swings, and breaks down key financial terms, including recession, bull and bear markets, bonds, and the Federal Reserve.

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6:54

Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist at Pew...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist on the Data Labs team at Pew Research Center, joins Lisa Price to discuss new Pew Research Center findings on religious radio in America, including the fact that more than 4,000 religious radio stations now operate across the country and that nearly all U.S. adults live within range of at least one.

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7:44

Shikha Narula, managing director at Bank of America,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Shikha Narula, managing director of consumer and small business product strategy at Bank of America, joins Lisa Price to discuss practical ways Americans can start meeting their savings goals with small steps as America Saves Week gets underway April 6-10.

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8:41

Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss how consumers can keep their insurance coverage affordable in today's volatile economy and the reforms North Carolina is making to help lower insurance costs.

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8:36

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/02

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, joins Tony to break down the historic Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, including the significance of President Trump attending the session in person. Rosenbaum explains the key legal questions raised by the 1898 case at the center of the arguments, what the justices' questions may signal about their leanings, and why he believes at least seven justices are likely to rule against the executive order and in favor of

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5:28

Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/01

Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins Lisa Price to preview the New York International Auto Show opening April 3, discussing the biggest reveals on the floor, the continued shift toward hybrids and electric vehicles driven in part by rising gas prices, and why manufacturers are starting to refocus on more affordable models. For more information visit kbb.com.

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8:07

Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, joins Tony Rigsbee to reflect on her retirement effective Oct. 1, her more than three decades of service to education-based athletics in North Carolina, and her legacy as the first woman and first African American to hold the commissioner position in NCHSAA history.

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