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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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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4:52

Mark Hamlet, General Service Administration Deputy...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/09

Flooding has been in the news all over North Carolina since Tropical Depression Chantal. There are ongoing plans at Lake Crabtree to expand flood monitoring systems. Mark Hamlet, the General Service Administration Deputy Director joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about the new systems and future plans for water monitoring at Lake Crabtree.

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5:10

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/07

A passenger saves the day after hearing a threat, Sweden now begging airlines to return after years of "flight shaming" and more as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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7:02

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on the Big...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/07

President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' became law last and many Americans are left wondering that this means for their taxes and how it will affect the economy. Tony Riggsbee is joined by Jill Schlesinger the CBS News Business Analyst to talk about the impact of this bill.

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5:19

Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/02

Brownfield sites have caused environmental issues across the state leading to population and due to regulations the inability to developed the land they occupy. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been making efforts to clean up these sites and prepare them to be occupied. Jon Champion talks with Reid Wilson, the Secretary North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, about these Brownfield sites and the progress they are making towards cleaning them up.

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5:48

CBS News Washington Correspondent Natalie Brand, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/02

President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' passes in the Senate after a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. What kind of challenge will it face in the U.S. House? Jon Champion talks with CBS News Washington Correspondent Natalie Brand about the bill and more.

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10:37

Tom Campbell, political comentator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/02

Tom Campbell, the longtime host of NC Spin joins Tony Riggsbee to talk all things politics going on in the North Carolina. Touching on some major announcements from Thom Tillis and President Trumps Big Beautiful Bill.

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6:05

Jill Schlesinger: Mid-Year Finances 06/30/2025

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/30

It’s wild to think Tuesday marks the halfway point of 2025. And while you might be coasting through this short holiday week, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger tells Tony Riggsbee now’s the perfect time to consider giving your finances a checkup.

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6:16

CBS News Whitehouse Correspondent Natalie Brand

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/30

Thom Tillis has announced that he will not be running for reelection. This follows an attack on him by president trump in regards to his thought on the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Many are left wondering if this bill has something to do with this announcement. Tony Riggsbee is joined by Natalie Brand to talk about this and more.

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8:47

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/30

A hail storm in Atlanta caused 90 flights to be diverted, a cybercriminal group is targeting US airlines and more. All in tony Riggsbees weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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4:23

Julius Jefferson named new Wake Forest Police Chief

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/27

Julius Jefferson has been named Police Chief for the Town of Wake Forest. Jon Champion talks with him about his vision for the growing Wake County town.

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2:11

Jennifer Snow NAMI National Director of Government...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/27

The National Alliance on Mental Illness raises concerns over Congress’ reconciliation bill that would slash Medicaid funding—the largest payer of mental health services in America. If passed, this bill could leave 10.9 million people uninsured, including 7.8 million people who rely on Medicaid, putting access to lifesaving mental health care in jeopardy. Jon Champion talks with NAMI representative Jennifer Snow. She is National Director of Government Relations & Policy, and an expert in

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5:55

Paul Rava, Co-Founder and CEO of Roboro

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/24

Roboro has developed an generative AI model to help legislators more effectively fill their roles. Jon Champion talks with Paul Rava, the Co-Founder and CEO of Roboro, about this innovated new model.

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5:56

Keith Poston, WakeEd Partnership

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/24

WakeEd is hosting a program targeting high school students to help better prepare them finding a career by teaching them how to act professionally, how to act during an interview, and even spend a day in a work environment. Jon Champion talks with Keith Poston.

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5:14

David Kieve: President of Environmental Defense Fund...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/23

As the effects of climate change intensify, they increase the cost of everything from electric bills to insurance premiums. How are current climate policies having an impact on these issues? Tony Riggsbee talked with David Kieve, President of EDF Action.

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3:52

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/23

Airlines are adjusting flight routes in the middle east to the Iran conflict, Delta Airlines charging solo flyers 70% more then if two are flying, and more. All in Jon Champions weekly conversation with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

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5:42

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/23

The Social Security surplus is running out, if this trend continues we will run out of the surplus by 2033. This could lead to some people not able to receive benefits if something does not change. Jon Champion talks with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about this issue and ways we might be able to help.

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7:29

Scott Douglas, Historic Site Manager for Fort Dobbs

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/20

Fort Dobbs is hosting an event on June 28th to show off historic trades, some of these include map making and black smithing. Tony Riggsbee talks with Scott Douglas the Historic Site Manager for Fort Dobbs about this event.

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6:56

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/20

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell is at the National Association of Mayors. This is her first time going, She joins Tony Riggsbee from the meeting in Tampa about her first 6 months in office and what she plans on gaining from the meeting.

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6:00

Lynn Williams with Mt. Olive Pickle on new "Pickle...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/19

Mt. Olive is unveiling the "Pickle Parlor," a 1920s themed giftshop that offers all sorts of pickle related merchandise. Tony Riggsbee talks to Lynn Williams of Mt. Olive Pickle about this new reveal.

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5:47

CBS News Business Analyst Thane Rosenbaum

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/19

The Supreme Court has made a number of recent rulings, including on birthright citizenship, and gender affirming car for transgender teens. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Business Analyst Thane Rosenbaum about these rulings and what might we expect next from the Supreme Court.

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