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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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5:49

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/09/03

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to deport people to El Salvador, this happening after multiple people have been sent there dispute previous orders from judges. In other news anti trust courts have made a decision on Google paying manufactures to make Google Chrome the default browser on your devices. Tony Riggsbee joins CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum about these story's.

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5:01

Natalie Brand, CBS News White House correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/09/02

President Trump has stated that he will continue efforts to crack down on crime by sending national guard troops to major cities around the US, much like he did with Washington DC, with an goal of preventing crime. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News White House correspondent Natalie Brand about this promise.

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4:21

Bill King, President Downtown Raleigh Alliance

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/29

It has been a year since Bill king the President Downtown Raleigh Alliance released the Downtown Raleigh Economic Plan. Tony Riggsbee talks wit Bill King about the progress of the plan so far and further ways it could improve.

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6:20

Jones Angell, Voice of the Tar Heels, previews the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/29

Tony Riggsbee talks with Jones Angell, Voice of the UNC Tar Heels, about the upcoming game versus TCU at Kenan Stadium.

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6:41

Dave Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor: Part 1

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/28

Earlier this year State Auditor Dave Boliek made it a mission on his to audit and form a plan to help improve efficiency at the DMV. One of these suggest is that the DMV be separated form the DOT and become its own agency lead by a cabinet appointed secretary or commissioner. Tony Riggsbee talks with Dave Boliek about this plan.

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4:01

Dave Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor: Part 2

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/28

Earlier this year State Auditor Dave Boliek made it a mission on his to audit and form a plan to help improve efficiency at the DMV. One of these suggest is that the DMV be separated form the DOT and become its own agency lead by a cabinet appointed secretary or commissioner. Tony Riggsbee talks with Dave Boliek about this plan.

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5:16

Steve Hauck, Retired New York Police Lieutenant on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/28

The first day of school for a Catholic school is Minneapolis has left 2 dead and 17 injured after a mass shooting, police are threating this as a potential hate crime. Steve Hauck, Retired New York Police Lieutenant and host of the "Watch your 6" podcast joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about the shooting and the police response.

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7:15

Elizabeth O'Quinn, Chief External Affairs Officer for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/27

August 25th marked the start date for most students around the state. Many students are changing schools by either changing grade level or transferring. Tony Riggsbee talks with Elizabeth O'Quinn, Chief External Affairs Officer for Teach For America, about ways to prepare both parents and students for translons in schools and how to adjust to those big transitions.

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5:52

Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson, Poultry Specialist with...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/27

Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, continue to ravage flocks all across the county. Now that we are entering the fall there are now greater risk for the spread of the bird flu. Tony Riggsbee talks with Dr. Chrislyn Wood, a poultry specialist with the FDA, about the current state of the outbreak.

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7:47

Mo Green, Superintendent of Public Instruction

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/27

With Schools starting all around the state ,Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green welcomes students and teachers back to school. He has also released a 37-page plan for the future of North Carolina Schools as North Carolina has been ranked 48th in education for years. Tony Riggsbee talks with Mo Green about his plan to improve NC School systems.

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7:19

Chrissy Joy, celebrity dog trainer and educator on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/27

While we spend every day showing our appreciation to our furry friends August 26th is dedicated to them. Jon Champion speaks with Chrissy Joy, celebrity dog trainer and educator, about National Dog Day and ways we show love to our pets.

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6:38

Chris Edwards, Voice of the Carolina Mudcats part 2

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/26

After 35 years of Carolina Mudcats Baseball their home in Zebulon will will be moving to Wilson. Many baseball fans are wondering what will come of Five County Stadium now that the Mudcats are relocation. Tony Riggsbee talks with Chris Edwards the voice of the Carolina Mudcats about the team and what is next for them and the stadium.

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6:38

Chris Edwards, Voice of the Carolina Mudcats part 1

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/26

After 35 years of Carolina Mudcats Baseball their home in Zebulon will will be moving to Wilson. Many baseball fans are wondering what will come of Five County Stadium now that the Mudcats are relocation. Tony Riggsbee talks with Chris Edwards the voice of the Carolina Mudcats about the team and what is next for them and the stadium.

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8:52

Rose Hobin, founder and editor of North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/25

Heath care cost are a persisting issue among Americans and current legislation has many North Carolinians worried that some of their cost might soon increase. Tony Riggsbee talks with Rose Hobin of North Carolina Health News about this.

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4:50

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/25

An American Airlines flight diverted after an electronic device catches fire, British Airways kicks 20 passengers off a flight due to being overweight, and more storys as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly talk with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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5:27

Beth Knobel, Former CBS news Moscow Bureau Chief on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/19

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine continue and many are left wondering what will happen after a peace deal is made. Americans are divided on if we should continue to help Ukraine with defense post war. Tony Riggsbee talks with Former CBS news Moscow Bureau Chief Beth Knobel about the isssue.

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4:30

Trevor Wagner, Director of the Research Center &...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/14

A 97 billion dollar problem of have probably never heard of, EU legislation is costing US company's that much money. Tony Riggsbee talks with Trevor Wagner about this issue and it is impacting Americans.

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6:08

CBS correspondent Beth Knobel on Trump and Putin Meeting

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/14

the much awaited meeting between President Trump and President Putin tomorrow on American soil. This coming after months of harsh criticism of Putin from Trump.

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4:45

Amy Pridgen Superintendent of arts and culture of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/13

The Garner Preforming Arts Center is a historical building that has been turned into a great place for artistic and creative expression. Amy Pridgen, the Superintendent of arts and culture of Garner joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about what the GPAC has to offer.

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6:03

Avaition Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/08/13

Southwest Airlines to apologize for leaving behind a couple of passengers, the UEA is preparing the restrict the use of power charging for your devices and more story's as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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