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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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13:06

UNC Kenan-Flagler professor Camelia Kuhnen on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/12

Camelia Kuhnen, institute research director at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and Boyd White Harris Jr. Distinguished Professor of Finance at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, breaks down what the January jobs report reveals about the economy, labor market trends, and a troubling pattern she is seeing among people who have been searching for work for extended periods of time.

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10:42

UNC student access leader Patti Harris on NC College...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/12

Patti Harris, senior director for student access initiatives for the UNC System, explains how the NC College Connect program is expanding college access for North Carolina students, why the initiative goes beyond just helping students apply to college, and how it supports first-generation and underrepresented students in navigating the path to higher education.

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7:51

Garner council member Phil Matthews on honoring veterans

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/11

Garner City Council member Phil Matthews, liaison to the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee, discusses the committee’s work to honor local veterans, support ceremonies and observances, and preserve the Garner Veterans Memorial, along with a preview of the upcoming Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina and a reminder about early voting for the 2026 primary election at the Avery Street Recreation Center.

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5:49

WakeEd president Keith Poston on Tools4Schools milestone

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/11

WakeEd Partnership President Keith Poston discusses the Tools4Schools program surpassing $2 million in free classroom supplies distributed to Wake County teachers, how the store helps reduce out of pocket spending by educators, and how the community can support teachers through donations, supply drives and volunteering.

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6:54

Olu Rouse and Shia Rozier on Protect Ours NC campus...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/11

NC A&T students Olu Rouse and Shia Rozier, leaders of Protect Ours NC, talk about their effort to mobilize students to advocate for early polling sites on campus, why access to voting locations matters for student participation, and how young voters can get involved through their organizing campaign.

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7:32

Stephanie Watkins-Cruz on rising rents and housing...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/10

Stephanie Watkins-Cruz, director of housing policy at the North Carolina Housing Coalition, explains why rents continue to rise across the Triangle and the state, how affordability challenges are reshaping where and how people live, and the policy solutions recommended to make housing more accessible for renters.

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6:12

Ansley Wegner on North Carolina’s America 250...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/10

Ansley Wegner, director of research and publications for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and head of the America 250 in NC team, outlines events happening across the state to mark America’s 250th anniversary and explains how communities can take part in the statewide semi-quincentennial celebrations.

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7:16

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews on leadership...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/09

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews reflects on key accomplishments during her tenure, discusses her plans following retirement, and shares her hopes for the future of policing and public safety in Durham as the department prepares for new leadership.

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5:46

Joshua Philipp on Iran China and global power politics

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/09

Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter for The Epoch Times and host of the Crossroads podcast, explains why he believes the current tensions involving Iran are part of a broader global power struggle centered on China, how Iran and Russia factor into Beijing’s strategic alliances, and what this geopolitical maneuvering means for U.S. foreign policy and global stability.

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6:16

Aviation expert Jay Ratliff on flight disruptions and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/09

Aviation expert Jay Ratliff breaks down the latest impacts to air travel, what passengers should expect in the days ahead, how weather and operational challenges are affecting flights nationwide, and what travelers can do to better prepare for delays, cancellations, and crowded airports.

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5:49

CBS analyst Jill Schlesinger on market volatility and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/09

CBS News financial analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what recent market volatility can teach investors, warns against chasing popular trends like cryptocurrency and precious metals, and offers practical advice on staying disciplined, avoiding emotional reactions to headlines, and keeping speculative investing in check during uncertain economic conditions.

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9:47

Moderna oncology executive Michelle Brown on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/06

Moderna Vice President and oncology portfolio lead Michelle Brown explains the newly announced experimental melanoma vaccine developed with Merck, how it works alongside the immunotherapy Keytruda, what the latest data show about lowering the risk of cancer returning, and what this could mean for patients moving forward.

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3:51

Covista corporate affairs chief Megan Noel on health...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/05

Covista Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Megan Noel breaks down new research showing how staffing shortages across health care are becoming a care capacity crisis, what’s driving the workforce gap, how it’s affecting patient access and quality of care, and what employers, educators and policymakers can do to build stronger pipelines for nurses, doctors and other critical health professionals.

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5:51

Jason Orthner NC By Train on western corridor rail...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/05

Jason Orthner with NC By Train talks about the potential economic impact of reopening passenger rail service between Salisbury and Asheville. He outlines how restoring the western corridor could support tourism, expand travel options, and strengthen long-term regional growth across western North Carolina.

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2:37

National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Lucchetti...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/05

National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Lucchetti explains what parts of central North Carolina saw light snow versus freezing rain overnight, why most roads avoided major problems, and what to expect as temperatures stay cold before a potential warmup next week.

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9:39

Dr. Jurgen Buchenau UNC Charlotte historian on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/05

Dr. Jurgen Buchenau, Dowd Term Chair of Capitalism Studies in the Department of History at UNC Charlotte, joins Lisa Price to discuss his upcoming America 250 presentation at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site Saturday, February 7. He explains Polk’s legacy, the historical impact of the U.S.-Mexican War, and how the lecture places the former president’s actions into a broader international context.

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4:58

Dr. Charlie Tuggle on UNC students covering the 2026...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/04

UNC-Chapel Hill journalism professor Dr. Charlie Tuggle discusses students from the Hussman School traveling to Italy to cover the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. He discusses how the program works, what students will produce for NBC and local stations, and the real-world experience they’ll gain.

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7:25

Author Jan Cress Dondi shares the story behind “The...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/04

Author Jan Cress Dondi discusses her book The Navigator’s Letter and the true story of Operation Tidal Wave, one of World War II’s most dangerous B-24 bombing missions. She explains the history behind the raid on Ploesti, Romania and the personal stories of her father and uncle, both captured as POWs.

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6:29

NWS meteorologist Nick Petro on today’s wintry...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/04

National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Petro breaks down what to expect from today’s winter weather, including timing, possible impacts and how conditions could change across central North Carolina. He explains what residents should watch for as colder air moves into the region.

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7:39

CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum on First...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/02/04

CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum explains the legal fight over whether retired military officers serving in Congress can criticize military actions without facing penalties. He discusses First Amendment rights, separation of powers, the Speech and Debate Clause, and why the dispute could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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