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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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6:03

CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on Trump...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/28

The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against the NC Board of Elections claiming they have failed to abide by the 2002, Help America Vote Act. This is in response to the election of Allison Riggs beating Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes and later. Jon Champion talks with Thane Rosenbaum about this lawsuit and what we should expect with it.

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5:30

CBS News White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/27

President Trump recently made comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. He also has delayed Tariffs in Europe for now. Tony Riggsbee joins CBS News White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes to talk about these topics and more.

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6:38

Jacquelyn Clymore, HIV/STI/Hepatitis Director for the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/22

Budget cuts at the federal level could affect work to end the HIV epidemic in North Carolina. Jacquelyn Clymore, HIV/STI/Hepatitis Director with the Division of Public Health joins Jon Champion to discuss why continued funding is important.

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5:43

Dacia Toll: C0-CEO of Coursemojo on Helping Teachers

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/20

How can teachers build stronger connections with their students? And how can students enhance both their learning and test performance? Joining Jon Champion to explore these questions and more is Dacia Toll, Co-CEO of Coursemojo: the "Curriculum-Aligned Teaching Assistant."

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6:23

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/19

After a long legal battle over, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has been sworn in for her full term. Tony Riggsbee takes some time to speak with Justice Allison Riggs about her plans with the office.

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6:54

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/19

As students are preparing for college a lot of parents are worried about their financial stability. Many parents get their children a credit card and have to tach them how to use it and how to build credit. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about how you can better prepare your children to build and learn about credit.

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7:12

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/19

The delays at Newark are couniting to plague many travelers, and Boeing is pushing to overturn their previous guilty plea. These story's and more as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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5:35

Valeri Hillings, Director of the North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/19

With the summer starting many people are planning on going out an visiting the North Carolina Museum of Art. They will starting some upgrades soon at both the Raleigh and the Winston locations. Valeri Hillings, Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss these renovations and what we should expect during the change.

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4:48

Aaron Navarro, CBS News White House Analyst on Former...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/19

Former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but very treatable form of prostate cancer. The cancer is treatable by the use of hormone therapy. Tony Riggsbee speaks with CBS News White House Analyst Aaron Navarro about this diagnosis.

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5:02

Dr. Ben Bahr, on new Alzheimer treatment

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/16

De. Ben Bahr has started to develop a new treatment method that should help those with Alzheimer and other cognitive conditions. He has recently received a large grant to help him with his research. The goal of this research is to provide low cost and easily accessible care to those who suffer from these conditions. Jon Champion takes some time to speak with Dr. Ben Bahr about this research.

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3:46

David Mercado, Senior Director of Operations for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/16

Many families live above the poverty line yet still fail to make ends meet or lack the ability to save for an emergency fund. United Way of North Carolina has devolved a system that identifies and aims to help find recourses to help those in need. Jon Champion speaks with David Mercado the Senior Director of Operations for United Way of North Carolina about their programs and how to find help should you need it.

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2:28

Joy Harper, Cheerwine Vice President of Marketing

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/15

A fantastic festival celebrating the South’s favorite soda takes place on May 17th. The Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury brings thousands of people to the town for great drinks, food, and plenty of fun. Joy Harper, Vice President of Marketing for Cheerwine, has details on the exciting event.

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6:51

CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum on Birth Right...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/15

President Trump signed an executive order that ended birth right citizenship, a court has attempted to block this siting that go against the 14th amendment. The Supreme Court is currently trying to make a decision regarding the power of a judge to overrule this and executive orders as a whole.

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4:59

The Foundation of hope on their new Research Grant

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/15

The Foundation of Hope has raised over 6 million dollars that will to to mental health research. The research aims to better help those with anxiety and other mental health issues, especially in under represented groups and children. Tony Riggsbee takes a moment to speak with Doctor Danielle Roubinov, Chris Boyd, and Shelly Belk about the Foundation of Hope and their research.

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6:20

Karl Kimball, Director of Operations of Hillandale...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/15

The Hillandale Golf Course in Durham might soon be starting a million dollar renovation, it is just waiting on approval from the Durham City Counsel. Part of the renovation include facility's to help kids and young adults' have better access to learn about golf and have more recreational actives. Karl Kimball, Director of Operations for Hillandale Golf Course in Durham talks with Tony Riggsbee about these potential renovations.

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5:11

Laura Gunter with NC Life Sciences on Genentech...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/14

Genentech has chosen North Carolina to open a Manufacturing plant in holly springs, this is a 700 million dollar invest for Genetech and hopes to bolster biotechnology and the economy of the area. Laura Gunter with NC Life Sciences speaks to Tony Riggsbee about the impact and future plans regarding this announcement.

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6:40

Leslie Dach, Executive Chair of Protect Our Care

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/13

Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in the country, covering one in five Americans, including kids, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities. Major changes could be coming to the program. Tony Riggsbee talks with Leslie Dach, Founder and Executive Chair of the non-profit, Protect Our Care

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4:59

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/13

Marco Rubio and President Trump are spending the week in the Middle East not only to talk about ending conflicts but also about economic partnerships. They will also visit Türkey to meet with NATO allies. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about a busy week ahead in foreign policy.

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6:12

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/12

Alaska Airlines pulling off a first for them this mothers day, and a major delays at Newark Airport due to Telecommunications issue making the 3rd time this has happened in 2 weeks. These story's and more as Tony Riggsbee has his Monday conversation with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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7:57

CBS Business analyst Jill Schlesinger on college...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/12

A lot of people will be joining the job market as college gradations are under way, and the current job market might not the best for these new gradates. Jill Schlesinger talks with Tony Riggsbee and breaks down the job market and what those who recently gradated should expect starting their careers

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