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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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6:50

5/24/2024 Dr. Craig Yencho

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2024/05/24

On Thursday the UNC Board of Governors awarded the 2024 Oliver Max Gardner Award to Dr. Craig Yencho an NC State researcher who has cultivated community and economic stability through his groundbreaking research on sweet potatoes. The Gardner Award recognizes faculty who have made "the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race." Dr. Yencho is kind enough to speak with Chris Edwards about this award and his work with sweet potatoes.

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6:26

5/24/2024 Derek Sequeria, Director of Energy at...

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2024/05/24

More people are considering the switch to an electric vehicle, but still have questions about everything from battery care to charging ports. Derek Sequeria, Director of Energy at General Motors meets with Chris Edwards now to talk more about this

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4:43

5/24/2024 Stephanie Hawco, Director of Media...

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2024/05/24

Millions of Americans will be traveling across the country for the unofficial start to summer. Those traveling will also take to the skies and Raleigh Durham International Airport is no exception. With Chris Edwards to discuss tips and other things you need to know before heading to the airport for your Memorial Day travel is Stephanie Hawco, Director of Media Relations for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.

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4:12

5/24/2024 Delynda Ramirez-Carter, Director of...

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2024/05/24

It is graduation season across our area and in Wake County high school graduations are already underway in Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center, Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Hall and Reynolds Coliseum. With Chris Edwards to preview graduations and give some tips to those coming to Raleigh for the Graduations is Delynda Ramirez-Carter, Director of Co-Curricular programs for Wake County Schools.

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6:07

5/23/2024 Wake County Representative Erin Paré

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2024/05/23

On Wednesday, the state House of Representatives made a decision not to concur with the Senate regarding a bill known as "Unmasking Mobs and Criminals." This bill aimed to reinstate mask restrictions in North Carolina. However, it faced public criticism from some Republican members. Joining us to delve into the details of this bill and the subsequent steps is Wake County Representative Erin Paré, alongside Chris Edwards.

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6:21

5/23/2024 Michael Letchworth, Sam Jones Barbecue

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2024/05/23

May is National Barbecue Month and in North Carolina we have some of the best BBQ around. With Chris Edwards now to talk more about BBQ and maybe some tips on making good BBQ is Michael Letchworth Operating Partner of Sam Jones Barbecue.

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6:15

5/23/2024 Denny Edwards, President and CEO of the...

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2024/05/23

A recent report has named Raleigh the No. 2 Best Performing City in the country which is up one spot from last year's study - the survey said Raleigh is one of the top-20 best performing metro areas for the 12th consecutive year. Joining Chris Edwards to talk more about why Raleigh is booming is Denny Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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4:39

5/23/2024 Kevin Munoz, National Spokesperson for the...

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2024/05/23

The Senate will once again bring to vote President Biden's Boarder Bill which would reform US asylum laws, hire thousands of boarder agents and help to slow down the amount of fentanyl that is brought into the United States. However Republican members of Congress have said this beat would be "Dead on Arrival" once it reaches the House of Representatives. To discuss this vote Chris Edwards talks to Kevin Munoz, National Spokesperson for the National Biden Campaign.

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7:11

5/23/2024 AG Josh Stein

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2024/05/23

May is national military appreciation month and you may not realize it but some scams try to target military families and personal, Josh Stein touches on and more with Chris Edwards in their monthly talk.

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5:48

5/22/2024 Steve Rao, Morrisville Council Member

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2024/05/22

A National Team is coming to the triangle to help prepare for their upcoming competition as the Sri Lankan cricket team is visiting and training in Morrisville. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Morrisville Council Member, Steve Rao.

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7:31

5/22/2024 Pat McCrory, Former NC Governor

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2024/05/22

North Carolinians head to the poll in November to cast their votes for state-wide and national races and once again our state is targeted as one of the biggest battleground states in the country as many are still undecided on their vote. With Chris Edwards to discuss the political landscape in North Carolina is the former Governor Pat McCrory.

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6:15

5/22/2024 Michael Easley, US Eastern District Attorney

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2024/05/22

Chris Edwards spoke with Michael Easley, US Eastern District Attorney about violence toward our officers increasing, and other issues facing our community during their monthly visit.

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5:46

5/21/2024 Laurie Hughes, Executive Director of the...

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2024/05/21

143 years ago today Clara Barton established the American Red Cross. We honor her memory and celebrate all of the work that organization is doing. For more on the Red Cross, its history, mission and to talk about upcoming events we visit with Laurie Hughes, Executive Director of the Greater Triangle Area Chapter Red Cross North Carolina Region.

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5:36

5/21/2024 Dave Coker, President of Fisher House...

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2024/05/21

Fisher Houses are homes away from home for military and veteran families to stay at no cost while their loved ones receive care at military or VA hospitals. Chis Edwards is joined by, Dave Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation to talk about all they do for Americans.

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6:10

5/21/2024 Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of...

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2024/05/21

Busting stereotypes in video games: new reports finds American across all demographics play video games, and there might actually have some benefits in playing them. Chris Edwards talks with Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of Entertainment Software Associations about this new report.

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7:07

5/21/2024 Dennis Jernigan, Deputy Chief Engineer of...

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2024/05/21

Representatives from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Turnpike Authority and surrounding communities gathered last week to break ground on Phase 2 of the Complete 540 Project. With us now to talk more about the 540 Project is Dennis Jernigan, Deputy Chief Engineer of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority.

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6:39

5/20/2024 Lynne Patton, Senior Advisor to President...

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2024/05/20

There are still several key issues that Americans consider important to them this election cycle, Chris Edwards to discuss these issues is Lynne Patton, Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump.

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5:29

5/20/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/05/20

Inflation has been a concern for many in the past year and not many people have thought about how it is affecting the stock market and what is keeping inflation from going down as fast as it could be. Chris Edwards speaks with CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about these topics.

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6:25

5/20/2024 Jay Ratliff

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2024/05/20

Update on the Boeing whistleblower, American Airlines facing some controversy, and the engineering union stepping in to potentially help whistleblowers. Jay Ratliff and Chris Edwards talk about all these story's and more.

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4:28

5/20/2024 Josh Capon, Burger Master

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2024/05/20

Award-winning burger master Josh Capon talks with Chris Edwards and shares his tips for making the best burgers

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