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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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5:02

CBS White House Correspondent Natalie Brand

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/16

Republicans and Democrats alike continue to press the White House to release the information they have on Jeffery Epstein and his clients. This issue coming after the Trump administration claiming that they will be releasing information only to go back and say there is no information. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS White House Correspondent Natalie Brand about this issue and more.

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7:11

Chris Edwards on the state of Baseball

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/15

The baseball season is half way done and many are looking forward to how the season is going to end. Tony Riggsbee talks with Chris Edwards about the current state of the baseball season and what people are expecting for the end of the season and the playoffs.

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6:32

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/14

A passenger knocking out a gate agent, and an update on the report of the air India crash. Tease story's and more as Tony Riggsbee joins Jay Ratliff.

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6:35

CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/14

Financial independence is a goal for many American's even if a lot of them are unaware of what that even means. Financial independence is achievable for many if you just follow a few steps. Tony Riggsbee talks with Jill Schlesinger about some of the ways you can achieve financial independence.

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7:05

Renee Hill and David Martin, Chairmen of the Wake...

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2025/07/11

Wake Forest is know as the "Purple Heart Community" and for good reason. Wake Forest goes out of their way to recognize and honor members of the community who have been injured or killed in combat. One way they are doing this is a banquet that the Wake Forest purples Heart Foundation is putting on. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Renee Hill and David Martin, Chairmen of the Wake Forest purples heart foundation, about the event.

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5:18

Alex Jacquez Chief of Policy and Advocacy for the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/11

With the signing of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, many North Carolinians will be losing snap ad Medicaid benefits. These are just some of the effects the bill will have on the state of North Carolina, it might also increase electricity prices in the long run. Tony Riggsbee joins Alex Jacquez Chief of Policy and Advocacy for the Groundwork Collaborative about how the bill will affect North Carolinians.

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6:04

Scott Loftis, Mountain Aquatic Habitat Coordinator...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/10

Walleye population and fishing success story's are on the rise this season. The Division of Inland Fisheries has been keeping track of Walleye numbers for decades and they are notably on the rise. Scott Loftis, Mountain Aquatic Habitat Coordinator with the Division of Inland Fisheries joins Jon Champion to talk about the fish.

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4:47

Buddy Gupton, Garner Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/07/09

Garner Fire and Rescue has merged with the city of Garner to form a new city ran fire department. Tony Riggsbee talks with Buddy Gupton the Mayor of Garner about the new Fire Department and other new developments going on in the town.

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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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