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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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2:13

3/5/2024 Mike Causey, Insurance Commissioner

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2024/03/05

Mike Causey, calls into the WPTF Morning Show to talk about why he is running for the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner.

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5:48

3/4/2024 Jill Schlesinger

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2024/03/04

Studies show that more now then ever adults from 18 to 34 are relying on their parents for financial support. To answer why this happens so often is Jill Schlesinger on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:05

3/4/2024 Jay Ratliff

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2024/03/04

United Airlines pilot locks the door to the first class lavatory, a Delta Airlines pilot retires in style, and a 41 year old who passed away on a flight. All these story's and more with Jay Ratliff and Chris Edwards.

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7:26

3/4/2024 Thane Rosenbaum

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2024/03/04

Today the Colorado Supreme Court will come to a conclusion, to see Donald Trump will be allowed on the primary ballot, citing a law formed soon after the civil war stating you cannot hold office if you have been part of an insurrection. To discuss this and more Chris Edwards is joined by CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum.

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6:38

3/1/2024 Clifford May, Founder and President of...

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2024/03/04

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a non-profit designed to support democracies and being awareness to situations that are trying to end them. Clifford May, founder and president, of the origination joins Chris Edwards to talk about what trying to achieve given the Russio-ukrainian war.

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6:33

3/1/2024 Brad Knott, Republican for North Carolina's...

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2024/03/01

Brad Knott is a Republican running for the North Carolina's 13th congressional district. It has come that that he has recently voted in a different congressional district. He is here to shed light on the situation and to express what stand for and aims to achieve if if he is elected on the WPTF Morning Show.

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6:41

3/1/2024 Betsy Moore

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2024/03/01

Wilson "Stick" Moore recently passed away after a fentanyl overdose in Knightdale. Betsy Moore, Wilsons's mother, joins with Chris Edwards to raise awareness about fentanyl and drug use. Photo Credit: Amanda Daughtry

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3:34

2/29/2024 Warren Holleman Playwright "Forged In Fire"

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2024/02/29

The play "Forged in Fire" will be debuting in Apex, North Carolina, in March. The play is about Apex, a small-town with a can-do spirit, recovering after a large fire, based on the award-winning book "Pluck, Perseverance and Paint: Apex, NC Beginnings to 1941" by Warren & Toby Holleman. The Playwright Warren Holleman join Chris Edwards to discuss the meaning and passion going on behind this project.

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3:34

2/29/2024 RPD Lt. Jason Borneo Connect Raleigh Program

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2024/02/29

The Raleigh Police Department will soon hold the last of its three public meetings on their new ConnectRaleigh program. It will give police more streamlined access to security cameras at homes and businesses in an effort to keep the community safe. to talk more about it Raleigh Police Department lieutenant Jason Borneo is joined by Jon Champion.

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4:39

2/28/2024 Mike Whelees, WQDR

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2024/02/28

There has been a lot of talk recently about the ongoing problem with opioid drugs like Fentanyl in our country in particular the use of those drugs by teenagers. The elimination of those drugs have been a priority by many lawmakers in our state and joining Chris Edwards in studio now to talk more about the impact of these drugs in our community is Mike Whelees from our sister station WQDR.

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5:24

2/28/2024 Ryan Meegan, Dude Wipes

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2024/02/28

DUDE WIPES has partnered with Duke Athletics in a variety of ways and on Tuesday, Co-Founder Ryan Meegan was inside K-Ville to deliver some food to the Duke Students are are camping out in tents ahead of the Duke-North Carolina basketball game in a couple of weeks, Ryan Meegan talks with the WPTF Morning Show.

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5:01

2/28/2024 Cathrine Truitt, North Carolina State...

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2024/02/28

Cathrine Truitt, the North Carolina State Superintendent has called for changes in North Carolina schools in conversations with lawmakers earlier this week, Superintendent Truitt joins the WPTF Morning Show to talk more in depth about these changes.

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6:35

2/28/2024 Wiley Nickel, North Carolina Congressman

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2024/02/28

We are days away from a potential Government shutdown with the continuing resolution passed in November is set to expire on Friday, becoming the fourth deadline lawmakers have approached in recent months, a big part of these negotiations will the United States give aid to Ukraine and Israel in their ongoing war efforts. Joining the WPTF Morning Show to discuss this further is North Carolina Congressman Wiley Nickel.

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5:10

2/28/2024 Reg Jones, Managing Director of the US Open

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2024/02/28

The United States Open Returns to Pinehurst this summer where Pinehurst No. 2 will host the 124th US Open Championship. Marking the 4th time the course has hosted the event but the first since 2014. Joining us now to talk more about the preparations for the event is the Managing Director of the US Open, Reg Jones.

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4:57

2/27/2024 Chris Mondragon, Personally Fit.

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2024/02/27

As we get deeper into 2024 many people are still looking to get into shape or drop a few pounds. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion to talk more about how to live a healthy lifestyle is Chris Mondragon of Personally Fit.

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4:48

2/27/2024 Jeff Friday, V Foundation

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2024/02/27

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and many organizations continue to fight that disease and look to help find a cure for cancer. One of those organizations in our backyard is the V Foundation and joining the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about the work of the group is Jeff Friday.

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5:45

2/27/2024 Dr. Alan Reisinger, Medical Director of MDVIP

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2024/02/27

Have you ever sat so long in a doctor’s waiting room that you just got up and left? Or had to chase a doctor for test results? A new survey from MDVIP reveals how the quest for healthcare can turn into a journey of frustration. In fact, 1 in 3 Americans have reached “burnout” status – on the MDVIP survey’s Patient Frustration Index. Here to discuss the findings and what you can do to avoid “patient burnout” is Dr. Alan Reisinger, Medical Director of MDVIP.

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3:46

2/27/2024 Michael Whatlen, Paragon Theaters

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2024/02/27

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, They have some ground-breaking concepts that improve the comfort of the viewer and an innovated rewards program. Michael Whatlen, the CEO of Paragon Theaters talks to Chris Edwards about what they have to offer.

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4:48

2/27/2024 Steve Troxler, National Strawberry Day

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2024/02/27

Today is National Strawberry Day and North Carolina certainly has its share of great strawberries. Joining Chris Edwards and Jon Champion on WPTF Morning Show now to talk about the strawberry industry in our state is the Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler.

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2/26/2024 Steve Little, Researcher & Mayor of Marion

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2024/02/26

The State Archives hosted a virtual program on how labor from incarcerated men built the western NC railroads. Steve Little is the lead researcher on the program and the Mayor of Marion. He joins Chris Edwards to help bring light to these men that helped build this state.

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