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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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6:28

Peter King discusses Artemis II mission, Lovell tribute

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/07

CBS News correspondent Peter King looks back at the Artemis II crew’s record‑setting trip around the moon, reflecting on the surprise prerecorded message from the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell, the mission’s emotional echoes of Apollo 8, and the human details from long days of photography to makeshift curtains in the capsule that are defining this new era of lunar exploration.

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4:59

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on President...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/07

CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the escalating standoff with Iran as President Trump's latest deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Rinaldi explains what the president has threatened to strike if Iran does not comply, why Iran appears unwilling to negotiate, and what to expect from an upcoming White House meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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8:13

Peter King, on Artemis II mission progress, Orion...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

King says Artemis II is performing as expected as the crew travels beyond Apollo-era distances, testing the Orion spacecraft. He discusses minor technical issues, a planned communication blackout on the moon’s far side and the mission’s goal of capturing thousands of lunar images for future missions.

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5:02

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a mid-flight birth...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss a passenger who gave birth aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight on final approach into New York's Kennedy Airport and what airline policies exist to prevent medical emergencies in the air. Ratliff also breaks down a $304,000 FAA fine proposed against Southwest Airlines for failing to follow required drug and alcohol testing protocols for more than a dozen employees.

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10:10

Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins Lisa Price to discuss the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll and the role North Carolina agriculture played in this year's event, from egg farming to the many products the state contributes to America's food supply.

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7:09

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on 18...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/06

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to mark her 18th anniversary at CBS News by revisiting the financial advice she gave during the Great Recession and examining how it holds up today. Schlesinger walks through her five core principles, explains why staying the course beats reacting to market swings, and breaks down key financial terms, including recession, bull and bear markets, bonds, and the Federal Reserve.

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6:54

Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist at Pew...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist on the Data Labs team at Pew Research Center, joins Lisa Price to discuss new Pew Research Center findings on religious radio in America, including the fact that more than 4,000 religious radio stations now operate across the country and that nearly all U.S. adults live within range of at least one.

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7:44

Shikha Narula, managing director at Bank of America,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Shikha Narula, managing director of consumer and small business product strategy at Bank of America, joins Lisa Price to discuss practical ways Americans can start meeting their savings goals with small steps as America Saves Week gets underway April 6-10.

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8:41

Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/03

Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss how consumers can keep their insurance coverage affordable in today's volatile economy and the reforms North Carolina is making to help lower insurance costs.

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8:36

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, on the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/02

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, joins Tony to break down the historic Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, including the significance of President Trump attending the session in person. Rosenbaum explains the key legal questions raised by the 1898 case at the center of the arguments, what the justices' questions may signal about their leanings, and why he believes at least seven justices are likely to rule against the executive order and in favor of

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5:28

Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/04/01

Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins Lisa Price to preview the New York International Auto Show opening April 3, discussing the biggest reveals on the floor, the continued shift toward hybrids and electric vehicles driven in part by rising gas prices, and why manufacturers are starting to refocus on more affordable models. For more information visit kbb.com.

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8:07

Que Tucker, commissioner of the N.C. High School...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, joins Tony Rigsbee to reflect on her retirement effective Oct. 1, her more than three decades of service to education-based athletics in North Carolina, and her legacy as the first woman and first African American to hold the commissioner position in NCHSAA history.

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8:42

Juli Buker and John Morck on the North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Juli Buker, volunteer, and John Morck, president of the North Carolina Railway Museum, join Lisa Price to discuss the history of the New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill and a special Working on the Railroad Day celebration set for April 25. For more information or to volunteer, visit triangletrain.com.

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13:06

Dr. George Grossberg, professor and director of...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Dr. George Grossberg, professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, joins Lisa Price to discuss hallucinations and irritability as symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the growing need for clinical trials to develop better treatments for patients and their families.

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7:23

Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science at...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science at Meredith College, joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the latest in North Carolina politics following Senate Leader Phil Berger's concession and who may emerge as candidates for the Senate leadership position.

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5:46

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the RDU Terminal 1...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/30

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss the early-morning evacuation of Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport following an undisclosed security threat, and what travelers can expect as TSA staffing shortages continue to cause delays at major hub airports across the country. Ratliff also addresses a potential executive order from President Trump that could result in TSA employees receiving back pay as soon as this week.

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6:36

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on how...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/30

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the real cost of college beyond the sticker price, how to tell the difference between grants and loans in financial aid offers, and why families should always ask schools for a better deal. Schlesinger also shares practical borrowing limits for both students and parents and explains why a 529 plan remains the best tool for saving for college.

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7:36

Scott S. Parker, author, on his new baseball book...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/27

Scott S. Parker, author of the "Baseball's Unlikely" series, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his newly released "Baseball's Unlikely: A Constant, Game 2" and a lifetime of collecting the sport's rarest, oddest and most significant moments from more than 35 years of following the game.

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6:06

Christopher Hayes, extension associate and structural...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/27

Christopher Hayes, extension associate and structural pest management specialist at North Carolina State University, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss predictions for an earlier and more active bug season this year and a rise in bed bug cases in some Southern states, including what travelers should watch for during spring break.

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11:01

James Flanagan, vice president of community...

WPTF Morning News ·

2026/03/27

James Flanagan, vice president of community experience at Tri Pointe Homes, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new housing trends report pointing to a more buyer-friendly spring home shopping season and the benefits of using a single realtor to both buy and sell your home.

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