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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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4:55

Samuel P. Royer, Veteran on the Helper Act

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/06

As housing affordability challenges persist across the country, Marine veteran Samuel P. Royer is leading a grassroots effort to achieve affordable homeownership for America’s everyday heroes, including teachers, through the passage of The HELPER Act (Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act). Jon Champion joins Samuel P Royer to talk about Helper Act.

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6:55

Roger Gore, Host of a Pickleball Tournament to Raise...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/05

Roger Gore is hosting a round robin pickleball tournament to help raise money for ALS. Jon Champion talks with Roger Gore about this event and how you can show support.

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4:23

State Rail Division Director Jason Orthner discusses...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/05

NC train passages have seen a large increase in the past few year, It is also the 30th anniversary for the Piedmont Service, the train that turns from Raleigh to Charlotte. Jon Champion talks with Jason Orthner about the NC passenger trail service and the benefits of it.

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7:02

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst on Birthright...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/05

The judicial system is still arguing over weather or not President Trump can legally make an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst, Joins Jon Champion to talk about how courts are handling this issue and what we should expect going forward.

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5:06

Wade Harris Team Market Owner of the Raleigh Firebirds

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/04

The triangle area is now and has always been, a hotbed for incredible basketball talent. High School and college phenoms like calling North Carolina home. The Raleigh Firebirds, an awesome basketball team, have advanced to the TBL Southeastern Conference Finals. There's a lot at stake. Joining Jon Champion and Craig Green discuss the team and the big games ahead is Wade Harris Team Market Owner of the Raleigh Firebirds.

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7:35

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/02

Some air lines are charging more if you are a solo traveler and another near miss this time in San Francisco. These story's and more in Tony Riggsbee's weekly conversation with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

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5:22

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on Tariff...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/06/02

More talk from the President about tariffs as the public and other nations are starting to take him seriously about these proposals. Tony Riggsbee joins Jill Schlesinger to talk about recent updates with tariffs and what is next for the markets.

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7:03

Wagyu beef producer Jacklyn Smith describes her...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/05/28

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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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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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5:35

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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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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