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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 you to give you fun and entertaining segments to keep you tuned in all morning long!

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5:25

Dr. Mike Walden, NC State Economics Professor Emeritus

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/02

Today is the so-called Liberation Day that was announced by President Donald Trump with new rounds of tariffs announced that revolve around reciprocal tariffs. With Chris Edwards to discuss these tariffs and what it means is NC State Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden.

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8:23

Dr. Virginia Foxx (R) North Carolina 5th District...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/02

There continues to be much to discuss when it comes to Capitol Hill and what is going on with congress with Chris Edwards to provide an update on a number of topics is North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx.

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7:27

Bob Orr, Retired State Supreme Court Justice

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/02

We continue to follow the ongoing state supreme court race - which remains the only outstanding race from the 2024 election as Judge Jefferson Griffin keeps challenging some 60,000 votes in his attempt to defeat Justice Allison Riggs. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other topics of note is retired North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr.

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3:18

Daniel Velez, TSA Spokesperson for the New England...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/02

After being pushed back multiple times your time it ticking to get that RealID. This new star on your ID will allow you through TSA lines and into some government buildings. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the RealID and what you need to know is Daniel Velez TSA Spokesperson for the New England Region.

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8:12

Ward Clayton, on The Masters and Author of The...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/01

We are a little over a week away from the best week on the golf calendar, the Masters which returns to Augusta National Golf Course for that annual spring tradition. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the Tournament and to discuss his most recent book, The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National is Durham native Ward Clayton.

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6:11

Aaron Navarro, CBS News Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/01

There continues to be more fallout after last weeks messaging issues surrounding war plans and potential tariffs this comes as President Trump made comments about wanting to run for a third term. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is CBS News Correspondent Aaron Navarro.

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5:14

Ed Brzytwa, the Vice President of International Trade...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/01

With the possibility of more tariffs on the horizon later this week, many industries are feeling the impacts of those tariffs, in particular those in the technology industry. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impacts these tariffs are having on a number of tech and manufacturing industries is Ed Brzytwa the Vice President of International Trade at the Consumer Technology Association.

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8:05

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/31

Talks of abolishing the TSA, a Delta flight having to divert due to a military aircraft and other aviation news as Tony Riggsbee talks with Jay Ratliff.

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5:58

Lisa Rider and Cory Thorton, the Memorial Day Murph...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/28

This Memorial Day the Murph Challenge is taking place in Louisburg. The Murph challenge is a difficult physicals challenge aimed to help raise money for the Veteran Life Center. Tony Riggsbee gets a moment to speak with Lisa Rider and Cory Thorton who is helping put the event together.

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7:09

Dave Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor (Part 2)

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/27

The DMV is not without its problems and inefficiencies. Dave Boliek, the North Carolina State Auditor has made it a mission of his to take audit the DMV with the goal of improving not only wait times but also customer service. Dave Boliek meets with Tony Riggsbee to talk about what the office of the state auditor is planning in their audit of the DMV and plans moving forward with other active and planned audit as well as the plans for the board of elections.

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5:34

Dave Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor (Part 1)

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/27

State Senate leader Phil Berger has proposed senate bill 474 known as "The Dave Act" which means Division of Accountability, Value and Efficiency. The aim of this bill mirrors what The Department of Government Efficiency is trying to do at the federal level. Dave Boliek, the North Carolina State Auditor, will be in charge of this should the ill be passes and Tony Riggsbee has the chance to speak him about the bill and what we should expect coming from it.

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9:12

Ren Larson with the Assembly

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/27

Diversity equity and inclusion has been a hot topic over the past few years and a long battle for many. With the changing political climate many have been left wondering what is going to happen with DEI in the government. Tony Riggsbee talks with Ren Larson with the Assembly about the article she has been about how DEI has affected people in the federal and state government and what it means to get rid of DEI in these spaces.

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7:43

Pat McCrory, 74th Governor of North Carolina

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/26

On Tuesday lawmakers filed Senate Bill 516 which, according to the bill seeks to codify definitions of sex to include only male and female descriptions. This bill would also prevent people from changing their gender on their birth certificates or driver's licenses while also regulating which bathroom people are allowed to use in some state buildings. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this bill is the 74th Governor of North Carolina Pat McCrory.

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5:27

Tom Smith, Executive Director of the American Society...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/26

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card For America’s Infrastructure yesterday. Released every four years since 1998, this report is known as the premier source for evaluating infrastructure in the U.S. and calls attention to the challenges facing our nation’s bridges, airports, roads, dams, water pipes, levees, and more. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Tom Smith, Executive Director of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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6:01

Erin Gretzinger and Chloe Bohl, The Assembly Story on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/26

A story out in the Assembly recently chronicles the journey of St. Augustine's in Raleigh and its fight to keep their accreditation which is a long history and how the school went from feeling they were on firm footing in 2018 to now facing all sorts of new challenges. With Chris Edwards in studio to discuss their reporting is Erin Gretzinger and Chloe Bohl.

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4:06

Dr. Angela Fitch, current Past President of the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/26

FDA-approved GLP-1 medications are revolutionary in transforming the treatment of obesity. These innovative medications have supported patients in managing the symptoms of several chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, heart failure and chronic kidney disease—and ongoing studies suggest they have the potential to treat many other conditions, including substance use disorders. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Dr. Angela Fitch, current Past President of the Obesity

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8:00

Julie Mayfield (D) Buncombe County Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/26

This month marks six month since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina and left devastating impacts and while the recovery from the storm continues, wildfires are also threatening the region. With Chris Edwards to talk about those topics and other items of note from the General Assembly is Buncombe County Senator Julie Mayfield.

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3:37

Jim Krasula, CBS News Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/25

The Wildfires continue to burn and impact Western North Carolina this just months after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. With us now to talk more about the wildfires and the ongoing effort to fight these fires is CBS News Correspondent Jim Krasula.

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6:46

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/25

There is much to discuss when it comes to activity in and around Jones Street where the State Legislature continues its work which includes budget negations and other bills that both sides are trying to get passed. With Chris Edwards for an updated on all things State Government and even some national talk is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

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5:16

Aaron Navarro, CBS News Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/03/25

We heard on Monday a story in the Atlantic where officials from the Trump Administration sent a message of war plans to the managing editor of the Atlantic. With us now to talk more about this and other topics of note is CBS New Correspondent Aaron Navarro.

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