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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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7:02

North Carolina Senator Ted Budd (R)

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/08

There is much to discuss when it comes to Capitol Hill and Washington as a whole, this morning Chris Edwards check-in with North Carolina Senator Ted Budd for our monthly conversation.

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6:28

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/07

Airline Stock prices taking a hit, American Airlines to discontinue airport self-serve kiosks, and more. In Chris Edwards's weekly conversation with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff

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3:40

Dr. Tom Tomberlin, with the North Carolina Department...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/07

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction last week release new data that shows data on teacher turnover in our state which sits at 9.9% from last year, an improvement from the 11.5% turnover rate from the previous year. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Dr. Tom Tomberlin, with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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6:58

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News White House Reporter

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/07

Tariffs from the Trump administration continue to be the dominate headline as the stock market continues to take a hit leaving many with uncertainty about their investments. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this and to also talk about what is going on with TikTok is CBS News White House Reporter Olivia Rinaldi.

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8:40

Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network on tariffs...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/04

President Trump implemented new tariffs this week during what he called Liberation Day and those tariffs have had impacts on many industries but some of the biggest impacts thus far have been on farmers. With Chris Edwards to talk about the impact these tariffs have had on those farmers across our state is Mike Davis with the Southern Farm Network.

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4:54

Kent Yelverton Director of the NC State Fair

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/04

There are a lot of things coming up at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh over the next several weeks and months and the fairgrounds have made some news this week with the announcement of a new structure that is hopefully in place in time for next year's State Fair. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this further is Kent Yelverton.

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7:06

Stormie Forte, Raleigh Mayor Pro Temp

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/04

Three is much to discuss when it comes to things that are going on with the City of Raleigh. From a new music festival to high rise buildings, work around the Lenovo Center and more. With Chris Edwards for our Talk of the Town segment today is Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem Stormie Forte.

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6:25

David Lawrence, General Manager Carolina Mudcats

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/04

Today is Opening Day for the Carolina Mudcats who begin their 35th season in Zebulon at Five County Stadium. This also marks the final year for the club in Zebulon before they move to Wilson next year. With Chris Edwards to talk about Opening Day and what to expect over this 35th Anniversary season is the General Manager of the Carolina Mudcats, David Lawrence.

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3:29

Allison Richmond, Public Information Officer for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/03

We continue to monitor the impact of wildfires in Western North Carolina and in particular Haywood County where crews are still working to get this fire under control. With Chris Edwards to provide an update on where things stand with those wildfires is Allison Richmond, Public Information Officer for Haywood County.

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7:46

Robert Zoldis, Durham Fire Chief and Timothy McKoy,...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/03

The Durham Fire Department recently announced the hiring of several new firefighters and are still on the lookout for more. Also this week, the state lifted that state-wide burn ban after those wildfires that impacted western North Carolina. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of these topics are Timothy McKoy recruiter for the Durham Fire Department and the Robert Zoldis, Chief of the Durham Fire Department.

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5:37

Jeff Zenger (R) Forsyth County Representative on...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/03

Lawmakers on Jones Street have advanced a bill this week that would put a ban on social media accounts for children 14 and under and would also require permission from parents for children who are 14 and 15 years old. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is one of the advocates of the bill, Forsyth County Representative Jeff Zenger.

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5:48

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/03

From Cory Booker's record long speech on the senate floor to tariffs and other bills that have been introduced by the General Assembly there is much to talk about in politics this week. With Chris Edwards to discuss the latest is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

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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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