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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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4:53

4/7/23 Chris Kattan

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/07

Comedian Chris Kattan is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh this Friday and Saturday night. The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss his days on the show, and what he's been up to lately.

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4:14

4/7/23 Shay Reed (Lineworker Appreciation Day)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/07

Monday is North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation Day. Shay Reed with Energy United talked to Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show about what lineworkers do and why they're so important to our community.

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6:38

4/6/23 Helene Greenberg (VegFest)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/06

VegFest, a unique festival that revolves around everything vegan, is coming to Durham in June. Organizer Helene Greenberg joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to go over details, and discuss why some people decide to go vegan.

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5:54

4/5/23 NC State Men's Basketball National...

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/05

Nate Saunders talked with WPTF's Tony Riggsbee and Mike Raley about NC State winning the 1983 men's basketball national championship, and what they remember most about that night 40 years later.

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3:32

4/5/23 CBS17 Meteorologist Laura Smith

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/05

It's going to be hot in the Triangle today, with temperatures in the upper 80s! But things will change in the next couple days. CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show to discuss the details of the Triangle's forecast for this Easter weekend.

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4:47

4/5/23 Tony Avent (Juniper Level Botanic Garden)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/05

Juniper Level Botanic Garden at North Carolina State University will be hosting a Garden Party April 28-30. Tony Avent, the owner of Plant Delights Nursery, was on the WPTF Morning Show to talk about what you can expect if you plan on attending the free event later this month.

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4:15

4/4/23 Momma Connett's Meatloaf

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/04

A couple months ago, Rob admitted on the WPTF Morning Show that he was NOT a fan of his mom's meatloaf growing up as a kid. With his parents in town, they paid him a visit in-studio today to give it a second chance.

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7:27

4/4/23 Greg Fishel

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/04

If you grew up here in the Triangle, you probably know the name Greg Fishel. The former TV meteorologist joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to discuss if "tornado alley" is shifting, and what is "normal" for North Carolina when it comes to the number of tornadoes in a year.

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4/4/23 Kenny Krause (WPTF Easter Service)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/04/04

This Sunday is Easter, and the WPTF tradition will continue, as you'll be able to listen to a special Easter service on Sunday morning. Kenny Krause talked about the details with the WPTF Morning Show.

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4:56

3/31/23 David Schanzer Talks Trump Indictment

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/31

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted. So what happens next? David Schanzer, a professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, broke it all down on the WPTF Morning Show...

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7:48

3/31/23 AJ Outlaw (Coastal AgroBusiness)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/31

On National Farm Workers Appreciation Day AJ Outlaw of Coastal AgroBusiness, joined Rob Connett on WPTF to discuss farming, agriculture, H2A wages, farmland preservation, technology, and food sources in North Carolina and the United States.

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2:29

3/31/23 CBS17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/31

You have any outdoor plans this weekend? CBS17 Meteorologist Lance Blocker says you might need the umbrella on Saturday.

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8:14

3/30/23 Eric Fisher (Carolina Outdoor Lighting)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/30

We like to showcase local businesses at WPTF, and today's in-studio guest on the Morning Show was Eric Fisher with Carolina Outdoor Lighting. He told Rob Connett that customer service is one of the reasons why they've been going 20 years strong in the Triangle.

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5:37

3/30/23 Dr. Jennifer Federico (Wake Co. Animal Center)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/30

In case you missed this local story from our WPTF Newsroom earlier this week, an unusual duo is now making national headlines. Dr. Jennifer Federico with the Wake County Animal Center joined the WPTF Morning Show today to talk about "Felix" and "Cinnamon" finding a new home.

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5:29

3/10/23 Travel Expert "Jet Set" Sarah Greaves

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/29

Rob Connett spoke with JetSetSarah, a travel expert and journalist out of Miami. She gave advice about traveling abroad and how to budget your vacation.

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3/29/23 Dr. Michael Pinkus

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/29

Tuesday was "Respect Your Cat" Day. (No, seriously.) A great way to pamper your cat -- or dog -- is to give them some pressure point therapy. Dr. Michael Pinkus explained what that is, and how it works, on the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett.

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3/29/23 Angela Queenland (NCDOT/NC Quickpass)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/29

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched its new, updated website for NC QuickPass. If you're a frequent user of toll roads in the Triangle, or the state, Angela Queenland with NCDOT says this is a great way to save some money.

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3/29/23 Tyler Gronbach (Wolfspeed)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/29

The 1,800 new jobs coming to Wolfspeed -- the Durham company that President Biden visited on Tuesday -- will have a huge impact on the Triangle, and all of North Carolina, says Vice President Tyler Gronbach.

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2:24

3/27/23 Laura Smith (CBS17)

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/27

Rain and thunderstorms rolled through the Triangle early Monday morning, But what can we expect the rest of this week? CBS 17 Meteorologist Laura Smith joined the WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett to break down the forecast.

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3/27/23 Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2023/03/27

A North Carolina-based bank is taking over for one of the big national banks that failed earlier this month. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined Rob Connett on the WPTF Morning Show to discuss, and give you some financial advice as we move along in 2023.

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