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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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6:15

DJ Svoboda, artist with autism launching a new book

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/15

DJ Svoboda is an extraordinary artist and autism advocate who has created a beautiful, inclusive world called Imagiville, where kindness and acceptance are at the center of everything. He lives independently and supports himself solely through his art and books. Without immediate support through book sales and donations, he risks losing his home. DJ Joins Jon Champion to explain how you can help.

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4:08

James Montague owner of F7 international development...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/15

A well known name in Raleigh for his business moves, and his work to help others is James Montague, he is a real estate developer with multiple projects including affordable rental housing for the elderly, single family affordable homes homes and shopping centers. He's helped build a Women’s Birthing Hospital overseas and established Sister city programs abroad. Born and raised in southeast Raleigh. Jon Champion joins James Montague owner of F7 international development to talk about his new

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5:49

Antonio Ciaccia, Advocate for drug price...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/14

A bill advancing in the North Carolina legislature could impact the cost of your prescription drugs. House bill 163, which just passed the House Health Committee, would crack down on the business practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers that lead to higher costs. With Chris Edwardsto discuss is Antonio Ciaccia, Advocate for drug price transparency, competitive healthcare markets, & patient-centered care.

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6:38

Jay Ratliff, Avaitian analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/14

A helicopter crash in New York, Frontier to reduce flight capacity, and corrosion in some plane bathrooms. These story's and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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5:43

Aaron Navarro, CBS News White House Reporter

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/14

There is much to discuss when it comes to what is happening at the White House, from a pause of tariffs to talks with Iran and a visit with the President of El Salvador we get the latest on all of this with CBS News White House Reporter Aaron Navarro.

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6:28

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/14

It has been about a week and a half since President Trump displayed his tariff plan at the White House and since then things have been a rollerc oaster on the financial front. However, the President has implemented a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs which have been replaced by a 10-percent rate with the exception of China which will now be tariffed at 145%. With Chris Edwards to break all of this down is CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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4:37

Dan Glaser, on Distracted Driving Month

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/11

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and General Motors (GM) is calling attention to one of the most dangerous driving habits of our time: distracted driving. It’s not just a U.S. problem—it’s a global issue that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this is Dan Glaser, General Motors Safety Engineer.

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5:56

Wiley Nickel (D) Candidate for US Senate

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/11

The United States Senate will be up for grabs in 2026 with several key races on the ballot but the one that might get the most attention will be here in North Carolina where the seat, currently held by Thom Tillis will be up for grabs. Former North Carolina 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel formally announcing his candidacy and the congressman joins us now.

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6:43

Alex Myers, Senior Writer for Golf Digest

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/10

The 89th Masters Tournament is underway this morning at Augusta National Golf Club where Rory McIllory is looking to complete the career grand slam while Scottie Schleffler tries to defend his green jacket. With Chris Edwards now to break down the Tournament is Alex Myers, Senior Writer for Golf Digest.

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6:59

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/10

There have been a flurry of litigation filed both by and against the Trump Administration from deportation lawsuits to the Associated Press and much more. With Chris Edwards to discuss all these lawsuits is CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum.

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6:12

David Willis (R) Union County Representative

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/09

A bill introduced in the General Assembly recently would eliminate class size-limits, making them suggestions only and also reduce the number of licensed teachers in the schools. This news comes after a report from DPI recently that says teacher turnover in our state is at 9.9% which is down from the previous year. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is one of the co-sponsors of the bill Union County Representative David Willis.

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5:28

Lynn Minges President and CEO of the North Carolina...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/09

The tariffs that have been implemented by the Trump Administration is having impacts on a number of industries and some economist say could result in higher prices in our day-to-day lives. With Chris Edwards to talk about how these tariffs are impacting the hospitality industry and what the state of the industry is in North Carolina is Lynn Minges President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association.

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7:37

Michael Bitzer, Catawba College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/09

There is much to discuss in politics both in North Carolina and at the national level, from tariffs, to the ongoing State Supreme Court race to more news from the General Assembly with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on all of this is Catawba College Political Science Professor Dr. Michael Bitzer.

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5:56

Talk of the Town - Janet Cowell, Raleigh Mayor

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/08

There 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 now for our Talk of the Town segment today is Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell.

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6:20

Rick McElory from Glenwood Financial Partners

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/08

It was another day on Wall Street Monday with stocks continuing to be in flux with the recent tariffs announced by the Trump administration and perhaps more of those tariffs on the way this week. But we want to focus on what you should be doing with your stocks and other investments and with Chris Edwards now to discuss all of this is Rick McElory from Glenwood Financial Partners.

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5:08

Dr. Evan Duff, President of North Carolina Wesleyan...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/08

A great event for a great cause comes to Rocky Mount next month. The Tackle the Tar Race will be held May 17 at Bishop Stadium on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan College and with Chris Edwards now to talk more the race is the President of North Carolina Wesleyan Dr. Evan Duff.

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4:51

USDA Agriculturist Kathryn Bronsky on Invasive Plant...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/04/08

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared April 2025 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing the urgent threat of invasive pests and what Americans can do to help stop their spread. Invasive plant pests and diseases cost the U.S. an estimated $40 billion annually in damages. Many of these pests spread through human activity—on vehicles, outdoor equipment, firewood, and even in online purchases of agricultural products from overseas. With Chris Edwards to discuss

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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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