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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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9:00

Erin Pare (R) Wake County Representative

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/17

The General Assembly is set to return to Jones Street later this week and there are a number of items that the legislature will tackle as they get back to work. With Chris Edwards to discuss some of the items that will be addressed with Wake County Representative Erin Pare.

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3:39

James Urban, Assistant Professor at Worcester...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/17

The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles continue to burn as crews battle those blazes that have killed at least 27 people with more than 170,000 people still under evacuation notices. With Chris Edwards to talk more about these wildfires and their origins is James Urban, Assistant Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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5:49

David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/16

President Biden said his farewell to the nation from the oval office last night as he wraps up more than a half-century in Washington. This address comes just days before President-Elect Trump is set to take the oath of office for a second time and many of the President-Elects cabinet picks are in the process of going through their confirmation hearings. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on all of this is Meredith College Political Science Professor, David McLennen.

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3:58

Adam Searing, Associate Professor at the Georgetown...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/16

Medicaid plays a larger role in providing health coverage to people living in small towns and rural communities than it does in metropolitan areas, a trend that is particularly striking among children, according to an extensive analysis by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the University of North Carolina NC Rural Health Research Program. The report found that non-elderly adults and children in rural areas and small towns are more likely than those living in metro

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5:29

Jeff McCausland, CBS News Military Analyst,

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/16

It was announced yesterday that Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement, this comes more than 15 months after many of the hostages have been held in captivity and many of those hostages are expected to be freed, including North Carolina's Keith Siegel. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this ceasefire is CBS News Military Analyst, Jeff McCausland.

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7:22

Ted Budd (R) United States Senator

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/14

The Senate has been attempting to find a solution to help hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. Confirmation hearings are also coming up, not without some controversial picks. Ted Budd Joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about these issues and how senate is planning on tackling these issues

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6:06

Senator Sydney Batch, NC Senate Democratic Leader

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/14

Sydney Batch has taken over the role of the Senate Democratic Leader and she joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about what her plans are as she takes over this role.

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6:37

Mike Causey (R) Insurance Commissioner

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/14

Mike Causey is reprising his role as Insurance commissioner of North Carolina. He joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about he has planned for the next 4 years.

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6:56

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/13

Some good news for the economy but sometimes that could be bad for investors...what do we mean by that? Well it is time for Chris Edwards to break that down with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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3:22

Officer Reinhart, Wake Sheriff Office on Detention...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/13

Are you thinking about a career change or perhaps always wanted to be involved in law enforcement? Well now is your chance - the Wake County Sheriff's office will be hosting their Detention Division Career Fair on Wednesday in Raleigh. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the career fair and the work they are doing for us each day is Officer Reinhart with the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

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7:00

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/13

The investigation continues into the crash of a Korean plane, Delta announces record profits, and stowaways found dead inside the landing gear. These story's and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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4:28

Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/13

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin there lives one of Americas great treasurers that honors one of the best collectibles items you can find - the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and with it being National Bobblehead day earlier this month we wanted to highlight the museum and Hall of Fame and with Chris Edwards to talk more about the bobbleheads is Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

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5:38

Jimmy Failla with Fox Across America

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/13

There is a familiar voice here that is moving to a new time, at least for us here on WPTF as Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla will be heard from noon until 3 beginning this afternoon and Jimmy kind enough to join Chris Edwards to talk about his show.

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9:05

Brad Briner (R) North Carolina Treasurer

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/10

The newly elected members of the Council of State are off and running in their new posts leading several different areas of our states government. One of those new members is in the State Treasurer's office where Brad Briner won his race in November and has begun the work in Raleigh. The State Treasurer joined Chris Edwards in studio.

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4:01

Leslie Councilor Regional Donor Services Executive...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/10

This month is National Blood Donor Month and given some of the natural disasters both in North Carolina with Hurricane Helene and now the devastating wildfires in California the need for blood is high. With Chris Edwards to discuss is Leslie Councilor Regional Donor Services Executive for the American Red Cross.

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6:04

Kim Deaner with the Department of Transportation

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/10

Preparations are underway as our area prepares for winter weather which could make travel treacherous tonight and through the morning on Saturday. With Chris Edwards to talk more about their storm preparations on the roads is Kim Deaner with the Department of Transportation.

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5:54

Peter Mare, former CBS News White House Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/09

Later today, our nation will honor our 39th President, Jimmy Carter with a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington. Mr. Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100 last month and has been remembered fondly for the work he did while in office but also for his contributions across the globe after his Presidency. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Peter Mare, former CBS News White House Correspondent.

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6:06

Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/09

There is a lot to talk about with the weather, including the possibility of winter weather tomorrow night and those wild fires that continue to impact southern California. With Chris Edwards to break it all down is Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

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5:29

Dr. Kim Johnson, Duke University doctor on Alzheimer's

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/09

There are a number of diseases that impact Americans on a daily basis but it is estimated that 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and with that in mind we wanted to talk more about this disease and its impact not just on patients but on families as a whole. With Chris Edwards to talk about this further is Dr. Kim, Johnson, Division Chief of Memory Disorders in the Duke Department of Neurology.

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7:13

Deborah Ross (D) North Carolina 2nd District...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/09

Congress is back in session this week as the 119th congress was sworn in last week and worked on Monday to certify the Presidential Election results and as this congress gets underway many are wondering if this version of congress will be more bipartisan than the previous. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other news from Capitol Hill is North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross.

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