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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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6:54

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/06

A South Korea plane crash, an American Airlines flight attendant accused of wearing a "Pro Palestinian" lapel pin, and some winter flying advice. These and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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6:05

Scott Peoples, Veterans for Responsible Leadership

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/06

As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term in the White House, a group called Veterans for Responsible Leadership is speaking out against some of the President-Elect cabinet picks saying they present a threat to national security. With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Scott Peoples, who is on the board of Veterans for Responsible Leadership.

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5:26

Brad Knott (R) 13th District Congressman

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/06

The 119th Congress was sworn in Friday on Capitol Hill. That congress will get to work this afternoon as they certify the Presidential Election. One of the newest members of North Carolina's congressional delegation is 13th District Congressman Brad Knott who is joining Chris Edwards from DC.

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7:35

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/01/06

We are off and running in 2025 and that means folks are all about their resolutions - at least for now - and those resolutions could also include financial resolutions and who better to help Chris Edwards break that down than CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

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6:05

Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/31

It was quite the weather year in North Carolina in 2024 from storms to extreme heat and lengthy droughts. With Chris Edwards to break down the year that was in the weather is Nick Petro, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

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4:49

Lynn Williams on the Mt. Olive Pickle Drop

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/31

On this New Year's Eve there are a number of ways to ring in the new year with some family friendly events and one of those is tonight in Mount Olive where they will have their annual Pickle Drop. With Chris Edwards to talk about the pickle drop, its history and what makes it so special is Lynn Williams Public Relations Manager for the Mt. Olive Pickle Company.

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8:49

Dennis Schlindwein, Carter Secret Service agent

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/31

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday at the age of 100 and this week Mr. Carter being remembered for all the work he did while in office but also all of the things he accomplished both at home and abroad post-presidency which includes a Nobel Peace Prize. The former President being remembered fondly be so many including by those who worked with him and one of those people who were closest to the former President was Dennis Schlindwein who was part of President

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6:39

Joey Recker, Mayor of Plains, Georgia

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/31

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday at the age of 100 and this week Mr. Carter being remembered for all the work he did while in office but also all of the things he accomplished both at home and abroad post-presidency which includes a Nobel Peace Prize. The former President being remembered fondly be so many including by those in his hometown of Plains, Georgia which is remembering one of their favorite sons. With Chris Edwards to talk about President Carter and

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7:16

David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/30

The 2024 political season in North Carolina was one that no one had experienced in recent memory and now as we look ahead to a new year and new challenges for the incoming administration and a new landscape in the General Assembly. With Chris Edwards to discuss this as well as the passing of former President Jimmy Carter is David McLennan, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

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6:09

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/30

Another passenger boarding a plane without a ticket and multiple major crashes. These story's and more with Chris Edwards weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

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1:58

Peter Mare, Former CBS News White House Correspondent...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/30

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at his home in Georgia at the age of 100. Mr. Carter, perhaps best known for his work post-presidency including a Nobel Peace Prize is being remembered fondly this morning and with Chris Edwards to offer perspective on the life of Jimmy Carter is Peter Mare, Former CBS News White House Correspondent and a Carter Historian.

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9:26

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/30

There is much to recap from this year on the insurance front but also much to reflect on as our friends in Western North Carolina continue to deal with the impacts from Hurricane Helene. With us now to talk about the year that was on the insurance front and to offer perspective on the challenges that western North Carolina still faces is North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

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8:11

David Glenn with North Carolina Sports Network...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/27

The college football Bowl Season moves along this week with several ACC games on the docket this weekend, additionally the College Football Playoff prepares for quarterfinal action and some shocking news around ACC basketball on Thursday as Miami's Jim Larranaga steps down as the program's head coach. With Chris Edwards to break all of this down is David Glenn from the North Carolina Sports Network.

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5:45

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News Correspondent

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/27

We are just a few weeks away from Inauguration Day as President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term in the White House. As we inch closer to the transition to the new administration Chris Edwards gets the latest on the transition from CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

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8:06

Fran Wilkerson and Jill Hammergren, Movie on Wil-Mar...

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/26

A full-length movie honoring the 60-year legacy of a Raleigh family and Wil-Mar Golf Club, produced by Jill Hammergren, The Media Pro, gets a second theatrical showing on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Triangle Cinemas and will feature a Q&A with the movie's writer, producer and director. With Chris Edwards in studio to talk more about this film and the history of Wil Mar Golf Club is Fran Wilkerson and Jill Hammergren.

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5:50

CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/26

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day as that ongoing conflict stretches into a third winter meanwhile there is renewed optimism for those American hostages being held by Hamas - Chris Edwards get the latest on this and other topics from CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland.

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6:13

Jay Ratliff, Aviation Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/24

A passenger faking an injury to board early, American Airlines flights halted, and some advice for holiday travel, this and more with Chris Edwards and Jay Ratliff.

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4:54

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/24

On Monday Luigi Mangione plead not guilty in a New York court to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson with Chris Edwards to break down that case and a couple of other topics is CBS News Legal Analyst, Thane Rosenbaum.

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4:50

Dr. Nishant Shah, Duke University cardiologist

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/23

As we get into these cold winter months, doctors see an increased risk for heart attacks with Chris Edwards now to discuss this and to offer some tips on how to prevent those elevated risks for heart attacks is Duke University cardiologist Dr. Nishant Shah

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5:21

CBS Congressional Correspondent, Scott MacFarlane

WPTF Morning News ·

2024/12/23

In their closing act, congress on Friday passed a bill that would avoid a government shutdown and keep the government running through March. With Chris Edwards to break down this deal, recap this congressional session and look ahead to the new year and a new administration is CBS Congressional Correspondent, Scott MacFarlane.

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