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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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6:45

Dr. Michael Walden, Extension Economist at North...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/17

Dr. Michael Walden , William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University and a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management joins Tony Riggsbee to discus the economy for 2025 and his predictions for 2026 and how he thinks the Red will do next year.

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5:11

Dr. Patrice Covington, Owner of Mitchell Mill Animal...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/17

Dr. Patrice Covington Owner & Lead Veterinarian of Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital discuss with Tony Riggsbee pet safety at the holidays.

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6:47

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/16

Tony Riggsbee speaks with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to discus this year in agriculture.

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5:48

Mitch Kokai, Director of Communications for the John...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/16

Mitch Kokai the Director of Communications for the John Locke Foundation and the Carolina Journal joins Tony Riggsbee to take a look at the past year in politics and the state’s economy.

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4:38

CBS News White House Correspondent Natalie Brand

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/16

President Trump is seeing some backlash for comments made about Rob Reiner after his death, Tony Riggsbee joins Natalie Brand to talk about the President's comments.

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10:55

Lonnie Jordan and Jerry Goldstein of the legendary...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/15

Lonnie Jordan (lead vocalist, keyboardist, original member) of the legendary group WAR and Jerry Goldstein who conceived the group and has been its longtime manager and producer talked with Lisa Price about their new holiday single, "(Yes, it's Christmas)".

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5:32

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/15

Rumors persist that Spirit Airlines could be on the brink of collapse, and a JetBlue flight dodges midair collision with a US military refueling tanker, These story's and more as Lisa Price has her weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

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6:56

Jill Schlesinger with Jill on Money

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/15

As the labor market slows down some of the largest groups impacted are those just getting out of college. Lisa Price Joins Jill Schlesinger With Jill on Money to talk about this issue as well as the November jobs report.

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10:18

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/15

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams joins Lisa Price to discuss his second term in office, how the first has gone, what’s happening around Durham over the holidays, and what his goals are for his time as Mayor of the Bull City.

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11:06

Chris Amenechi, Co-founder of SeatCash Inc.

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/12

Chris Amenechi, Co-founder of SeatCash Inc. discusses with Lisa Price AI and its influence on travel. www.seatcash.com

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11:16

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/12

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall speaks with Tony Rigg bee to discus charitable giving, business registration, 3rd quarter business development (which was biggest for 3rd quarter on record), and potentially Campbell University (her alma mater) providing free tuition for Harnett County residents starting next year and year in review.

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5:08

Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/12

Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative discuss with Tony Riggebee holiday shopping is feeling the Grinch this year: a new Groundwork Collaborative report finds prices up 26%, with tariffs driving higher costs for clothing, toys, décor, and groceries. Families are cutting back, holiday spending is projected to drop 7%, and tariffs are adding $130 per shopper.

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9:10

Matthew Brown, Board Member of the Society for the...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/11

Matthew Brown, Board Member of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood and Candlelight Tour Committee Member shares information about this year's Oakwood Historic Candlelight Tour with Lisa Price. The 54th Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour takes place this Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th from 1:00-7:00 PM each day

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5:21

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Chief Physician Executive at...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/11

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association talks with Tony Riggsbee about the new data analysis of key safety and quality metrics from Q1 2019 to Q2 2025 released today by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient®. The analysis finds that hospitalized patients in Q2 2025 were nearly 30% more likely to survive than expected given the severity of their illnesses compared to Q4 2019.

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10:41

Rebecca Freeman, Section Chief of Service Operations...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/10

Rebecca Freeman, Section Chief of Service Operations within the Division of Aging with the Department of Health and Human Services discusses with Lisa Price the Caregiver resources available at DHHS for family, friends, and anyone who cares for the senior community in our state.

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3:39

Garner Mayor Buddy Gupton

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/10

Garner Mayor Buddy Gupton joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about all the ways that individuals, local nonprofits and businesses, and the Town are giving back to the community during this holiday season as well as the upcoming events at the Garner Preforming Arts Center.

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6:46

Bob Phillips, Executive Director Common Cause NC

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/10

Bob Phillips the Executive Director of Common Cause to discuss the year in review in politics from a non-conservative perspective with Tony Riggsbee.

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7:21

Gerald Cohen, Chief economist with the Kenan...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/10

Tony Rigsbee talks with chief economist, Gerald Cohen on "Dealing with Data Uncertainty," the latest press briefing from the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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6:34

Will and Ed with Deflock on Automated License Plate...

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/08

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) have been going up all across the country, and here in North Carolina. These cameras us AI to track vehicles using license plates and other identifying features to help aid law enforcement but there has been a lot push back from the public due to privacy and safety concerns. Deflock is a project aimed to help inform the public about the uses and potential risk of ALPRs, Lisa Price Joins Will the creator Deflock and Ed from Sassi (Southerners Against Surveillance

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7:04

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

WPTF Morning News ·

2025/12/08

Back to back weekends of flight delays, The U.S. government gives Southwest Airlines a break cutting $11 million off fine for Christmas 2023 meltdown, and a near emergency with a Qantas flight. Lisa Prices covers these story's with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff

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