
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!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2628 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Stephen Kates CFP Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting joins Tony Riggsbee, to talk about the ever changing home market and how builders and mortgage rates are impacting that market here in North Carolina.
Several key polls show Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper with a double-digit lead over former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley. Mitch Kokai with Carolina Journal says they have Cooper leading by 12.5 percent with Whatley's numb... more
There's a new psychological thriller written by a locally connected author that has just been released. Holly Payne-Strange is the author of "Every Last Bone," a story of two unlikable characters that have to deal with an even more terrifying situati... more
MTV turned 45 this year, and for many of us, video music television was something that introduced new music, styles, and even created what we now know as appointment television. Lisa Price talked to Dr. Amanda Klein, ECU Film Professor and author of ... more
With summer boating season underway, millions of Americans are getting out on the water and enjoying the outdoors close to home. Their time on the water also generates economic activity for businesses and communities across North Carolina. Robert New... more
isa Sorg, reporter for Inside Climate News, joins Lisa Price to discuss the settlement of a lawsuit against Chemours by residents near the Fayetteville-Bladen County line whose well water and properties were contaminated by GenX chemicals emitted fro... more
Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP, joins Tony to mark the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act and explain what the 2.3 million North Carolinians receiving benefits should know, including the financial impact of... more
Raul Andrews Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, joins Tony to discuss the more than 63 million unpaid family caregivers across the country, the warning signs of caregiver burnout including mood swings, sleep d... more
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This show features a wide mix of guests spanning public policy, education, safety, science, and entrepreneurship, often tied to practical, locally relevant issues in North Carolina and national context. Episodes frequently center on actionable programs (financial literacy for teens, teen driving safety, literacy partnerships, and travel safety), technology and data-driven planning (AI in travel, science communication), and community impact (arts education, sustainability, and charitable initiatives). A notable pattern is the emphasis on real-world outcomes, partnerships with government, nonprofits, and industry, plus clear, takeaway-oriented discussions for listeners who balance family, work, and local civic life. Expect a practical, conver... more
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Recent guests on WPTF Morning News include:
1. Felton Foushee
2. Kara Deadmon
3. Ryan Snyder
4. Rae Marie Czuhai
5. Dr. Todd Frieze
6. Charlotte West
7. Dr. Jay Zigmont
8. Sarah Kennedy
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