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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
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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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Latest Episodes

Dr. Michael Maher, Chief Accountability Officer for the NC Department of Public Instruction, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the latest numbers on graduation rates and end-of-grade testing showing great improvement

"AI" companions are becoming more popular and some people are turning to find comfort these bots, some even considering these bots friends that understand them better than people. Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center for El... more

Rachael Riley, Staff Writer of The Fayetteville Observer joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss her article on Fort Bragg tapped for next-generation nuclear power program and what it means to the region.

Staff Sargent Kenneth Garcia with U.S. Army, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss “Field Tested,” a new marketing campaign that centers on the Army’s unique training environments where Soldiers build the hands-on experience and proven skills needed to take... more

Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his article in The Assembly “Three Races to Watch in Roy Cooper’s Backyard” a... more

Dr. David McLennan, Retired Professor of Political Science and Political Analyst at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Director of the Meredith Poll joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the Chuck Edwards censure vote, and how Republican c... more

Scott Embry – Director and CEO of the United Way of Cumberland County joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and what it has meant to the children of Cumberland County.

Data shows childhood vaccination rates continue to decline in the Tar Heel state. With students packing classrooms again, doctors are expecting more than just homework to start spreading. Dr. Zachary Willis, a UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor of P... more

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Holly Payne-Strange
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Episode: Holly Payne-Strange, author of "Every Last Bone"
Amanda Klein
East Carolina University film professor and author
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Episode: Dr. Amanda Klein, ECU Film Professor and author of "Millennials Killed the Video Star"
Robert Newsome
Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Episode: Robert Newsome, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Lisa Sorg
Reporter for Inside Climate News
Inside Climate News
Episode: Lisa Sorg, reporter for Inside Climate News, on PFAS contamination and a secretive Amazon data center deal in Richmond County
Bill Sweeney
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
AARP
Episode: Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP, on Social Security's 91st anniversary and what you should know
Raul Andrews Jr.
Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation
American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Episode: Raul Andrews Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, on the mental health toll on family caregivers
April Wood
Downtown Economic Development Administrator, Town of Garner
Town of Garner
Episode: April Wood, downtown and economic development administrator for the town of Garner, on summer events and a new Main Street accreditation
Amit Sevak
CEO of Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Episode: Amit Sevak, CEO of Educational Testing Service, on preparing students for the future workforce
Dr. Chris Cooper
Political scientist at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University
Episode: Dr. Chris Cooper, political scientist at Western Carolina University, on the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat

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Lisa
Host of WPTF Morning News

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April Woods, Garner’s Downtown Economic Development Administrator, on Streetscape and Transportation Plans
Q: How can residents participate in shaping Garner's transportation plan?
Residents can complete the transportation survey online via the Town of Garner website, and events like the Food Truck Rodeo will feature a welcome tent with maps and information to collect feedback in person.
April Woods, Garner’s Downtown Economic Development Administrator, on Streetscape and Transportation Plans
Q: What will the streetscape improvements involve without widening existing areas?
They involve adding storm and gutter work, sidewalks, and transforming unused pocket spaces into seating areas to connect Randall Mill Road to Main Street, thereby improving both function and aesthetics without broadening current footprint.
Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn, on how AI is reshaping the workforce and his new book "Open to Work"
Q: Looking ahead, are there sectors where AI will affect jobs more than others?
While tech and software engineering will see changes, AI is expanding opportunities across many sectors, with companies hiring more across industries as products and services become buildable with AI, thus reducing focus on job titles and increasing emphasis on actual tasks and human skills.
Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn, on how AI is reshaping the workforce and his new book "Open to Work"
Q: We're hearing so much about AI and how AI will interface with the workforce. Are we still in too early a stage to know the total impact?
The expert suggests that predictions are not only premature but often unhelpful, emphasizing that work is changing rather than ending, and that the direction depends on what individuals and organizations do now to adapt.
Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Q: Olivia, we have seen the president impose these deadlines on a number of occasions over the last few weeks and then extend them. Any indication that that could happen again?
Olivia suggested that while there is no guarantee, the president's approach has historically involved extensions, and there is uncertainty about whether a new deadline will be followed by a concrete escalation or a renewed diplomatic push.

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The program blends local news with in-depth interviews on public policy, health, education, economics, and community development, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and nonprofit leaders. Episodes repeatedly explore how national issues intersect with North Carolina communities—from Social Security policy and caregiver support to local Main Street initiatives, healthcare affordability, labor markets, and AI in the workplace. The show frequently highlights practical guidance for individuals and small organizations, emphasizes local context, and brings expert perspectives to timely topics such as drug recalls, veterans in trucking, and civil rights history. A notable strength is its breadth of guest expertise across government, healthc... more

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