
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 | 2650 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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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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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