
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 | 2685 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Tony Riggsbee speaks with Taylor Knopf, Reporter with UNC Health News, about how NC wants out of mental health settlement as federal disability protections weaken.
Rose Hoban, Editor with NC Health News joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the WakeMed-Atrium merger vote and what it means to the community.
Victoria Wong, MHS, PA-C, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Timothy Weimer, FNP-C, New Jersey Urology, shares with Lisa Price that prostate cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers among American men, with more than 333,830 new cases expected... more
September 21 to 27 is National ‘See Tracks? Think Train!’ Week, a time to educate ourselves and others about making safe choices around railroad tracks, understanding how difficult it can be to judge an approaching train’s speed and distance, and rec... more
Fuel prices continue to rise more fall and winter routes are being cancelled, Skytrax names their top 20 airlines in the world, and a female passenger removes her clothes on an American flight headed for Miami. These story's and more as Lisa Price ta... more
Chris Waits, Vice President of Merchandising, The Home Depot and Erin Izen, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation share with Lisa Price information about their new education program which offers early exposure to skilled trade careers.
Dori Kreiger, President of the CTIA Wireless Foundation, and Winner Jason Wang FreeWorld shares how four social entrepreneurs are using mobile technology to improve mental health, create career opportunities, and expand access to health care. From me... more
Dr. David McLennan, Meredith College Political Scientist joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss how the General Assembly did not violate the constitution when it transferred Board of Elections appointments from the governor to the state auditor, a split Appe... 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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2. Marian Cabanillas
3. Merle Heatwole
4. Ian Butler
5. Rose Thompson
6. Shelby Wood
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8. Lee Rainie
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