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WPTF Morning News

WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
North Carolina
Hurricane Season
Inflation
Artificial Intelligence
National Weather Service
Raleigh
Delta Air Lines
Garner, North Carolina
Public Education
Lung Cancer
Birthright Citizenship
Manufactured Housing
Domestic Violence Registry
Gas Prices
Education
Distracted Driving
United States
The Lost Colony
Heat
Fireworks

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

Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha and Jim Lorraine, president and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership, join Lisa Price to discuss PureTalk's America250 campaign, which has committed to raising $250,000 for Americ... more

George Baker, global vehicle security lead at General Motors, joins Lisa Price to discuss the more than 20,000 vehicles stolen in North Carolina last year and practical steps drivers can take to protect themselves during National Vehicle Theft Preven... more

Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, joins Tony to break down what cryptocurrency is, why nearly 1 in 5 Americans now own digital assets and what Congress is considering with the CLARITY Act, which would establish the first federa... more

Jeff Whitson, associate director of survivor services at InterAct, joins Tony to discuss domestic violence statistics in North Carolina and how the organization's Lethality Assessment Program trains sheriff's deputies, police officers, first responde... more

Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist at SYNERGY HomeCare, joins Lisa Price to discuss the growing number of older adults aging without nearby family and the practical steps solo agers can take to plan for their long-term care needs, from working with a cer... more

Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, joins Lisa Price to discuss June's Consumer Price Index report showing inflation cooled more than expected, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its July meeting... more

Jeff Whitson of Interact joins Lisa to discuss how the organization is working to better equip first responders to identify and support victims of domestic violence when they respond to calls.

Brenda Berg, CEO of BEST NC, joins Lisa to discuss how the new North Carolina state budget raises average teacher pay by 8.5%, pushes starting teacher salaries to the highest in the region, expands the Advanced Teaching Roles initiative and launches ... more

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Jeff Whitson
Associate Director of Survivor Services, Interact
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Episode: Jeff Whitson, Interact Center to Prevent Domestic Violence, on training first responders to help victims
Brenda Berg
CEO of Best NC (Business for Educational Success and Transformation)
Best NC
Episode: Brenda Berg, CEO of BEST NC, on North Carolina's new teacher pay raises and first-in-the-nation education programs
Woodson Bradley
State Senator, District 42
North Carolina Senate
Episode: State Sen. Woodson Bradley on her proposal for a domestic violence offender registry in North Carolina
Daniel Tenney
Senior Vice President of Global Strategy at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Episode: Daniel Tenney, senior vice president of global strategy at Lockheed Martin, on major announcements from the Farnborough International Airshow
Zack Hawkins
State Representative for District 31
North Carolina State Legislature
Episode: State Rep. Zack Hawkins on the new state budget and funding for children with special needs
Drew Bent
Head of Education at Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Drew Bent, education lead at Anthropic, on Claude for Teachers and free AI tools for K-12 educators
Ardis Watkins
Executive Director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina
State Employees Association of North Carolina
Episode: Ardis Watkins, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, on rising healthcare costs and the Wake Med and UNC Health price gap
Dr. Chris Cooper
Advisory council member for Keep Our Republic; affiliated with Western Carolina University
Keep Our Republic; Western Carolina University
Episode: Dr. Chris Cooper, North Carolina advisory council member for Keep Our Republic, on election integrity and behind-the-scenes action at elections
Dr. Robert Shpiner
Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Episode: Dr. Robert Shpiner, clinical professor of medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, on a Cyclospora outbreak and why it is being missed

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Q: Tell me where we can buy tickets, Zach.
You can buy tickets at zachrushinglive.com or at improv.com/raleigh.
Drew Bent, education lead at Anthropic, on Claude for Teachers and free AI tools for K-12 educators
Q: What is Claude Cowork and how does it help teachers?
Claude Cowork is a capability that lets Claude act as a digital assistant on a teacher's computer, accessing existing lesson plans and files to analyze class performance and automate next-step planning, especially when used overnight for morning results.
Drew Bent, education lead at Anthropic, on Claude for Teachers and free AI tools for K-12 educators
Q: How does Claude for Teachers address privacy and classroom context?
Claude for Teachers is designed with privacy built in from the start and integrates context from state standards and instructional materials to ensure outputs are relevant to the educator's classroom.
Drew Bent, education lead at Anthropic, on Claude for Teachers and free AI tools for K-12 educators
Q: What is Anthropic and what is Claude used for in education?
Anthropic is an AI lab that builds Claude, and Claude for Teachers is a free version tailored for K-12 educators to help with curriculum planning, differentiation, and administrative tasks while grounding outputs in standards and high-quality materials.
Ardis Watkins, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, on rising healthcare costs and the Wake Med and UNC Health price gap
Q: What is the core issue with WakeMed and UNC Health pricing for state employees?
The core issue is a lack of price transparency and perceived overcharging by some hospitals, which leads to higher out-of-pocket costs for state employees when choosing non-preferred providers, despite efforts to contain costs through a preferred network.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WPTF Morning News

What is WPTF Morning News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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