WPTF Morning News

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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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Noel Nickle, executive director of the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, on 20 years without executions in North Carolina

Noel Nickle, executive director of the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, joins Tony to discuss a public webinar examining what the state has learned during 20 years without executions and what may be at stake as capital ... more

Yesterday • 6 min

Bill Furjanic, interim executive director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association, on getting kids involved in the game during World Cup season

Bill Furjanic, interim executive director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association, joins Tony in studio to discuss how families can get their children involved in youth soccer through the 74,000-player statewide organization and how parents ca... more

Yesterday • 6 min

Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on the legacy of Alan Greenspan

Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University and president of Walden Economic Consulting, joins Tony to discuss the life and legacy of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who d... more

Yesterday • 7 min

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Comes to Durham, NC

Lisa Price talks with Grammy Award Winning Singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd about his upcoming concert at Carolina Theatre in October.

22 Jun 2026 • 9 min

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Episode: Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, on preparing teens to manage their own healthcare

Jason Husser

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Episode: Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield, on the Heavy Thunder artillery and infantry program

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Brooke Wilensky-Lanford

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Episode: Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author of "A God-Shaped Nation," on religion in America and her article on Billy Graham

Stephen Kates

Financial analyst at Bankrate

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Andy Esser

Financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham

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Brooke Parkhurst

Culinary instructor and cookbook author

Episode: Brooke Parkhurst, culinary instructor and cookbook author, on why the dairy aisle deserves a second look

Mike Walden

North Carolina State University economist and meritist

North Carolina State University

Episode: Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why North Carolina cities and towns are facing growing budget deficits

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Dr. Ryan Potter, vice president of audiology at HearingLife, on hearing loss among first responders

Q: What solutions exist for someone diagnosed with hearing loss, and what is HearingLife doing to help first responders specifically?

Hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, improving nerve-related hearing issues, and HearingLife is offering a 10% discount for first responders to make care more accessible and to support their service.

Dr. Ryan Potter, vice president of audiology at HearingLife, on hearing loss among first responders

Q: What are the early signs that first responders should look for that might indicate hearing loss?

The early signs include difficulty following conversations, missing details, and the effort people make to fill in gaps—these cues often lead patients to realize that what they're hearing isn't clear.

Brooke Parkhurst, culinary instructor and cookbook author, on why the dairy aisle deserves a second look

Q: Brooke, are there some new products or flavors that those of us are used to buying dairy products, but we might be missing because we're not looking for them?

She notes that people should branch out beyond staples and explore innovations like probiotic beverages, high-protein snack packs, and globally-inspired dips and sauces, which add variety and protein to everyday consumption.

Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why North Carolina cities and towns are facing growing budget deficits

Q: What other adjustments or reforms might help alleviate tax pressure on homeowners and small towns?

He discusses potential constitutional changes to cap increases in property values, commentary on the balance between municipal revenue needs and homeowner protections, and the possibility of targeted local tax policy changes such as adjusting or expanding tax tools while the General Assembly considers potential limits on increases.

Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on why North Carolina cities and towns are facing growing budget deficits

Q: Are there alternative revenue sources for municipalities besides property and sales taxes?

Walden notes that one considered alternative is allowing localities to implement an income tax, arguing that income tax relative to income growth could be more equitable for taxpayers. He also mentions expanding local sales taxes as another option and acknowledges political and public resistance to new taxes.

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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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