WPTF Morning News
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Leonardo Williams, Mayor of Durham on Durham freeway plans
Aug 21, 20265 min
Dr. Peter Kowey, William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research, and Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, cardiologist
Aug 21, 20265 min
Sarah Clapa, Senior Meteorologist & Senior Director of Product Design for the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Aug 20, 20266 min
Author Andrew Dunn and Former Governor Pat McCrory, on new biography "The Change Agent, Pat McCrory's Rise, Reckoning"
Aug 20, 202614 min
Stephen Kates, CFP Principal of Clocktower Financial Consulting
Aug 18, 20264 min
Mitch Kokai, with the John Locke Foundation and the Carolina Journal
Aug 18, 20267 min
Holly Payne-Strange, author of "Every Last Bone"
Aug 17, 20268 min
Dr. Amanda Klein, ECU Film Professor and author of "Millennials Killed the Video Star"
Aug 17, 202627 min
Robert Newsome, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Aug 17, 20268 min
Lisa Sorg, reporter for Inside Climate News, on PFAS contamination and a secretive Amazon data center deal in Richmond County
Aug 14, 20267 min
Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP, on Social Security's 91st anniversary and what you should know
Aug 12, 20266 min
Raul Andrews Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, on the mental health toll on family caregivers
Aug 12, 20266 min
April Wood, downtown and economic development administrator for the town of Garner, on summer events and a new Main Street accreditation
Aug 12, 20264 min
Amit Savak, CEO of Educational Testing Service, on preparing students for the future workforce
Aug 11, 20266 min
Dr. Chris Cooper, political scientist at Western Carolina University, on the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat
Aug 11, 20265 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a toddler who canceled a flight and American Airlines offering unpaid leave to flight attendants
Aug 10, 20264 min
Dr. Chris Cooper, political scientist at Western Carolina University, on the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat
Aug 10, 20265 min
Felton Foushee and Kara Deadmon on a new civil rights exhibit opening Aug. 11 at the North Carolina State Capitol
Aug 7, 202612 min
Ryan Snyder, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Director of Government and Legislative Affairs
Aug 6, 20266 min
Rae Marie Czuhai, CEO of the Green Chair Project, on the organization's mission and the Shop for Good event
Aug 6, 202610 min
Dr. Todd Frieze, associate professor of medicine and surgery at Duke Hospital, on the levothyroxine recall
Aug 6, 20265 min
Stephen Kates, certified financial planner and principal at Clocktower Financial Consulting, on the Fed's rate decision, GDP and what to watch in the job market
Aug 4, 20266 min
Charlotte West, vice president at Surest, on understanding your health coverage options before enrollment season
Aug 4, 20266 min
Dr. Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Trust, on a new survey showing financial planning is missing the mark for childfree adults
Jul 31, 20265 min
Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, on natural GLP-1 activation and muscle preservation in weight loss
Jul 31, 20263 min
Dr. James Atkinson and Kenny Pyle of SHRM on new research into AI in the workplace
Jul 31, 20266 min
Wes Haynes, Red Cross donor recruitment district manager, on the national blood crisis
Jul 31, 20266 min
Dr. David McLennan, Meredith College political scientist, on the General Assembly, executive power and Sen. Tillis
Jul 30, 20266 min
Jennifer Jackson, CEO of Arise Collective, on art made by incarcerated women and helping them rebuild their lives after prison
Jul 29, 202613 min
Dr. Caitlin Burwell, optometrist at Visionworks, on protecting your eyes this summer
Jul 29, 20267 min
Stephen Kates, certified financial planner and principal at Clocktower Financial Consulting, on oil prices, the Federal Reserve and a busy week for markets
Jul 28, 20265 min
Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com, on the new Market Clock and why buyers finally have the upper hand
Jul 28, 20265 min
Clint Romesha and Jim Lorraine on the America250 campaign and supporting veterans in your community
Jul 24, 20265 min
George Baker, GM's global vehicle security lead, on protecting your vehicle during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Jul 24, 20265 min
Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, on cryptocurrency regulation and what consumers should know
Jul 22, 20266 min
Jeff Whitson, associate director of survivor services at InterAct, on training first responders to identify domestic violence victims
Jul 22, 202613 min
Dr. Macie Smith, gerontologist at SYNERGY HomeCare, on planning for care as a solo ager
Jul 22, 20265 min
Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, on cooling inflation, resilient retail sales and a strong earnings season
Jul 21, 20268 min
Brenda Berg, CEO of BEST NC, on North Carolina's new teacher pay raises and first-in-the-nation education programs
Jul 21, 202610 min
State Sen. Woodson Bradley on her proposal for a domestic violence offender registry in North Carolina
Jul 21, 20267 min
Daniel Tenney, senior vice president of global strategy at Lockheed Martin, on major announcements from the Farnborough International Airshow
Jul 21, 20267 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the DJT airport name controversy, a United agent's ICE threat and hub delays
Jul 20, 20266 min
State Rep. Zack Hawkins on the new state budget and funding for children with special needs
Jul 20, 20268 min
Drew Bent, education lead at Anthropic, on Claude for Teachers and free AI tools for K-12 educators
Jul 17, 20269 min
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
Jul 17, 20265 min
Dr. Chris Cooper, North Carolina advisory council member for Keep Our Republic, on election integrity and behind-the-scenes action at elections
Jul 17, 20267 min
Dr. Robert Shpiner, clinical professor of medicine at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, on a Cyclospora outbreak and why it is being missed
Jul 17, 20266 min
Marian Salzman, senior vice president of corporate development at PMI U.S., on why Americans say the country is innovating in the wrong areas
Jul 17, 20266 min
Kevin O'Connell, executive director of the NACS Foundation, on honoring first responders
Jul 16, 20266 min
Zach Rushing, comedian, on his Redneck Logic Tour and show at the Raleigh Improv
Jul 16, 20265 min