WPTF Morning News
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Alex Jacquez, chief policy advocacy officer at Groundwork Collaborative, on rising prices and what inflation means for North Carolina families this summer
Jun 26, 20265 min
Michelle Futrell, director of lung cancer screening programs at LUNGevity Foundation, on the gap in early detection
Jun 25, 20264 min
Dr. Michael Bitzer, director of the Center for North Carolina Politics and Public Service at Catawba College, on a new Senate race poll
Jun 25, 20267 min
John Eaton and Dr. Jessica Keller on new research and treatment advances for veteran PTSD
Jun 25, 20265 min
Project Yellow Light Founder Julie Garner on Combating Distracted Driving
Jun 24, 202611 min
Noel Nickle, executive director of the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, on 20 years without executions in North Carolina
Jun 23, 20266 min
Bill Furjanic, interim executive director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association, on getting kids involved in the game during World Cup season
Jun 23, 20266 min
Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at N.C. State University, on the legacy of Alan Greenspan
Jun 23, 20267 min
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Comes to Durham, NC
Jun 22, 20269 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on a near-miss between American and Delta flights in Boston and a viral dog on a tray table
Jun 22, 20265 min
Chuck Still, executive director of The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, on economic impact and rising visitor numbers
Jun 19, 20266 min
Dr. Robert Cain, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, on filling the primary care gap in rural America
Jun 19, 202612 min
Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science and director of the Meredith Poll at Meredith College, on the opening of the Obama Presidential Library
Jun 19, 20266 min
Mark Lach, creative producer of Titanic: The Exhibition, on the 1912 disaster, North Carolina's connection and his dive to the Titanic wreck
Jun 18, 202631 min
Alexandra Sirota, executive director of the NC Budget & Tax Center, on what the new state budget means for North Carolina families
Jun 18, 20265 min
Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt, on finding the best camping spots this summer
Jun 18, 202610 min
Gail Hartfield, National Weather Service meteorologist, on dangerous heat, a heat advisory and an increased fire risk for the Triangle
Jun 18, 20266 min
Mayor Pro Tem Demian Dellinger, town of Garner, on upcoming Juneteenth, military and Independence Day celebrations
Jun 17, 20264 min
John Fitzpatrick, head of GM's CarBravo program, on what affordability really means for car buyers right now
Jun 17, 20265 min
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, comedian, on her new stand-up special "Ugly Baby"
Jun 17, 20266 min
Dr. Julie Gralow, chief medical officer and executive vice president of ASCO, on how new Medicaid work requirements could disrupt cancer treatment
Jun 17, 20266 min
Jahmyra Austin, Apple Retail team member, on Apple Camp and rethinking summer screen time
Jun 16, 20264 min
Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, on the latest in personal finance
Jun 16, 20266 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on Delta's suspended Las Vegas route, West Palm Beach Airport's name change and a rat spotted on a JetBlue flight
Jun 15, 20266 min
Sally Kornbluth, president of MIT, on the risk to American innovation from declining federal research funding
Jun 15, 20266 min
Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angi, on how American homeowners compare to the rest of the world
Jun 12, 20265 min
Tom Green, National Weather Service meteorologist, on dangerous heat this week and safety tips for outdoor events
Jun 11, 20264 min
Angie Minett, national vice chair of program development at Scouting America, on youth loneliness and the value of real-world connection
Jun 11, 20264 min
Chrissy Anderson, meteorologist at the National Weather Service forecast office in Raleigh, on an approaching heat wave for central North Carolina
Jun 10, 20265 min
Jonathan Connors, director of communications at Team Rubicon, on hurricane preparedness and a five-day mock storm exercise
Jun 9, 20265 min
Denny Lindemann, regional vice president of Craft Body Scan, on early detection heart and lung scans during Men's Health Month
Jun 9, 20265 min
Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on soaring jet fuel costs, route cuts and a passenger who boarded a United flight with a fake boarding pass
Jun 8, 20267 min
Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, on preparing teens to manage their own healthcare
Jun 5, 202612 min
Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon Poll at Elon University, on how Americans feel about the semiquincentennial celebrations
Jun 5, 20266 min
Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield, on the Heavy Thunder artillery and infantry program
Jun 4, 20265 min
Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, on Delta's scaled-back in-flight food service and how travelers can prepare
Jun 3, 20266 min
Brooke Wilensky-Lanford, author of "A God-Shaped Nation," on religion in America and her article on Billy Graham
Jun 2, 20267 min
Stephen Kates, financial analyst at Bankrate and certified financial planner, on the latest in personal finance
Jun 2, 20265 min
Andy Esser, financial advisor at Edward Jones, on 529 Day and education savings strategies
May 29, 20265 min
Brooke Parkhurst, culinary instructor and cookbook author, on why the dairy aisle deserves a second look
May 29, 20264 min
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
May 29, 20265 min
Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, on a new financial literacy club initiative for high school students
May 28, 20264 min
Nick Petro, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Raleigh, on the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
May 28, 20267 min
Dr. Mona Amin, board-certified pediatrician and Lingokids spokesperson, on screen time and healthy tech habits for young children
May 28, 202613 min
Ben Folds, musician and North Carolina native, on his Keys for Kids concert and helping children discover music
May 27, 202612 min
Producer John Bard Manulis on the new documentary FORTUNATE SONS
May 27, 202614 min
Lindsay Silberman and Ami Vedak on how entrepreneurs are rethinking business travel
May 26, 20268 min
Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber, on the Raleigh startup reinventing sustainable manufacturing
May 22, 202610 min
Bob Passmore and Rebecca Weast on keeping teen drivers safe during the 100 Deadliest Days
May 22, 20267 min
Greg Oates, director of AI advocacy at GuideGeek, on using AI to plan summer travel
May 21, 20265 min