WPTF Morning News

Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff talks with Tony Riggsbee about the latest on the Air India crash, a security alert is Seattle and more. All in their Weekly conversation about all things Aviation.

The State Capitol has won award for a research project that honors the over 100 slaves confirmed that helped build the state capitol. Tony Riggsbee talks with Kara Deadman, Site Administrator for the State Capitol, about the research project and the award.

The Aging Gracefully Resource Fair is coming up this week and it aims to help elders deal with the problems they start to face with aging. There will be Venders and Seminars focusing on retirement, elder parenting, and more. Tony Riggsbee joins Meghan Russ with the Durham County Department of Social Services about this event.

People are feeling the impact of high prices at the pump, in the grocery aisle, and elsewhere. Nationally recognized smart shopping and money-saving expert Trae Bodge discusses ways to save money on these things and summer travel with Jon Champion.

Duke Baseball started off rocky but turned things around and is hosting a super regional. Tiny Riggsbee talks with Chris Edwards, Duke sports announcer, about Duke Baseball and the up coming super regional.

Solar power has many benefits between environmental, cost, and even economical. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Abigail Ross-Hopper President and CEO of solar Industry Association about the impact of solar energy and how it is changing laws and what we should expect from the impact of solar in the future

An American Airlines flight too big to land, and a ban on flight crews taking selfies. these story's and more as Jon Champion has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

Everyone should be prepared financially and a good way to do that is to have insurance, but you need to have the right kind of insurance to make sure you are covered for everything. Jon Champion talks with Berry Smith, Deputy Communications Director for the State Insurance Commission about how you should prepare for the up coming storm season.

President Trumps big beautiful bill continues to polarize the American public and economist alike, people seem to be torn on if it will be benifial or push us further into debt. Jon Champion joins Jill Schlesinger CBS News Business Analyst to talk about the bill as well as the national debt.

Everyone should be prepared financially and a good way to do that is to have insurance, but you need to have the right kind of insurance to make sure you are covered for everything. Jon Champion talks with Berry Smith, Deputy Communications Director for the State Insurance Commission about how you should prepare for the up coming storm season.

As housing affordability challenges persist across the country, Marine veteran Samuel P. Royer is leading a grassroots effort to achieve affordable homeownership for America’s everyday heroes, including teachers, through the passage of The HELPER Act (Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act). Jon Champion joins Samuel P Royer to talk about Helper Act.

Roger Gore is hosting a round robin pickleball tournament to help raise money for ALS. Jon Champion talks with Roger Gore about this event and how you can show support.

NC train passages have seen a large increase in the past few year, It is also the 30th anniversary for the Piedmont Service, the train that turns from Raleigh to Charlotte. Jon Champion talks with Jason Orthner about the NC passenger trail service and the benefits of it.

The judicial system is still arguing over weather or not President Trump can legally make an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News Legal Analyst, Joins Jon Champion to talk about how courts are handling this issue and what we should expect going forward.

The triangle area is now and has always been, a hotbed for incredible basketball talent. High School and college phenoms like calling North Carolina home. The Raleigh Firebirds, an awesome basketball team, have advanced to the TBL Southeastern Conference Finals. There's a lot at stake. Joining Jon Champion and Craig Green discuss the team and the big games ahead is Wade Harris Team Market Owner of the Raleigh Firebirds.

Some air lines are charging more if you are a solo traveler and another near miss this time in San Francisco. These story's and more in Tony Riggsbee's weekly conversation with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

More talk from the President about tariffs as the public and other nations are starting to take him seriously about these proposals. Tony Riggsbee joins Jill Schlesinger to talk about recent updates with tariffs and what is next for the markets.

The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against the NC Board of Elections claiming they have failed to abide by the 2002, Help America Vote Act. This is in response to the election of Allison Riggs beating Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes and later. Jon Champion talks with Thane Rosenbaum about this lawsuit and what we should expect with it.

President Trump recently made comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. He also has delayed Tariffs in Europe for now. Tony Riggsbee joins CBS News White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes to talk about these topics and more.

Budget cuts at the federal level could affect work to end the HIV epidemic in North Carolina. Jacquelyn Clymore, HIV/STI/Hepatitis Director with the Division of Public Health joins Jon Champion to discuss why continued funding is important.

How can teachers build stronger connections with their students? And how can students enhance both their learning and test performance? Joining Jon Champion to explore these questions and more is Dacia Toll, Co-CEO of Coursemojo: the "Curriculum-Aligned Teaching Assistant."

After a long legal battle over, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has been sworn in for her full term. Tony Riggsbee takes some time to speak with Justice Allison Riggs about her plans with the office.

As students are preparing for college a lot of parents are worried about their financial stability. Many parents get their children a credit card and have to tach them how to use it and how to build credit. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about how you can better prepare your children to build and learn about credit.

The delays at Newark are couniting to plague many travelers, and Boeing is pushing to overturn their previous guilty plea. These story's and more as Tony Riggsbee has his weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff.

With the summer starting many people are planning on going out an visiting the North Carolina Museum of Art. They will starting some upgrades soon at both the Raleigh and the Winston locations. Valeri Hillings, Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss these renovations and what we should expect during the change.

Former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but very treatable form of prostate cancer. The cancer is treatable by the use of hormone therapy. Tony Riggsbee speaks with CBS News White House Analyst Aaron Navarro about this diagnosis.

UNC Pembroke distinguished professor Dr. Ben Bahr is currently developing new treatment methods that could help those with Alzheimer's Disease and other cognitive conditions. Bahr, who recently received an NC Innovation grant to support his effort, talks with Jon Champion about the research.

Many families live above the poverty line yet still fail to make ends meet or lack the ability to save for an emergency fund. United Way of North Carolina has devolved a system that identifies and aims to help find recourses to help those in need. Jon Champion speaks with David Mercado the Senior Director of Operations for United Way of North Carolina about their programs and how to find help should you need it.

A fantastic festival celebrating the South’s favorite soda takes place on May 17th. The Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury brings thousands of people to the town for great drinks, food, and plenty of fun. Joy Harper, Vice President of Marketing for Cheerwine, has details on the exciting event.

The Foundation of Hope has raised over 6 million dollars that will to to mental health research. The research aims to better help those with anxiety and other mental health issues, especially in under represented groups and children. Tony Riggsbee takes a moment to speak with Doctor Danielle Roubinov, Chris Boyd, and Shelly Belk about the Foundation of Hope and their research.

President Trump signed an executive order that ended birth right citizenship, a court has attempted to block this siting that go against the 14th amendment. The Supreme Court is currently trying to make a decision regarding the power of a judge to overrule this and executive orders as a whole.

The Hillandale Golf Course in Durham might soon be starting a million-dollar renovation, it is just waiting on approval from the Durham City Council. Part of the renovation includes facilities to help kids and young adults have better access to learn about golf and have more recreational activities. Karl Kimball, Director of Operations for Hillandale Golf Course in Durham, talks with Tony Riggsbee about these potential renovations.

Genentech has chosen North Carolina to open a Manufacturing plant in holly springs, this is a 700 million dollar invest for Genetech and hopes to bolster biotechnology and the economy of the area. Laura Gunter with NC Life Sciences speaks to Tony Riggsbee about the impact and future plans regarding this announcement.

Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in the country, covering one in five Americans, including kids, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities. Major changes could be coming to the program. Tony Riggsbee talks with Leslie Dach, Founder and Executive Chair of the non-profit, Protect Our Care

Marco Rubio and President Trump are spending the week in the Middle East not only to talk about ending conflicts but also about economic partnerships. They will also visit Türkey to meet with NATO allies. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about a busy week ahead in foreign policy.

Alaska Airlines pulling off a first for them this mothers day, and a major delays at Newark Airport due to Telecommunications issue making the 3rd time this has happened in 2 weeks. These story's and more as Tony Riggsbee has his Monday conversation with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff.

A lot of people will be joining the job market as college gradations are under way, and the current job market might not the best for these new gradates. Jill Schlesinger talks with Tony Riggsbee and breaks down the job market and what those who recently gradated should expect starting their careers

There is an ever increasing need for safety and security in out school systems. Jim Boyte has created Active Defender to help better the responses to safety at schools and universities. Tony Riggsbee speaks with Jim Boyte about Active Defender and the ways he is helping schools.

There has been a lot proposed in the house and senate including the Prevail Act that aims to help small investors to secure their patents, they are also looking at changes to Medicare. Congresswoman Deborah Ross stops by and talks with Tony Riggsbee about these issues and more going on at Capitol Hill.

The battle of Alamance was an important battle that took place in 1771, and on the historic battle ground an vent is being held to celebrate the victory for North Carolina. Tony Riggsbee talks with Nathan Schultz about the history of the battle and how you can show support for the event.

Dr. Laura Greene talks with Bruce Ferrell about the danger of canine flu. Listen to learn the symptoms, and more on treatment and advice as we head into peak flu season.

The conclave is under way and so far we have only seen black smoke, meaning a new pope has not been elected. Sabina Castelfraco has the latest from the Vatican, here is her conversation with Tony Riggsbee.

We have had a record breaking year in regards to tourism spending. There is ever more that North Carolina offers year after year for tourist. Wit Tuttle, Executive Director of Visit NC visits with Tony Riggsbee to talk about this uptick in tourism and how tourism is doing in western North Carolina post Hurricane Helene.

Student loan collections are to resume again after a 5 year pause. Many people in debt due to student loans may already be in default. Tony Rigssbee speaks with Brian Walsh with Sofi about student loan debt and how these changed are going to affect people.

We have all known for years that social media if used improperly can negatively affect teens and young adults. But how exactly can it harm those young minds? Tony Riggsbee finds out in a conversation he has with Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

With Mothers Day this Sunday many people are looking for gifts and activities to celibate their mothers. Krishna Brown owner of Shoebox Barn Nursery is hosting a pop up this Sunday to celebrate mothers day. Jon Champion talks with her about what you can expect from the event.

There are many issues that the state house is tackling right now, some of these include a bill to make the earliest start day for public schools to be august 26th. Jon Champion speaks with Senate Leader Phil Berger about this bill, as well as other topics such as the state personal act, the state board of elections, and hurricane Helen recovery.

The woman's safety and protection act aims to help protect women by preventing men from entering women only spaces, this includes the prevention of trans women in these spaces. Jon Champion talks with Tammy Fitzgerald with the NC Value Coalition about her thoughts on the bill.

A two day policy meeting is taking place that is leaving many uncertain about the future of our economy. Some of the mina concerns being inflation, price increases, and the job market. Tony Riggsbee takes some time to speak with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger about this meeting and the future of the economy.