WPTF Morning News

Many people have been affected by fraud one way or another in their life and AARP has been making strides to help prevent fraud. Jon Champion speaks with Kathy Stokes of AARP about fraud and easy ways you can help prevent it.

Vic Armstrong, VP of Health Equity at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Jon Champion to discuss how to spot risk and warning signs for suicide and how to begin a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention.

North Carolina 13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel has weighed in on the situation of the current post office in Holly Springs and its need for the current facility to be upgraded to meet the needs of the growing community. Congressman Nickel talks with Chris Edwards about the issue.

Downtown Oxford is hosting their CultureFest coming soon. it is a great event that was started in order to celebrate the all cultures from around the world . Chris Edwards has the please of talking to Cathy Anna, the Events Planner and Ajulo Othow, the sponsor of the event.

We take a moment to pause and salute those who serve and protect our communities each day while also honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving others. Chris Edwards joins Police Lieutenant Jason Borneo to0 talk about the force and how we can celebrate them.

Chris Edwards talks with Jeff McCausland about what's going on in Ukraine and Israel.

The fight for the 13th congressional district is underway runner Brad Knott, is glad to announce that his opponent has dropped out and endorsed him. Chris Edwards has the please to speak with Brad about his plans going forward.

National Small Business Week continues and we want to highlight some of the work that is being done on behalf of small business in Wake County. Chris Edwards with Dustin Williams, President of the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce.

The Hush Money trial against former President Donald Trump continues in a New York courtroom today and closing arguments are still being made in the Google anti-trust lawsuit, joining Chris Edwards to break all of this down is CBS Legal Analyst, Thane Rosenbaum.

Wake County Planners are inviting the public to weigh in on the growth and development of a 28,000-acre area of southwestern Wake County. The 44-square-mile Western Wake area is bordered by Chatham and Harnett counties and includes Harris Lake and the Jordan Lake watershed. Chris Edwards talks more about this is Sharon Peterson, Long Range Planning Administrator for Wake County.

Volition America brand has been a growing, ongoing movement of real American Patriotism with a defined purpose of supporting those who protect our freedom of choice. They have given a number of Scholarships to family members of fallen and disabled military and first responders. Jon Campion speaks with Founder and Owner John Sapiente.

The second primary in North Carolina is coming soon, with a number of key primary races for both congress as well as state-wide. One of the key races on a state level is the Republican race for State Auditor, one of those running in this run-off election is Dave Boliek. He has the chance to speak with Chris Edwards.

The Spring Fling Festival is taking place at the State Farmer's Market and you can enjoy great food, contests and prizes. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion visit with the Manager of the State Farmer's Market, Monica Wood.

There are several key items of note going on both state-wide and nationally and Chris Edwards discusses all of these events with North Carolina Senior Senator Thom Tillis.

Hal Weatherman is running for Lt. Governor in North Carolina as a Republican. Chris Edwards has the chance to speak with him about the race and what he plans on doing should he take office.

School Principals and the work they do for their students can often go unnoticed and unappreciated. Chris Edwards gets to speak with Rhonda Curtis, Principal at Vandora Springs Elementary School, about the role she plays in the education system.

As we inch closer to election day we continue to highlight key issues that will be part of the 2024 Presidential Campaign with people involved in the race. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion speak with the former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson.

After the deadly standoff in Charlotte that took the lives of four members of the US Marshal's, many are mourning and wondering why this happened. Chris Edwards speaks with retired Police Lieutenant Steve Hauck about happened.(Photo Courtesy: Steve Hauck)

New Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Foundations research shows that the majority of teens are confident about retirement, yet face significant knowledge gaps. Chris Edwards speaks with Ed Grocholski with Junior Achievement about this study and why teens think this.

To Celebrate National Small Business Week, Chris Edwards speaks to Drew Maloney, President & CEO, American Investment Council.

According to survey's in the US alone, approximately 6.5 million pets go into animal shelters. Chris Edwards talks with Meagan Frost, Community Outreach Manager for Wake County's Environmental and Animal Services to help spread the word on pet adoption and how you can get involved.

New laws for financial advisors are going through that many financial advisors aren't a big fan of. These new laws will require financial advisors to act in their clients best interest. To talk more about these new laws, Chris Edwards talked to Jill Schlesinger.

Big changes coming to Southwest Airlines, a Delta flight having to have an emergency landing after part of the plane falls off, and more. Chris Edwards talks to Jay Ratliff

Chris Edwards talks all things Beach Music with the front man for the classic band the Embers as Craig Woolard.

Congress heads back to Washington after taking last week off and there are plenty of storylines, with Chris Edwards to discuss what we can expect is CBS News Correspondent Scott MacFarlane

the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh opens their brand new Dueling Dinosaurs exabit and with Chris Edwards to talk more about what we can expect and how this all came together is the Assistant Manger of the DinoLab, Dr. Jennifer Anné.

A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans on replacing anesthesiologist with nurse anesthetists in surgery . To Talk about this proposal anesthesiologist Dr. Ronald Harter and Dr. Bridget Bush speak with Chris Edwards.

The US Open is taking place in Pinehurst. They have a lot to prepare for in the weeks and months leading up to the open. USGA Director, Julia Pine joins Chris Edwards to talk about all the preparations taking place

The International Soccer Friendly is coming to Kenan Memorial Stadium. To preview this historic event Chris Edwards speaks with Jamie Watson, a 12 year soccer pro and UNC Alum.

Wake County is ready to reveal the final draft master plan for the future Lake Myra County Park. With Chris Edwards to talk about these new plans and the park is Chris Snow, Director of Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

Josh Stein joins Chris Edwards for his monthly conversion about the goings-on in the Attorney Generals office. He has an update on the backlog of untested rape kits, tax scams, and more.

Food allergies have been rising and to bring awareness to this, food allergy awareness week has launched in north Carolina. Chris Edwards is joined by Dr. Kelly Cleary, who is a part of FARE (Food, Allergy, Research & Education) About research going on with food allergies.

Thane Rosenbaum speaks with Chris Edwards about the Trump hush money trial.

Chris Edwards is joined by Leah Sampson, and Casie Hall with Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness, to talk about mental health burnout and mental health in the modern age.

America is heading back to space as NASA prepares for their next mission - Artemis II will take flight soon and our area has a strong local connection to this mission as NC State alum, Christina Koch Will be on that flight up to the stars. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion had a moment to speak to her.

America is heading back to space as NASA prepares for their next mission - Artemis II will take flight soon and our area has a strong local connection to this mission as NC State alum, Christina Koch Will be on that flight up to the stars. Chris Edwards and Jon Champion had a moment to speak to her.

In Today's Talk of the Town Segment we highlight some of the community events coming up in Knightdale over the next couple of weeks and months and to preview what is coming up is the Community Relations Director for the Town of Knightdale, Rachel Morris speaks to Chris Edwards.

Abortion will be a big issue this coming election cycle and may determine who people will vote for. President Biden addressed this on Tuesday in Florida. Chris Edwards speaks with North Carolina State Senator Natalie Murdock about the issue.

Congress continues to be divided on nearly every issue as the House faces the possibility of another historic vote to potentially oust the Speaker for a second time this just days after approving what some believe is a controversial foreign aid package. Joining Chris Edwards to provide some historical perspective is Michael Bitzer, Political Science Professor at Catawba College.

A new Meredith College Poll is out and provides an in-depth look at North Carolina voter attitudes on important issues. The author of that new poll David McLennen joins Chris Edwards.

In Today's Talk of the Town Segment, we highlight The Town of Selma, which is gearing up for its 2nd annual Downtown Wine Walk which comes up this weekend and on the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about the Wine Walk as well as other community events is Community Engagement Coordinator, Nikki Wall

It is never too soon to start to worry about retirement. There may not be a magical number to look out for but Jill Schlesinger has all the tips and tricks to find out when you should retire and how much you should have saved.

The popularity of the game of golf continues to grow and in Garner, a new spot has opened to work on your game and have some fun. Sully's Golf and Gather recently opened their doors to patrons of the triangle and to talk more about the new spot with Chris Edwards are the owner's of Sully's Mike and Lauren Sullivan.

Two pilots suspended, and more on the Boeing whistleblower, Jay Ratliff talks with Chris Edwards about that and more.

Distracted driving has been a major issue in recent memory and has caused man injury's and accidents. there are many ways to prevent these accidents and ways to prevent drivers from being distracted. Chris Edwards is joined by Dan Glaser from GM about distracted driving.

Technical and Trade Schools continue to see an increase in enrollment nationwide and that trend is also taking place in North Carolina with as much as a 16% increase in enrollment last year in vocational-focused community colleges - that according to data published in the NCCCS's Data Dashboard. With Chris Edwards is JB Buxton, President of Durham Tech.

There are numerous items of note nationally, from the Presidential Election, issues in congress, funding for foreign countries as they fight wars on their soil and locally many races on the ballot in November. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is North Carolina 8th District Congressman Dan Bishop.

Kevin Campbell is the Executive Director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust. They are an organization that is helping to shape the housing landscape in Wake County. Kevin joined the WPTF Morning Show to talk more about their goals.

One of the ways to help combat crime in our area is through community tips and one of our communities is expanding the way the public can help solve some of these crimes. With us now to discuss Crimestoppers and how the city of Durham is expanding their program is the Coordinator for Durham CrimeStoppers, Brandon Parrott.

Earlier this week, North Carolina 2nd District Congresswomen Deborah Ross joined other members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to call for enhanced protection for In Vitro Fertilization in federal law. Congresswomen Ross joins us now.