WPTF Morning News

Chief Robert Zoldos wtih the Durham Fire Department joins Lisa Price to discuss honoring Firefighter Andrew Brokes when he is laid to rest Saturday. To honor his memory, they are inviting all City departments, local businesses, and community organizations to participate in “Light the Night Red” by illuminating windows, buildings, and other prominent structures in red.

Lisa Price meets with Don Carrington who has been skydiving for over 40 years, starting at age 19, and continues to balance his investigative journalism career with a long-standing passion for aerial jumps

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, president of Craft Education at WGU discuss with Lisa price how Western Governors University, Craft Education and The Innovation Project Joined Forces to Scale Paid Teacher Apprenticeships in North Carolina

Lisa Price meets with the Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell to preview tomorrows game against Duke.

Dawn Jackson Blatner is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She also has a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She talks with Lisa Price about the disappearing lunch break, and how new research shows more than half of workers in the U.S. skip lunch at least once a week, and this might be affecting how well they perform at w...

Lisa price meets with Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS Psychiatrist, best-selling author, and international speaker to discuss beyond world mental health day: what can hide behind “I’m fine” for people with depression.

Dr. Abbie Miller, Chief Medical Officer at Surest Shares with Lisa Price Practical Advice for Using Your Health Benefits With More Confidence .

Lisa Price meets with Lee Rainie, Director of Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University discuss the results of a new national survey of U.S. adults about the future of work in a world saturated with "AI" tools.

Michael Phillips, Owner of Phillips Farm in Cary joins Lisa Price to discuss the runaway pumpkin that went viral, the Haunted Farm and the family fun park, all the events available year-round at the Phillips Farm which is also celebrating 100 years of family farming kept in the family .

Lisa Price joins Garner Town Council Member Phil Matthews to about the upcoming Veterans Day observance, about the Garner Veterans Memorial, the activities of the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee and also remind folks about the new VA outpatient clinic that serves southern Wake County and Johnston County.

There is a Hidden Side of Menopause Nobody Is Talking About: New Research Reveals Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Emotional Symptoms Are Now Hitting Some Women Harder Than Hot Flashes. Lisa Price joins Dr. Alyssa Dweck, Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health and Menopause Society certified practitioner to talk about this research and ways you can prevent symptoms.

Lisa Price joins Michelle Crouch, a reporter with North Carolina Health News to talk about her article "NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan."

A New Harris Poll Survey Reveals Expectations of Younger Employees. 70% of Gen Z Healthcare Workers Look to Leave as U.S. Projects Healthcare Workforce Shortage. Lisa Price joins Dr. Constance St. Germain, President of Capella University to talk about the results of this survey and what it means for the future.

Nik Miles, Pop Culture Fun Car Guy , is ready to share secrets for the ultimate road trip with pets along for the ride. Picture this: an adventure on the road, you and your pets taking in all the sites as you drive a scenic highway at your own pace. It’s the ultimate freedom for every member of the family, all while watching your budget.

Orion Mondragon's has a beautiful baby son named Wade who happens to be in the Baby of the Year Quarterfinals - yes, he's almost a winner, but he needs your help. Quarterfinal voting is underway. Wade starts each round back at zero because all votes reset. He won his group to get here, and now his parents are rallying as much local and statewide support as possible. Voting is free once per day. Go...

Trying to figure out who to vote for can be overwhelming, especially when the ballot is filled with unfamiliar names and races. democracy test kitchen is using technology and data to give voters a personalized guide to the candidates who best align with their views, without telling them how to vote. Joining Lisa Price is co-founder Dr. Stan Humphries to talk about how Democracy Test is helping vot...

Lisa Price joins Joel Hoekstra of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to promote the 2026 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour and the group's upcoming performance in the market.

Affordability remains the top homebuying worry in America, with 30% of respondents to a recent market research survey indicating their biggest concern is being unable to afford their new home purchase, ahead of the 24 percent who fear overpaying for the home. Lisa price talks with Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President, of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union about this issue.

While the stock market remains a strong point, consumer sentiment and inflation expectations are worsening. The sentiment on the state of the economy differing depending on if you are gaining in the stock market or cannot afford to participate in it. Lisa Price speaks with Stephen Kates, CFP® Principal at Clocktower Financial Consulting about these reports and what they mean for the economy.

U.S. airlines warned to exercise caution over Saudia Arabia, and British Airways is planning on a massive business class section on their super jumbo jet. Lisa Price meets with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff to talk about these story's and more.

Lisa Price meets with Mary Cooper, Museum Educator and Stephen Thompson, Business the Officer for the Museum of the Cape Fear about how their upcoming “Hallowe’en Revels Night Tours” will highlight historically accurate decorations and activities that Victorian-era and Edwardian-era Americans used to celebrate the holiday.

Nationally, fall maintenance service requests rose nearly 11% since last year, and separate research from the company shows homeowners are prioritizing maintenance over renovations. In the fall, maintenance work like cleaning the chimney and sealing insulation gaps can save money and keep your family safe. Lisa Price meets with Angie Hicks, the Co-Founder of Angi about things you can save.

This week is public power week and a lot of people in North Carolina live in public power communities without knowing the pros and cons of these legal monopolies. Lisa Price speaks with Anna-Grace Harrell Community Engagement Coordinator for Town of Tarboro and Chip Dickson the electric director about what public power is and what it means for people in those communities.

3 in 4 moms struggling with their mental health don’t get the help they need. For many new moms, the hardest part of early motherhood isn't the sleepless nights or the endless to-do list. Often, it's the tough emotions they feel too ashamed to admit out loud. Lisa Price meets with Adrienne Griffen with the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance to talk about this issue.

Jon Champion meets with Jones Angell the Voice of the Tar Heels to preview tomorrows noon game against Pittsburgh.