WPTF Morning News

Retired Police Lieutenant Steve Hauck spoke with Rob Connett about policing and the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. Hauck said it was obvious that the officers did not properly follow instruction and body camera footage played a role in keeping the police accountable.

Patrick McGuinness, store manager of the Wegman's in Wake Forest, spoke with Rob Connett about supermarket worker appreciation day. Wegman's has won awards about being a great employer, and McGuinness said the company takes care of its workers.

Cregg "The Floor Guy" Henson from American Dream Flooring And Tile spoke with Rob Connett about flooring on National Tile Day. Henson discussed the benefits of owning tile in their home.

Emmanuel Daniel, finance expert and author of The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance is Here talked with Rob Connett about spy balloons and the state of the economy.

AJ Albert of Lotto N Crowd spoke with Rob Connett about the future of lotteries and hosting them online. He said his organization wants to help people be responsible when gaming.

Toni Collis coaches women in the tech industry. She spoke with Rob Connett about executive coaching and why it is necessary for companies that want to thrive.

Lisa Hobbs with the North Carolina Outdoor Living Show spoke with Rob Connett about man caves. She said the Outdoor Living Show will have plenty of ideas and vendors to help you build the ultimate man cave.

Rob Connett spoke with Mike Russell, a College Funding Coach based in Charlotte, who travels all across North Carolina to help high schoolers be prepared. He has some tips and advice on how to help yourself financially if you and your college-bound child are preparing for the next step.

Rob Connett spoke with Kent Walton of Providence Presbyterian Church to discuss a fundraiser chicken pastry dinner. The funds go towards local food banks and organizations to help those in need in the community.

Donald Thomas of the Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club spoke with Rob Connett about the local farming community and preserving history in Harnett County.

Online Fitness Consultant Chris Ruden and Rob Connett discuss diabetes. As a diabetic and amputee, Ruden was inspired to help others fight the condition. He said diabetes is a minute-by-minute condition.

Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Gentry Smith spoke with Rob Connett about protecting personnel, information, and facilities around the world.

Rob Connett spoke with Pam Springs of The Consumer Products Safety Commission to discuss furniture and TV safety. People get injured, and even die, when furniture falls in the home.

Roy Lee Lindsey, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council, spoke with Rob Connett about BBQ and the Whole Hog BBQ State Championship in Kinston.

Rob Connett spoke with Kalia'Shaw Menendez of the Durham Sport's Commission to discuss their Emerging Women In Sports Leadership Summit at the Durham Convention Center.

Rob Connett spoke with Liz Morgan Of The Raleigh Home Show to discuss the event. She said there are lots of options to update your home and the Home Show is a great place to build ideas and find vendors.

Russ Pierce of Housing For New Hope joined Rob Connett to discuss serving the most vulnerable in Durham. He said his organization reaches out to the homeless and helps give them shelter.

James Flanagan of Tri Pointe Homes spoke with Rob Connett about the current housing market in the Triangle. Flanagan said COVID set back the housing industry and interest rate hikes are also causing prices to increase.

For Triangle Restaurant Week, Rob Connett spoke with Damon Butler, Triangle Restaurant Week's founder, to discuss deals and local restaurants.

Mark Youngworth of Zips Car Wash spoke with Rob Connett about a new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Armando Bacot of UNC Basketball.

Ryan Holden of Housing Solutions, Inc. in Hillsborough was named to the 40 under 40 in the housing industry. He spoke to Rob Connett about his rise in the remodeling industry and what it means to be named to the prestigious list.

Professional wrestlers AC Devine and Dynamite Jackson speak with Rob Connett about the local professional wrestling industry and why they got into the profession.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein joined Rob Connett and they discussed robocallers and scammers.

Last week, three UNC Health hospitals were named to Newsweek's list for World's Best Hospitals. Dr. Matt Ewend with UNC Health talked with Rob Connett about the hospital system and why they were ranked so well.

Bracketologist Dave Ommen joined Rob Connett to discuss this year's NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. They discussed Duke and NC State's chances, as well as what it means to be a bracketologist.