WPTF Morning News

Treasurer Brad Briner discuss major initiatives of the year and what his office is proud of accomplishing in 2025 and a look ahead at 2026.

Bill Ellis and Carolyn Manno, show hosts for the 25th Annual American Kennel Club National Championship will discuss the championship and more.

Gary Pearce, Political Consultant joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about Jim Hunt’s legacy

Jesse Garcia Spokesperson for Amazon joins Tony Riggsbee to discus porch piracy and ways the company has to and what the buyer can do to protect their purchases from theft.

Blake Huff with Meadow Christmas Lights joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about the largest and oldest Christmas light show in Eastern North Carolina, featuring over 30 acres of Christmas lights, a train ride, and an old fashioned candy store.

State Auditor Dave Boliek joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about this year in review for 2025 and what the office hopes to accomplish in 2026.

Viki Baker the Director of Community Engagement with Urban Ministries of Durham joins Tony Riggsbee to discus the “Help Make This Season Brighter One Wish at a Time” initiative which aims to children staying at the UMD shelter. Each child has shared their wish list of heartfelt requests that bring comfort and joy. When you purchase an item from this list, you are doing more than giving a gift. You...

Dr. David McLennon Political Science Professor for Meredith College discuss with Tony Riggsbee the President’s address to the nation on accomplishments in 2025 and thoughts on his statement.

Commissioner Luke Farley with the Department of Labor discuss with Tony Riggsbee the year in review and new elevator ratings.

Dr. Michael Walden , William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University and a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management joins Tony Riggsbee to discus the economy for 2025 and his predictions for 2026 and how he thinks the Red will do next year.

Dr. Patrice Covington Owner & Lead Veterinarian of Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital discuss with Tony Riggsbee pet safety at the holidays.

Tony Riggsbee speaks with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to discus this year in agriculture.

Mitch Kokai the Director of Communications for the John Locke Foundation and the Carolina Journal joins Tony Riggsbee to take a look at the past year in politics and the state’s economy.

President Trump is seeing some backlash for comments made about Rob Reiner after his death, Tony Riggsbee joins Natalie Brand to talk about the President's comments.

Lonnie Jordan (lead vocalist, keyboardist, original member) of the legendary group WAR and Jerry Goldstein who conceived the group and has been its longtime manager and producer talked with Lisa Price about their new holiday single, "( Yes, it's Christmas) ".

Rumors persist that Spirit Airlines could be on the brink of collapse, and a JetBlue flight dodges midair collision with a US military refueling tanker, These story's and more as Lisa Price has her weekly talk with Jay Ratliff.

As the labor market slows down some of the largest groups impacted are those just getting out of college. Lisa Price Joins Jill Schlesinger With Jill on Money to talk about this issue as well as the November jobs report.

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams joins Lisa Price to discuss his second term in office, how the first has gone, what’s happening around Durham over the holidays, and what his goals are for his time as Mayor of the Bull City.

Chris Amenechi, Co-founder of SeatCash Inc. discusses with Lisa Price AI and its influence on travel. www.seatcash.com

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall speaks with Tony Rigg bee to discus charitable giving, business registration, 3rd quarter business development (which was biggest for 3rd quarter on record), and potentially Campbell University (her alma mater) providing free tuition for Harnett County residents starting next year and year in review.

Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative discuss with Tony Riggebee holiday shopping is feeling the Grinch this year: a new Groundwork Collaborative report finds prices up 26%, with tariffs driving higher costs for clothing, toys, décor, and groceries. Families are cutting back, holiday spending is projected to drop 7%, and tariffs are adding $130 per shop...

Matthew Brown, Board Member of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood and Candlelight Tour Committee Member shares information about this year's Oakwood Historic Candlelight Tour with Lisa Price. The 54th Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour takes place this Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th from 1:00-7:00 PM each day

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association talks with Tony Riggsbee about the new data analysis of key safety and quality metrics from Q1 2019 to Q2 2025 released today by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient®. The analysis finds that hospitalized patients in Q2 2025 were nearly 30% more likely to survive than expected given the severity of...

Rebecca Freeman, Section Chief of Service Operations within the Division of Aging with the Department of Health and Human Services discusses with Lisa Price the Caregiver resources available at DHHS for family, friends, and anyone who cares for the senior community in our state.

Garner Mayor Buddy Gupton joins Tony Riggsbee to talk about all the ways that individuals, local nonprofits and businesses, and the Town are giving back to the community during this holiday season as well as the upcoming events at the Garner Preforming Arts Center.