WPTF Morning News

The Supreme Court has made a number of recent rulings, including on birthright citizenship, and gender affirming car for transgender teens. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Business Analyst Thane Rosenbaum about these rulings and what might we expect next from the Supreme Court.

The Wake County Board of Commissioners has approved a new 20-year lease agreement with the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority for the original portion of Lake Crabtree County Park. Tony Riggsbee talked with Chris Snow, Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director.

President Trump has returned early from the G7 summit late last night. This is leaving a lot of questions about if the US is going to support Israel and their campaign against Iran. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Correspondent Natali Brand about the summit and the ongoing conflicts with Israel.

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...

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."