WPTF Morning News

From Cory Booker's record long speech on the senate floor to tariffs and other bills that have been introduced by the General Assembly there is much to talk about in politics this week. With Chris Edwards to discuss the latest is Meredith College Political Science Professor David McLennen.

Today is the so-called Liberation Day that was announced by President Donald Trump with new rounds of tariffs announced that revolve around reciprocal tariffs. With Chris Edwards to discuss these tariffs and what it means is NC State Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden.

There continues to be much to discuss when it comes to Capitol Hill and what is going on with congress with Chris Edwards to provide an update on a number of topics is North Carolina 5th District Congresswomen Dr. Virginia Foxx.

We continue to follow the ongoing state supreme court race - which remains the only outstanding race from the 2024 election as Judge Jefferson Griffin keeps challenging some 60,000 votes in his attempt to defeat Justice Allison Riggs. With Chris Edwards to discuss this and other topics of note is retired North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr.

After being pushed back multiple times your time it ticking to get that RealID. This new star on your ID will allow you through TSA lines and into some government buildings. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the RealID and what you need to know is Daniel Velez TSA Spokesperson for the New England Region.

We are a little over a week away from the best week on the golf calendar, the Masters which returns to Augusta National Golf Course for that annual spring tradition. With Chris Edwards to talk more about the Tournament and to discuss his most recent book, The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National is Durham native Ward Clayton.

There continues to be more fallout after last weeks messaging issues surrounding war plans and potential tariffs this comes as President Trump made comments about wanting to run for a third term. With Chris Edwards to discuss all of this is CBS News Correspondent Aaron Navarro.

With the possibility of more tariffs on the horizon later this week, many industries are feeling the impacts of those tariffs, in particular those in the technology industry. With Chris Edwards to discuss the impacts these tariffs are having on a number of tech and manufacturing industries is Ed Brzytwa the Vice President of International Trade at the Consumer Technology Association.

Talks of abolishing the TSA, a Delta flight having to divert due to a military aircraft and other aviation news as Tony Riggsbee talks with Jay Ratliff.

This Memorial Day the Murph Challenge is taking place in Louisburg. The Murph challenge is a difficult physicals challenge aimed to help raise money for the Veteran Life Center. Tony Riggsbee gets a moment to speak with Lisa Rider and Cory Thorton who is helping put the event together.

The DMV is not without its problems and inefficiencies. Dave Boliek, the North Carolina State Auditor has made it a mission of his to take audit the DMV with the goal of improving not only wait times but also customer service. Dave Boliek meets with Tony Riggsbee to talk about what the office of the state auditor is planning in their audit of the DMV and plans moving forward with other active and...

State Senate leader Phil Berger has proposed senate bill 474 known as "The Dave Act" which means Division of Accountability, Value and Efficiency. The aim of this bill mirrors what The Department of Government Efficiency is trying to do at the federal level. Dave Boliek, the North Carolina State Auditor, will be in charge of this should the ill be passes and Tony Riggsbee has the chance to speak h...

Diversity equity and inclusion has been a hot topic over the past few years and a long battle for many. With the changing political climate many have been left wondering what is going to happen with DEI in the government. Tony Riggsbee talks with Ren Larson with the Assembly about the article she has been about how DEI has affected people in the federal and state government and what it means to ge...

On Tuesday lawmakers filed Senate Bill 516 which, according to the bill seeks to codify definitions of sex to include only male and female descriptions. This bill would also prevent people from changing their gender on their birth certificates or driver's licenses while also regulating which bathroom people are allowed to use in some state buildings. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on this...

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card For America’s Infrastructure yesterday. Released every four years since 1998, this report is known as the premier source for evaluating infrastructure in the U.S. and calls attention to the challenges facing our nation’s bridges, airports, roads, dams, water pipes, levees, and more. With Chris Edwards to discuss this furt...

A story out in the Assembly recently chronicles the journey of St. Augustine's in Raleigh and its fight to keep their accreditation which is a long history and how the school went from feeling they were on firm footing in 2018 to now facing all sorts of new challenges. With Chris Edwards in studio to discuss their reporting is Erin Gretzinger and Chloe Bohl.

FDA-approved GLP-1 medications are revolutionary in transforming the treatment of obesity. These innovative medications have supported patients in managing the symptoms of several chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, heart failure and chronic kidney disease—and ongoing studies suggest they have the potential to treat many other conditions, including substance use disorders...

This month marks six month since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina and left devastating impacts and while the recovery from the storm continues, wildfires are also threatening the region. With Chris Edwards to talk about those topics and other items of note from the General Assembly is Buncombe County Senator Julie Mayfield.

The Wildfires continue to burn and impact Western North Carolina this just months after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. With us now to talk more about the wildfires and the ongoing effort to fight these fires is CBS News Correspondent Jim Krasula.

There is much to discuss when it comes to activity in and around Jones Street where the State Legislature continues its work which includes budget negations and other bills that both sides are trying to get passed. With Chris Edwards for an updated on all things State Government and even some national talk is David McLennen, Meredith College Political Science Professor.

We heard on Monday a story in the Atlantic where officials from the Trump Administration sent a message of war plans to the managing editor of the Atlantic. With us now to talk more about this and other topics of note is CBS New Correspondent Aaron Navarro.

Wake County’s health equity initiative, HealthLit4Wake, is bringing back its popular Ask the Doc: A Wake County Town Hall series for 2025, providing residents with direct access to medical experts and essential health information. With Chris Edwards to talk more about this program and the first event is Kate Broadwell who oversees planning for the program.

With the arrival of spring that means warmer weather, longer days, plants in full bloom and for many of us, allergies. But what are the things we need to know about the allergies and how can we manage those symptoms? With Chris Edwards to discuss this further is Dr. Patricia Lugar with Duke University.

There is much to discuss when it comes to triangle sports, from Duke advancing to the Sweet 16, Will Wade on his way to Raleigh to be the next head basketball coach at NC State and what is going on with the Hurricanes? Chris Edwards get the update on all this from Adam Gold, host of the Adam Gold Show heard weekdays on the North Carolina News Network.

United Airlines bans "rideable bags", a Jet from Southwest Airlines attempted to take off from a taxiway, and more as Chris Edwards has his weekly talk with Aviation Analyst Jay Ratliff