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Chris Edwards speaks with aviation analyst Jay Ratliff about a flight canceled for backing over a tug, an American Airlines flight trapped in Bermuda, and more in their weekly conversation.

As it is the two year anniversary of Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act we go over some of the impact that it had and what Republican's have to say about the act and how it is continuing to affect Americans. To discuss this and more Tony Riggsbee speaks with representative Zach Hawkins.

Tal Whittle, Director of Development and Advancement with the Habitat for Humanity talks with Tony Riggsbee about what they are doing to combat affordable housing with Durham.

Tony Riggsbee joins Josh Stein for his monthly conversation with WPTF, this time to discuss the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby and DNA testing kits.

Rising drug cost has been a persistent issue across the nation and one state representative who plans on addressing this issue is Cynthia Ball. Here is the conversation Tony Riggsbee has with State representative Cynthia Ball.

The popularity of soccer in the triangle keeps rising, in particular that of college soccer but a couple of storied programs will have new leaders on their bench over the next couple of years. It was announced on Sunday in a statement that after 47 seasons in Chapel Hill, longtime UNC Women's Soccer Head Coach Anson Dorrance has retired. Dorrance who would 21 NCAA Championships will hold a press c...

Sometimes its nice to start the week off with some good news and we get some of that today as the 2024 Medicare Trustees Reports showed improvement, why is that good news and what does it mean for healthcare, we get all the details from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger.

We are less than 90 days from Election Day and the race for the White House is in full-swing with both campaigns making their pitch to the voters including pitches in our state where both tickets have made their way and will continue to make appearances in the Old North State. With Chris Edwards now to talk about some of the key issues surrounding the campaign is Tommy Pigott, RNC Strategic Commun...

A death at Chicago airport, a tragic Brazilian plane crash, and an Alaskan airlines pilot not being able to land. All these stories and more with Chris Edwards and Jay Ratliff.

The 2024 Olympic Games officially wrapped up with the closing ceremony and the passing of the torch to Los Angeles which will host the next summer games in 2028. Throughout the 2024 Summer Games, students from UNC's Hussman School of Journalism were in Paris to find local connections to the Olympics. With Chris Edwards to put a bow on the games and their coverage is Ashley Humphrey.

We are less than 90 days from Election Day and the race for the White House is in full-swing with both campaigns making their pitch to the voters including pitches in our state where both tickets have made their way and will continue to make appearances in the Old North State. With Chris Edwards to talk about some of the key issues surrounding the campaign is Vincent Vezza.

Triangle resident and U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Kyle Downs, who was inspired by his youngest brother Corey’s fight against cancer, will join 126 fellow Bristol Myers Squibb colleagues in September as part of a 3,000-mile relay from Cannon Beach, OR to Long Branch, NJ that raises funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Kyle is kind of enough to talk with Chris Edwards about hi...

The 2024 Summer Games are entering the home stretch and the US has racked up a over 100 medals including numerous medals in the pool. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on his Olympic experience as well as what he saw visiting Paris this year is Raleigh native and 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist from the Atlanta Games, David Fox.

The Watergate scandal officially came to an end on this day 50 years ago as President Richard Nixon officially left office to avoid impeachment and conviction by the United State Senate. With Chris Edwards to offer perspective on Watergate is a man who had a front row seat to the proceedings, former North Carolina Secretary of State, Rufus Edministen.

We continue to talk about the ever changing Presidential race with now both tickets set and less than 90 days away from election day, we have entered the home stretch of the race. With Chris Edwards now to offer perspective is Wake County Representative Allison Dahl.

We continue to trek toward Election Day and there are a number of state-wide races that will be on the ballot this fall which will provided changes to several offices on the Council of State, one of those races that will be decided in less than 90 days is North Carolina Attorney General. With Chris Edwards now to talk about the race and their candidacy for the office is North Carolina 8th District...

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WPTF Tropical Storm Debby Coverage: Bryan Hanks, Public Information Officer Lenoir County gives updates on weather conditions in Lenoir County

Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe talks with Chris Edwards about how the Sheriff's office is aiding those in need during Tropical Strom Debby

Lynn Barbee the Mayor of Carolina Beach talks with Chris Edwards about what they are experiencing, and how they are coping during Tropical Storm Debby.

State Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks with Chris Edwards about what what damage Tropical Storm Debby poses for farmers and members of the Agriculture community .

Steven Mann, Director of Communications for Wilson County talks with Chris Edwards about what they are experiencing, and how they are coping during Tropical Storm Debby.

Bryan Hanks, Public Information Officer Lenoir County talks with Chris Edwards about what they are experiencing, and how they are coping during Tropical Storm Debby.

State Senator Val Applewhite talks with Chris Edwards about what they are experiencing, and how she coping during Tropical Storm Debby, and what the state plans on doing to help recover from the damage.

Virginia Gray the Mayor of Wendell talks with Chris Edwards about what they are experiencing, and how they are coping during Tropical Storm Debby.