WPTF Morning News

Sam Hayes, executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, joins Lisa Price to discuss the agency's ongoing efforts to clean up the state's voter rolls and ensure the accuracy of North Carolina's voter registration lists

Hannah Shaw, known as Kitten Lady and founder of the nonprofit Orphan Kitten Club, joins Lisa Price to discuss the start of kitten season and the strain it puts on animal shelters nationwide. Shaw also details Cat's Pride's Go Big or Go Home campaign, which aims to put 1 million pounds of litter in shelters across the country, and how everyday people can help.

Barbara Costello, known as Brunch with Babs and USA Today bestselling author of "Celebrate with Babs," joins Lisa Price to share tips for tackling digital clutter this spring, including how to identify and clear out forgotten photos, files and downloads. Costello also breaks down new survey findings showing that more than half of Americans are holding onto more digital files than they need.

Danna Thompson, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association in North Carolina, joins Lisa Price to discuss the 27th annual "State of the Air" report released on Earth Day, which grades air quality in counties and metro areas across North Carolina and ranks the most polluted and cleanest cities in the country. Thompson also explains why children face unique risks from air pollution and w...

Kristen Brabble, founder of Tackle the Tar and chief operating officer at First Carolina Bank, joins Lisa Price to discuss the ninth annual Tackle the Tar 5K obstacle course race set for May 16 at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex, how the Rocky Mount Rotary Club event raises scholarship money for students in Nash and Edgecombe counties, and how people can register to run or volunteer at tacklethetar...

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price for his weekly look at the latest news in the aviation industry.

Mark Moore, owner and executive director of Griswold Home Care Raleigh, joins Lisa Price during Parkinson's Awareness Month to discuss the ways the disease affects nearly one million Americans beyond tremors, including impacts on mobility, cognition, emotional health and daily routines, and how families can better prepare for and support a loved one through a diagnosis.

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to explain why stock markets have reached new highs despite the ongoing Middle East conflict and fragile ceasefire, and why now is a good time for investors to rebalance their retirement accounts. Schlesinger also updates listeners on the status of Kevin Warsh's nomination to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and what happens if Warsh...

CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joins Tony to discuss the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and its role in setting the stage for U.S. negotiations with Iran. Rinaldi also breaks down Europe's effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. involvement, a notable Pentagon statement about targeting Iranian-linked vessels in the Pacific Ocean, and the ongoing war of words between...

Lisa Price speaks with David Horn, vice president of operations and strategic partnerships for Invest Greenville, and R.V. Hight, former journalist with the Sanford Herald, about their personal experiences during the April 16, 2011 tornado outbreak, the deadliest in North Carolina since 1984. National Weather Service meteorologist Nick Petro also explains the atmospheric conditions that produced t...

Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst with the John Locke Foundation, joins Tony to discuss the emerging candidates to replace Phil Berger as Senate president pro tem following his primary loss, including Senate Majority Leader Michael Lee, Sen. Ralph Hise and Sen. Todd Johnson. Kokai also weighs in on growing pressure in the General Assembly to address rising property taxes and what reform effort...

Dr. David Carmouche, executive vice president and chief clinical transformation officer at Lumeris, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss the looming primary care physician shortage that could leave the U.S. short as many as 86,000 doctors by 2036 and how AI tools are helping to give doctors more time with patients in overloaded primary care settings.

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his latest reporting on Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation activity in Durham and what it means for the community.

Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn and co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI," joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, what skills will matter most for workers entering the workforce in 2026, and practical steps anyone can take to stay competitive in the age of AI.

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to discuss why 80% of Gen Z and 75% of millennials feel financially behind and why younger workers are increasingly turning to crypto and online gambling to build wealth. Schlesinger explains why traditional financial advice about homeownership and retirement saving does not always apply to younger generations and offers a more flexible framewor...

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., joins Tony to discuss a $2 million funding announcement to relocate the Triangle Mobility Hub closer to Research Triangle Park, improving bus connections across the region and easing access to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Ross also weighs in on Democratic efforts to invoke the War Powers Act in response to President Trump's military campaign against Iran an...

Dan Glazer, a driver-distraction engineer with General Motors, joins the WPTF Morning Show to discuss new federal data showing more than 3,200 deaths and over 315,000 injuries tied to distracted driving. Glazer says cell phones are only part of the problem, with long glances away from the road, rubbernecking and rummaging inside vehicles sharply increasing crash risk. He outlines proposed hands-fr...

Chris Edwards joins the WPTF Morning Show to break down the Wilson Warbirds’ first season in their new home, spotlighting young prospects and the excitement around next week’s sold‑out home opener at Wilson Ballpark. He also talks about Wilson’s long baseball history and the fan experience downtown. Edwards shares impressions from a recent trip to Augusta National and offers early thoughts on Mast...

April Woods from the Town of Garner outlines new downtown streetscape improvements, added parking and outdoor gathering areas, efforts to boost walkability, and the town’s ongoing transportation survey as officials update Garner’s long‑range transportation plan.

Bob Luddy, founder and president of CaptiveAire Systems and one of North Carolina's most prominent conservative businessmen, joins Tony to discuss a letter he sent to state senators opposing the expansion of casino gambling in North Carolina. Luddy argues that gambling offers false hope as an economic development tool, draws parallels to the failures of Atlantic City, and says the state would be b...

CBS News correspondent Peter King looks back at the Artemis II crew’s record‑setting trip around the moon, reflecting on the surprise prerecorded message from the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell, the mission’s emotional echoes of Apollo 8, and the human details from long days of photography to makeshift curtains in the capsule that are defining this new era of lunar exploration.

CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the escalating standoff with Iran as President Trump's latest deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Rinaldi explains what the president has threatened to strike if Iran does not comply, why Iran appears unwilling to negotiate, and what to expect from an upcoming White House meeting between Pres...

King says Artemis II is performing as expected as the crew travels beyond Apollo-era distances, testing the Orion spacecraft. He discusses minor technical issues, a planned communication blackout on the moon’s far side and the mission’s goal of capturing thousands of lunar images for future missions.

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss a passenger who gave birth aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight on final approach into New York's Kennedy Airport and what airline policies exist to prevent medical emergencies in the air. Ratliff also breaks down a $304,000 FAA fine proposed against Southwest Airlines for failing to follow required drug and alcohol testing protocols for more...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins Lisa Price to discuss the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll and the role North Carolina agriculture played in this year's event, from egg farming to the many products the state contributes to America's food supply.