WPTF Morning News

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to mark her 18th anniversary at CBS News by revisiting the financial advice she gave during the Great Recession and examining how it holds up today. Schlesinger walks through her five core principles, explains why staying the course beats reacting to market swings, and breaks down key financial terms, including recession, bull and bear markets,...

Samuel Bestvater, senior data scientist on the Data Labs team at Pew Research Center, joins Lisa Price to discuss new Pew Research Center findings on religious radio in America, including the fact that more than 4,000 religious radio stations now operate across the country and that nearly all U.S. adults live within range of at least one.

Shikha Narula, managing director of consumer and small business product strategy at Bank of America, joins Lisa Price to discuss practical ways Americans can start meeting their savings goals with small steps as America Saves Week gets underway April 6-10.

Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss how consumers can keep their insurance coverage affordable in today's volatile economy and the reforms North Carolina is making to help lower insurance costs.

Thane Rosenbaum, CBS News legal analyst, joins Tony to break down the historic Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment, including the significance of President Trump attending the session in person. Rosenbaum explains the key legal questions raised by the 1898 case at the center of the arguments, what the justices' questions may signal about their leanings, and w...

Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, joins Lisa Price to preview the New York International Auto Show opening April 3, discussing the biggest reveals on the floor, the continued shift toward hybrids and electric vehicles driven in part by rising gas prices, and why manufacturers are starting to refocus on more affordable models. For more information visit kbb.com .

Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, joins Tony Rigsbee to reflect on her retirement effective Oct. 1, her more than three decades of service to education-based athletics in North Carolina, and her legacy as the first woman and first African American to hold the commissioner position in NCHSAA history.

Juli Buker, volunteer, and John Morck, president of the North Carolina Railway Museum, join Lisa Price to discuss the history of the New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill and a special Working on the Railroad Day celebration set for April 25. For more information or to volunteer, visit triangletrain.com .

Dr. George Grossberg, professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, joins Lisa Price to discuss hallucinations and irritability as symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the growing need for clinical trials to develop better treatments for patients and their families.

Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science at Meredith College, joins Tony Rigsbee to discuss the latest in North Carolina politics following Senate Leader Phil Berger's concession and who may emerge as candidates for the Senate leadership position.

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss the early-morning evacuation of Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport following an undisclosed security threat, and what travelers can expect as TSA staffing shortages continue to cause delays at major hub airports across the country. Ratliff also addresses a potential executive order from President Trump that could result in TS...

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the real cost of college beyond the sticker price, how to tell the difference between grants and loans in financial aid offers, and why families should always ask schools for a better deal. Schlesinger also shares practical borrowing limits for both students and parents and explains why a 529 plan remains the best tool for saving f...

Scott S. Parker, author of the "Baseball's Unlikely" series, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss his newly released "Baseball's Unlikely: A Constant, Game 2" and a lifetime of collecting the sport's rarest, oddest and most significant moments from more than 35 years of following the game.

Christopher Hayes, extension associate and structural pest management specialist at North Carolina State University, joins Tony Riggsbee to discuss predictions for an earlier and more active bug season this year and a rise in bed bug cases in some Southern states, including what travelers should watch for during spring break.

James Flanagan, vice president of community experience at Tri Pointe Homes, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new housing trends report pointing to a more buyer-friendly spring home shopping season and the benefits of using a single realtor to both buy and sell your home.

Jonathan Frederick, president and CEO of Marbles Kids Museum, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Wake County Social Services providing free museum memberships to Wake County foster families, and a free America 250 birthday celebration at Marbles on Saturday, March 28.

Jacqueline "Jack" Perez, founder of Kuel Life, joins Lisa Price to discuss the nationwide shortage of estrogen patches following the FDA's removal of black box warnings on the product, which has caused a surge in demand and left millions of women facing back orders and delays as they seek treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.

Dr. John Woods, provost and chief academic officer at the University of Phoenix and founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new survey finding that 78% of hiring leaders say workers with online credentials stand out, and shares three practical steps workers can take to stay competitive as artificial intelligence and automation continue to chan...

Bryan Anderson, politics reporter for The Assembly, joins Lisa Price to discuss Senate Leader Phil Berger's concession in the 26th Senate District primary and the early maneuvering already underway among candidates looking to fill the Senate leadership void in Raleigh.

Chris Edwards, the voice of Duke women's basketball, joins Josh to break down the Blue Devils' third straight trip to the Sweet 16 and what to expect in a rematch with No. 2 seed LSU. Edwards explains how Duke has transformed since losing to the Tigers in December, why the team's defense will be the key to pulling off the upset, and what it would take for the Blue Devils to reach their first Final...

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to break down the deadly collision between an Air Canada flight and a fuel truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, which killed both pilots and sent dozens of passengers to the hospital. Ratliff explains how the truck came to be on the active runway, what investigators will be looking at, and why the National Transportation Safety Board's fi...

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to explain why the Federal Reserve is avoiding the word stagflation and what it could mean for consumers if the economy slows while prices continue to rise. Schlesinger also offers practical steps listeners can take to protect their finances during uncertain times, including building an emergency fund, paying down debt and boosting retirement co...

Brad Crone, president of Campaign Connections, joins Don Curtis to discuss the Republican primary in the 26th Senate District between Senate Leader Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, where just 23 votes separate the two candidates. Crone explains why the ongoing recount and legal challenges could take weeks to resolve, what a Berger loss would mean for the balance of power in Rale...

Detention Officer Jordy Morgan of the Wake County Sheriff's Office joins Lisa Price to discuss an upcoming career fair on April 9 where the office is seeking to hire detention officers, deputies and registered nurses. More information is available at joinwakesheriff.org .

Dan Decker, artistic director of Carolina Shakespeare, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Raleigh Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, March 21, at NC State's Stewart Theater, featuring 10 short productions running every 30 minutes from noon to 5 p.m.