WPTF Morning News

Dr. Michael Bitzer, Professor of Politics & History Director, Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service

Tony Riggsbee joins Dr. Michael Bitzer, Professor of Politics & History Director, Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service with Catawba College to discuss the state legislators who changed office and the expanding power of the presidency with recent ICE activities and protests.

CBS News White House Correspondent Natalie Brand

Tony Riggsbee speaks with CBS News White House Correspondent Natalie Brand about the President recent actions towards Jerome Powel, as well as the recent protest and potential American response in Iran.

Rawle Andrews Jr. - Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, part of the American Psychiatric Association (APA)

Rawle Andrews Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), discusses with Lisa Price how new year’s resolutions are shifting toward mental health with 53% of U.S. adults feeling anxious about 2026 uncertainties.

Rob Tart, CEO of Durham Rescue Mission

Tony Riggsbee speaks with Rob Tart, the CEO of the Durham Rescue Mission to discuses what they have planned for this year and how you might be able to help.

Dr. Michael Walden, Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University

Tony Riggsbee joins Dr. Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University and a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management to discuss comparison to the 1990’s economy article, student loan repayment program, and oil stock prices possibly rising due to action in Venezuela.