WPTF Morning News

Mark Hall, Vice President of Partner Relations with Hope Center Ministries

Mark Hall, Vice President of Partner Relations with Hope Center Ministries spoke with Lisa Price about the organization, their locations, history, and to promote the “Beyond the Blind” fundraising event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Johnson Community College with speaker Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty

CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum

President Trump has considered invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, this coming as a response to the publics response to ICE activity in Minneapolis. Tony Riggsbee talks with CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum about the presidents comments and what invoking the Insurrection Act might mean.

Alex Campbell the Public Policy Analyst for the NC Budget & Tax Center

Tony Riggsbee speaks with Alex Campbell the Public Policy Analyst for the NC Budget & Tax Center to discuss the NC Commissioners Economic Forum this week and ideas and his thoughts on the speakers, their thoughts and forecasts, and the Durham Economy for All forum on Jan. 22.

Candace DeMatteis, PFID Vice President of Policy and Advocacy

Tony Riggsbee joins Candace DeMatteis, PFID Vice President of Policy and Advocacy to discuss poll by the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) revealing most American voters, regardless of political affiliation, support the continued availability of FDA-approved vaccines and express concern over declining childhood vaccination rates.

2026 Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Events

The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend is more than a celebration; it’s a call to reflect, serve, and come together as a community. Jon Champion speaks with Pam Thompson Smith, Program Manager for the Triangle MLK Jr. Committee, to discuss the events planned across the region, the legacy of Dr. King, and the many ways people can participate, volunteer, and give back.