WPTF Morning News

Kristen Brabble, founder of Tackle the Tar, on the May 16 obstacle course race and how to get involved

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.com [http://tacklethetar.com].

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on the latest in aviation news

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, on life after a Parkinson's diagnosis

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, CBS News business analyst, on making sense of stocks reaching new highs

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com [http://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 is not confirmed before Powell's term ends May 15.

Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News correspondent, on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz and the president's feud with Pope Leo

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 President Trump and Pope Leo that White House officials say is distracting from the administration's domestic agenda.