WPTF Morning News

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, on ICE deportations in Durham

Chase Pellegrini de Paur, staff writer for Indy Week and The Assembly, joins Lisa Price 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, on how AI is reshaping the workforce and his new book "Open to Work"

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 Lisa Price 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, CBS News business analyst, on whether millennials and Gen Z can ever retire

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com [http://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 framework for thinking about retirement in today's economy.

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross on $2 million for the Triangle Mobility Hub and the War Powers debate over Iran

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 and what she expects when Congress returns from recess.

Dan Glazer, General Motors driver-distraction engineer, on the rising toll of distracted driving

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-free legislation in North Carolina and offers practical steps for drivers to prepare before they start the car, limit distractions and maintain situational awareness behind the wheel.