WBT, Carolina Journal partner on The Carolina Journal News Hour

Source: Nick Craig / WBT

Charlotte, NC – Radio One and News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT, along with The Carolina Journal, have announced a partnership to present The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT on the heritage News Talk station in Charlotte.  The live, one-hour program will air weekday mornings from 5a – 6a and will be hosted by talk radio host and public speaker Nick Craig of The Carolina Journal.

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT will focus on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.  Additionally, local Traffic, Sports, and Weather reports from the trusted WBT News Team will be featured prominently in every show.

“I am beyond excited about the incredible opportunity to work with the John Locke Foundation/Carolina Journal and the iconic WBT radio,” said Craig. “Bringing talk radio to a new generation is not just a personal passion of mine but a vital step in shaping the future of political discourse. I am eager to embark on this journey to elevate the level of political conversation for years to come.”

Donna King, Editor-In-Chief of the Carolina Journal said, “This powerful partnership will take the public conversation to a new level in North Carolina. Carolina Journal and WBT each have a long history of pioneering journalism, offering North Carolinians fact-based news and analysis that matters. Whether in politics, investigative stories, or public policy, the combined resources of our organizations ensure up-to-the-minute coverage and context that listeners truly cannot get anywhere else.”

WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer agreed with King, adding “The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT with Nick Craig is the next evolution of WBT’s already amazing live and local lineup, and it will deliver the news, information and analysis that our listeners have come to expect from us as they start the day.”  Excited about the partnership, Schaefer concludes, “I can’t wait to hear what these two great teams bring to our listeners every morning!”

The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT debuts on September 16, 2024.  Airing weekday mornings from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Eastern, the show can be heard on 1110 AM and 99.3 FM in Charlotte, on the WBT mobile app, and on smart devices by requesting, “Play News Talk 1110 WBT.”

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