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WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson talking about Cam Newton rejoining the Carolina Panthers and reacting to the moves political candidates are making to be a part of the recently redrawn North Carolina Congressional District 13. 

Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Kerr Putney joins Bo Thompson in studio talking about the gun problem in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, gives us his take on the Astroworld tragedy, and talks with Lisa Crawford, Executive Director of Mothers of Murdered Offspring.

WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson talking about the jump in inflation, up 6.2% from one year ago, supply backlogs taking aim at the holiday season, and celebrating 11-10 Day, jingle style!

Our cyber security expert Theresa Payton joins Bo Thompson with news that the trading app Robin Hood has been hacked, new cryptocurrency ATMs are appearing in public places and being hacked, another search engine is available that is supposed to allow for better privacy, and a cell phone setting that could be allowing others to eavesdrop on you.

"We're seeing from the Chinese propaganda that they look at what's going on with disarray. The incoherence in American foreign policy, and they think they can do whatever they want."

Beth Troutman joins Bo Thompson talking about Covid-19 and vaccine political developments with Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy, the Manning-cast jinx, and talks with former Charlotte city councilman and former Charlotte mayoral candidate Kenny Smith about last night's redistricting vote and the possibility that Charlotte City Council could restructure city government.

WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson, Beth Troutman, and Jim Szoke with his take on the possibility that Charlotte City Council could restructure city government into a setup that includes a mayor, one at-large member which would be automatically the mayor pro tem, and eleven districts. Also, how the Eli Manning finger flip-off fracas led to a wacky misunderstanding in the studio.

Veterans Bridge Home Executive Director Blake Bourne joins Bo Thompson to talk about the Carolinas Veterans Day Festival coming up Thursday, November 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Truist field in uptown Charlotte. WBT's own Vince Coakley and Pete Kaliner will be broadcasting their shows live from the event, starting at 10am., and Bo Thompson will emcee the presentation of community awards at Noon.

Our media expert Dr. Robert Thompson joins Bo Thompson with a look at Sesame Street's Big Bird covid-19 vaccine opinion and political reactions, six-time Chicago Bulls champion Scottie Pippen's new book "Unguarded," and the swirl around Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers' vaccination status.