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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.

Our auto expert Tom Blocker joins Bo Thompson to talk about Hendrick Motorsports winning another NASCAR championship, this time with Kyle Larson, the big plans of electric automobile maker Rivian, and Dodge's new Hellcat donut-making brand ambassador.

"If anything's happening inside the crush there's no way for security to get in there and help."

WBT Charlotte's Most Beloved John Hancock joins Bo Thompson in studio talking about violence, guns and lack of communication in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, WBT history, scrapping vs. keeping Daylight Saving time, Big Weekend events, and a tribute to Hancock's Westie dog Megan, who passed away recently.

"The battle of this country is between us, and the weirdos."

WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson with a look at the latest US jobs report, the shocking news that Matt Doherty is not a big fan of the Ghostbusters movie, despite being a fan of Caddyshack and Trading Places, and President Biden's sweeping Covid-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with a January 4th deadline that puts the American free-enterprise system in its crosshairs.

"He hasn't had any successes. None of these bills have passed, he's gone over seas. He's come up short, time and time again."

Former NC Congressman and one of three current GOP candidates for U.S. Senate in NC Mark Walker joins Bo Thompson with reaction to Glenn Youngkin’s victory over Terry McAuliffe in the race for Virginia governor.

WBT mid-morning host Vince Coakley joins Bo Thompson reacting to Glenn Youngkin’s big win over Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia gubernatorial election and giving his thoughts about what the results may indicate for the Democrats and Republicans as the 2022 midterm elections draw closer.

"We're going to see a lot more interest coming out of last night. Which is great, because this wave is building."