NEWSROOM

Our cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton joins Bo Thompson in studio with tips for navigating the shopping scene as the holiday season approaches, to protect your privacy and bank account, and taking listener calls, with some advice for dealing with third-party vendors.

Beth Troutman joins Bo Thompson with her reaction to the return of Cam Newton to the Carolina Panthers, favorite songs of the 80's - triggered by our news anchor Mark Mueller's top 100 songs of the 80's lists, and the power of baked goods cooked with love for Thanksgiving. 

WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman with his take on President Biden's signing the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law, word that there is tension behind the scenes in the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris, and Brett participating in a political roundtable event with Emerson College in Boston.

Our automotive expert Tom Blocker joins Bo Thompson talking about the return of the Auto Show this weekend at the Charlotte Convention Center, plans by GM Defense for an electric Hummer, Tesla's self-driving mode under investigation by the NHTSA after a safety complaint, and the high cost of gassing up.

Mick Mulvaney joins Bo Thompson in studio with his take on the Carolina Panthers with Cam Newton back in the mix again, new polling numbers put former President Trump far ahead of other likely GOP rivals in an Iowa caucus while President Biden's approval numbers continue to plummet, and a Mulvaney Music Trivia that will thrill and amaze us all!

WBT afternoon host Brett Winterble joins Bo Thompson reacting to what was likely the greatest regular-season sports day in Charlotte history Sunday as the Cam-Is-Back Carolina Panthers won 34-10 over the Arizona Cardinals and the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Golden State Warriors 106-102 at the hive, new polling numbers put former President Trump far ahead of other probable GOP rivals in an Iowa caucus, and President Biden's plummeting poll numbers.

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.

Mothers of Murdered Offspring (MOMO) Executive Director Lisa Crawford joins Bo Thompson and Kerr Putney to talk about the origins of MOMO, and how they accomplish their mission of supporting families of murder victims.

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.