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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.

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.

Tony Marciano, President and CEO of Charlotte Rescue Mission joins Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman to talk about the Thanksgiving Food Box program. These complete Thanksgiving meals will be given out to the community guests of Charlotte Rescue Mission on Monday, November 22nd. Tony recommends that donors of Thanksgiving food boxes drop them off the Friday or Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, so that they can be distributed on Monday before Thanksgiving. For more information, send an email to thanksgiving@charlotterescuemission.org. 

NBC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich joins Bo Thompson, Beth Troutman and Jim Szoke to talk about the cold air that is giving the Charlotte area a chill down, and which way the temperatures and precipitation may be trending in the winter months ahead.  

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.