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Our cyber security expert Theresa Payton joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman with a warning about using the free charging stations and Wi-Fi in public places as they can put your data at risk if you use them through a process called "Juice Jacking," reaction to the leaking of classified US intelligence documents, and her take on an article that says A.I. bot ChatGPT tweeted a threat against humanity.

To celebrate the first full year of "Good Morning BT" on the air, here is a highlight reel of Bo & Beth's favorite moments.

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The Republican-controlled legislature overrode Governor Roy Coooper’s veto surrounding pistol permits on Wednesday. For the first time since 2018, North Carolina residents can now purchase a handgun without first obtaining a permit from their local sheriff. The law, which abolishes the long-standing permit system requiring sheriffs to conduct character assessments and criminal history checks on […]

Our cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman with reaction to the Nashville school shooting and more about how the assailant left digital clues leading up to the tragic killings, Americans' overwhelming preference for downloading apps of Chinese origin, and Senate Bill 396, dubbed "The Social Media Safety Act," under which social media users younger than 18 would have to seek parental permission to have an account.

In a heavily-contested race for a vacant seat in the US Senate, the race is officially called for Republican Ted Budd.

WBT reporter and show host "Breaking" Brett Jensen joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman with his takes on high-scoring college football games from the weekend, comments from Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson, the hubbub around Charlotte's next Mayor Pro Tem, and Brett's interview with Johno Harris, Chairman of the Presidents Cup Golf Tournament.

Virgos in broadcasting, reaction to President Biden's speech, a totally biased prediction of the UNC vs. ASU final score, and so much more!

Our cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman with her take on the FBI raid on President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, password safety, and cyber attacks increasing in Taiwan as tensions with China remain high. 

Governor Cooper is putting out the welcome mat for abortions. He is inviting women from all over —- to come to North Carolina to end their pregnancies. But pro-life groups say his executive order is troubling.

Our cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman with her take on billionaire Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.