This episode is presented by Create A Video – In its local primary yesterday, Charlotte Democrat voters opted to largely stay the course – despite national attention over the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the light rail line. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to […]
“She’s got to get the hell out.” That’s how Daniel Redford reacted to Mayor Vi Lyles winning the primary on Tuesday. Redford is the president of the local Fraternal Order of Police, representing 17-hundred officers who want a new mayor elected in November. “The mayor has not said a damn word about anything,” Redford said, […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn, publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joined me to discuss the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail line, the Charlotte Mayor’s third attempt at a response, and the media coverage of it. Help Pete’s Walk to […]
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 11th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Replay: Sean O’Connell – New Superman Movie Preview 6:35 Replay: Sean O’Connell Cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; It’s 7/11 Day! 7:05 Bo, Beth and Mark talk Vi Lyles decision to run for re-election 7:20 Guest: Congressman […]
At a recent campaign event, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles endorsed the candidacy of Derek Partee, a Republican, for Huntersville mayor. In an apparent reference to white people, he told the crowd that he “will always check them.” Listen Here:
Former NC Governor and former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman with his take on the US Supreme Court ruling rejecting the NC State Legislature's argument that it had power over federal election rules, NC Lt. Governor Mark Robinson disregarding "your time is up" signs while speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference, and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announcing that she is running for another term.
WBT reporter and host "Breaking" Brett Jensen joins Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman talking about sharing his experiences on last year's trip to Ukraine with the Charlotte Rotary Club, the Wagner group uprising against Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announcing that she is running for another term.
Matt Harris breaks down the latest from the trial. Harris is morning co-host of the Matt & Ramona Show – on sister station Mix 107.9. He’s also been producing & hosting a podcast on the Murdaugh cases with Seton Tucker. The name of the podcast is “Impact of Influence” – and it’s available on all […]
"Was the juice worth the squeeze?" is the question Pete Kaliner asks Mayor Vi Lyles in Hour 1 of the show after it appears like the Mayor is now trying to backtrack from her initial push for her "Racial Equality Initiative" using COVID emergency funds.
