This episode is presented by Create A Video – In 2020, then-Governor Roy Cooper created a “Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice” at the height of the BLM riots. The proposed remedies are being blamed by the White House for leading to the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the Charlotte light rail. […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Charlotte Mayor thanked local media outlets for refusing to publish the video of the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail train. But others did release edited versions. Which was the right decision? Plus, the White House press briefing begins with a focus on […]
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 | Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Edwin Peacock on Fox and Friends – Charlotte crime | Murder of Iryna Zarutska 6:35 Replay: Former Gov. Pat McCrory talks Charlotte transit/crime issues 6:50 RAM Biz Update; WBT listeners weigh in on Charlotte crime issue […]
Reaction continues to mount following the Charlotte light rail murder, with statements from Mayor Vi Lyles, Governor Stein, President Trump, and Congressman Moore. Meanwhile, North Carolina judges have upheld the state’s constitutional amendments requiring voter ID and capping the income tax rate.
This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon joins me to discuss the Asheville City Council’s allocation of money for race-based benefits that could draw lawsuits from the federal government. Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – After nearly three weeks of no national coverage, the murder of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train has drawn national attention. The release of the onboard video went viral and now Democrats and media are forced to respond. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Eric Rowell and Robert Dawkins are trying to mount a grassroots opposition to the well-funded campaign to pass a one-cent sales tax increase for transit. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete’s Prep are free:https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media […]
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, September 8th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Pres. Trump comments on Charlotte light rail murder/Mayor Lyles releases new statement 6:35 Beth steps in to sing national anthem at Carolina Ascent game (Tremendous performance) 7:05 Panthers drop week one game in Jacksonville 26-10 7:20 […]
Bo, Beth, and John Hancock remember Bob Bowler, who passed away this weekend.Â
The former NC Governor and Charlotte Mayor shares his thoughts and offers solutions after the tragic light rail murder of Iryna Zarutska garners national attention.Â
A Charlotte light rail murder has drawn national attention, sparking debate about safety on public transit. Farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for a share of a $221 million federal block grant to aid recovery. North Carolina’s Supreme Court has ruled that bar owners may continue lawsuits against Governor Stein over COVID-era shutdowns. Additionally, […]
