John Hancock

Brett and Tricia talk with Sheriff McFadden about the Mallard Creek BBQ and what is happening today in Washington. 

Coming in from WFNZ, Kyle Bailey takes you home with a variety of guests and your calls! Ron Rivera, disgraced NBA official Tim Donaghy, and Kyle's dad Randy join the show. Come on and join the fun right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

After 29 years at WBT, it is estimated that John has walked into the studio over 7,000 times.  Today, guests from all walks of John's career join him to help Charlotte's Most Beloved sign off one last time. 

Hancock is joined by broadcasting friends from his Charlotte and radio history. Larry Sprinkle, Jon Wilson, John Boy and Billy, Jack Daniel, and more!

With John's retirement fast approaching, there are no shortage of people wanting to reminisce with John about his beginnings in the Queen City and of course at WBT.  'I Read the News Today'. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: John opens the phone lines up and listens to the love from you. Plus, the man who made John into John, Don Anthony joins the show. All that and more right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

Today on the John Hancock Show: John talks with some old friends, saving money going to the NC State Fair, and the final Big Weekend. All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

The NBA has cancelled media sessions in China after the general manager Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong protest tweet.  The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has public support of Morey’s right to free speech.  What will influential player, Lebron James role be in China?  'I Read the News Today'.  

Today on the John Hancock Show: the difference between extroverts and introverts, Evan Miller from North Carolina Missions Of Mercy joins the show, and TJ watches as the Atlanta Braves struggle. All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

Turkey and Syria are officially at war with each other.  Wall Street Journal piece on Trump and Syria.  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is now free to wage war on Syria’s Kurds, who were America’s most important allies against ISIS.  'I Read the News Today'. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves are playing for the playoffs, John and TJ are watching intently but we don't skip a beat here at News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT! 

Today on the John Hancock Show: bumping elbows with Pat McCroy,  breaking weather records, and the start of the Big Weekend! All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

Adam Schiff apparently knew some details of the allegations against President Trump before the C.I.A. officer filed a whistle-blower complaint.  ' I Read the News Today'. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: it's October and it's a high of 99 degrees outside, ouch. John keeps talking about Tom Petty for some reason, almost like he passed away two years ago or something. The return of America Gothic with Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi having a press conference today, and what is John shy about? All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

The Ukraine inquiry continues.  Zelenskiy claims that he has never met President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.  Claims have been made that Trump also reached out to Australian officials in the past.  Trump wants to meet the whistle blower.  'I Read the news Today'.   

Today on the John Hancock Show: John mull's over watching impeachment proceedings with his retirement approaching, Oprah was in town, and John reads from Antonio Brown's twitter feed. All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

Today on the John Hancock Show: it's the start of the Big Weekend here at WBT, John has your list of activities to get into and a listener emails in "John-isms". 

Joseph Maguire, the current Director of the National Counter-terrorism Center, testified against house intelligence committee today.  Trump is questioning the patriotism of the whistle blower.  'I Read the News Today'.  ​

While John Hancock is getting whined and dined Brett Jensen fills in for Charlotte's Most Beloved. 

President Trump has said that he has done nothing wrong and has agreed to release an unredacted transcript of the phone call with Ukrainian president, tomorrow.  Nancy Pelosi has launched an impeachment inquiry on Trump.  'I Read the News Today'.   

Today on the John Hancock Show: John looks at the next thing the Dems are pushing into the forefront, Kelly-Ann Conway back in the news, and did John watch the Emmy's? No. Did John know any of the nominees for the Emmy's? Also, No. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: the saga of Antonio Brown continues, Beto visits Colorado, and ice cream that tastes like avocado toast? What will Millenials ruin next? 

Trystan Terrell has pleaded guilty today as a result of the UNCC shooting that took place in April.  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: Cam Newton has missed another day of practice and John has some thoughts about the situation and we hear from listeners as well. Elizabeth Warren's plan IF she wins the presidency and how far crazy is it? And what does John have his money all tied up in? Listen in to find out right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

The House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing as part of its Trump impeachment investigation today.  Democrats clashed with former Trump campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski.​  'I Read the News Today'. 

The New York Times is calling for Brett Kavanaugh’s impeachment due to new misconduct allegations.  'I Read the News Today'.  

The Carolina Panthers are starting off the season 0-2 after last night's loss to Tampa Bay.  Despite what the team claims, Cam Newton does not seem to be in good shape.  It's Friday the 13th and a Harvest Moon!  'I Read the News Today'.  

The third round of democratic debates tonight.  Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden will all be speaking at tonight's debate.  Climate change is one issue at the forefront of discussion.  ' I Read the News Today'.  

In an unexpected morning vote, Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representatives pushed through an override of Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget.

Both president Trump and vice president Pence were in the state to encourage voters to elect Republican Dan Bishop.

Today on the John Hancock Show: election day is tomorrow and the political ads will come to an end, sad but true. Plus how long do you commute? Would you be the illustrious "super-commuter"?

Today on the John Hancock Show: John looks at the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian on the Carolina coast. Brett Jensen joins us in the studio, an update from Ocean Isle beach, and something about a Jeep stuck in the sand? Who's that dumb?

John talks with Mark Garrison who is reporting on Hurricane Dorian from Myrtle Beach as well as Brett Jensen who is reporting from Wilmington.  'I Read the News Today'. 

JD Hayworth is in for John Hancock today and the former congressmen have his target set on District Nine. 

The re-election in the ninth district race will soon draw to a close.  Dan Bishop and his wife both cast their votes today at a library in South Park.  Brett got a chance to speak with Mr.Bishop. 

Debra Messing is publicly demanding the attendee list for a Beverly Hills Trump fundraiser.  Messing recently shared a tweet from a Baptist church in Birmingham that displayed a sign reading: "A black vote for Trump is mental illness."

Hurricane Dorian is expected to hit the Eastern coast of Florida this coming week. 

Fox has published an article on the list of all of James Comey’s violations; it is quite a lengthy report.  Comey is saying an apology from his critics “would be nice.”​  'I Read the News Today'.   

Today on the John Hancock Show: we look into news stories that have been quiet for a while, side gig jobs that Millenials want to make full-time, and a dress code? What's that?

In a recent speech, Joe Biden posed the question of what America's response would have been had Barack Obama had been assassinated during in 2008.  The former Vice President is taking a back  seat to Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders as Democratic front runner.  'I Read the News Today'. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: it's the first fake day of Fall here in Charlotte! Enjoying the weather of the studio John reads into top stories from the weekend and do you know what's coming one year from today? Listen in to find out. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: it's Friday and we are excited about the weekend! A cold front on the move into the Charlotte area, thinking about a life without robocalls, and  why is the tooth fairy losing money? All right here on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT!

Joe Walsh (not of The Eagles) is reportedly expected to announce his candidacy for president, this weekend. He could become the second prominent Republican to challenge President Trump for the party's nomination.  Walsh is a former congressman and is now a radio host.​  'I Read the News Today'.

Today on the John Hancock Show: John looks into what is happening with Governor Roy Cooper and his latest veto, Robert De Niro goes after a binge-watching employee and a new chicken sandwich? From where?

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would require sheriffs to cooperate with detainers from ICE.

Today on the John Hancock Show: John takes a different route coming into Charlotte and had a thought of how much Charlotte had changed since he's been here. Plus, TJ's new band name, a new award for Tony's Ice Cream in Gastonia, and turkey buzzards. Love em or leave em? 

Today on the John Hancock Show: we're on a short show today to make room for the Carolina Panthers Pre-Game Show tonight. John remembers what other short shows he's had and let's not forget about Big Weekend! 

Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy determined that he suffered multiple broken neck bones.  This sort of break is a result of a person hangs themselves or dies by strangulation.  The two guards that were supposed to watch Epstein fell asleep and falsified records to cover it up.  The guards have since been suspended.  'I Read the News Today'. 

Today on the John Hancock Show: we bring back 505 Petty and you're gonna wanna keep listening after. 

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was captured on a viral video getting into a profanity laden exchange with a person who called him “Fredo”. ​ 'I Read the News Today'.