WBT's Morning News with Bo Thompson

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, October 1st, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day6:20 "Name That Left Turn" for Bank of America 400 tickets6:35 "Name That Left Turn" for Bank of America 400 tickets cont.6:50 Biz Update | Josh wakes wife Cassie up for BofA 400 tix 7:05 Thursday Sports Report: The Baseball Roundup7:20 Wayniac's Team Name Explained | Talktoberfest starts this weekend7:35 New laws going into effect today7:50 GUEST: Mike & Linay Sheltra - 2026 Richard Sheltra Memorial Run 8:05 Sunday Night Football comes to CLT this weekend8:20 GUEST: Jones Angell - UNC v Notre Dame preview8:35 What people want in their homes8:50 GUEST: David Chadwick 9:05 GUEST: R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston / Both sides of the aisle9:20 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / CMS Drama9:35 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / White House's AI Summit9:50 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / City Council's new curfew for CharlotteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari joins Bo and Beth to discuss the latest headlines in CMS, the A.I. race and an announcement about the R&D in the NC podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Mike and Linay Sheltra, parents of the late Pineville Firefighter Richard Sheltra, as they talk about this years Memorial Fun Run on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton / Tech summit in DC yesterday: outcomes and expectations 6:35 We've been issued a "Safe From The Robot Takeover" certificate 6:50 Biz Update | GLP-1s (and their effects) showing up in unexpected places 7:05 MLB Season kicks off 7:20 "Name That Hard Left Turn" for Bank of America 400 tickets 7:35 "Name That Heard Left Turn" cont. 7:50 GUEST: Brett Winterble - Yesterday's AI Summit at the White House 8:05 Yesterday's Jack Smith hearing in the Senate 8:20 Smith's Senate hearing cont. 8:35 GUEST: Scott Huffmon / AI Summit, pros + cons of AI usage 8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. / Midterm Polling | New Government-Funded Ads Start Running 9:05 CMS search for new Superintendent begins | Mark Garrison joins Bo + Beth to discuss 9:20 Clips and more information from yesterday's CMS board meeting 9:50 Talktoberfest teaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton to discuss the latest A.I. summit and if we can expect the A.I. industry to regulate itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 Mick Mulvaney replay pt 1 6:35 Mick Mulvaney replay pt 2 6:50 Biz Update | Concord staple Carolina Theatre closes down 7:05 Yesterday was Media Day for the Hornets (+ all of the NBA) 7:20 Curfew to go into effect for Charlotte teens 7:35 Dennis Haskins - known to many as "Mr. Belding" from Saved By The Bell - passes away at 75 7:50 Reminiscing on Dennis Haskins' prior appearance on WBT 8:05 Sports news round-up 8:20 GMBT Fantasy Football League update 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday | Where's Beth Been Eating? 8:50 MNF, Panthers Press Conference, Mike Tirico 9:05 Talktoberfest Lineup Announcement 9:20 City Council determines new 10pm curfew for Charlotte's kids 9:35 Curfew talk goes down a rabbit hole to ... board games? 9:50 GMBT giving away Coca Cola 400 tickets starting tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, September 28th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Beth's back! A quick recap of the "Best. Concert. Ever."6:20 Panthers fall to Browns, Jim's weekend travels | Beth was Down with the Sickness6:35 MTV VMAs - on CBS - last night6:50 Biz Update | Kroger plans to have some locations stay open 24 hours 7:05 Panthers fall to 1-2, Beth's MLB rabbit hole7:20 Bo's Avengers Endgame Encore experience7:35 SNL's Dario Amodei skit, AI Friends7:50 Amy's AI friend George 8:05 Amy (+ George) call in8:20 We go even further down the AI companion rabbit hole, and what 'privacy' means now-a-days8:35 More on George: the A.I. listener8:50 George Michael tribute at last night's VMAs 9:05 GUEST: Mick Mulvaney9:20 Mick Mulvaney cont.9:35 Mick Mulvaney cont.9:50 Mick Mulvaney cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins Bo and Beth to discuss the White House visit by Chinese President Xi as well as what GOP messaging needs to look like for them to hold on to the House and Senate majority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 25th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 White House hosts Chinese President Xi 6:35 Former NC State Athletic Trainer arrested | UNC Chancellor shows support for Bill Belichick after investigation 6:50 Biz Update | Nic Cage to star as John Madden in new movie 7:05 Panthers head to Cleveland, Falcons win on Thursday Night Football 7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris / White House hosting President Xi 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. / White House Press Ban / Something Good Preview 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Sean O'Connell on Avengers Endgame Encore 8:20 Beth checks in from Hotlanta for a Sara Bareilles concert review 8:35 Friday News Quiz | with special guests Beth & Hillary 8:50 New Music Friday 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock / Ever see your favorite artist in concert? 9:20 John Hancock cont. / Caller Chris talks about working the Frank Sinatra show at the Coliseum 9:35 John Hancock cont. / Big Weekend 9:50 John Hancock cont. / The week that was in local Charlotte politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo welcomes CBR's Sean O'Connell to talk Avengers Endgame Encore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, September 24th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Sara Bareilles Day! 6:20 Trump hosting Xi & Tech Execs at White House | Auditor Dave Boliek comments on CMS 6:35 Tiawana Brown sentenced to jailtime over COVID fraud 6:50 Biz Update | "Dumb" phones making a comeback as people have tech fatigue 7:05 NC State QB CJ Bailey makes first comments since brutal loss at Vanderbilt 7:20 Charlotte Hotel The Ivys Hotel) earns Michelin key 7:35 GMBTeam talks Charlotte staples (The Ivys Hotel) 7:50 Waxhaw realtor roasts Charlotte subdivisions 8:05 Panthers vs Browns preview with Jim Szoke 8:20 Beth gears up for tonight Sara Bareilles concert 8:35 GUEST: David Chadwick & Guest - John Murray (Brookstone School) 8:50 David Chadwick & Guest cont. - John Murray (Brookstone School) 9:05 GUEST: R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston / Scout Motors 9:20 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / CRTPO project set to continue after last night's CC vote 9:35 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / Dr. Crystal Hill's controversial firing 9:50 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / Tiawana Brown sentenced to 10 months in prison for wire fraudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Beth to discuss the wild week that was in CMS and on the Charlotte City Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Ella Langley breaks Billboard records 6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton / Trump wants to rename AI | Possible FBI Data Breach? 6:35 CMS moves to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill for convenience 6:50 Biz Update | Charlotte-Douglas Airport Starbucks up charging customers 7:05 CMS drama takes over the local news cycle 7:20 We gift Julie the final set of Hans Zimmer tickets 7:35 GUEST: Brett Jensen - The "Seoul Man's" Travel Plans, CMS Firings, Interim Appointments 7:50 GUEST: Brett Winterble - Breaking down Trump's speech yesterday at the UNGA 8:05 GUEST: Rhonda Cheek 8:20 CMS shakeups cont. 8:35 GUEST: Scott Huffmon / White House Press Ban 8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. / Trump at UNGA: Iran War comments 9:05 GUEST: Brett Jensen - Live from Seoul - CMS Decision 9:20 Comments from former CMS Board Chair Stephanie Sneed and Monty Witherspoon 9:35 GUEST: Shawn Flynn / Little Heroes Blood Drive 9:50 Ella Langley breaks Mariah's Billboard record for longest-running #1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss President Trump's new branding of A.I. as "S.I." and announced a new S.I. taskforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhonda Cheek joins Bo and Beth to share her thoughts on the CMS Board's decision to fire Crystal Hill for convenience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Motley Cruesday! 6:20 Charlotte City Council flips vote to support I-77 toll project 6:35 More from Charlotte City Council meeting 6:50 Biz Update | The Crypt Keeper returns for AMC's Fear Fest 7:05 Fanatics offers refund for NC State bettors after brutal loss 7:20 City Council Public Discussions on I-77 S Toll Project 7:35 City Council Public Discussions on I-77 S Toll Project 7:50 City Council Public Discussions on I-77 S Toll Project 8:05 GMBT Fantasy Football League Update 8:20 The Wayniac nominated for Carolina Beach Music Awards 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday 8:50 Bernie is replacing Bo as Beth's new co-host 9:05 City Council Public Discussions on I-77 S Toll Project 9:20 City Council Public Discussions on I-77 S Toll Project cont. 9:35 Hans Zimmer Contest 9:50 Hans Zimmer Contest cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, September 21st, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Victory Monday | Beth prepping for the Sara Bareilles concert 6:20 Panthers Win. Ascent Win. NC State... does not. 6:35 Man arrested after pepper spraying cellphone user in movie theatre 6:50 Biz Update | WBT text line reacts to pepper spraying in Burbank movie theatre 7:05 NFL week 2 round up with Jim Szoke | Panthers win big in ATL 7:20 Patrick Clancy 60 Minutes Interview 7:35 Hans Zimmer Contest 7:50 Hans Zimmer Contest cont. 8:05 Panthers victory Monday 8:20 GMBT talks SPORTS! 8:35 Mark Garrison reports on Keith Lamont Scott shooting 10-year anniversary 8:50 William Shatner performs spoken word version of "Crazy Train" 9:05 GUEST: Mick Mulvaney / CNN and MSNOW banned from White House Press 9:20 Mick Mulvaney cont. / War with Iran 9:35 Brett Jensen in Hong Kong 9:50 Hans Zimmer contest previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 18th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day6:20 An early GMBT Fantasy Football score update | Following up on the Belichick controversy at UNC6:35 Hans Zimmer contest preview6:50 Biz Update | Kirkland releases 7 new signature products at Costco 7:05 Bills beat Lions on Thursday Night Football | Hornets announce streaming contract with DAZN7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - House recess 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris - President Trump makes trip to Gastonia 7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Rhonda Cheek / CMS Board drama latest8:20 GUEST: "Beijing" Brett Jensen - Live from China8:35 Friday News Quiz8:50 iPhone 18 pro release today 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock / "Hey there, hi there, ho there!" origins9:20 John Hancock cont. / New 'words' added to Mirriam Webster (they're phrases, not words)9:35 John Hancock cont. / Big Weekend9:50 John Hancock cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CMS Board member Rhonda Cheek joins Bo and Beth to share her thoughts on the negative headlines surrounding CMS amid Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill's statement to the school board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, September 17th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton / A.I. headlines 6:35 President Trump visits Gastonia to stump for NC Senate Candidate Michael Whatley 6:50 Biz Update | Kroger announces Red Bull and Boar's Head supply shortage issue due to rising costs 7:05 WTA moving end of season tournament and headquarters to Charlotte 7:20 Brett Jensen live from Beijing! 7:35 Chris Stapleton takes stage with The Heartberakers | Madonna to perform at VMA's 7:50 GUEST: Malcolm Graham / WTA Finals coming to Charlotte for a 3-year run & become new HQ 8:05 Malcolm Graham cont. / I-77: Tolls, construction and impact on the community 8:20 GUEST: Jones Angell (UNC PxP) - UNC 2-0 heading into Clemson matchup 8:35 GUEST: David Chadwick with Stu Epperson - David and Stu talk "ThanksLiving" 8:50 GUEST: David Chadwick with Stu Epperson 9:05 GUEST: R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston / I-77 toll project 9:20 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / I-77 toll project cont. 9:35 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / Caller Calvin 9:50 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. / Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth as they discuss some of the good and bad in the world of A.I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Beth to discuss the latest news surrounding the I-77 toll project and a major announcement in the world of sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Councilman Malcolm Graham to talk about the major tennis news in Charlotte as the WTA announced moving their end of season tournament and headquarters to Charlotte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, September 16th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Remembering colonoscopy prep. Good times! 6:20 Is it "Uhl-AN-is" or "Uh-LAAH-Nis"? 6:35 GMBT Bo-nunciations 6:50 Biz Update | Top 10 grocery stores in the US 7:05 Arch Manning issues apology to Holly Rowe 7:20 GMBTeam talks ripple effects of A.I. and a need for regulations 7:35 Sen. Tillis comments on global A.I. race 7:50 GUEST: Brett Winterble - President Trump in Gastonia today to stump for Whatley 8:05 Topics & questions to really get to know someone 8:20 Even deeper questions - and how awkward we truly are 8:35 GUEST: Scott Huffmon / NC Midterms | President Trump makes stop on Gastonia Today 8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. / Cooper v Whatley cont. | SC Senate Debates 9:05 Andrea Bocelli Giveaway 9:20 Leftover "opera-ized" songs we didn't use in the contest 9:35 Harris Teeter investing heavily in revamping stores and adding new locations 9:50 GMBT's very different methods of grocery shoppingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Monday Night Football Recap6:20 GMBT Fantasy Football Week 1 Results featuring Nick Craig6:35 Mick Mulvaney Replay6:50 Biz Update | Burger King's Le Nugguette bag promotion 7:05 Major layoffs hit The Charlotte Observer7:20 Taylor Swift crashes the Emmys... in a Law & Order skit7:35 Michael J. Fox honored at Emmys with Humanitarian award7:50 GUEST: Brett Jensen from China 8:05 Bocelli Contest8:20 Bocelli Contest8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday8:50 Monday Night Football is back - The Chiefs win out over the Broncos 9:05 AI actress Tilly Norwood gives an interview9:20 Emmys recap with Bo and Beth9:35 Cell phones the new cigarettes?9:50 Cell phones the new cigarettes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, September 14th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Muppet bumper Monday | Panthers drop season opener to Bears6:20 Bo's bucket list concert6:35 Panthers post-game antics with Jim and Eugene6:50 Biz Update | Homeowners now asking for urinals in their homes?? 7:05 Panthers defense allows 59, Panthers lose to Bears in season opener7:20 Bo and Beth talk A.I. amid fears of A.I. advancement7:35 Andrea Bocelli tickets: Name that Opera cover7:50 Andrea Bocelli tickets: Name that Opera cover cont. 8:05 Panthers drop season opener vs Bears8:20 Where in the world is Breaking Brett Jensen8:35 Where in the world is Breaking Brett Jensen8:50 Bo's James Taylor experience 9:05 GUEST: Mick Mulvaney9:20 Mick Mulvaney cont. - GOP Midterm convention9:35 Mick Mulvaney cont. - A.I. arms race9:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Mulvaney Music TriviaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Mulvaney joins Bo and Beth to share his thoughts on last weeks GOP Midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The worldwide A.I. race and Mulvaney music trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 11th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | 9/11 Remembrance: 25 years ago6:20 Bo, Beth and Jim remember 9/116:35 GUEST: Bishop Michael Martin - 9/11 remembrance cont.6:50 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - 9/11 remembrance cont. 7:05 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - helping people navigate the trauma of 9/117:20 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - Eucharistic Congress event details7:35 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Remembering 9/117:50 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont. 8:05 WBT's 9/11 montage8:20 Bo, Beth and Jim remember 9/11/20018:35 GUEST: Mike Galloucis - (Retired Army Colonel) - Remembering 9/118:50 Live coverage: 9/11 memorial in NYC 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - Remembering 9/119:20 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.9:35 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.9:50 John Hancock cont. - Remembering 9/11 cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Bishop Michael Martin to get his thoughts on the trauma of 9/11 and event details for the Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, September 10th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | GMBTeam Fantasy Draft Recap6:20 David Tepper "press conference" and Panthers chat6:35 More from Panthers owner David Tepper | MLB to NC?6:50 Biz Update | DaBaby's restaurant making headlines for high prices 7:05 Caller Daniel ate at DaBaby's restaurant, then called in and 'wins' a Metro Diner gift card7:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton - Anthropic employee resigns amid concerns of an A.I. takeover7:35 Mark Garrison: A report from Ground Zero7:50 Not enough time to be fair with another caller 8:05 David Tepper holds impromptu press conference8:20 Midterm RNC recap with Bo, Beth and Jim8:35 GUEST: David Chadwick - and Dr. Kelly Dick - A friend of Welles Crowther (The man in the red bandana)8:50 David Chadwick cont. - and Dr. Kelly Dick 9:05 GUEST: R + (No) D with BT: Tariq Bokhari9:20 R + (No) D with BT: Tariq Bokhari cont. - Midterm GOP convention9:35 R + (No) D with BT: Tariq Bokhari cont. - RNC Midterm convention cont.9:50 R + (No) D with BT: Tariq Bokhari cont. - David Tepper press conference | Remembering September 11thSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari joins Bo and Beth to discuss the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Panthers Owner David Tepper holds a press conference and remembering 9/11, 25 years ago tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss a former Anthropic employee sounding the alarm on an A.I. takeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Bo + Beth went to the Knights game last night6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton - Anthropic researcher resigns over concerns about runaway AI6:35 WBT Text Line reacts to Theresa's runaway AI story6:50 Biz Update | Carowinds rollercoaster relocating AirieForce One 7:05 Thompson Talks Tennis!7:20 Metro Diner Contest: Name That Restaurant Scene7:35 Metro Diner Contest: Name That Restaurant Scene cont.7:50 GUEST: Brett Winterble - GOP Midterm Convention 8:05 MLB expansion soon?8:20 WBT Text Line (and Beth) gives MLB team name suggestions8:35 GUEST: Scott Huffmon - GOP Midterm Convention8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. - GOP Midterm Convention cont. / Iran War 9:05 GUEST: Kimberly Owens (Charlotte City Council D6) - Working with the new mayor9:20 Kimberly Owens (Charlotte City Council D6) cont. - E-Bike safety and regulations9:35 Kimberly Owens (Charlotte City Council D6) cont. - Caller John re: Greenway congestion / Scooter takeovers9:50 Kimberly Owens (Charlotte City Council D6) cont. - Goals for the future, where responsibility lies, Caller Peter on cycling & e-bikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Lights out in Tallahassee 6:20 GMBTeam's Birthday gift to Bo! 6:35 Jim talks ECU v Alabama game | Highlights from Beth's Ascent game 6:50 Biz Update | Beth and Dory speaking "Whale"... one in the same 7:05 UNC Football holds press conference ahead of ETSU matchup 7:20 Bo amazed by new neon light | Summer Box office has best numbers since 2013 7:35 Steve and Bo give their Mandalorian review 7:50 BuzzFeed Topic: Generations trying to hold on to certain things before they are obsolete 8:05 High School reunions with Bo and Beth 8:20 WBT text line talks HS reunions cont. 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday 8:50 High School reunions cont. 9:05 UNC Football press conference ahead of ETSU game 9:20 Younger generations having trouble being bored 9:35 GMBTeam and WBT text line talk childhood norms we see disappearing 9:50 Restoring childhood cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, September 4th, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Beth off today | UNC Football investigative report latest6:20 GUEST - Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Heat continues to be the top story6:35 Bo and Jim talk UNC Football investigation | UNC Basketball Coach Mike Malone holds press conference6:50 Biz Update | Jim previews ECU vs Bama 7:05 SEC and LSU legal battle over player eligibility7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News | Hegseth latest | House on recess7:35 Jim Szoke - Humble Hall of Famer | Bo's Charlotte Area Production7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 GUEST: Sean O'Connell (CBR) - Sit down interview with Robert Downey Jr.8:20 Not enough time to be fair with another caller8:35 Friday News Quiz8:50 UNC Football investigation latest 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - New College Football landscape9:20 John Hancock cont. - Jack Daniel calls it a career after 54 years in radio9:35 John Hancock cont. - Big Weekend9:50 John Hancock cont. - Dolly Parton's 9-5 movie averaged 4+ million viewers last week on ABCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Beth's attempt to befriend the crows 6:20 GMBT asks: Do you talk to your pets? Roughly 9% of people say they do 6:35 WBT text line shares their pet names | Michael the cat 6:50 Biz Update | LinkedIn the new dating app? 7:05 Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan receives his NFL OROY award | Panther talk with Jim Szoke 7:20 NY bans A.I. in Elementary and Middle schools 7:35 Bo and Beth talk fears of A.I. 7:50 GMBTeam talks the power of nostalgia 8:05 Radio Legend Jack Daniel heads to retirement after 54 years in broadcasting 8:20 The Honeybees & Hugo invade the GMBT studio during the break | Beth's broken zipper 8:35 Brett Jensen interviews US Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent 8:50 New George Michael Doc coming soon 9:05 GUEST: R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston - Charlotte Crown in-studio: 2026 Upshot League Champions 9:20 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. - Crystal Hill latest 9:35 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. - Crystal Hill latest cont. 9:50 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston cont. - Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Beth to discuss the 2026 Upshot League Champion Charlotte Crown as well as the latest on CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day 6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - FBI probe into fake ID's from online service | President Trump on Data Centers 6:35 Congressman Ralph Norman comments on SC Senate race 6:50 Biz Update | Burger King launches ad campaign around new chicken nuggets...Beth is PUMPED 7:05 Bo and Beth talk Burger King nostalgia 7:20 Burger King nostalgia with the WBT text line 7:35 Dolly Parton songs starting to chart after her recent passing | Ella Langley phenomenon 7:50 Winterble Wednesday: Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble - War with Iran 8:05 Panthers News | Luke Kuechly talks Cam Newton HOF chances 8:20 Bo and Beth take you behind the scenes of GMBT 8:35 GUEST: Scott Huffmon - SC Senate race 8:50 Scott Huffmon cont. - Several lawmakers banned from Kalshi prediction market 9:05 GUEST: Theatre Charlotte - Patrick Ratchford & LouAnne Vaughn - New project honoring those lost on 9/11 9:20 Theatre Charlotte - Patrick Ratchford & LouAnne Vaughn cont. 9:50 Tiger Woods agrees to plea dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss the latest FBI probe into an online service offering fake IDs as well as President Trump's stance on data denters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth dive into the origins of Tom Thompson's alternative birthday song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | It's Bo's birthday! And he finally sings the lyrics to his dad's birthday song! 6:20 Bo's birthday celebration continues... with gifts! 6:35 Beth says "thank you" for Bo's Happy Birthday messages 6:50 Biz Update | Bo opens gifts from listeners 7:05 Former Rep. George Santos receives lifetime ban from Kalshi Prediction market platform 7:20 Mick Mulvaney Replay 7:35 Mick Mulvaney Replay Pt 2 7:50 Kelly Clarkson show ends after 7 seasons 8:05 Tofu recalled after potential exposure to ink 8:20 WBT text line backs Bo's Anti-Tofu stance 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday | Where's Beth Been Eating? 8:50 Huey history with Bo 9:05 John Faulkenbury's personal Birthday message for Bo 9:20 Article: 50 reasons to stop romanticizing the 90's 9:35 50 reasons to stop romanticizing the 90's cont. 9:50 Tom Thompson's Birthday Anthem recapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT | Monday, August 31, 2026 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Panthers close the preseason 3-1, weekend recap6:20 Carolina Ascent FC's home opener was Saturday night - Steve got audio from in the booth with Beth6:35 President Trump takes aim at Kristen Welker and Meet The Press6:50 RAM Biz Update | What it costs a family to see an NFL game at every stadium this season... just over $1200 for the Panthers 7:05 Thompson Talks Tennis! Bo delivers a US Open (aka Novak) update 7:20 More than 80% of people operate on auto-pilot during the work week, and don't take their "me time" like they should7:35 Lack of downtime conversation continued7:50 Listeners confirm that downtime is few and far between 8:05 Panthers win on Friday night and UNC wins in Ireland8:20 Beth - and her new assistant, Steve - at the Ascent FC home opener8:35 Food & Wine names Costco the "high end" grocery store8:50 The other 8 stores we didn't get to in the last segment 9:05 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - Darline Graham being the SC GOP Senate nominee, new strikes in Iran War9:20 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Mick's take on Trump attacking Kristen Welker9:35 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Hegseth running for POTUS? 9:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Lake Ontario name changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, August 28, 2026 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Sara Bareilles and Prince both have new albums out today6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton - Results of Meta lawsuit, new concerns over rogue AI Agents6:35 Peter Cullen - the voice of Optimus Prime - passes away at 856:50 RAM Biz Update; ESPN reporter Stormy Buonantony asks broadcasters for their first gig salary 7:05 How much did you make in your first full-time role?7:20 GUEST: Congressman Mark Harris - Trump renames Lake Ontario7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Iran war and how it might affect midterms, SC Senate GOP primary results7:50 Tell Me Something Good 8:05 Panthers' final preseason game tonight against Houston8:20 UNC "Week Zero" in Ireland vs TCU / Bill Belichick's high energy8:35 Friday News Quiz with Jeff Atkinson8:50 Peter Cullen's iconic voice is no more 9:05 GUEST: John Hancock - Revisiting the Stormy Buonantony salary conversation9:20 John Hancock cont. - First salaries continued9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock9:50 John Hancock cont. - Dolly MemoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Dolly had very specific plans for her estate after her passing / She has the top 10 songs and 9 of the 10 top albums on iTunes today6:20 Tim Curry passes away at 806:35 Bo + Beth aged H.A. Thompson 2 years / Replay of his appearance yesterday6:50 RAM Biz Update; KFC and Oreo collaboration sandwich... which we all agree sounds gross. 7:05 Panthers-Texans shared practice7:20 Tim Curry memories and film roles7:35 GA teacher has a 'gusty winds' corner in her classroom for students7:50 GUEST: Ray Stagich - Devastating flash flood at Nepal-China border 8:05 Caller Dan - Fred Kirby show story about a gassy kid8:20 Panthers final practice of training camp / NFL Pro Bowl no more8:35 Guest: David Chadwick and Pat McCrory8:50 David Chadwick and Pat McCrory cont. 9:05 R+D with BT: Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston - Following up on Pat McCrory appearance9:20 R+D with BT cont. - Opinions on - and expectations of - the SC Senate race / Holding grudges in politics9:35 R+D with BT cont. - Theories on Crystal Hill investigation results9:50 R+D with BT cont. - Hunting Wives next season not shooting in NC, Six Flags moving out of NC as well - what this means for business incentives in NCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Dolly Parton passes away at 80 6:20 Remembering Dolly Parton 6:35 Remembering Dolly Parton cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Six Flags moving company headquarters out of Charlotte 7:05 Remembering an icon - Dolly Parton passes away at 80 7:20 Caller Thad shares Dolly Parton interaction 7:35 CMS Board motions to release some information on Crystal Hill investigation 7:50 Winterble Wednesday: Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble - SC Senate race | The passing of Dolly Parton 8:05 Guest: Rick Jackson (Country Music HOF) - Remembering Dolly Parton 8:20 Statement from the family of Dolly Parton 8:35 Guest: Dr. Scott Huffmon (Poli-Sci Professor at Winthrop) - Darlene Graham wins SC GOP Primary 8:50 Dr. Scott Huffmon cont. - SC Senate race preview 9:05 Guest: H.A. Thompson (WBT Hall of Famer) - Remembering Dolly Parton 9:20 Remembering Dolly Parton cont. 9:35 Meteorologist in Maine has laughing fit on-air 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Science Professor at Winthrop University Scott Huffmon joins Bo and Beth to discuss the South Carolina GOP Primary special election results and what to expect in the general election between Darlene Graham and Dr. Annie Andrews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome WBT Hall of Famer H.A. Thompson to talk about the passing of American icon, Dolly Parton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country Music Hall of Famer Rick Jackson joins Bo and Beth to share a few of his memories of Dolly Parton after the news of her passing away yesterday at 80 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Live Coverage: Crystal Hill makes comments on first day of school for CMS 6:35 Replay: Mick Mulvaney - SC Senate race | SC special election day 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Mark Garrison Presents: Beth's discount fragrances 7:05 First case of former NFL player returning to college 7:20 Greg Bovino makes trip to charlotte, confronts Manolo Bethancourt 7:35 Guest: Congressman Ralph Norman (SC Senate Candidate) - SC Special election today 7:50 How to lose a guy in 10 days sequel in the works 8:05 WBT text line shares movie recommendations with Bo and Beth | Bo played Saxophone 8:20 Beth's Saxophone impression 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday 8:50 GMBT Mission statement 9:05 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - First day of school tech tips 9:20 Theresa Payton cont. - Apple using Chat GPT in iMessages? 9:35 Theresa Payton - WBT text line questions for Theresa 9:50 Theresa Payton - How A.I. Is affecting studentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth in-studio to share back to school tech tips for parents, students and teachers. Apple and Open A.I. planning to integrate Chat GPT into iMessage as well as the effects that A.I. is having on students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Ralph Norman joins Bo and Beth to discuss today's special election in South Carolina and what he needs to do to defeat Darlene Graham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.