WBT's Morning News with Bo Thompson

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/Bernie's "29th" Birthday 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - PayPal/Crypto Scam from Scattered Spider 6:35 Pres Trump creates Task Force for 2028 Summer Olympics 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Guest: Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Wet Week in Charlotte 7:05 Panthers Preseason Opener vs Browns 7:20 Bernie's Birthday gifts from the GMBTeam 7:35 Roku launching ad free streaming service ("Howdy") 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Developing: ESPN acquiring rights to air WWE PLE's 8:20 Panthers/Browns joint practice today 8:35 Guest: Scott Huffmon (Poli-Sci Professor) - Texas Re-districting 8:50 Scott Huffmon Cont. - Epstein Files latest/Clinton Prosecution 9:05 Mark Garrison Reports: 80 Years Later - Hiroshima 9:50 WBT Text Line/Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome the Professor of Political Science at Winthrop University to get his thoughts on the Democrat and Republican conflict in Texas regarding re-districting. The latest on the Epstein files after Ghislaine Maxwell's commutation last week as well as the Trump administrations attempt to prosecute Hillary Clinton tied to the Russia collusion case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss the latest cyber scam by Scattered Spider and President Donald Trump 's "A.I" Challenge" to schools nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, August 5, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Senator Tillis & Mick Mulvaney talk jobs numbers (replay)6:35 ESPN acquires NFL RedZone6:50 RAM Biz Update; ESPN Song, Shops we remember ... and forgot again 7:05 Shops we remember ... and forgot again (cont.)7:20 Shops we remember ... and forgot again (cont.)7:35 Senator Tillis & Mick Mulvaney talk candidates for 2026 elections (replay)7:50 Senator Tillis & Mick Mulvaney talk about the future (replay) 8:05 NCAA Tournament sticking with 68 teams8:20 Americans are getting thrifty again - impulse buys way down8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday w/ Mark Garrison8:50 Brett Jensen: City council / Tiawana Brown indictment 9:05 Sleep studies, nightly routines & how people typically sleep9:20 Sleep studies, nightly routines & how people typically sleep9:35 Nancy Mace officially enters race for SC Governor9:50 Nancy Mace discussion (cont.) & Trump on BLS numbersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, August 4th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Beth and Jim talk Billy Joel Documentary 6:35 Social Media Influencer takes shots at Charlotte 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Charlotte and Raleigh ranked Top 10 in opportunity and job growth 7:05 Panthers Fan Fest recap with Jim Szoke 7:20 Rep. Nancy Mace officially announces candidacy for SC Governor/Pres. Trump fires Labor Statistics Chief after jobs report revision 7:35 Lara Trump interview with Charlemagne Tha God 7:50 Uptown Charlotte restaurants continue to struggle/What would it take to get you back to Uptown? 8:05 What would it take to get you back to Uptown? (Text Line) 8:20 What would it take to get you back to Uptown? Cont. 8:35 Guests: Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney 8:50 Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney Cont. - Jobs Report fallout 9:05 Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney Cont. - Tariffs 9:20 Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney Cont. - NC Senate Race 9:35 Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney Cont. - Lara Trump/Charlemagne interview 9:50 Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney Cont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Thom Tillis and Mick Mulvaney join Bo and Beth to discuss the decision by President Trump to fire the Chief of Labor Statistics and continued effects of tariffs. Senator Tillis shares his thoughts on the NC Senate race and Charlemagne Tha God's appearance on Lara Trump's show over the weekend. Plus, the Senator talks about how he plans to spend the rest of his term in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, August 1st, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - FBI says DO NOT reset your password (Scattered Spider Cyber Attacks) 6:35 New Naked Gun Movie with Liam Neeson Out Today 6:50 RAM Biz Update; MTV Turns 43 years old today/E! News going off air Sep. 25th 7:05 Braves and Reds set to play at Bristol Motor Speedway 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Tariffs/Israel & Palestine conflict 7:35 Michael Whatley announces run for Senate/Kamala Harris on Late Show 7:50 President Trump bringing back Presidential Fitness Test 8:05 Guest: Tim Boyum (Spectrum News) - NC Senate Race 8:20 New Netflix show "Hunting Wives" Controversy 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock Cont. - Jobs most vulnerable to A.I. takeover 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Tim Boyum from Spectrum News to breakdown the NC Senate race after the latest announcement from Michael Whatley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss the latest announcement by the FBI regarding prompts to change your password after a string of cyber attacks by Scattered Spider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Emily Ratliff to get a preview of the 9th Annual Claire's Army Gala. Go to Clairesarmy.org to donate and find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 31st, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Grown up Summer Camps...Beth sets humble brag record 6:35 Beth's Summer Camp Fame Confirmed 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Oreo and Reese's teaming up/Coor's Light Deodorant 7:05 Panthers Training Camp Talk with Jim Szoke 7:20 Mark Cuban offers advice on how to be successful (Be stress-reducing not stress-inducing) 7:35 Pres. Trump fires back at Rep. Josh Hawley over Congressional stock trading bill 7:50 Bo becoming a fan of "Sparkly Water"/Probiotic Soda trend 8:05 Probiotic soda trend cont. 8:20 WBT Text Line weighs in on gut Health and probiotic drinks 8:35 Guest: Emily Ratliff (Claire's Army Co-Founder) - 9th Annual Claire's Army Gala Preview 8:50 WBT Text Line/Listener shoutout for Mamie's 9:05 GMBT Flashback: Trip to Mamie's 9:20 Actor Matthew Lawrence proposes Robin Williams be the official voice of A.I. 9:35 WBT Text Line with Bo and Beth/Famous Voices and A.I. 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - A.I. "Vibe Coding", Amazon acquires Bee A.I. 6:35 Tea App data hack/User Information leak 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Guest: Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Earthquake/Tsunami Latest 7:05 Listener email sparks discussion on speeding issues around Charlotte 7:20 Speeding in Charlotte Cont. 7:35 Charlotte drivers Cont. (Callers) 7:50 WBT Text Line weighs in on Charlotte drivers 8:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Heavenly Cinnamon Buns for the GMBTeam 8:20 Monday Show Special Announcement 8:35 Guest: Scott Huffmon (Winthrop Poli-Sci Professor) - NC Senate Race 8:50 Scott Huffmon Cont. - EU Deal/SC Gov. Race 9:05 New Emojis coming soon... why?? 9:20 More Emojis coming soon Cont. 9:50 Americans average 10 hours a day onlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Political Science Professor Scott Huffmon to get his thoughts on the developments in the NC Senate and SC Governors races. The impacts of the US and EU trade deal and the potential of former President Obama being prosecuted by the DOJ over accusations of treason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to discuss A.I. "Vibe Coding" and how it's starting to show the issues with A.I. as well as Amazon purchasing Bee A.I., known for their app which can record your day-to-day activity and transcribes everything that you and the people around you say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Developing: Gunman kills four and injures one in NYC shooting 6:35 NYC shooting coverage cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Coca-Cola confirms real-cane sugar version 7:05 Bo's Soda Closet 7:20 Hee-Haw and The Love Boat with the WBT Text Line 7:35 Roy Cooper interview on MSNBC after Senate announcement 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Deion Sanders announces he's Cancer-free after bladder removal 8:20 30 years ago today: First Carolina Panthers game (HOF game) 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 You can now help pay down the national debt via Venmo 9:05 Guest: Bill Graham (Legal Analyst) - Epstein Files 9:20 Bill Graham Cont. - Trump accuses Obama of Treason 9:35 Guest: Brett Jensen - NC Senate Race (Michael Whatley) 9:50 Brett Jensen Cont. - NC Senate Race Cont. (Roy Cooper)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Bill Graham to break down the latest details surrounding the Epstein files and pardon potential for Ghislaine Maxwell as well as the fallout from the Trump administration's accusation of treason by Former President Barack Obama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, July 28th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/GMBTeam is back! 6:20 Polar vortex bringing relief on Friday 6:35 How early is too early to start yardwork (From the neighbor perspective) 6:50 RAM Biz Update; WBT text line comes to Bo's defense in his love for leaf blowers 7:05 #IStandWithBo/Clearing drains 7:20 Happy Gilmore 2 Review with Jim, Bo, Bernie and Steve 7:35 Guest: Don Brown (NC Senate Candidate) - Lara Trump/Roy Cooper announcement 7:50 Guest: Richard Lewelling (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - polar vortex coming Friday 8:05 Uber allowing Women to choose Female drivers and riders 8:20 Breaking: Roy Cooper officially enters NC Senate race 8:35 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - NC Senate race 8:50 Mick Mulvaney Cont. - SC Gubernatorial race 9:05 Mick Mulvaney Cont. - Epstein files latest/Potential Maxwell pardon 9:20 Mick Mulvaney Cont. - More on the Epstein files 9:35 Billy Joel Documentary (Highly recommended by Bo and Beth) 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Mick Mulvaney to break down the NC Senate race after former Governor Roy Cooper's announcement that he will run for NC Senate. The South Carolina Gubernatorial race as Rep. Nancy Mace could enter the race. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson comments on the potential of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell as the Epstein files continue to be a major headline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT - 7/25/25 6:05 Beth on the road this week/calls in with her song6:20 Hulk Hogan passes away at 71; Chuck Mangione also passes away at 84; celebrity deaths coming now in fours, not threes6:35 Mick Mulvaney (replay) comments on political headlines6:50 RAM Biz Update; Ray Stagich on the heat dome & expected 100+ real-feel temps 7:05 Bo & Jim break down Panthers training camp, ACC Media Day & ECU expectations for the upcoming season7:20 Congressman Mark Harris - Reacting to President Trump's endorsement, Whatley joining the race for Senate7:35 Congressman Mark Harris cont. - Trump & Powell walk through the renovations at the Fed7:50 Hulk Hogan passes away at 71 8:05 Sean O'Connell talks Fantastic Four, summer movie releases and San Diego Comic Con8:20 Nine Inch Nails new single, their first in 6 years, off the forthcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack8:35 Friday news Quiz8:50 Too many celebrity deaths this week. Malcolm-Jamal, Ozzy, Mangione, Hogan... 9:05 Guest: John Hancock - Recent celebrity deaths9:20 John Hancock cont. - John's trip to Dayton9:35 John Hancock cont. - Big Weekend9:50 John Hancock cont. - John's first trip to Bojangles... was only last week?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman - 7/24/25 6:05 Beth on the road this week/calls in with her song6:20 Epstein & Obama/Russia updates6:35 Old Epstein info coming back into news / Congress subpoenas Maxwell6:50 RAM Biz Update; Worst traffic cities in the US 7:05 Panthers training camp kicks off7:20 Breaking: Lara Trump not running for Senate, but Michael Whatley will / Larry Sprinkle's Ozzy memories7:35 Larry & Ozzy in the movie "Trick or Treat"7:50 Brett Winterble on Whatley running for Senate 8:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Dirty Street Food8:20 Panthers training camp - Ron Rivera & Frank Reich in town for ACC Media Days8:35 Mick Mulvaney on Whatley possibly taking on Roy Cooper in 2026 Senate race / DNI Gabbard says charges might be brought against Obama8:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - More Epstein info releasing 9:05 Guest: Erik Spanberg - Concerts, events & Charlotte's growth as an entertainment city9:20 Erik Spanberg cont. - Sporting events continue to come through CLT, and possibly growing further?9:35 Erik Spanberg cont. - Local politics & 2026 expectations9:50 Erik Spanberg cont. - Will community funding and sports betting affect events or expansion teams?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. 6:05 Beth on the road this week/calls in with her song 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Trump A.I. announcement and Ozzy memories 6:35 Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76 6:50 RAM Biz Update; TikTok Trend: Extreme Day Trips 7:05 Panthers Training Camp Preview with Jim Szoke 7:20 Remembering Ozzy Osbourne - Through the generations 7:35 Remembering Ozzy Osbourne cont. (WBT Text Line) 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Cal Football GM Ron Rivera in Town for ACC Media Day 8:20 Best of Mick Mixon and Ron Rivera interviews 8:35 Ozzy Osbourne memories cont. - Ozzy's last live performance 9:05 Guest: Tom Blocker (Auto Expert) 9:20 Tom Blocker Cont. - Tariffs 9:35 Guest: Larry Sprinkle - Ozzy memories 9:50 Tom Blocker cont. - Listener questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo welcomes Auto Expert Tom Blocker to get his thoughts on the effects of tariffs on the auto industry and WBT listeners get Tom's take with auto questions via the WBT text line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Jim welcome Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton to discuss President Trump's major announcement regarding A.I. data sites and Theresa shares a memory of Ozzy Osbourne at the White House Correspondents dinner in 2002. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies at 54 6:35 Malcolm-Jamal Warner Passing Cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Charlotte Observer Article - Overstreet "Secret" Mall 7:05 Is the mall experience dead? 7:20 Mall nostalgia cont. (Text Line)/Charlotte ranked 20th most boring city 7:35 Most exciting/boring cities ranked cont. 7:50 Late Show special guests and Coldplay kiss cam story collide 8:05 Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 after accidental drowning 8:20 23% Gen Zer's regret attending college 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 23% Gen Zer's regret attending college cont. 9:05 Guest: Listener Carol - National Karaoke Championship 9:20 Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 in accidental drowning in Costa Rica 9:35 Guest: Brett Jensen - CMS latest Scandal 9:50 Brett Jensen Cont. - LaWana Mayfield Interview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 18th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/Spotify recommendations via Beth's wake up songs 6:20 Spotify recommended/Beth adds to her humble brag repertoire 6:35 Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled after next season 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Late Show cancelled cont. 7:05 Scottie Scheffler follows up on comments about life and golf 7:20 WSJ Report: President Trump and Jeffery Epstein 7:35 President Trump responds to WSJ Report 7:50 Trending Viral Story: Tech CEO faces backlash after getting caught cheating at Coldplay concert 8:05 Guest: City Councilman Edwin Peacock - Edwin files for re-election 8:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Political headlines 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Beth's Wake Up Song Spotify Playlist 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock Cont. - Bo and Beth go to the Liberty Buick/GMC Text Line 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome the District 6 Charlotte City Councilman to discuss his decision to file for re-election in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth get Theresa's thoughts on a Belk data breach stemming from a Ransomware attack. Plus, Amtrak is making upgrades to make their communication network more secure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 17th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Belk Ransomware Attack and Amtrak Upgrades 6:35 Sen. Tillis Interview on GMBT makes National News 6:50 RAM Biz Update; JD Power ranks Car cupholders 7:05 British Open Round 1/Scottie Scheffler comments on priorities 7:20 Scottie Scheffler comments on priorities cont. 7:35 MLS All-Star game coming to Charlotte in 2026 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble 8:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Hot Diggity Dog 8:20 Report: Revenge has same effect on your brain as drugs 8:35 Guest: Congressman Don Brown (Senate Candidate) - Decision to run for Senate in 2026 8:50 Beth has ties to the Just Say No To Drugs campaign 9:05 The C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club 9:20 The C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club cont. 9:50 Beth had catered lunches... from Captain D'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, July 16th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/MLB All-Star Game Recap 6:20 MLB All-Star game recap cont. 6:35 Hank Aaron Tribute at MLB All-Star game in Atlanta 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Superman movie leads to 500% increase in dog adoptions 7:05 Dowd YMCA Rooftop show in the works? 7:20 President Trump/AG Pam Bondi comments on Epstein Files 7:35 Pres. Trump and Speaker Johnson comment on Epstein Files 7:50 Dog adoptions surge after Krypto the dog stars in new Superman movie 8:05 Guest: Senator Thom Tillis - 2026 Decision and BBB opposition 8:35 17th Segment Promo/Revisiting Brendle's vs Roses 8:50 White Rain leads to Luke Bryan rant by Jim Szoke 9:05 Broadcast Media usage falls below 20% for first time 9:20 Broadcast Media Cont. 9:35 Replay: Senator Thom Tillis 9:50 Liberty Buick/GMC Text Line/Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis to the show to discuss his decision not to seek re-election in 2026 and his relationship with President Trump after his opposition to the BBB. Plus, Senator Tillis shares his thoughts on the Epstein files as well as the idea of Lara Trump as a potential replacement as NC senator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, July 15th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/WBT History 6:20 Replay: Mick Mulvaney pt 1 6:35 Replay: Mick Mulvaney Cont. pt 2 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Steve creates GMBT Spotify page for Beth's wake up songs 7:05 GMBT Playlist talk turns into Biff Pocoroba 7:20 CMPD news conference on weekend shooting in Uptown 7:35 Brett Jensen interview with Krista Bokhari 7:50 Wired Article: People using Zillow to figure out how much friends make 8:05 Zillow Snooping Cont. 8:20 Zillow Snooping Cont. 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta Tonight 9:05 Benny Johnson interview with Lara Trump (Epstein Files) 9:20 CMPD News Conference on weekend shooting in Uptown Charlotte 9:35 Guest: Brett Jensen - CMPD press conference latest 9:50 Brett Jensen Cont. - Krista Bokhari files for Charlotte City Council electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, July 14th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Beth's Superman movie review 6:35 Pres. Trump facing backlash over Epstein files 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Axios: Dowd YMCA is Charlotte's favorite "third place" 7:05 Listener Lynne reporting Live from Dowd YMCA rooftop/Station 2nd Floor is mysterious 7:20 GMBT Investigative Report with Bo Thompson: The 2nd floor 7:35 Listener reviews new Superman movie 7:50 Beth's Superman movie experience cont. 8:05 Eric Collins and Dell Curry to join Amazon NBA Broadcast crew (will remain with Hornets) 8:20 Charlotte Neighborhood Personalities with Chat GPT 8:35 Chat GPT Charlotte Neighborhoods Cont. 8:50 GMBTeam uses Chat GPT to get insight on more Charlotte area neighborhoods 9:05 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - Epstein Files 9:20 Mick Mulvaney Cont. 9:35 Mick Mulvaney Cont. 9:50 Mick Mulvaney Cont. - Trump frustration with Putin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome the former Chief of Staff for Donald Trump to get his insight on the many layers to the Epstein files story as well the latest surrounding President Trump's frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mark Harris 7:35 Congressman Mark Harris Cont. 7:50 Guest: Kenny Smith (Election Analyst) - Mayor Vi Lyles seeking 5th term 8:05 Guest: Joel Ford (Election Analyst) - Mayor Vi Lyles announces re-election bid 8:20 Bo responds to listener question...radio flashback 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Radio Flashback Cont. 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John recaps trip to Chimney Rock 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth talk to former Charlotte City Councilman Kenny Smith and former NC State Senator Joel Ford to get their thoughts on Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles's decision to seek a 5th term as Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Congressman Mark Harris to get his thoughts on the devastating floods in Texas as well as See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 10th, 2025. 6:05 Bo and Beth are back!/Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Senator Tillis Interview with Jake Tapper 6:35 NC DMV allowing 2-year moratorium in license renewal due to volume of DMV appointments 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Former NC DMV employee weighs in on DMV issues 7:05 DMV Talk on the Liberty Buick/GMC Text Line 7:20 Listener wants to know: What is Brendle's?? 7:35 Roses v Brendle's 7:50 Charlotte Department Store History (Callers) 8:05 Guest: Sean O'Connell (Deputy Editor at CBR) - New Superman Movie Preview 8:20 Bo's Jurassic World Movie Experience 8:35 Guest: Scott Huffmon (Poli-Sci Professor at Winthrop) - Political headlines 8:50 17th Segment Promo 9:05 Bo's Beach Adventure: Breakers Bar and Arcade in Ocean Isle 9:20 Listeners text in sharing local arcades for Bo 9:35 Arcade nostalgia with Bo and Beth cont. 9:50 Chuck-E-Cheese launching adult arcades in 10 statesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winthrop Political Science professor Scott Huffmon joins Bo and Beth to discuss Elon Musk's mission to launch a new political party, the claim by AG Pam Bondi that there is no Jeffery Epstein client list. Also, Scott shares his thoughts on Senator Tillis's interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome CBR's Deputy Editor Sean O'Connell to get his thoughts on the newest Superman movie, releasing today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday July 9th, 2025. 6:05 Show Rundown 6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) - Marco Rubio Deep Fake/Twitter AI Bot Facing Backlash 6:35 TSA No Longer Checking Shoes 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Beef prices on the rise 7:05 Mark Garrison Reports: "The Road Ranger" 7:20 Running of the Bulls in Spain (GMBTeam says no thanks) 7:35 Guest: Boomer Von Cannon I-77 Bridge Project 7:50 Sports Headlines with Jim Szoke 8:05 Guest: Brett Jensen - Filing Day in Meck County 8:20 Pres. Donald Trump responds to Epstein question 8:35 New HOA Rules On Dogs At Charlotte Complex 9:05 Guest: Robert Burns (Mayor of Monroe) - Comments on vote of no-confidence 9:20 Mark Garrison Reports: Hog Stopper 9:35 Crossing the streams with Brett Winterble 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins the GMBTeam to discuss reports from several government officials receiving deep fake audio messages from someone claiming to be Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Plus, Elon Musk's A.I. Bot is facing backlash after recent responses to posts on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. 6:05 Bo and Beth off/Show Rundown 6:20 Guest: Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Texas flooding latest 6:35 Amazon Prime Day(s) Underway 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Tesla Stock Drops Nearly 7%/Amazon Re-Subscription Scam 7:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Boiled Peanuts 7:20 CNBC Article: Child living at home costing parents 5k a month 7:35 Adult Children at home (Callers weigh in) 7:50 Wimbledon Coverage (You're welcome, Bo) 8:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Squeaky Cheese 8:20 Jeffery Epstein case resolution causing skepticism 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Most unhealthy fast-food restaurants 9:05 GMBTeam talks Real-ID 9:35 Guest: Brett Jensen 9:50 Brett Jensen Cont. and Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, July 7th, 2025. 6:05 Bo and Beth Off/GMBTeam fills in 6:20 Jim, Steve and Bernie talk Politics! Wow! (Potential Third-Party?) 6:35 Mark Garrison Reports: 90-Year-Old Sky Diver 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Pepsi discontinuing several flavors 7:05 Mark Garrison Reports: McLeod Farms 7:20 Pres. Trump supports Washington Commanders name renewal 7:35 NASCAR In Downtown Chicago 7:50 Old People Smell...Why? It's Science. 8:05 Mark Garrison Joins Jim, Steve and Bernie In Studio 8:20 Catawba River Talk with Mark Garrison/River Seine Open For Public Swimming 8:35 Mark's Amazon reviews lead to A.I. Joke/Team Tells Dad Joke's 8:50 Costco cracking down on free samples 9:05 Mark Garrison Reports: Myrtle Beach Putt-Putt 9:20 Musk forming Third Party amid BBB passage 9:35 Guest: Charlotte Knights Marketing Director Matt DuBois - SkyShow 2025 Recap 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 US House Set To Vote On BBB Early This AM 6:35 New Movie Release - Jurassic World: Rebirth 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Waffle House Dropping Surcharge on Eggs 7:05 WBT Text Line is LIVE (Driven By Liberty Buick GMC) 7:20 Guest: Congressman Ralph Norman - BBB House Vote Latest 7:35 WBT's New Text Line 7:50 Guest: Matt DuBois (Charlotte Knights Marketing Director) - WBT's SkyShow 2025 Preview 8:05 17th Segment Talk/WBT's New Text Line 8:20 BBB House Vote Latest 8:35 Guest: Bill Graham (Legal Expert) - Diddy Verdict/Idaho Killer Pleads Guilty 8:50 WBT's SkyShow 2025 Preview 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 Guest: Dan Rajkowski (Charlotte Knights COO) 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo, Beth and John Hancock welcome Dan Rajkowski to get an inside look at this years WBT SkyShow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal Expert Bill Graham joins Bo and Beth to discuss the Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict, the guilty plea from the Idaho killer and last week's SCOTUS rulings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo, Beth and Jim welcome Charlotte Knights Marketing Director Matt DuBois to get a preview of tonight's WBT SkyShow at Truist Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Ralph Norman joins Bo and Beth as he gets set to vote on the Big, Beautiful Bill and talks about the process they've gone through overnight to get the votes they need to pass the bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 President Trump Comments on BBB Passing Senate and Potential Tillis Replacement 6:35 NC Gov. Josh Stein Signs 6 New Bills Into Law 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Walmart Opens "Dark" Stores to Speed Up Deliveries 7:05 NBA Free Agency News with Jim Szoke 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - BBB Vote Back In The House 7:35 Congressman Harris Cont. 7:50 WBT's SkyShow 2025 Promo 8:05 Guest: Congressman Greg Murphy - House Vote on BBB 8:20 14 Ways To Fall Asleep Fast 8:35 14 Ways To Fall Asleep Fast Cont. 8:50 14 Ways To Fall Asleep Fast Cont. 9:05 Brett Jensen Interview with Tricia Cotham pt 1 9:20 Brett Jensen Interview with Tricia Cotham pt 2 9:35 Recap: Congressman Mark Harris - BBB Vote 9:50 Recap: Congressman Greg Murphy - BBB VoteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Greg Murphy joins Bo and Beth to share his thoughts on the Senate version of the BBB and the vote scheduled back in the US House today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo and Beth welcome Congressman Mark Harris to talk about the BBB as the process continues to pass the bill back through the US House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.