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WBTV's Good Question
What Will Happen With The Housing Market In 2023?
Will the housing affordability crisis stabilize in the new year? Alex Giles speaks to a senior economist at Zillow on the company's predictions for the housing market in 2023.
2022-12-07
15 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Travel Smart This Holiday Season?
Holiday travel and planning is now in full swing. Alex speaks to the Director of Marketing and Vendor Relations at Mann Travels on what to expect if you're planning a trip this season.
2022-11-30
12 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Do We Avoid Getting Scammed this Holiday?
How to avoid getting ripped off this holiday season with Tom Bartholomy, President and CEO of BBB of Southern Piedmont and Western N.C.
2022-11-23
14 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are Turkey Prices Higher This Year?
A doctor sheds light on why the turkey you're getting for Thanksgiving, along with all the trimmings, are higher in cost this year than years prior.
2022-11-16
13 min
WBTV's Good Question
What Are The Odds of Winning the Powerball?
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb and still no winner drawn. Alex speaks to a math and computer science professor on the odds of drawing the winning numbers.
2022-11-09
12 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can My Dog Not Get Kennel Cough?
There's been a rise in kennel cough and respiratory illness among dogs in the Queen City. A local veterinarian speaks on how you can keep your dog healthy as the illness continues to spread.
2022-11-02
13 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can You Tell It's the Flu or RSV?
COVID-19 has not gone away and now, doctors are warning of early, rising cases of RSV and the Flu. Alex speaks to an expert on the signs to look for and what you can do to keep yourselves and your families safe.
2022-10-26
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
Are We Headed Toward a Recession?
Is the country headed toward a recession? An economics professor weighs in on how a recession is called and the signs to look for.
2022-10-19
23 min
WBTV's Good Question
Pardoning Federal Marijuana Charges: What Does This Mean?
President Joe Biden announced he would be pardoning people who've received federal charges for marijuana possession. Alex Giles speaks with an attorney on how this could work for North Carolinians.
2022-10-12
16 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Should I Vote in the Midterm Elections?
Midterm elections are just a month away and there are some key races on the ballot. Alex Giles speaks with a political science professor on what's pushing voters to the polls this go-around and how former politicians influence races after their time in office.
2022-10-05
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Should We Discuss Mental Health?
Thousands of people die by suicide every year in the United States. Now, there's a new hotline number to help those in need. Alex speaks with a counselor on what we can do to help our loved ones in those times.
2022-09-28
16 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Do You Contract West Nile Virus?
Cases of West Nile virus are being reported across Mecklenburg County. Alex Giles speaks with the North Carolina Public Health Entomologist on how a person can get the virus and what to do to prevent it.
2022-09-21
14 min
WBTV's Good Question
Can I Expect Health Premiums to Increase?
With rising costs and inflation being felt across the country, will health premiums be next? Alex Giles speaks with an analyst on the potential costs and the steps you can take to save some money.
2022-09-14
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
Will Rent Keep Increasing?
Why are rental costs continuing to go up? Alex sits down with an expert to ask the reasons behind the rise and if it will continue trend upward.
2022-09-07
15 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Eliminate Racial Health Disparities?
Racial health disparity is more than lack of transportation to and from a doctor's office. There's one institute working to help you by tackling disparities in the Charlotte area. Alex Giles got the details on how it works.
2022-08-31
13 min
WBTV's Good Question
Is There a Teacher Shortage?
Alex Giles asks the Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Educators about the need for teachers in the classroom in North Carolina ahead as we approach a new school year.
2022-08-24
29 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Help Kids Mentally Prepare for School?
The first day of school is just around the corner and our children may be getting a little nervous. A licensed clinical social worker weighs in on the talks you can have with your kids before, during, and after the school day to help them through the year.
2022-08-17
22 min
WBTV's Good Question
What is the Inflation Reduction Act?
Farnoosh Torabi, editor-at-large for CNET Money talks with Alex about the Inflation Reduction Act, and what it means for you.
2022-08-10
17 min
WBTV's Good Question
Will Gas Prices Keep Going Down?
There's been relief at the pump but will it continue? AAA speaks on the decline in prices and if drivers can expect costs to get better before the next holiday weekend.
2022-08-03
10 min
WBTV's Good Question
Has This Summer Been the Hottest Yet?
There have been record-breaking temperatures recorded this summer so far; and summer is not yet over. First Alert Meteorologist Jason Myers discusses the science behind the data and if this summer has been hotter than years past.
2022-07-27
29 min
WBTV's Good Question
What's Being Done to Prevent Deadly Crashes?
The City of Charlotte has a plan to prevent and reduce the amount of deadly crashes. The Traffic Safety Manager speaks on the goals already reached and what you can do to be safe behind the wheel.
2022-07-20
20 min
WBTV's Good Question
Getting Help from the New Suicide Prevention Hotline
The founder of 2020 Lives Changed shares her history with suicide and speaks on the change to the Suicide Prevention Hotline, how more people can be heard and helped during crisis.
2022-07-13
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
What Can Be Done to Decrease Violence in Charlotte?
Fred Fogg, the leader of a national organization committed to stopping violence across the country, speaks on the steps in place to stop and prevent violence from happening among Charlotte's youth.
2022-07-06
15 min
WBTV's Good Question
Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?
Two doctors share insights on what monkeypox is, where it originated and what symptoms to look for. The interviews come following the first reported case in Mecklenburg County.
2022-06-29
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
What's Next for Latta Place?
Elizabeth Morrell of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation explains the reopening phases of Latta Place, formerly known as the Latta Plantation, and when it could fully reopen to the public.
2022-06-22
13 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Stop Youth-on-Youth Violence?
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings speaks on the increase on youth-on-youth gun violence and what families can do to keep these events from happening.
2022-06-15
14 min
WBTV's Good Question
The Role of Mental Health on Gun Violence
A former Mecklenburg County Sheriff, mental health counselor, and gun shop owner discuss the process of acquiring a gun legally and how mental health plays a part as gun violence rises across the country.
2022-06-08
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Help Our Military Veterans?
A US Army Veteran and founder of the US Veterans Hall of Fame joins the conversation on the lack of readily-available resources for veterans and how his team is working to bridge the gap.
2022-06-01
55 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can You Be Safe During the Lifeguard Shortage?
The national spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association sheds light on the current lifeguard shortage and other issues making waves in the industry.
2022-05-25
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
How is UNCC Helping Charlotte Grow?
UNCC Chancellor Dr. Sharon Gaber sits down with Jamie Boll to discuss her role on campus and looks forward to where the university could be in 10 years.
2022-05-18
25 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Do Voters Need to Vote in Primaries?
Catawba College's Dr. Michael Bitzer joins Alex Giles to talk about the importance of primary elections.
2022-05-11
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
What is the Current COVID-19 Situation?
UNCC's Dr. Dan Janies joins Alex, Jamie and Jack to discuss the current COVID-19 situation, and if we should prepare for more variants, a fourth booster, and a yearly COVID-19 "season."
2022-05-04
21 min
WBTV's Good Question
Keeping People Out of Prison Once They've Been Released
Alex and Jamie sit down with Gemini Boyd, from Project B.O.L.T. about keeping released inmates from returning to prison.
2022-04-27
55 min
WBTV's Good Question
What is the Status of NC's Death Penalty?
Kristin Collins from North Carolina's Center for Death Penalty Litigation joins Alex and Jamie to discuss the status of NC's death penalty, and to address some of the misconceptions about life sentences vs. capital punishment.
2022-04-20
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
Prosecutor Dena King
Dena King is the first person of color to serve as top prosecutor for the Western District of North Carolina . She talks with WBTV anchor Jamie Boll.
2022-04-13
33 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Was This NCAA Tournament So Special?
WBTV Anchor Alex Giles and Sports Director Nate WImberly were in New Orleans for the Final Four, and they talk about the instant classic between Duke and UNC, and the Tar Heels heartbreaking loss to Kansas in the finals.
2022-04-06
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
What Does The Future of Podcasting Sound Like?
Queen City Podcast Network creator Brian Baltosiewich joins Alex, Jamie and Jack in-studio to talk about the origins of the network, and on note 1-year anniversary of the Good Question Podcast, look forward at what's ahead for the podcast industry.
2022-03-30
37 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are Colorectal Screenings So Important?
WBTV's Steve Crump, and Charlotte airplane mechanic Glen McDermott join Alex and Jamie in-studio to discuss their own battles with colon cancer, and just why screenings are vital for early detection.
2022-03-23
36 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can We Eat Healthy with Food Prices Rising?
Novant Health Dietician Brittany Kingry joins Alex Giles to talk about eating healthy on a budget, and where to find the best foods for your health.
2022-03-16
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why is Sheriff an Elected Position?
Eddie Caldwell, from the NC Sherrifs' Association explains the history of the position of Sheriff, and why it's an elected position.
2022-03-09
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
A Ukrainian-American Talks to WBTV About the War
Ukrainian-American Mike Hrycelak talks with Alex Giles about hearing from family in Ukraine, and the long history of conflict in the region.
2022-03-02
23 min
WBTV's Good Question
Where Are The Hottest Tech Jobs?
Dr. Sharon Jones joins Alex, Jamie and Jess in-studio to talk about the hottest tech jobs, how to learn the necessary skills, and the opportunities for women in tech.
2022-02-23
35 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Do You Chase Your Dream Job?
Charlotte Chef Lisa Brooks tells the story of how she dropped everything to chase her dream job... and landed on The Food Network's most popular program.
2022-02-16
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why is the Inflation Rate So High Right Now?
Americans are paying more for just about everything, but why? Alex and Jess talk with financial expert Bill Dendy.
2022-02-09
29 min
WBTV's Good Question
What Do We Know About COVID-19 Variants?
Dr. Arin Piramzadian, Chief Medical Officer at StarMed joins Alex, Jamie and Jess to discuss the COVID-19 variants, why they're all so different, and what to expect from them in the future.
2022-02-02
31 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Do COVID Mask Recommendations Keep Changing?
First it was cloth masks, but now the CDC is recommending N95 or KN95 masks. Why does it matter, what's the difference, and is one really better than the other? Novant Health's Dr. Charles Bergier joins Alex Giles to answer those Good Questions.
2022-01-26
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Does NCDOT Keep Streets Safe in a Winter Storm?
Winter storms can make traveling in the Carolinas hazardous. Alex, Jamie and Jess talk with Jen Thompson from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the process that keeps roads clear, the pre-storm preparation, and the science of brine.
2022-01-19
38 min
QC Sports N' Stuff with Sammi Jo Francis
Delano Little
Former WBTV sports director Delano Little (and Sammi Jo's former boss) joins us in-studio to talk about his start in sports, his career at WBTV, and his post-retirement career in the food and beverage industry (and Jazz!)
2022-01-18
35 min
WBTV's Good Question
What are the Different Types of COVID-19 Tests?
Novant Health's Dr. Charles Bergier joins Alex, Jamie and Jess to discuss the various types of COVID-19 test, which are most effective, and how your test results should affect your behavior to curb the spread of the virus.
2022-01-12
33 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can I Keep My New Year's Resolutions?
Dr. Rebecca Jackson from Brain Power talks with Alex Giles about training your brain to give you a better chance at sticking to those New Year's Resolutions.
2022-01-05
23 min
WBTV's Good Question
A Conversation with Anthony Hamilton
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist and Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton joins WBTV's Dedrick Russel for a conversation about his new album "Love is the New Black."
2021-12-22
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
WBTV Chief Meteorologist Eric Thomas
WBTV Chief Meteorologist Eric Thomas joins Alex, Jamie and Jess in-studio to discuss his nearly 40-year career in Charlotte, how a failure led to becoming a meteorologist, and what's next for him as he retires in 2021.
2021-12-15
1h 01
WBTV's Good Question
Why are Scam Calls Increasing?
What to do if you receive a scam call from someone threatening to take immediate action.
2021-12-08
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
The Mysteries Surrounding the Murdaugh Family
The team looks at the mystery surrounding a prominent South Carolina family of attorneys, and the questions after a series of mysterious deaths.
2021-12-01
15 min
WBTV's Good Question
What's Recyclable and What Isn't?
Jeffrey Smithberger, Director of Mecklenburg County's Solid Waste Management Program talks to WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles about just what it and isn't recyclable in the county... and what to do with those pesky pizza boxes.
2021-11-24
32 min
WBTV's Good Question
Who Issues Amber and Silver Alerts?
Nona Best, from The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons talks with Alex, Jamie and Jess about the Amber Alert System in North Carolina, including where the alerts come from, who decides if an Amber or Silver alert is appropriate, and what the public should do when they see an alert.
2021-11-17
29 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why are There So Few Truck Drivers?
Supply chain delays in the US could cause major problems over the next few months. one of the contributing factors is a declining number of active truck drivers. But why? The WBTV team is looking for answers!
2021-11-10
18 min
WBTV's Good Question
Who Decides What Color Charlotte's Skyline Is?
Alex, Jamie and Jess talk with Charlotte Center City Partner's Moira Quinn about the process that goes into deciding what colors light up the Queen City's skyline.
2021-11-03
32 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Does Crimestoppers Work?
Detective Adrian Johnson from CMPD joins WBTV anchor-reporter Alex Giles to discuss the department's Crimestoppers program, and just how community involvement in the program helps fight crime.
2021-10-27
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
Is Social Media Good for Kids?
At what age should your child become active on social media? WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Novant Health social worker Jaren Doby.
2021-10-20
30 min
WBTV's Good Question
What Every Parent Should Know About SIDS
WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles is joined by Novant Health Pediatrician Dr. Sumon Bhowmick to answer questions about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and a recent recall of a popular infant pillow.
2021-10-13
23 min
WBTV's Good Question
Can You Be Fired From Your Job If You Are Unvaccinated?
The short answer is yes, you can be fired if you are unvaccinated against COVID-19. Alex Giles digs into the details and the letter of the law with a Charlotte attorney.
2021-10-06
22 min
QC Sports N' Stuff with Sammi Jo Francis
WBTV's Nate Wimberly
WBTV's Nate Wimberly joins host Sammi Jo Francis in-studio to talk about his two decades covering sports in Charlotte, the Panthers, and how he taught Sammi everything she knows about covering sports.
2021-10-04
34 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Do Antibodies Work?
Antibodies protect us from getting sick from COVID-19... But what are they? And how exactly do they work? We’re taking those questions to a doctor.
2021-09-29
23 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?
With gas prices creeping up again, WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with AAA of the Carolinas spokesperson Tiffany Wright about what might be causing the spike, and what to expect heading into the Fall season.
2021-09-22
19 min
WBTV's Good Question
Is Contact Tracing Still Important?
With at least one community doing away with COVID-19 contact tracing, we're asking Dr. Meg Sullivan, Medical Director for Mecklenburg County Public Health, if it still matters.
2021-09-15
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
What goes into renaming city streets?
Charlotte has been renaming city streets named for Confederate soldiers and white supremacists. What goes into renaming these streets, and what kind of impact can that make on people’s lives? Dedrick Russell speaks with two community leaders about it.
2021-09-09
29 min
WBTV's Good Question
Do I Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Arin Piramzadian, Chief Medical Officer at Starmed, about the need for COVID-19 booster shots if you are already vaccinated, and when you might need the booster.
2021-09-01
27 min
WBTV's Good Question
Where is Alejandro Castillo?
Five years ago, Alejandro Castillo allegedly committed a violent crime in Charlotte, and then vanished. Today, he's on the FBI's Most Wanted list. CMPD's Captain Joel McNally and Sgt. Allison Rooks join WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles in-studio to discuss what they know about Castillo's whereabouts.
2021-08-25
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
Back to School Series Part 1: Are Our Children Safe Back In School?
As the pandemic continues across the country…students are heading back to schools… How do we keep them safe, in the classroom? WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Daniel Donner, Pediatrician at Novant Health.
2021-08-18
17 min
WBTV's Good Question
Back to School Series Part 2: Are Our Children Ready to Learn In The Classroom?
After a year of uncertainty - remote learning, quarantines, and masks - how do we make sure our kids are ready to get back in the classroom? WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Drew Polly, Professor of Elementary Education at UNC Charlotte.
2021-08-18
21 min
WBTV's Good Question
Back to School Series Part 3: Are Our Children Emotionally Ready to Return to the Classroom?
Getting your kids in that ‘back to school mindset’ might be tricky. WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles talks with Angela Poovey, School Counseling Coordinator from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools about preparing your kids for what could be another unusual school year.
2021-08-18
19 min
WBTV's Good Question
Can a Four-Day Work Week be Effective?
Companies and organizations around the world are considering implementing a four-day work week. Could it work in the US? At least one local organization believes it can. WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Jack Kellum from the UK think tank Autonomy, and CMPD Officer Kristina Frazita about shortening the hours we work.
2021-08-11
25 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are Some People Hesitant to get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Dr. Yvette Rudisel from Novant Health joins WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles to discuss the reasons she gets from patients who are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and how to talk to family members who are reluctant to get vaccinated.
2021-08-04
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
Can Cheap Sunglasses Hurt My Eyes?
Wearing the right sunglasses could save your eyes from the sun's damaging rays. WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Stephanie Hahn, OD, about the importance of selecting sunglasses that don't just look cool, but protect your eyes.
2021-07-28
16 min
WBTV's Good Question
Has the Pandemic Affected Blood Donations?
Maya Franklin from the Red Cross of the Greater Carolinas addresses the area's critical blood shortage, and talks about potential reasons behind it connected to the COVID 19 pandemic with WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles.
2021-07-21
22 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are All These Dirtbikes on Charlotte's Streets?
Listeners are asking questions about dirt bikes and other ATV's seemingly driving recklessly on Charlotte's streets... especially in Uptown. WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles talks with Isaiah Harris from Team Charlotte Motorsports, and Trooper Ray Pierce from North Carolina State Highway Patrol about the legality of these vehicles on the streets.
2021-07-14
31 min
WBTV's Good Question
Do I need a COVID Vaccine Booster?
WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles answers your questions about the potential of COVID vaccine boosters, and we learn more about the COVID variants from Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Graham from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Dr. Dan Janus, Professor of Bioinformatics and Genomics at UNC-Charlotte.
2021-07-07
20 min
Nooze Hounds
WBTV's David Hodges Talks Charlotte News
WBTV’s David Hodges discusses his recent lawsuit against the city and the many stories of Charlotte City Council in the first half of 2021.
2021-07-02
57 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Can I Get the Best Night's Sleep?
Dr. Nancy Behrens of Novant Health talks with WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles about how to make sure you get the best night's sleep.
2021-06-30
25 min
WBTV's Good Question
Why Are We Getting So Many Scam Calls?
WBTV's Alex Giles talks with James Evans from the Federal Trade Commission about an increase in robocalls and phone scams, the latest technology and laws to fight these annoying calls, and how simply picking up a call and saying "hello" can compromise your privacy.
2021-06-23
31 min
WBTV's Good Question
How Do Cyber Attacks Work?
David Sims, from Security First IT joins WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles to discuss the rash of recent ransomware attacks, what they mean to you and your family or business, and how to best protect yourself against cyber criminals.
2021-06-16
25 min
WBTV's Good Question
Who Controls Traffic Lights?
WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Nathan Conard, Charlotte Transportation Systems Manager about just why some traffic lights seem longer than others, and what does it take to get a traffic light installed in your neighborhood if you think it needs one.
2021-06-09
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
Should We Keep Wearing Masks?
With new COVID-19 cases continuing to drop, and restrictions lifting almost everywhere, should we continue to wear masks? WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Arin Piramzadian, Chief Medical Officer at StarMed, about the efficacy and continued benefits of wearing a mask beyond the pandemic.
2021-06-02
26 min
WBTV's Good Question
Can Your Return to the Office Hurt Your Pets?
As we slowly begin to go back to our offices, our pets may start to develop signs of separation anxiety. WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Dr. Melissa Keck from Harper Point Animal Hospital about transitioning your pets from being with you all the time, to being without you for several hours a day.
2021-05-26
16 min
WBTV's Good Question
What is Charlotte's 2040 Plan?
Just what is Charlotte's 2040 plan and why is it so important? WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles talks with Sam Spencer, Chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission and Planning Committee about the plan, which details are the most important, and why it's taken so long to put together.
2021-05-19
33 min
WBTV's Good Question
Should Law Enforcement be Wearing More Protective Gear?
WBTV Anchor/Reporter Alex Giles speaks with attorney Walter Bowers Jr., a former police officer turned attorney, answering your questions about the equipment and procedures that keep law enforcement officers safe.
2021-05-12
32 min
WBTV's Good Question
Teens and the Mental Effects of COVID-19
Alex Giles speaks with Juliet Kuehnle from Sun Counseling and Wellness about the effect COVID-19 is having on our children and how to talk with them about their own mental health; and we hear from Ginger Finley, a local mom whose son took his own life in February without warning.
2021-05-05
38 min
WBTV's Good Question
Will the Price of Gas Go Up?
With the country opening back up after more than a year, what will happen to the price of a gallon of gas? WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles talks with Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy.com about what to expect at the pump, and what might really be behind what you're going to pay for gas.
2021-04-28
17 min
WBTV's Good Question
Are You Having Second Thoughts About the Second Dose?
Alex Giles talks with Becky Decamillis, a Novant Health Infectious Disease Specialist, about some of the reservations you might have about receiving the second COVID vaccine dose.
2021-04-21
21 min
WBTV's Good Question
Blood Clots and the Johnson and Johnson COVID Vaccine
Anchor/reporter Alex Giles is joined by Dr. Robert Brodsky from Johns Hopkins to talk about the blood clots and just what they mean for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine; and Dr. Meg Sullivan, Medical Director for Mecklenburg County Public Health, about the county's reaction to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine "pause" and just how long the other vaccines will be effective.
2021-04-14
31 min
WBTV's Good Question
COVID-19 and the Price of Lumber
WBTV anchor/reporter Alex Giles speaks with David Logan from the National Association of Home Builders about the effects of COVID-19 on the cost of a new home, and specifically the spike in lumber prices.
2021-04-07
24 min
WBTV's Good Question
I'm Vaccinated... Now What?
Dr. Daniel Janies, Professor of Bioinformatics and Genomics at UNC Charlotte joins WBTV Anchor Alex Giles to answer viewer's questions about just what being vaccinated against COVID-19 really means? When can life go back to "normal," and can a vaccinated person still spread the virus?
2021-03-31
19 min
WBTV's Good Question
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
WBTV anchor Alex Giles gets answers to your questions about the side effects from the COVID-19 vaccination from Dr. Katie Passaretti, Atrium Health's Medical Director of Infection Prevention.
2021-03-24
19 min
WBTV's Good Question
COVID-19 Vaccination Confusion
WBTV anchor Alex Giles and Dr. Charlene Wong, NC Department of Health and Human Services Chief Policy Officer for COVID-19, answer viewer's questions about just who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and why the eligible groups have changed so much over the past several weeks.
2021-03-17
22 min
WBTV's Good Question
Allergies and the COVID-19 Vaccines
In the premier installment of WBTV's Good Question, Alex Giles, Jamie Boll and producer Jess Dyer discuss questions viewers have been sending in to On Your Side Tonight with Jamie Boll about the COVID-19 vaccine and their concerns around allergies and just what is in the vaccine. Later, Alex is joined by Dr. Edwin Kim from UNC's Allergy and Immunology Clinic to answer your Good Questions.
2021-03-10
23 min
Do Good Charlotte
Molly Grantham
WBTV's Molly Grantham joins host Pamela Escobar to talk about the release of her new book "The Juggle is Real" and balancing life, family and work; plus the stress COVID-19 is putting on local non-profits.
2020-05-04
34 min
In the Spotlight Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts
Q and A with BPA
WBTV's Kristen Miranda and BPA's President and CEO Tom Gabbard answer questions about the 2020-2021 Broadway Season lineup.
2020-04-24
33 min
Do Good Charlotte
WBTV's Molly Grantham and Race for the Cure
WBTV anchor Molly Grantham joins Pamela Escobar in-studio to talk about Komen Charlotte's Race for the Cure, the emotional moments that have become such a large part of the event, and what makes the morning so personal for her.
2019-09-04
27 min
Charlotte Newsmakers
Charlotte's Black Boys
WBTV's Dedrick Russell joins Sharon Smith in-studio to discuss how his special community conversation "Black Boys and the Promised Land" came to be, and what he learned about being young and black in Charlotte.
2019-02-18
25 min