On this Sunday Oct 11, 2026 episode of CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick



Noted NBC Sportscaster Mike Tirico – Phone Guest recapping Sunday night’s Panther's win, the city of Charlotte, it's people and the great atmosphere.  Also, the time he spent with Bo and Beth at the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club



Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton on GMBT discussing Jon Stewart's entire Monday episode focused on AI and other AI related matters



Andy Jackson, John Locke Foundation (Mail voting update, Turnout is down almost a fifth from 2022) with WBT's Nick Craig



Guest:  Jason Mickool is the founder and CEO of a national network of financial advisory firms.  Discussing Year-End Money Tips.  What are the most common year-end financial mistakes people don't realize they're making? Why do outdated beneficiary designations end up costing families the most?  What retirement contribution deadlines should people know about before Dec. 31? - with Ed



Guest: Kristen Costello, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs, BETA Technologies.  A new generation of battery-powered aircraft is taking flight in North Carolina, with the potential to transform medical transport, disaster response and deliveries, especially in communities where distance can mean delays. BETA Technologies is behind the technology w/ Ed



Guest Cody Krull - owner of Saving Grace.  Getting the exterior of your home ready for Fall and the coming Winter months w/Ed



WBT Talktober Fest Promo.

On this Sunday Oct 11, 2026 episode of CAROLINA&nbsp;Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick
 
Noted NBC Sportscaster Mike Tirico &ndash; Phone Guest recapping Sunday night&rsquo;s Panther's win, the city of Charlotte, it's people and the great atmosphere.&nbsp; Also, the time he spent with Bo and Beth at the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club
 
Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton on GMBT discussing Jon Stewart's entire Monday episode focused on AI and other AI related matters
 
Andy Jackson, John Locke Foundation (Mail voting update, Turnout is down almost a fifth from 2022) with WBT's Nick Craig
 
Guest: &nbsp;Jason Mickool is the founder and CEO of a national network of financial advisory firms.&nbsp; Discussing&nbsp;Year-End Money Tips.&nbsp; What are the most common year-end financial mistakes people don't realize they're making? Why do outdated beneficiary designations end up costing families the most?&nbsp; What retirement contribution deadlines should people know about before Dec. 31? - with Ed
 
Guest: Kristen Costello, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs, BETA Technologies.&nbsp; A new generation of battery-powered aircraft is taking flight in North Carolina, with the potential to transform medical transport, disaster response and deliveries, especially in communities where distance can mean delays. <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.ipA4H93oqFHd0g31DoGansAzKK-2FQu8L3wqRnp9LkfbQ-3DlfZK_A3Ea0URCk1RAnGTEDMLauMVYWI9BX3JSfzlaoU9cHL1jFfOMwr5z22mdjDjcsknKg-2FJCj3maghBWJas-2F1dFYj95Hnde84kTn6LfJYSZASDJaXAddzPFY2PwOBLwN4UmDXuexSHb1PM6pBbKnoEgjV4g5Qhf0UJ-2FczTe5ZVOy6fYHDfWSxxijM6WVsmAql2wpVL3OnOoA2i1uBfShHYqMlQNu4it9WV8NClYsih7TGO712waRQRGwOxOaT9M8YfztBbk7ksX-2FTnWMquq5Tz1egdyBxjq3oYdeuE0dsVqIoLeSJUd-2F4hJBDWgFl77TMHmasES3BNHVPI9I1-2FJbRsH1PnJlgH5dKDO-2Fwvp3GFuGjreFCDCm3iuCNw2K-2FfXZ6HzP__%3B!!FqXE6Q!V34GT2T8lMYl6VImDzpkrkh1S4HzR36bhsVYYfkrdTLNkwBSsjDLXUulmhP5OGdbLFth_TGRA44kEv8jn2ebc0J5aEBs%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clhines%40radio-one.com%7C5f071e3b9707468a367408df2530921d%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C639270562729604507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9HwEqXSXe5pyox7CNZQh2v7zmNqRfwx5DD6ZT%2BzIH3g%3D&amp;reserved=0">BETA Technologies</a>&nbsp;is behind the technology w/ Ed
 
Guest Cody Krull - owner of Saving Grace.&nbsp; Getting the exterior of your home ready for Fall and the coming Winter months w/Ed
 
WBT Talktober Fest Promo.

Carolina Focus

CAROLINA Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick - Sun Oct 11, 2026 Part 1

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