From general curiosities, to specific Charlotte happenings - WBTV anchor Alex Giles listens to your Good Question and gets you expert answers in this podcast by WBTV’s On Your Side Tonight.
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How Can I Help Protect Our Endangered Wildlife?
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Tax season is just getting started and the funds you get back could go to having better drinking water and protecting endangered and threatened wildlife. Alex asks the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission how you can help at no cost to you.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Charlotte: A Hot Housing Market - What Does That Mean?
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Zillow's annual prediction is out and Charlotte is expected to be 2023's hottest market. Alex Giles speaks to the Founder and CEO of the RedBud Group, asking what this means for prospective buyers and sellers.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can You Navigate the Adderall Shortage?
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Families and pharmacies are struggling to fill prescriptions of Adderall amid this latest shortage. The Chief Medical Officer for StarMed Healthcare weighs in on what you can do if your supply is running short.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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A new year means new goals. And for some, it may mean looking harder at our finances. Alex speaks with a personal finance expert on how we can better our finances with achievable goals and recommendations.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Is screen time taking over your family time? A mom-turned-author speaks on how you can get your child through a digital detox and how it could help your child later in life.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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There's been relief at the pump and that relief could stick around a bit longer. An oil and gas investor weighs in on the reason behind the decrease in price and why it may not stay low for long.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein talks with Alex Giles about the recent opioid lawsuit settlements.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What Will Happen With The Housing Market In 2023?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can We Travel Smart This Holiday Season?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Do We Avoid Getting Scammed this Holiday?
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How to avoid getting ripped off this holiday season with Tom Bartholomy, President and CEO of BBB of Southern Piedmont and Western N.C.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What Are The Odds of Winning the Powerball?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Is the country headed toward a recession? An economics professor weighs in on how a recession is called and the signs to look for.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Pardoning Federal Marijuana Charges: What Does This Mean?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Why Should I Vote in the Midterm Elections?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Can I Expect Health Premiums to Increase?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can We Eliminate Racial Health Disparities?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can We Help Kids Mentally Prepare for School?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Farnoosh Torabi, editor-at-large for CNET Money talks with Alex about the Inflation Reduction Act, and what it means for you.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What's Being Done to Prevent Deadly Crashes?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Getting Help from the New Suicide Prevention Hotline
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What Can Be Done to Decrease Violence in Charlotte?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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The Role of Mental Health on Gun Violence
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can You Be Safe During the Lifeguard Shortage?
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The national spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association sheds light on the current lifeguard shortage and other issues making waves in the industry.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Catawba College's Dr. Michael Bitzer joins Alex Giles to talk about the importance of primary elections.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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."By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Keeping People Out of Prison Once They've Been Released
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Alex and Jamie sit down with Gemini Boyd, from Project B.O.L.T. about keeping released inmates from returning to prison.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What is the Status of NC's Death Penalty?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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What Does The Future of Podcasting Sound Like?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Why Are Colorectal Screenings So Important?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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How Can We Eat Healthy with Food Prices Rising?
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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Eddie Caldwell, from the NC Sherrifs' Association explains the history of the position of Sheriff, and why it's an elected position.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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A Ukrainian-American Talks to WBTV About the War
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Ukrainian-American Mike Hrycelak talks with Alex Giles about hearing from family in Ukraine, and the long history of conflict in the region.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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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.By WBTV/Queen City Podcast Network
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