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Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen is joined in the studio by U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Whatley begins the interview by discussing his campaign against Roy Cooper, highlighting campaign events and visits to all 100 counties in North Carolina. Whatley criticizes Cooper for avoiding debates and refusing to defend his record on several key policies. He also addresses questions about Cooper’s health and a cease-and-desist letter sent to the North State Journal in response to its inquiries about Cooper’s health. Additionally, Whatley describes his efforts to aid Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina, reopen agricultural markets and promote economic growth across the state. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing his exclusive report on North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek’s decision to prioritize an investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Jensen notes that Boliek said his office is accelerating its investigation into the district and that he has visited Charlotte at least four times in connection with the investigation. Boliek also emphasized the urgency of addressing public concerns about the district. Jensen praises Boliek for increasing government accountability and scrutinizing public spending across North Carolina. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses early voting trends across North Carolina, highlighting early voting numbers among Democratic, Republican and unaffiliated voters and how they compare with recent voter registration figures. He then discusses factors that may be influencing voter behavior, concluding that economic uncertainty and fuel supply disruptions are motivating people to vote. Jensen then focuses on early voting trends in Mecklenburg County, noting that Democratic voters are currently outpacing Republican voters. He analyzes the competitive race for North Carolina House District 105 involving Tricia Cotham. He also examines voting trends among Republican voters, contrasting current patterns with those seen in 2024. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensen begins by clarifying that the CMPD officer's texts were not just about black people, and was about various cultures. Today CMPD released the names of the six officers involved in the controversy and Brett emphasized that the officers were white, black and hispanic. In addition, there is no evidence that they in fact acted on any of the texts.Brett discusses that the Panthers are winning the games they should win at the moment and that we need to temper our expectations for the moment as they have only beat one team with a winning record. Brett relates a health scare that he had several years ago to the current health challenges that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is going through. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office reaching a new agreement with federal officials to house inmates at Jail North. Brett highlights remarks from U.S. Attorney for Western N.C. Russ Ferguson and Sheriff Gary McFadden about how the agreement will benefit defendants, law enforcement, and taxpayers. The arrangement is expected to reduce transportation costs, improve access to counsel, speed up court proceedings, and bring additional funding into Mecklenburg County. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Thursday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department press conference. Jensen notes that the briefing was initially scheduled to address third-quarter crime statistics but largely focused on racist text messages exchanged among six officers. He says CMPD Chief Estella Patterson addressed the controversy at length, providing more information than he had initially anticipated. Later, he shares comments from Patterson addressing the allegations of misconduct. He also explains how crime statistics received only brief attention during the press conference, highlighting the figures that were reported. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing his reporting on alleged misconduct and investigations involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. He analyzes the defiant responses of school board members Stephanie Sneed and Charlitta Hatch amid calls for their resignations, focusing on their public denials of wrongdoing and portrayals of themselves as victims. He also compares their approach with that of former North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who threatened to sue CNN after a delay. Jensen then shares new reporting on the FBI investigation into CMS, clarifying details about the two separate ongoing investigations. He also criticizes the North Carolina State Board of Education’s investigation as ineffective. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with A.P. Dillon of the North State Journal about the cease-and-desist letter her publication received after asking North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper whether he would serve his full six-year term if elected. Dillon explains that Cooper’s campaign responded with a legal letter within about five hours rather than answering the question. She notes that the letter came from Elias Law Group, run by Marc Elias, a former campaign lawyer who represented Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign. Jensen and Dillon argue that candidates’ health and ability to complete their terms are legitimate matters of public interest. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing his report on six Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers who were suspended without pay over alleged racist text messages. He notes that the messages were reportedly uncovered during an SBI investigation into CMPD officer Seth Elliott, who was investigated for allegedly misusing Flock camera data. Jensen says he has been investigating the matter since around August 10, but has not yet confirmed the specific content of the messages. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ decision to name Melissa Balknight interim superintendent. He explains how Balknight’s close ties to former Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, her planned retirement and the difficulty of finding another candidate gave her significant negotiating leverage. He also criticizes the CMS school board’s record on leadership decisions and questions whether state authorities should intervene to ensure the district hires a qualified superintendent. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses issues surrounding the North Carolina Board of Education’s investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Jensen notes that the state investigation could be perceived as lacking impartiality. He explains that this is due to potential conflicts of interest involving State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and State Board Chair Eric Davis, both of whom previously held positions either with CMS or the CMS school board. Later, Jensen discusses another potential of conflict of interest involving the CMS investigation. He explains a situation involving CMS acting Superintendent Melissa Balknight’s sister, which research appears to show works for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as the Chief Academics Officer. Jensen uses this example to further argue why the investigation should be conducted by an independent third party. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with WBT News Director Mark Garrison about the death of televangelist Jim Bakker. Jensen and Garrison discuss Bakker’s rise and fall, his former wife, Tammy Faye, and their PTL Club. Garrison explains how the Bakker's lavish lifestyle, questionable spending and fundraising practices led to Jim’s imprisonment. Later, Jensen is joined by former U.S. Dept. of Education attorney and federal prosecutor Jonathan Vogel to discuss the FBI and Dept. of Justice investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Vogel breaks down the potential sentences and fines associated with charges in the case. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the news he broke on the FBI & DOJ investigating potential financial irregularities involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The DOJ first confirmed to Brett that an ongoing investigation is underway, while CMSater acknowledged it and said it would cooperate with authorities.  Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Representative David Willis, chairman of the House Education Committee, to discuss the ongoing investigations involving CMS and the possibility of breaking the district into multiple school systems. Willis addresses concerns surrounding CMS leadership, finances, hiring practices and accountability, saying state officials should consider a deeper review of the district. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department press conference about a shooting in northwest Charlotte that resulted in the death of 4-year-old Caleb Flax. Jensen shares comments from Chief Estella Patterson, who described the incident as a tragedy that affected not only Flax’s immediate family but also the wider community. Patterson announced that five people had been arrested in the case and emphasized that the investigation remains active. Additionally, Deputy Chief Brian Butler provided a detailed account of the investigation. Butler said investigators recovered stolen vehicles believed to be connected to the case and worked with law enforcement agencies in Gaston and Union counties to locate several suspects. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen shares his interview with former NBA player Enes Kanter and Congressman Mark Harris at the 2026 North Carolina Salt & Light Conference. His conversation with Kanter and Harris centers on men competing in women’s sports. Harris discusses federal legislation, executive actions and ongoing investigations related to school sports and gender policies. Kanter discusses the motives behind his decision to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Later, Jensen shares his interview with Congressman Tom Emmer, who serves as majority whip in the U.S. House of Representatives. Emmer emphasizes the importance of Republican voters turning out for the midterm elections. He also acknowledges concerns about high gas prices, along with issues facing the state of Minnesota. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.