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Breaking With Brett Jensen

Every weeknight from 7-8 PM, "Breaking Brett Jensen" comes off the beat for a deep dive into the day"s top stories, and to answer your questions at 704-520-1110.

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32:06

6-9-25: EXCLUSIVE-Mark Robinson's 1st Interview

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2025/06/09

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off by talking about his weekend at the NC GOP Convention in Greensboro and the surprising appearance of former Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. Jensen dives into behind-the-scenes moments, including internal GOP tensions and Robinson’s complicated standing within the party. He explains how Robinson’s attendance sparked controversy, given past remarks and scandals that have left

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32:33

6-6-25: New Smoking Age In NC?

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2025/06/06

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off by talking about vaping regulations and foster care reform with North Carolina State Representative Donnie Loftus. Reporting live from the NC GOP Convention in Greensboro, Jensen dives into House Bill 430, which would raise the legal age to purchase nicotine products to 21 and introduce tighter regulations on vape shops across the state. Loftus emphasizes the growing concern of youth

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34:25

6-5-25: Exclusive Interview On NC Election Integrity

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2025/06/05

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the North Carolina GOP Convention in Greensboro and the state’s evolving budget negotiations.Broadcasting live from the convention, Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Representative David Willis, who discusses the House’s version of the state budget recently passed and now under Senate review. Willis highlights major priorities including raising

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30:13

6-4-25: Catawba Co. Shooting Update

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2025/06/04

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest developments in the Catawba County mass shooting investigation and the frustration surrounding the suspect’s $200,000 bond release. Jensen shares highlights from a major press conference featuring CatawbaCounty Sheriff Don Brown, who expressed outrage over the suspect being back on the streets despite facing multiple serious charges. The sheriff

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30:46

6-3-25: Catawba Co. Shooting Update

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2025/06/03

Tune in here to this Tuesday'sedition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about two major incidents: the shooting of a Monroe police officer and a mass shooting at a house party near Hickory. Brett brings on WBTV reporter David Hodges, who was dispatchedearlySunday morningto cover the Hickory scene, where up to 200 people attended a party that turned violent. Hodges shares behind-the-scenes insight, including reports of multiple shooters and over 80

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30:12

6-2-25: Maggie Jensen 5-24-09 to 5-31-25

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2025/06/02

Tune in here to this Monday'sedition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the heartbreaking loss of his beloved dog, Maggie, and the emotional toll of caring for her in her final weeks. Brett shares a deeply personal and moving story of Maggie’sdecline and the painful decision to say goodbye. Having been with him since 2009, Maggie was not just a pet,but a constant companion for 16 years and even became a familiar presence at WBT events.

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36:05

5-30-25: NC Auditor Talks CLT Council Payout

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2025/05/31

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about exclusive interviews and a major local controversy involving Charlotte City Council’s payout to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Brett speaks with North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek who shares details about his office's investigation into the financial settlement, citing transparency and accountability as the core mission. Boliek reveals that numerous tips and a lack

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34:08

5-29-25: Multiple Lawsuits Filed

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2025/05/29

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the sudden resignation of Jamie Brooks, the controversial principal of Ardrey Kell High School, and the firestorm of reactions it triggered. Brooks, suspended with pay since May 2, officially resigned earlier in the day, ending a tenure marked by repeated controversy. Later in the show, Breaking Brett Jensen turns his attention to embattled Charlotte City Councilwoman

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32:15

5-28-25: Councilman Graham In Studio

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2025/05/29

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen sits down with Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham fortonight'sshow. They startthe show discussing Councilman Graham's sister, who was murdered in the Charleston church shooting in 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church while attending a Bible study. Councilman Graham also discusses his book, "The Way Forward," which covers his and his sister's story, both her work in the community before

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33:30

5-27-25: Jennings Payout Breakdown

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2025/05/27

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings' $305,000 payout following his threat to sue the city of Charlotte, andrevealswhy he is getting that money. Jensen breaks this down based on categoriessuch as legal costs, retroactive cost-of-livingraise, a retention bonus, and more. Remember, all of this began because Chief Jennings alleged that former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari

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33:34

5-23-25: Councilwoman Brown Arraigned In Federal Court

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2025/05/24

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown's arraignment in federal court earlier today. Councilwoman Brown was given a $25,000 bond and had her passport revoked. This was a point of contention as Councilwoman Brown works for American Airlines and has overseas non-profits. Brett also shares a clip of reporters questioning Councilwoman Brown as she exits the courthouse and

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37:59

5-22-25: Councilwoman Indicted By Feds

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2025/05/23

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown being indicted for a scheme to steal $124,000 in COVID relief funds. Councilwoman Brown claims that this is a plan to frame her for theft and fraud because of her gender, race, and political views. Councilwoman Brown has been indicted alongside her two daughters for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Councilwoman Brown

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38:56

5-21-25: NC Political Rummors

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2025/05/21

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing political rumors swirling across North Carolina and the potential shakeup in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.One of the hottest rumors is that Senator Tom Tillis may not seek re-election, with names like Michael Whatley, Dave Boliek, and even Laura Trump being floated as possible GOP successors. On the Democratic side, Brett highlights Jeff Jackson as a frontrunner, citing his

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35:16

5-20-25: Meck Dec Day -250 Years

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2025/05/21

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensenkicks the show off by discussing the historical significance of May 20th, marking the 250th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Brett interviews Scott Syfert, author and co-founder of the May 20th Society, who explains the Meck Dec’s claim as the first American declaration of independence, signed in Charlotte on May 20, 1775—14 months before the national one

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36:19

5-19-25: Bokharis Snubbed By Mayor Lyles

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2025/05/20

Tune in here to this Monday'sedition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensenkicks the show off by discussing the surprise vote to fill the vacant Charlotte City Council seat and the political fallout surrounding it.Brett breaks the news that Edwin Peacock III was appointed to replace Tariq Bokhari after a 5–5 vote was splitby Mayor Vi Lyles, who chose Peacock over Krista Bokhari, Tariq’swife and the endorsed Republican favorite. Jensen highlights the backlash from GOP

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38:47

5-16-25: Scott Hamilton Filling In For Brett Jensen

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2025/05/17

Tune in here to this Friday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discussupdates from the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, where Jonathan Vegas maintains the lead, and reflects on the one-year anniversary of Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic arrest before last year’s tournament. Hamilton plays audio from the newly released body cam footage, exploring how the incident unfolded and how Scheffler’s

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36:13

5-15-25: Scott Hamilton Filling In For Brett Jensen

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2025/05/16

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss the latest from the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. While the course looks pristine, soggy conditions have players frustrated, especially with the decision not to allow preferred lies. Big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, struggled—each double bogeying hole 16, a statistical anomaly with odds as rare as 1 in a million

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38:15

5-14-25: Scott Hamilton Filling In For Brett Jensen

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2025/05/15

Tune in here to this Tuesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss early leaks from the NFL schedule, highlighting key Carolina Panthers matchups, including a Week 1 road game against the Jaguars and a Week 12 Monday night showdown in San Francisco. Hamilton also previews the 2025 PGA Championship at a soggy Quail Hollow, where conditions remain a concern despite top-tier prep efforts. WBTV’s

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37:43

5-13-25: Scott Hamilton Filling In For Brett Jensen

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2025/05/14

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss the PGA Championship’s impact on Charlotte and the stunning posthumous reinstatement of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Hamilton opens the show highlighting the significance of the PGA Tour stop at Quail Hollow, emphasizing its economic boost to the Carolinas and the rare PGA-LIV player crossover Listen here for all of this and

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36:18

5-12-25: Rep Moore Visits The Show

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2025/05/13

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensen kicks the show offwith an Exclusive Interview with Congressman Tim Moore to discuss a long-sealed stairwell in the U.S. Capitol, steeped in history from the War of 1812. The hidden staircase captured national attention after Moore shared it online, offering listeners a fascinating look inside the Capitol's lesser-known corners. The conversation shifts as Congressman Moore breaks down the latest on the federal

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