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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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37:50

8-8-24: One-On-One W/ Dena Diorio, Who Is Retiring

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2024/08/09

Tune in this Thursday for the latest edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett Jensen kicks off the show with a major announcement: Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has revealed her plans to retire in 2025. Currently serving her 11th year in the role, Diorio shared her decision with the Board of County Commissioners. Later in the show, Brett interviews Dena Diorio, who reflects on her notable achievements. Among her accomplishments are the creation of the MECK PreK program, which has

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34:26

8-7-24: NC Rep Jason Saine Calls It Quits

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2024/08/08

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Governor Cooper addressed the state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Debbie. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential severe flooding, and dangerous conditions, including possible tornadoes. More than 350 National Guard soldiers and airmen have been activated, and swift water rescue teams are on standby. A federal disaster declaration has been received,

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33:11

8-6-24: New Sponsorship For PGA Tourney At Quail Hollow

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2024/08/06

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Truist being the primary sponsor of the PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow Club, previously known as the Wells Fargo Championship. The tournament will be rebranded as the Truist Championship and Truist's deal is reportedly worth $27-28 million annually. Wells Fargo previously spent less than $20 million, and other sponsors like Honda, Farmers Insurance, and AT&T have

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35:38

8-5-24: Tropical Storm Debby Hits Carolinas

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2024/08/06

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announcing a state of emergency as the Carolinas are hit by tropical storm Debby. Brett also shares a story about his first week working at WBT where he was asked to go to Wilmington N.C. to cover hurricane Florence, a category 5 hurricane that ravaged much of the East Coast. Brett shares some scary stories from his travels, including a

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35:01

8-2-24: Police Vest & DA Investigating

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2024/08/03

Tune in here to this Fridays edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bukhari has been vocally advocating for better outer-wearing bulletproof vests for officers, especially after a tragic incident on April 29th where four law enforcement officers were killed. Chief Jennings initially opposed the outer-wearing vests because they appeared militarized and potentially intimidating to the community. and Chief

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34:16

8-1-24: Big Death Penalty Ruling In S.C.

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2024/08/01

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Olympic opening ceremony's theme, which reportedly featured a depiction of the Last Supper. And Concerns about the cleanliness of the river used for swimming events. Despite spending $1.5 billion to clean it, the water quality varies. Paris Olympic Village does not provide air conditioning, leading the U.S. Olympic Committee to purchase 450 portable air conditioning

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31:19

7-31-24: Update On NC Campaign Finances

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2024/07/31

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a heatwave affecting the Charlotte area and mentions that it's going to be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and heat indexes hitting triple digits. Brett offers practical advice for dealing with extreme heat, including staying indoors, ensuring pets are kept cool, and wearing appropriate clothing like lightweight, loose-fitting garments. He

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36:03

7-30-24: Disaster Olympics

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2024/07/31

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by Discussing a back injury he sustained from tripping over his dog's leash. He has been experiencing severe lower back pain since the fall. Jensen also talks about his frustration with the medical insurance process which requires him to go through physical therapy before he can get an MRI. He describes the required process and how it feels inefficient and painful. Brett also talks about

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33:56

7-29-24: SWAT Exclusive; Cooper Bows Out

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2024/07/30

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the standoff at a local Circle K in South Park where a man was threatening to kill himself. Jensen reports that there were around 16 SWAT team members on the ground and a few more SWAT snipers surrounding the building. After roughly three hours, the SWAT team was able to move into the Circle K and detain the individual with no shots fired, ending the standoff with no serious

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32:55

7-26-24: Witnessing A Brazen Crime

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2024/07/26

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a controversy going on in York County over a solar panel company, Silfab, that is wanting to build a factory in the heart of Fort Mill. The production of these solar panels requires dangerous chemicals that have been linked to many health risks. Brett is joined by Andy Liddell to give us more insight into this ongoing controversy. Brett shares a story about witnessing a

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32:47

7-25-24: Review Of Trump Rally

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2024/07/25

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the chaotic Trump rally in Charlotte. He describes the difficulties faced getting to the event due to traffic and the overwhelming crowd size, which exceeded the arena’s capacity. Tim Moore: Speaker of the North Carolina House, emphasizes the energy and turnout of the rally and discusses his dual role as Speaker and congressional candidate. Dan Bishop: Running for North Carolina Attorney General,

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33:28

7-23-24: New VP Odds

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2024/07/24

Tune in here to thisTuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the intriguing speculation surrounding potential vice presidential picks for Kamala Harris. Jensen delves into the names being floated, such as Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, and Roy Cooper, examining their strengths and weaknesses in the context of national politics. He particularly highlights Roy Cooper's candidacy, noting his status as a Democratic governor in a traditionally

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36:42

7-22-24: EXCLUSIVE - 1-on-1 With Tricia Cotham

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2024/07/23

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with a one on one interview with State Representative Tricia Cotham from Mecklenburg County, discussing how her opponent was able to acquire such a large amount of campaign funds and Rep. Cotham breaks down some of the laws and regulations regarding campaign funds. Rep. Cotham also discusses the biggest issues facing her constituents leading up to the 2024 election. Later Brett shares a

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34:28

7-19-24: Reaction To RNC Week

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2024/07/20

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Republican National Convention and shares Annette Albright's speech from the RNC last night. Albright was a teacher at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and was assaulted by a group of students. She called for our politicians to fix our broken system and hold kids accountable at schools, do not allow a few bad apples to interfere with the rest of the students' education

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37:27

7-18-24 :RNC Day 3 Reactions

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2024/07/19

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Republican National Convention (RNC) and its lineup of speakers. From local figures like North Carolina's Annette Albright and Franklin Graham to high-profile names such as Hulk Hogan and Eric Trump, Jensen covers all the key speakers and their anticipated speeches. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen as he also critiques MSNBC's reported

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35:26

7-17-24 : NC Delegates call from RNC

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2024/07/18

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Annette Albright's unexpected invitation from Donald Trump's campaign to speak at the RNC, her journey from lifelong Democrat to independent, and the reactions within her community. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:26

7-16-24: RNC Night 1 Reflection

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2024/07/17

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a controversial judicial decision by Judge Jennifer Fleet regarding bail bonds for serious criminal cases. Highlighting instances where Fleet set bonds criticized as too lenient, Jensen passionately critiques her decisions. He recounts specific cases, like a murder and rape suspect receiving a low bond, contrasting with another judge's corrective action. Jensen's vivid

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34:53

7-15-24: Media Coverage Of Assassination Attempt

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2024/07/16

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday at his rally in Pennsylvania and Brett walks us through his thought process when he heard the news. As a journalist his first thoughts may be different from most people, he immediately questioned where the shooter was, if anyone else was shot and more. Later in the show Brett discusses Trump picking

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35:36

7-12-24: Spree Shooter Update; NC Speaker Interview

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2024/07/13

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the two suspects who were arrested yesterday in connection to the spree killings in Charlotte earlier this week that left three people dead. Brett is joined by North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore for a one on one interview discussing Governor Roy Cooper vetoing the raise the age bill, election integrity and more. Speaker Moore cuts through the political speak and

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16:55

7-11-24 :CMPD Arrest Teens in Shooting Spree

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2024/07/11

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the CMPD's press conference revealing the arrest of two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, for a series of random shootings across Charlotte. The segment delves into the swift police response, the charges faced by the suspects, and the community's reaction to the alarming incidents. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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