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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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33:29

9-26-25: Lake Lure, Bat Cave & Broad River 1 Year Later

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2025/09/26

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the shocking state of Lake Lure, North Carolina, and the extensive recovery efforts still underway nearly a year after Hurricane Helene. Broadcasting live from Black Mountain, NC, Brett describes how the lake has been intentionally drained 28 feet — the lowest in its history — to remove over a million tons debris. Jensen interviews Lake Lure Town Manager

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33:25

9-25-25: Gov Mulls Iryna Crime Bill Veto

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2025/09/25

TTune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the upcoming one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the powerful stories that came out of last year’s devastating storm. He shares his firsthand experience covering the aftermath from the ground, including exclusive access to restricted areas like Lake Lure, Bat Cave, and Broad River. Brett recounts the community resilience he witnessed, from volunteer

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31:56

9-24-25: VP Vance Visits Concord

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2025/09/25

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen begins the show with a solemn reflection on the upcoming one-year anniversary of Hurricane Halene and the lasting devastation it brought to communities in the North Carolina mountains. He shares a powerful report detailing the loss experienced by families who were directly impacted by the storm, highlighting the emotional weight that still lingers nearly a year later. The story serves as a sobering

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33:15

9-23-25: Highlights From Iryna Vigil

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2025/09/23

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the vigil held for Iryna Zarutska and the powerful community response that unfolded in Charlotte’s South End. Brett shares behind-the-scenes insights from the emotional event at the East/West Boulevard light rail station, where dozens of media members and a diverse crowd gathered to honor Arena’s life. He highlights moments such as a young woman laying

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32:41

9-22-25: Iryna Vigil Tonight

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2025/09/23

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show from the East/West Boulevard Light Rail station to talk about the vigil to honor the life of Iryna Zarutska. Jensen emphasizes that this memorial is not a political event, instead it's a way for the community to honor Zarutska's life and the legacy she ultimately leaves behind. He goes on to paint a visual of what the scene at the East/West Boulevard station, just outside of the tracks, looks

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34:07

9-19-25: Another Week, More CLT Murders

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2025/09/20

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking to the head of the Mecklenburg County GOP, Kyle Kirby, about Monday night's vigil for Light Rail stabbing victim Iryna Zarutska. Kirby is a member of the Charlotte government who organized the vigil for Zarutska, and he discusses how he was able to coordinate this event. He mentions that several groups, such as the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Protestant Ukrainian Church, and the

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32:20

9-18-25: Gov Talks Crime & NC Senator Johnson Talks...

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2025/09/18

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Governor Josh Stein’s recent visit to Charlotte and the ongoing concerns about crime and public safety in North Carolina. Jensen highlights Stein’s comments on the importance of increasing well-trained law enforcement officers rather than deploying the National Guard to address rising violence. The governor stresses the need for better mental health

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30:44

9-17-25 ;Rep Moore Interview & McFadden Statements

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2025/09/17

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the recent tragedy in Charlotte involving the death of a 4-year-old boy, and growing political hostility following the murder of Charlie Kirk. Brett is joined by Congressman Tim Moore, who shares his reaction to the disturbing social media response from some on the left, and applauds employers for firing those celebrating Kirk’s death. Moore also addresses

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28:41

9-16-25: Dem State Rep Offers Late Safety Fix

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2025/09/16

Tune in here to this Tuesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the local response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, focusing on the unexpectedly large turnout at a prayer vigil held in Monroe. Jensen shares his initial skepticism about the crowd size, estimating only a few hundred would attend — but says even a conservative estimate of 1,000 proves how deeply this tragedy has impacted the community. Later, Jensen takes

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30:31

9-15-25: More Local Fallout From Notable Violence

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2025/09/15

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest controversies surrounding Audrey Kell High School and embattled CMS school board member Melissa Easley. Jensen dives into Easley’s now-viral Facebook posts following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which have sparked national outrage. Jensen criticizes her language, the lack of remorse in her statements, and CMS’s tepid response. Later, Jensen

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34:11

9-12-25: CMS Board Member Makes Charged FB Post

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2025/09/13

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board member Melissa Easley's comments about the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. Jensen references a Facebook post from Easley in which she states in part, "don't expect me to feel sorry, pitty, (sic) or mournful” for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Jensen notes that this is a bad look for Easley, and how she doesn’t comprehend

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32:53

9-11-25: More Fallout From Prominent Murders

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2025/09/12

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Brett Jensen opens the show by covering a press conference held in Raleigh by North Carolina Speaker of the House Dustin Hall, Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger and Michael Whatley. The purpose of the press conference was to outline how the state plans to rein in magistrates who allow convicted criminals to roam free. Jensen shares a clip of Dustin Hall’s opening remarks, in which Hall discusses what the General Assembly

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33:41

9-10-25: Whatley & NC Auditor Boliek Join

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2025/09/10

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking: Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the explosive press conference held by the NC GOP and Mecklenburg County GOP in response to the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska, and the growing political fallout surrounding crime in Charlotte. Brett highlights powerful remarks from NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons and Mecklenburg GOP Chair Kyle Kirby, who condemned what they called “soft-on-crime” policies

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33:41

9-9-25: Feds Charge Attackers; Rep Moore Joins

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2025/09/10

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the newly filed federal charges in the murder of Iryna Zarutska and the emotional press conference held by U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson and the FBI . Ferguson announced that the case would be supplemented with federal charges under a statute covering acts of violence on public transit—an unusual but serious move intended to send a clear message. He spoke about the

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34:42

9-8-25: Light Rail Goes Global; Dem Primary Candidates

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2025/09/08

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the growing national attention surrounding the tragic murder on Charlotte’s light rail system and the mounting public outcry for stronger transit safety. He highlights how the story—originally local—has now made headlines nationwide, including coverage by CNN and Fox News, largely prompted by comments from former President Donald Trump. Brett is joined

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32:26

9.8.25 : 2 Days Left To Vote

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2025/09/05

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the final stretch of early voting and the high-stakes Republican primary for District 6. With just two days left to vote—early voting ends Saturday and Election Day is Tuesday. Jensen catches up with candidate Krista Bokhari, who’s facing off against Sary Chakra for the seat vacated by Bohkari’s husband, Tariq, earlier this year. Bohkari discusses her

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29:40

9-4-25: Tariq Leaves FTA

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2025/09/04

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking aboutthe sudden departure of Tariq Bokhari from his position as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. Jensen outlines Bokhari’s rapid transition—from leaving his Charlotte City Council seat just months ago to taking on a prominent federal role, and now unexpectedly stepping down. While Bokhari’s official statement emphasizes

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31:10

9-3-25: Councilman Peacock Talks CATS Safety

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2025/09/03

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Charlotte’s growing concerns over public safety and the urgent issues surrounding the city’s transit system. Joined in studio by Charlotte City Council member Edwin Peacock III, Brett dives into Tuesday night’s high-stakes meeting on CATS safety following a recent deadly incident on the light rail. Councilmember Peacock shares insights from the

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32:11

9-2-25: Mayor candidate Maginnis

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2025/09/02

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Mayor Vi Lyles’ recent controversies and introducing his exclusive interview with Democratic mayoral candidate Brendan Maginnis. Maginnis doesn’t hold back—criticizing Lyles for what he describes as years of political maneuvering, lack of transparency, and a series of scandals including secret payouts, public safety missteps, and controversial

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34:33

8-29-25: New Updates On Stabbing

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2025/08/29

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the start of college football season and why tonight’s Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium is a major step forward for UNC Charlotte. He recalls covering the sport since the late 1990s and explains how the expansion of playoffs and growth of programs have reshaped the game Later, Jensen turned his focus to the horrific stabbing on the Lynx Blue

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