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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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37:31

8-28-25: Cooper's Poor Tweet On Mtn Recovery

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2025/08/28

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the surge of attention his posts on X have been getting and the statement made by Charlotte’s Republican mayoral candidate about Mayor Vi Lyles on a recent murder. Jensen highlights how the remarks on Tuesday by Mayor Vi Lyles, which he called one of the worst written statements he’s ever seen from a politician and seemed to excuse a murderer rather than

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33:52

8-27-25: FOP Reacts To Mayor's Statement

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2025/08/28

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by sharing a statement from The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police regarding the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the light rail on Friday, August 22. In a statement posted on Facebook, which Jensen references, the FOP recognizes that new leadership is needed in Charlotte. The statement goes on to call out Mayor Vi Lyles and Charlotte City Council member Edwin

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34:19

8-26-25: Mayor Makes Pathetic Statement On Murder

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2025/08/26

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Jensen dives deep into what he calls a disturbing pattern of silence and deflection from Charlotte city officials — especially Mayor Vi Lyles, who took four days to issue a public statement. He slams the response as tone-deaf, highlighting how it focused more on the mental health of the suspect than on the innocent victim who lost her life. Jensen calls out the mayor’s deflection, the city’s transit safety

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32:37

8-25-25: Horrible Murder On Light Rail

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2025/08/25

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a tragic incident on Charlotte’s light rail and the growing concerns over public safety in the city. A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman, who had recently moved to Charlotte to escape the war in her home country, was fatally stabbed Friday night by a homeless repeat offender. Brett expresses outrage over the lack of safety on public transit and questions the city’s

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32:48

8-22-25: Joi Mayo Talks D-3 Primary

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2025/08/22

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about local politics and the intensifying District 3 City Council race featuring candidate Joy Mayo, who’s challenging Tiawana Brown in the Democratic primary. Jensen highlights his exclusive interview with candidate Joy Mayo, who is gaining traction as she challenges incumbent Tiawana Brown. Mayo discusses her experience as a CMS teacher and nonprofit leader, while

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32:06

8-21-25: Humpy Wheeler Dies

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2025/08/21

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting turnout and the passing of a Charlotte legend, Humpy Wheeler. With early voting starting uptown at the Hal Marshall Center, Brett predicts only 45 voters turned out Known as the “P.T. Barnum of Racing,” Wheeler passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by family and friends. Jensen reflects on Wheeler’s extraordinary impact on motorsports,

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32:14

8-20-25: More Cab. Co. Chaos

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2025/08/20

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the ongoing political upheaval in Cabarrus County and the controversial firing of County Manager Sean Newton. Jensen lays out the timeline of Newton’s dismissal, emphasizing that the move—voted 3-2 by the Board of Commissioners—should not have surprised anyone following local politics. He highlights Newton’s lack of government experience and

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29:36

8-19-25: New CMS Security Protocol

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2025/08/19

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the recent shooting incident at Palisades High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (CMS) new safety protocol rollout. Jensen, breaks down CMS’s press conference introducing the "I Love U Guys" safety system, a five-tiered protocol designed to eliminate confusion during school emergencies. Brett explains how the new system replaces the old

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31:42

8-18-25: Meck Sheriff Chief Deputy Resigns

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2025/08/19

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the abrupt resignation of Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Christopher Allen and the serious allegations leveled against Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen reads the full resignation letter, in which Allen accuses McFadden of creating a toxic, abusive work environment, coercing staff, and prioritizing public image over ethical leadership. The letter

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33:38

8-15-25: 1st Hurricane Of The Season

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2025/08/15

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest updates on Hurricane Aaron and the ongoing stretch of rainy weather across the Carolinas. As the first hurricane of the 2025 season officially forms, Jensen shares insight on the storm’s projected path—currently tracking between Bermuda and the North Carolina coast—and reflects on his first assignment with WBT covering Hurricane Florence

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34:05

8-14-25: CLT Council Candidate Chakra's 1st Interview

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2025/08/14

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the upcoming District 6 Charlotte City Council Republican primary and his exclusive one on one interview with candidate Sary Chakra. Brett highlights the uniqueness of this race—it’s the only Republican primary in Mecklenburg County—and the fact that all three candidates, including Democrat Tiawana Brown, are newcomers. He discusses Sary’s

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33:08

8-13-25: ATF, CMPD & US Atty Presser

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2025/08/13

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Atrium Health’s decision to end gender-affirming medications for minors and the broader cultural and medical debate surrounding the issue. Brett reacts strongly to the move, calling it a step in the right direction and criticizing what he views as misinformation around sex being "assigned at birth.” Later, Jensen turns his focus back to the issue of straw

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33:06

8-12-25: D-3 Candidates Chaos

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2025/08/12

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! BreakingBrett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about political drama and unexpected campaign twists in Charlotte’s District 3 City Council race. He highlights the sudden withdrawal of candidate Montrevious King—who had strong credentials—from the race, despite running against embattled incumbent Tijuana Brown, a convicted felon now facing new fraud charges. Brett raises eyebrows over King’s claim that

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11:57

8-12-25: Rep Mark Harris Talks Israel

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2025/08/12

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Jensen has an exclusive one-on-one interview with Congressman Mark Harris to discuss his recent trip to Israel and the rising concerns about public safety in Washington, D.C. Harris, fresh off a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel, shares powerful observations from the ground — including visits to the October 7th attack sites and conversations with families of hostages. Harris reflects on the lasting trauma and

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30:24

8-11-25: Local GOP Candidates Enthusiastic

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2025/08/11

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the realities of local political campaigning and the significant challenges facing Republican candidates in Mecklenburg County. Jensen reflects on a recent political event attended by over 20 municipal candidates, providing firsthand insight into their strategies, determination, and understanding of the uphill battle ahead. Jensen underscores the importance of voter

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35:36

8-8-25: Interviews w/ Local Candidates

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2025/08/08

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off with an exclusive interview with CMS School Board Member Lisa Cline during a live political event in Mecklenburg County. Despite never having interviewed her in her three-year tenure, Jensen and Cline reflect on her time on the board, discussing the whirlwind of hiring a new superintendent, adopting new goals, and navigating reassignment. Cline, the only Republican on the board, shared her

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34:23

8-7-25: Meck Sales Tax Goes To Ballot

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2025/08/07

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County Commission’s vote on the proposed one-cent sales tax and the political fallout that followed.He unpacks the backstory of the tax—meant to fund transportation projects like roads and light rail—and explains how it gained local and state support to make it onto the November ballot. Jensen spotlights Commissioner Susan

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34:36

8-6-25: H'ville Park Controversy

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2025/08/06

Tune in here to this Wednesday'sedition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking:Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest controversy in Huntersville and the town commission’sdecision to override community input on a park naming. Jensen has an exclusive interview with Dan Booneto discuss the Huntersville Town Commission’scontroversial decision to reject naming a park after fallen firefighter Jeff Hager. Boone, a former commissioner and current candidate, shares

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33:29

8-5-25: Meck GOP Endorses Some Candidates

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2025/08/05

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County GOP’s latest round of endorsements and what they reveal about the shifting dynamics in local politics. Brett dives into how the endorsements—voted on by dozens of party members—can have a real impact in key towns like Cornelius, Matthews, and Mint Hill, where Republican influence still holds sway. Jensen also focuses on the

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35:09

US Atty Russ Ferguson In Studio

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2025/08/04

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show in studio with U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson for an exclusive one-on-one interview to discuss law enforcement, public safety, and the evolving role of federal prosecutors in North Carolina.Ferguson shares personal insight into the significance of “First Night,” a community outreach event where residents can connect directly with police, medics, and fire crews serving their

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