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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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34:53

8-1-25: CMS D1 Candidate Fountain Talks Race

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2025/08/02

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Bill Fountain, who is running for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board in District One. Jensen begins by giving an overview of the School Board in District One, which is currently held by Melissa Easley. Easley is predominantly Liberal, as is another candidate, Charlitta Hatch, who used to work for the City of Charlotte. The School Board election in District One is

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37:55

7-31-25: Whatley Declares For Senate

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2025/08/01

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show from Gastonia by sharing RNC Chairman Michael Whatley's announcement to join the race for North Carolina Senate. He also shares interviews with State Representative Donnie Loftis and State Senator Brad Overcash, both of whom represent Gaston 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

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35:17

7-30-25: Meck Mayoral Races

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2025/07/30

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensen kicks the show off by examining key mayoral races unfolding across Mecklenburg County, with a focus on Mint Hill, Pineville, and Matthews.Jensen begins by outlining the largely predictable contest in Mint Hill, where long-serving Mayor Pro Tem Dale Dalton is expected to succeed the outgoing mayor, bolstered by name recognition and institutional support. In Pineville. Later, Jensen sits down with Dan

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33:51

7-29-25: Veto Override Day

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2025/07/29

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with an exclusive 1-on-1 sit down with Representative David Willis from Union County to discuss a major day of legislative action in Raleigh.With eight successful veto overrides on the House side, including bills targeting school safety, illegal immigration enforcement, and protections for women and minors, Rep. Willis shares key insights into the General Assembly's priorities. He

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33:04

7-28-25: Cooper Formally Announces Senate Run

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2025/07/28

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Roy Cooper’s official U.S. Senate campaign launch and the wave of criticism that followed.Jensen plays Cooper’s two-and-a-half-minute campaign video, then immediately pushes back on several claims, calling them misleading or outright false. He challenges Cooper’s statement about balancing the state budget, noting that for years, North Carolina operated

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32:34

7-25-25: Whatley Joins Winterble

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2025/07/25

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensenkicks the show off, being joined by fellow WBT host Brett Winterble to discuss RNC Chair Michael Whatley’s exclusive interview and the growing political buzz surrounding North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race. Whatley emphasizes the importance of electing strong conservative leaders aligned with former President Trump’s agenda, including border security, economic growth, and restoring American

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33:29

7-24-25: Whatley To Run For Senate, Per Reports

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2025/07/24

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off by talking about the developing political buzz surrounding Michael Whatley and the extreme heat wave gripping the region. Brett breaks down the Politico report suggesting Whatley will announce his U.S. Senate run as early as next week—news Brett hinted at on last night’s show. He recaps Whatley's rise through the GOP ranks, his current role leading the RNC, and the growing

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30:43

7-23-25: Breakdown Of Senate Race

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2025/07/23

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s expected entry into the 2026 U.S. Senate race and the political fallout surrounding his COVID-19 leadership decisions. With Axios reporting Cooper’s likely announcement next week, Jensen dives into the Democratic dynamics behind the move and explains how Cooper, Jeff Jackson, and Josh Stein all had "free looks" at the

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32:01

7-22-25: Rep Moore Talks Budget & Tillis

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2025/07/23

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensenkicks the show off by talking about the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and the upcoming mayoral races in Mecklenburg County. Brett reflects on Ozzy’s influence on his own life, sharing personal stories about how deeply the music impacted him. Jensen sits down with Congressman Tim Moore to discuss a wide range of pressing political topics, including his decision not to seek reelection in 2026,

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27:39

7-21-25: CMS Advisor Wants New Board Members

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2025/07/21

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensen kicks the show offby talking aboutthe close of municipal election filing and the unexpected drama unfolding within the CMS school board races.Brett dives into the political infighting in Districts 1 and 6, where multiple Democrats are running against each other—an unusual twist in local races. Jensen then sits down with Tony Mecia, founder and executive editor of theCharlotte Ledger, to discuss the

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32:30

7-18-25: Lawana Expands On Jennings Payout

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2025/07/19

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing candidate filings and the buzz at the Mecklenburg County Board of Electionson the final day for municipal and school board hopefuls to declare their intentions. Brett highlights the packed scene at the elections office, noting a mix of familiar names and complete newcomers entering local races in Charlotte, Pineville, and Huntersville. Later, Jensen sits down with Charlotte

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33:34

7-17-25: Peacock Files For At-Large

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2025/07/17

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensen kicks the show off by talking about Republican Edwin Peacock III’s surprise decision to run for Charlotte City Council at-large—and the broader political frustration sweeping through Mecklenburg County. Jensen also dives into why so many conservatives are leaving Charlotte altogether, pointing to rising crime, high taxes, and a failing school system. He breaks down the exodus to surrounding

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30:30

7-16-25: Vi & Tiawana File For Re-Election

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2025/07/16

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking BrettJensenkicks the show offby talking aboutthe official campaign filings of two prominent political figures in Charlotte, with a particular focus on Mayor Vi Lyles.Brett recaps his firsthand account of Lylesfiling for re-election, noting the calm and respectful presence of her older supporters. He describes the mayor's attire, the orderly nature of the event, and how Lyles, while media savvy, oddly wandered away from

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31:45

7-15-25: Mass Shooting Update

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2025/07/15

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest updates in the uptown Charlotte mass shooting investigation. new developments from CMPD, detailing the arrests of Damien Evans and Sean Cannon—both felons found in possession of stolen firearms. Jensen breaks down the legal proceedings, including a $3 million secured bond for Cannon and no bond at all for Evans. Jensen also explains why murder charges

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34:55

7-14-25: Shooting Presser; Bokhari Files

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2025/07/14

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensenkicks the show off by talking about the recentmass shooting in uptown Charlotteand theCMPD press conferencethat followed. Six people were shot, one fatally, in what police described as a “chaotic” and “brazen” event. Jensen, fresh from the press briefing, expressed frustration over the lack of details shared by police, despite the seriousness of the incident. He notes that seven guns

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34:14

7-10-25: Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox Joins

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2025/07/11

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox about the impact of Governor Josh Stein's vetoing a bill that would have protected the rights of property owners. This hit close to home for Mayor Knox, as his parents' home was invaded by squatters. Luckily, the squatters who invaded their home didn't put up a fight, agreeing to leave after the police were called. Although this isn't always how the

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33:06

7-10-25: Lyles Announces Reelection Bid

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2025/07/10

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announcing that she will run for reelection and why he wasn't sure a month ago that she would run again. Brett was thinking that the mayor wouldn't run again following the scandal surrounding Police Chief Johnny Jennings' payouts and her general demeanor over the last few months. Nonetheless, earlier today her office announced that she would seek

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32:11

7-9-25: Monroe Mayor In Studio

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2025/07/09

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by welcoming Monroe Mayor Robert Burns to unpack the controversy that erupted at a recent Monroe City Council meeting. The conversation begins with a discussion about the council’s 5-2 vote to remove the mayor pro tem from his position—an action that sparked regional attention. Mayor Burns clarifies that the removal was not a vote of no confidence, but a procedural

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33:03

7-8-25: Day 2 Of Filing

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2025/07/08

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing the start of election filing week and his firm rule on candidate interviews. He explains that he refuses to conduct long-form interviews with anyone claiming they intend to run for office until they officially file with the State or County Board of Elections. Citing past experiences where candidates changed their minds or political ambitions mid-race, Jensen highlights the

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32:20

7-7-25: First Day Of Filling

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2025/07/07

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about candidate filings and key local racesacross the Charlotte area as the election season officially begins. With the filing period open until July 18, Jensen dives into who's already thrown their hat in the ring—from mayors and city council hopefuls to CMS school board challengers. Jensen is joined by Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs to discuss his decision to seek

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