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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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30:52

3-18-26: Berger Asks For Recount

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2026/03/19

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the election process of NC Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger. While many respect his long tenure and leadership, others feel it may be time for new leadership. Jensen shares a report explaining that the North Carolina State Board of Elections declined Berger’s request for a hand-eye recount in the District 26 Senate race. At this point, Berger trails Rockingham

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30:59

3-17-26: Hodges Talks Mooresville; 6th Anniv NC Shutdown

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2026/03/17

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with WBTV reporter David Hodges about a controversial situation involving the town of Mooresville and Mayor Chris Carney. Hodges provides a chronological overview of the situation, which began in October 2024, when Carney entered Town Hall after midnight with a female companion. Jensen expresses disbelief that Mooresville’s legal team is fighting a request to release

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35:39

3-16-26: Rochester, NY, Is No CLT

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2026/03/17

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by describing his recent trip to Rochester, New York, for his uncle’s memorial service. Jensen explains the trip started with his flight being delayed by about three hours Thursday due to widespread inclement weather along the East Coast. He notes he was surprised by the intense cold and snowy conditions in the region. It snowed nearly every day during his visit, and persistent wind

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29:58

3-11-26: Sports Betting Hits 2 Yrs

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2026/03/12

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing sports gambling on the two-year anniversary of its legalization in North Carolina. Jensen expresses strong approval of the change and argues that sports betting has long been normalized in many places, especially in Europe. Before legalization in many U.S. states, Americans often relied on alternatives such as trips to Las Vegas, offshore gambling websites or local

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31:19

3-10-26: No One Cares About ACC Tourney

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2026/03/10

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the changing significance of the ACC basketball tournament. Having covered the event extensively as a journalist, Jensen argues the tournament has changed dramatically over the years and no longer holds the prestige or excitement it once did. He explains how the ACC Tournament operated when the conference had only nine teams. During that era, getting a ticket to the event was nearly impossible

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33:21

3-9-26: Mixed Bag Of Topics

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2026/03/09

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a situation that occurred during the Los Angeles Marathon. Jensen said the temperature during the race reached about 82°F, which organizers described as hotter than expected. As a result, participants who completed 70% of the full marathon distance could still receive the same medal as those who finished the entire race. Jensen said the decision illustrates a broader cultural and political trend

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32:38

3-6-26: Wild Day In Page-Berger Race

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2026/03/07

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Rockingham Co. Sheriff Sam Page about his Republican primary race against Phil Berger for North Carolina Senate District 26. Page describes the emotional experience of waiting for hours while election officials counted provisional ballots in Guilford and Rockingham counties. Later, Jensen talks with state Rep. David Willis of Union County to discuss the potential implications

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8:32

3-6-26: Page Joins In 1st Interview After Vote Update

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2026/03/07

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Rockingham Co. Sheriff Sam Page joins Jensen to discuss the extremely close Republican primary race for N.C. Senate District 26. At the time of the interview, provisional ballots had just been counted in Rockingham and Guilford counties, leaving Page with a narrow lead over Berger. After the provisional ballots were counted, Page gained votes in Rockingham Co., but lost ground in Guilford Co., resulting in the small but significant

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32:15

3-5-26: Jail Abolitionist Elected As Judge

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2026/03/06

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen describes the outcome of a local judicial primary race. The result involves a jail abolitionist who is now a judge in Mecklenburg County. Jensen refers to an article stating that Habekah Cannon, who identifies herself as a jail and prison abolitionist, won the Democratic primary for District Court judge in District 26, which covers all of Mecklenburg County. He explains that Cannon previously worked as a

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32:50

3-4-26: Autopsy Of 2026 Primary

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2026/03/05

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen analyzes the results from the primary elections in several counties across North Carolina. The discussion begins with the defeat of NC Rep. Carla Cunningham by Rodney Sadler. Sadler had the endorsement of Gov. Josh Stein, which Jensen attributes to Cunningham’s decision to cross party lines on a key vote. Jensen then shifts to the Mecklenburg County sheriff’s race, which he characterizes as more

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33:55

3-2-26: US Senate Primary Countdown

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2026/03/03

Tune in here to this Monday's edition ofBreaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking with Don Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate, who shares his perspectives on both national security and local political priorities. Brown emphasizes his military background, his experience as a criminal prosecutor, and his focus on issues like medical freedom, crime reduction, and economic growth. Later, Jensen is joined by Michael Waltley, Republican U.S. Senate candidate from

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33:22

2-27-26: Early Voting Numbers

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2026/02/28

TTune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Jensen discusses early voting trends, noting that while Republicans recently surpassed Democrats in registered voters statewide, Democrats are currently leading in early primary turnout. He emphasizes the importance of voting early, sharing a personal story about his car overheating and landing in the shop—proof that unexpected life events can derail Election Day plans. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking

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30:51

2-26-26: Rep Moore On SOTU; Cab Co Commish News

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2026/02/27

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off joined by Congressman Tim Moore, who describes the atmosphere in the room when President Trump recognized Iryna Zarutska mother in attendance during the State of the Union address. Moore recounts the powerful reaction from Republicans and addresses questions about whether Democrats stood during key moments, including discussions on crime, border security, and parental rights. The

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35:13

2-25-26: CLT Called In SOTU

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2026/02/26

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen opens the show talking about how the president called out Charlotte in The State of the Union. He wondered if Representative Alma Adams stood up when the president recognized Anna Zarutska, whose daughter Iryna—a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee was stabbed to death on a CATS train in Charlotte. Brett also talked about the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and recalled how he was stuck there for

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31:02

2-24-26: Early Voting Numbers Small

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2026/02/25

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about a detailed website that tracks voting activity in North Carolina almost in real time. The database provides demographic breakdowns, including party affiliation, gender, race and even specific age by individual year. Brett then turns to turnout statistics in Mecklenburg County. Out of approximately 875,000 to 900,000 registered voters, only about 30,000 people had voted in the

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33:16

2-20-26: Why Primaries Are Important

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2026/02/21

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses his opinion regarding political reporters disclosing whom they vote for. He considers himself unusual in this regard, saying most reporters do not reveal their voting choices. He argues that transparency allows audiences to judge potential bias for themselves. Additionally, Jensen urges listeners to participate in primary elections, emphasizing that turnout is often low, even among people who closely

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33:23

2-19-26: Cold Case Murder Solved

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2026/02/20

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen talks about a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department press conference that announced an arrest in a homicide case that had remained unsolved for over 35 years. During the press conference, Deputy Chief Ryan Butler announced that the department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team had arrested Marion Gales. Police confirmed that the case involves the July 27, 1990 homicide of Kim Thomas Friedland. When

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32:30

2-18-26: Senate Candidate Brown Talks Trump & Whatley

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2026/02/19

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with North Carolina Senate candidate Don Brown. Brown begins by describing his intense campaign schedule. He emphasizes that his campaign is active statewide and expresses strong confidence that he will win the primary. He explains that during brief encounters, he focuses on three core issues that strongly resonate with Republican voters. Jensen asks Brown about President

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33:43

2-16-26: Will Jail North Reopen?

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2026/02/17

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a major local issue that continues to generate debate: the closure of Jail North, Mecklenburg County’s former juvenile detention center in Huntersville. Jensen explains that the jail received notoriety for being the only facility in the state that allowed incarcerated high school students to continue working toward their GEDs or high school diplomas. In the past three years, North Carolina

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32:40

2-13-26: Early Voting Starts

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2026/02/14

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the structure of local elections in Mecklenburg County and the city of Charlotte. He explains that municipal races occur in odd-numbered years, and turnout in those elections tends to be low. He also outlines where primaries are taking place in surrounding counties, including sheriff’s races in Iredell, Gaston and Union counties, and a significant commissioners primary in

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