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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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33:40

4-23-26: CMS May Cancel May 1 Classes

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2026/04/24

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a planned NCAE teacher protest in Raleigh over a lack of pay raises. Jensen notes that CMS has scheduled an emergency meeting to determine whether schools will remain open May 1, advising parents to prepare for the possibility of closures. He then offers his critique of what he describes as unreasonable behavior among some North Carolina school systems, while reinforcing the

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10:07

4-23-26: Rep Adams Accused Of Scandal

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2026/04/23

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen talks with Kadia Goba of NOTUS about a bombshell report she broke involving Rep. Alma Adams. Goba explains that her report, which details a House Ethics Committee investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship between Adams and a staffer, was sparked by multiple ethics probes involving members of Congress. Goba also discusses her reporting process, the implications of the allegations against Adams,

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31:22

4-22-26: Mooresville Files CCTV Appeal

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2026/04/23

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by giving a two-part update on the ongoing situation involving the town of Mooresville and Mayor Chris Carney. The first part details the recent Mooresville town meeting, the first since a vote of "no confidence" against Carney. The second part highlights a new development involving the release of surveillance video of Carney inside Town Hall. Jensen shares a report explaining Mooresville

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38:02

4-21-26: NC Officials Agree On Medicaid

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2026/04/22

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses North Carolina lawmakers reaching a deal to address a Medicaid funding shortfall. He emphasizes the importance of the measure in addressing a clear funding need in the state. Jensen then turns his attention to the broader state budget process, speculating on how long negotiations over the full budget will last. Later, Jensen talks with Kevin Stone, Law Enforcement chief with the Mecklenburg County

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11:04

4-21-26: Sales Arrests By Meck ABC

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2026/04/22

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen talks with Kevin Stone, the Law Enforcement Chief with Mecklenburg County ABC Board. The interview centers around a new initiative called "Operation High Octane", which targets illegal bourbon sales. Chief Stone outlines how the operation began, as well as state guidelines that necessitated the creation of the operation. Chief Stone also discusses how the operation is enforced. He closes by emphasizing that

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36:11

4-20-26: Whatley Talks Senate; Rep Willis Slams Gov

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2026/04/20

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with US Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who begins the interview by describing his ongoing campaign activity across North Carolina. The conversation then shifts to crime across the Tar Heel State, particularly in Mecklenburg County. Whatley also discusses former Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to release approximately 3,500. The interview concludes with Whatley discussing the

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33:14

4-17-26: Hornets Have Big Game

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2026/04/18

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the Charlotte Hornets’ second play-in tournament game against the Orlando Magic. To provide insight into the game, he brings in Colin Hoggard from WFNZ. Hoggard addresses several storylines from the Hornets’ previous play-in matchup, a 127-126 overtime victory against the Miami Heat. Turning to the matchup with Orlando, Hoggard says it could be favorable for the Hornets if their 3-point

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32:20

4-16-26: Ruling On Mooresville Mayor Video

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2026/04/17

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a new legal development in the situation involving Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney. A judge in the case has ruled that surveillance footage of Carney from Mooresville Town Hall must be released by April 22. Jensen discusses the nature of the alleged content in the surveillance footage, suggesting it involves inappropriate behavior by the mayor. He also strongly criticizes the

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28:12

4-15-26: Thrilling Hornets Playoff Game

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2026/04/16

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the Charlotte Hornets’ victory over the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA play-in tournament. Jensen describes the game as wildly unpredictable and provides a breakdown of its notable plays to illustrate its erratic and chaotic nature. He also reflects on the atmosphere, calling it the loudest and most electric Hornets crowd he has experienced in more than two

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31:44

4-14-26: A Look At CMS Spending

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2026/04/15

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses demands from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to increase school funding. Jensen explains that data from CMS shows that total spending in the district has risen 44 percent over the last eight years. This has occurred despite student enrollment dropping approximately four percent over the same period. Jensen later discusses the current situation with CATS. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking

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31:27

4-13-26: Most Residents Can't Complain About Crime

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2026/04/13

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing two incidents that occurred recently in the Charlotte area. The first involved the brutal beating of a woman on a CATS bus. The second involved a man waving a gun inside a restaurant at Birkdale Village in Huntersville. After detailing both incidents, Jensen turns his attention to Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters, and says why none of them have the right to

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35:54

4-10-26: Good & Bad Animal Stories

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2026/04/11

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses Mecklenburg County’s legal requirement for pet licensing. Jensen shares a report explaining that all dogs, cats and even ferrets over four months old must be licensed annually. The licensing system is intended to encourage spaying and neutering, which helps control the pet population and reduces overcrowding in animal shelters. Jensen then provides an update to the story involving the two men

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29:09

4-9-26: A Loose Horse In Uptown

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2026/04/10

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a bizarre local story involving two men riding horses through Uptown Charlotte. Video of the incident shows one of the men appearing to attempt some kind of maneuver but failing, missing the saddle and falling off. The horse then runs loose, setting off a chain of events. Jensen presents the main point of confusion: why the horses were in Uptown Charlotte at all. He reflects

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31:17

4-8-26: DeCarlos Brown Jr. Ruled Unfit

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2026/04/08

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Charlotte light rail stabbing suspect DeCarlos Brown, Jr., who has been deemed “incapable to proceed” on a murder charge. Jensen is joined by WBTV reporter David Hodges to discuss the case in more detail. Hodges explains that Brown’s attorney has filed a motion to delay the state case for at least 180 days. Jensen and Hodges then discuss the implications of

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29:29

4-7-26: Japanese Bank HQ Coming To CLT

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2026/04/08

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Japan-based bank SMBC, which plans to establish its second-largest U.S. headquarters in Charlotte. Jensen shares comments from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein about the project’s positive impact on the Queen City. Among other things, Stein says SMBC will bring 2,000 “good-paying jobs” to the area. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett

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31:13

4-6-26: Traffic Cameras At Intersections?

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2026/04/06

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the Charlotte City Council committee meetings held earlier in the day. A major topic raised during the meetings was traffic safety, particularly the potential return of traffic cameras at city intersections. Jensen detailed the early 2000s, when Charlotte last installed traffic cameras. However, that program was suspended in 2006. He said historical data from Charlotte’s seven-year program

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32:09

4-3-26: Review Of Rep Cunningham Interview

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2026/04/03

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by recapping the previous night’s in-studio interview with N.C. State Rep. Carla Cunningham. Jensen emphasizes the overwhelming listener response to Cunningham’s appearance. He reads several messages from listeners on the WBT Text Line, many of whom express surprise and admiration for her. Jensen reinforces this sentiment, agreeing that Cunningham comes across as sincere and

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35:50

4-2-26: EXCLUSIVE - NC Rep Cunningham Speaks Freely

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2026/04/02

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen is joined in the studio by N.C. State Rep. Carla Cunningham. Jensen highlights her prominence leading up to the primary election, during which she became a highly visible and controversial figure in the Democratic Party. He begins the interview by asking Cunningham to reflect on the personal experience of facing opposition from her own party. Other topics discussed include Cunningham’s vote in favor of

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31:45

4-1-26: Artemis II Moon Launch

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2026/04/01

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the Artemis II rocket launch. Jensen reflects on how significant this moment feels, comparing it to when he was in seventh grade and watched the first space shuttle launch. He discusses the timeline of human space exploration, noting that the last time humans landed on the moon was in December 1972. He also points out that in the more than 50 years since then, the majority

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33:36

3-31-26: Mural Of Iryna Taken Down

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2026/03/31

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing calls to remove a mural dedicated to Iryna Zarutska. The mural, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is set to be taken down after being described as “divisive and misguided.” Jensen argues that the backlash and planned removal reflect a lack of courage among city leaders. He emphasizes that its intent was to memorialize a victim of a brutal, widely publicized

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