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.
Episodes
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by describing his tour of the detention center / jail alongside Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen describes Sheriff McFadden giving him a comprehensive walkthrough of the jail, including every area of the facility. He notes several things that surprised him, including the level of overcrowding and the jail&rs...
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Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the shocking reported death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch at the age of 41 following a severe illness and recent hospitalization.
Jensen is joined by Smoke Ludwig from the Kyle Bailey Show, and explores how the Busch brothers embraced the “villain” role during NASCAR’s peak years...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing several political developments in Raleigh. Jensen describes the day as the start of a broader political transformation in the North Carolina General Assembly, highlighting moves by former Democratic Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed. He notes that one of the major legislative issues is expanding schola...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The discussion in this exclusive interview centers on McFadden’s major announcement regarding the reopening of Jail North, also known as Detention Center North. McFadden begins the interview by addressing the growing population at the county jail, noting it h...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members Lisa Cline and Summer Nunn. Cline and Nunn join Jensen for an in-depth discussion about their time on the school board and the ongoing controversies surrounding Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. The two women begin the i...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs. Jensen's discussion with Driggs centers around controversies with Charlotte’s I-77 toll lane project and the city’s interim mayor situation. He first asks Driggs about a transportation-related meeting involving City Council that had been scheduled earlier ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a Charlotte City Council meeting involving the expansion of the I-77 Express Lanes. Jensen criticizes what he views as inconsistent public reaction to earlier toll lane expansions. He also criticizes council members for reversing their positions under political pressure, specifically Malcolm Graham.
Later, Je...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the newly approved state budget in North Carolina. Jensen emphasizes that the new budget includes major victories for both law enforcement and teachers. Shifting his focus to teachers, he outlines additional compensation measures for educators included in the budget agreement. Jensen also shares an interview...
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Breaking Brett Jensen speaks with A.P. Dillon of the North State Journal. Dillon discusses her recently published article about former Roy Cooper being evacuated from the Executive Mansion in Raleigh during the first night of the May 2020 riots. Dillon explains the events that caused Cooper and his family to evacuate, including the developments that resulted fro...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Elizabeth Enns, who is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 26, which covers the eastern side of Fort Mill. Jensen explains that during a previous conversation with Enns, he learned that South Carolina operates under an open primary system. Enns also describes her dis...
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Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a new cybersecurity incident involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Jensen says the issue stems from a nationwide breach affecting Canvas, an online educational platform used for assignments and grading. He also broadly criticizes CMS leadership and governance, arguing that problems within the district are constant and span multipl...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles' decision to resign. Jensen explains why this naturally became a major news story and warns that Charlotte's future political environment could be contentious. Additionally, Jensen shares his belief that the mayor’s role in Charlotte government is largely symbolic, while also ad...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show live from Quail Hollow Club and the 2026 Truist Championship. Jensen explains that this year’s tournament, sponsored by Truist Bank, differs from the event’s previous identity as the Wells Fargo Championship. Despite the changes, Jensen highlights new fan-friendly features and complimentary offerings available...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a proposed property tax increase put forward by Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones. Jensen says there are deeper implications and overlooked details that are not widely discussed. One of those implications is Senate Bill 889, which proposes a one-year pause on property tax revaluations in North Carolina until...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the upcoming Truist Championship golf tournament. The annual event is set to take place May 6-10 at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. Jensen explains that the week of the tournament is his favorite week of the year and describes how the event has evolved over time. He then turns his attention to attendees, gi...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the NCAE teacher protest in Raleigh. To discuss the situation, Jensen speaks with A.P. Dillon, an education reporter for the North State Journal. In the interview, Dillon compares attendance at this year’s protest with the one held in 2019. She also details the protesters’ messaging, as well as the s...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by interviewing Monroe Mayor Robert Burns about paperwork indicating he may run for Governor of North Carolina and asks him point blank if he running for Governor. In response, Burns discusses how he can best serve the public. Burns also talks about the latest controversy in Monroe involving the Mayor Pro Tem.
Later, Jense...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the latest Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting. He describes a shocking development during the meeting, the board rejected a budget proposed by Dr. Crystal Hill in an 8-1 vote. Jensen notes that the decision marked a significant turning point between Hill and board members, after airing audio of an e...
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Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a report about Charlotte firefighters advocating for equal pay with other first responders. Jensen says he supports the firefighters’ demands, noting they routinely risk their lives for the safety of the community. He also details the wide-ranging responsibilities of firefighters, highlighting their vital role in assisting oth...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing another Mecklenburg County Democratic representative who switched party affiliations. Jensen explains that Rep. Nasif Majeed decided to follow fellow Mecklenburg County Rep. Carla Cunningham’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and become unaffiliated. Jensen highlights similarities between Majeed and...
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