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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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the newly passed House Bill 3 and its significant impact on Monroe’s municipal elections. Jensen explains that the legislation moves Monroe’s city elections to even-numbered years to align with state and national races and changes them from nonpartisan to partisan contests.
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the North Carolina General Assembly’s passage of the one-cent transit sales tax bill and its implications for Mecklenburg County voters. The bill, now awaiting Governor Josh Stein’s signature, would authorize a November referendum on the tax to fund a $25 billion transit and transport...
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Breaking: Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a major court ruling in North Carolina and the political tug-of-war over gubernatorial appointment powers. He explains how the state Supreme Court struck down parts of a GOP-backed law limiting Governor Stein’s judicial appointment authority, while still allowing restrictions on other co...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the latest developments in the Middle East with Congressman Pat Harrigan. Jensen dives into a high-stakes foreign policy conversation with Rep. Harrigan, a West Point graduate and combat veteran. Harrigan offers candid insight into the Iran-Israel conflict, praising the Trump administration’s&n...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Charlotte City Council's latest vote and the controversy surrounding the exclusion of Tesla from a proposed electric vehicle purchase. On this steamy Monday night edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen, he dives into comments made by Councilmember LaWana Mayfield, who argued that ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Concord not having a Republican mayor in decades, and they now have a female Republican trying to make history as the first female mayor and the second-ever Republican mayor. Brett sits down with Concord City Councilwoman Lori Clay to discuss her campaign for mayor.
Later, Brett covers Governor Stein vetoing...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about bourbon and giving back. He welcomes Ken Bernardo, co-founder of the Charlotte Bourbon Society, to discuss how the group combines its passion for fine spirits with a serious charitable impact. Ken shares how a personal loss led to the launch of their annual bourbon dinner, which has raised ov...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing local political shakeups and early campaign moves ahead of the 2026 election. He zeroes in on Matthews Town Commissioner Ken McCool’s announcement that he’ll challenge Tricia Cotham for the House District 105 seat—a seat Cotham narrowly held onto in the last election by just 213 ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest developments in Raleigh politics and the advancing transit bill affecting Mecklenburg County. Jensen breaks down the movement of the controversial one-cent sales tax proposal aimed at funding light rail expansion, noting that it passed through the House Finance Committee and is headed ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the weekend protests in Charlotte and the law enforcement response that kept things largely peaceful. He recounts his preparations to cover any potential unrest, referencing his experience during the 2020 riots, and expresses relief that the demonstrations remained mostly calm—aside from ...
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Breaking: Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the upcoming "No Kings" protest in Uptown Charlotte and the community concerns surrounding potential unrest after dark.
Jensen outlines the origins of the protest and the group organizing it, noting its ties to past demonstrations and speculation about outside funding. While the planned event is schedul...
Brett covers the Concealed Carry Biill and the Immigration Bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly. AP Dillon, reporter for "The North State Journal", joins Brett to discuss the protests in Raleigh. Brett talks about Maggie and thanks everyone who reached out to him about her passing.
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Breaking Brett Jensen opens the show with a serious look at the ongoing legal controversy surrounding Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and its potential implications for the city’s political future. He begins by referencing Brown’s email stating she would not seek re-election—a message she later called a &ldquo...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with an exclusive post-speech interview with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who outlines the national strategy being modeled after North Carolina’s successful political framework. Whatley discusses the Trump administration’s priorities—economic revitalization, border security, and foreign policy&md...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about his weekend at the NC GOP Convention in Greensboro and the surprising appearance of former Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. Jensen dives into behind-the-scenes moments, including internal GOP tensions and Robinson’s complicated standing within the party. He explains how Robinson’s att...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about vaping regulations and foster care reform with North Carolina State Representative Donnie Loftus. Reporting live from the NC GOP Convention in Greensboro, Jensen dives into House Bill 430, which would raise the legal age to purchase nicotine products to 21 and introduce tighter regulations on vape ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the North Carolina GOP Convention in Greensboro and the state’s evolving budget negotiations. Broadcasting live from the convention, Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Representative David Willis, who discusses the House’s version of the state budget recently passed and now unde...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest developments in the Catawba County mass shooting investigation and the frustration surrounding the suspect’s $200,000 bond release. Jensen shares highlights from a major press conference featuring Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown, who expressed outrage over the suspect being bac...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about two major incidents: the shooting of a Monroe police officer and a mass shooting at a house party near Hickory. Brett brings on WBTV reporter David Hodges, who was dispatched early Sunday morning to cover the Hickory scene, where up to 200 people attended a party that turned violen...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the heartbreaking loss of his beloved dog, Maggie, and the emotional toll of caring for her in her final weeks. Brett shares a deeply personal and moving story of Maggie’s decline and the painful decision to say goodbye. Having been with him since 2009, Maggie was not just a pet, but a...
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