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 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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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about exclusive interviews and a major local controversy involving Charlotte City Council’s payout to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Brett speaks with North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek who shares details about his office's investigation into the financial settlement, citing transparency and account...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the sudden resignation of Jamie Brooks, the controversial principal of Ardrey Kell High School, and the firestorm of reactions it triggered. Brooks, suspended with pay since May 2, officially resigned earlier in the day, ending a tenure marked by repeated controversy.
Later in the show, Brea...
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Breaking Brett Jensen sits down with Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham for tonight's show. They start the show discussing Councilman Graham's sister, who was murdered in the Charleston church shooting in 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church while attending a Bible study. Councilman Graham also discusses his book, "The Way F...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings' $305,000 payout following his threat to sue the city of Charlotte, and reveals why he is getting that money. Jensen breaks this down based on categories such as legal costs, retroactive cost-of-living raise, a retention bonus, and more. Remember, all of...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown's arraignment in federal court earlier today. Councilwoman Brown was given a $25,000 bond and had her passport revoked. This was a point of contention as Councilwoman Brown works for American Airlines and has overseas non-profits.
Brett also shares a clip of re...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown being indicted for a scheme to steal $124,000 in COVID relief funds. Councilwoman Brown claims that this is a plan to frame her for theft and fraud because of her gender, race, and political views. Councilwoman Brown has been indicted alongside her two daughters fo...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing political rumors swirling across North Carolina and the potential shakeup in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. One of the hottest rumors is that Senator Tom Tillis may not seek re-election, with names like Michael Whatley, Dave Boliek, and even Laura Trump being floated as possible GOP successors. On ...
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Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing the historical significance of May 20th, marking the 250th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Brett interviews Scott Syfert, author and co-founder of the May 20th Society, who explains the Meck Dec’s claim as the first American declaration of independence, signed...
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Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing the surprise vote to fill the vacant Charlotte City Council seat and the political fallout surrounding it. Brett breaks the news that Edwin Peacock III was appointed to replace Tariq Bokhari after a 5–5 vote was split by Mayor Vi Lyles, who chose Peacock over Krista Bokhari,...
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We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss updates from the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, where Jonathan Vegas maintains the lead, and reflects on the one-year anniversary of Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic arrest before last year’s tournament. Hamilton plays audio from the newly released body...
Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss the latest from the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. While the course looks pristine, soggy conditions have players frustrated, especially with the decision not to allow preferred lies. Big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, struggled—each double...
Tune in here to this Wednesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss early leaks from the NFL schedule, highlighting key Carolina Panthers matchups, including a Week 1 road game against the Jaguars and a Week 12 Monday night showdown in San Francisco. Hamilton also previews the 2025 PGA Championship at a soggy Quail Hollow,...
Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
We’re joined by guest host Scott Hamilton filling in for Brett Jensen to discuss the PGA Championship’s impact on Charlotte and the stunning posthumous reinstatement of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Hamilton opens the show highlighting the significance of the PGA Tour stop at Quail Hollow, emphasizing its economic boost to the Carolinas and ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with an Exclusive Interview with Congressman Tim Moore to discuss a long-sealed stairwell in the U.S. Capitol, steeped in history from the War of 1812. The hidden staircase captured national attention after Moore shared it online, offering listeners a fascinating look inside the Capitol's lesser-known corners...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Charlotte’s worsening traffic and the decades-long struggle to complete I-485. Jensen explains how the city’s explosive growth over 70% in 25 years has overwhelmed the existing road infrastructure, especially in South Charlotte.
WBTV discusses the widening project along I-485, inc...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about two major local news stories involving the Charlotte City Council, the FOP, and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. He then shifts focus to Governor Josh Stein’s visit to Charlotte, where Stein promoted a proposed Fentanyl Control Unit aimed at combating the opioid crisis in North Carolina. S...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the escalating controversy surrounding the Charlotte City Council and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, particularly focusing on the fallout from an agreed $300,000 city settlement and explosive accusations made by Councilmember Victoria Watlington.
Brett has a one-on-one interview with Councilman Malcolm...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with an interview with North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall about House Bill 318, which aims to require local sheriffs to notify ICE when they are about to release inmates who are in the U.S. illegally and have been charged with serious crimes. Hall explains that the bill is a respo...
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