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 talking about the final stretch of early voting and the high-stakes Republican primary for District 6. With just two days left to vote—early voting ends Saturday and Election Day is Tuesday.
Jensen catches up with candidate Krista Bokhari, who’s facing off against Sary Chakra for the seat vacated by B...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking aboutthe sudden departure of Tariq Bokhari from his position as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. Jensen outlines Bokhari’s rapid transition—from leaving his Charlotte City Council seat just months ago to taking on a prominent federal role, and now unexpected...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Charlotte’s growing concerns over public safety and the urgent issues surrounding the city’s transit system. Joined in studio by Charlotte City Council member Edwin Peacock III, Brett dives into Tuesday night’s high-stakes meeting on CATS safety following a recent deadly incident on...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Mayor Vi Lyles’ recent controversies and introducing his exclusive interview with Democratic mayoral candidate Brendan Maginnis.
Maginnis doesn’t hold back—criticizing Lyles for what he describes as years of political maneuvering, lack of transparency, and a series of scandals inclu...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the start of college football season and why tonight’s Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium is a major step forward for UNC Charlotte. He recalls covering the sport since the late 1990s and explains how the expansion of playoffs and growth of programs have reshaped the game
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the surge of attention his posts on X have been getting and the statement made by Charlotte’s Republican mayoral candidate about Mayor Vi Lyles on a recent murder. Jensen highlights how the remarks on Tuesday by Mayor Vi Lyles, which he called one of the worst written statements he&rsq...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by sharing a statement from The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police regarding the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the light rail on Friday, August 22.
In a statement posted on Facebook, which Jensen references, the FOP recognizes that new leadership is needed in Charlotte. The statement g...
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Jensen dives deep into what he calls a disturbing pattern of silence and deflection from Charlotte city officials — especially Mayor Vi Lyles, who took four days to issue a public statement. He slams the response as tone-deaf, highlighting how it focused more on the mental health of the suspect than on the innocent victim who lost her life. Jensen calls...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a tragic incident on Charlotte’s light rail and the growing concerns over public safety in the city. A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman, who had recently moved to Charlotte to escape the war in her home country, was fatally stabbed Friday night by a homeless repeat offender. Brett expresses outrage ove...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about local politics and the intensifying District 3 City Council race featuring candidate Joy Mayo, who’s challenging Tiawana Brown in the Democratic primary.
Jensen highlights his exclusive interview with candidate Joy Mayo, who is gaining traction as she challenges incumbent Tiawana Brown. Mayo discu...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting turnout and the passing of a Charlotte legend, Humpy Wheeler. With early voting starting uptown at the Hal Marshall Center, Brett predicts only 45 voters turned out Known as the “P.T. Barnum of Racing,” Wheeler passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by family and friends. Je...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the ongoing political upheaval in Cabarrus County and the controversial firing of County Manager Sean Newton. Jensen lays out the timeline of Newton’s dismissal, emphasizing that the move—voted 3-2 by the Board of Commissioners—should not have surprised anyone following local politi...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the recent shooting incident at Palisades High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (CMS) new safety protocol rollout. Jensen, breaks down CMS’s press conference introducing the "I Love U Guys" safety system, a five-tiered protocol designed to eliminate confusion during school emergencies. B...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the abrupt resignation of Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Christopher Allen and the serious allegations leveled against Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen reads the full resignation letter, in which Allen accuses McFadden of creating a toxic, abusive work environment, coercing staff, ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest updates on Hurricane Aaron and the ongoing stretch of rainy weather across the Carolinas.
As the first hurricane of the 2025 season officially forms, Jensen shares insight on the storm’s projected path—currently tracking between Bermuda and the North Carolina coast—and ref...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the upcoming District 6 Charlotte City Council Republican primary and his exclusive one on one interview with candidate Sary Chakra. Brett highlights the uniqueness of this race—it’s the only Republican primary in Mecklenburg County—and the fact that all three candidates, including D...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Atrium Health’s decision to end gender-affirming medications for minors and the broader cultural and medical debate surrounding the issue. Brett reacts strongly to the move, calling it a step in the right direction and criticizing what he views as misinformation around sex being "assigned at birth...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about political drama and unexpected campaign twists in Charlotte’s District 3 City Council race. He highlights the sudden withdrawal of candidate Montrevious King—who had strong credentials—from the race, despite running against embattled incumbent Tijuana Brown, a convicted felon no...
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Jensen has an exclusive one-on-one interview with Congressman Mark Harris to discuss his recent trip to Israel and the rising concerns about public safety in Washington, D.C. Harris, fresh off a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel, shares powerful observations from the ground — including visits to the October 7th attack sites and conversation...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the realities of local political campaigning and the significant challenges facing Republican candidates in Mecklenburg County. Jensen reflects on a recent political event attended by over 20 municipal candidates, providing firsthand insight into their strategies, determination, and understanding of the...
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