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August 31 · 35 min
8-31-26: Jail North Hits Issue
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the planned opening of Mecklenburg County’s Jail North. Jensen notes that the facility, which was scheduled to open Sept. 1, is intended to address severe overcrowding in the county jail. He explains that although staffing at the facility is now sufficient, a new obstacle has emerged: funding approval from the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. He then addresses the jail’s overcrowding in the broader context of the criminal justice system and the potential consequences if the county commissioners fail to approve the funding. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 31 min
8-27-26: Will Cooper Debate Whatley?
Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the possibility of a debate between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley. Jensen explains that there is significant speculation that Cooper’s campaign does not want him to participate in a debate and suggests reasons why that might be the case. He then contrasts the political debate experience of the two politicians and discusses Cooper’s response to a reporter who asked about his participation in a debate. Additionally, Jensen criticizes Cooper’s reluctance to answer questions from the media directly. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 34 min
8-26-26: CMS To Release Investigation
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Dr. David Barker, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Barker explains the Trump administration’s approach to higher education, which focuses on quality, affordability and fairness. He discusses the role of federal student loan limits in reducing college tuition and highlights the mission of Workforce Pell Grants. Later, Jensen discusses the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting in which members voted on whether to release the investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. He explains the board’s decision to release the investigation, noting that some information could be redacted due to personnel-related matters. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 30 min
8-25-26: Will CMS Release Hill's Investigation?
Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ first day of school. He begins by connecting the first-day coverage to the controversy surrounding the previous week’s CMS press conference. He then criticizes Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the district’s handling of scrutiny surrounding its leadership and questions from the media. Additionally, Jensen focuses on the CMS school board’s upcoming vote on whether to release the findings of the Hill investigation. He shares his thoughts on the district’s decision to vote on the matter and how votes against releasing the report could be revealing. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 30 min
8-24-26: CLT FOP Calls Out Local Media
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police’s response to a recent Charlotte Observer article. The statement was issued in response to an Observer article that said the CMPD officers involved in tasing a pinned man also were involved in other controversial arrests. Jensen emphasizes that the statement, which was publicly posted on Facebook, was blunt. He then breaks down how the Observer’s reporting failed to address important information about the case and discusses his view of the newspaper’s broader editorial agenda. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 22 · 26 min
8-21-26: Whatley Hits Cooper With Soft On Crime Stance
Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses Michael Whatley’s press conference at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police headquarters. Whatley begins his speech by arguing that former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper should be considered the worst governor in the state’s history. He then argues that recommendations from Cooper’s criminal justice task force led to several policies, including the release of 4,200 prisoners. Whatley then focuses on the death of Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail last year by DeCarlos Brown Jr., who was among those due to be released. He concludes the speech by describing Cooper’s record as “absolutely disqualifying.” Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 20 · 28 min
8-20-26: NC Supreme Ct Rules Suit vs CLT Latin Continues
Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Doug and Nicole Turpin about their lawsuit against Charlotte Latin School. Jensen explains that the Turpins filed the lawsuit in 2021 after expressing concerns about ideological and cultural changes at the private school, which ultimately led to their two children being expelled. Attorney Jonathan Vogel, who represents the Turpins, breaks down the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision and the broader message of the case. Additionally, the Turpins explain why they filed the lawsuit and describe their interactions with school staff that ultimately led to the decision to pursue legal action. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 20 · 30 min
8-19-26: Should CMS Be Audited?
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by revisiting Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ back-to-school press conference. Jensen notes that during the event, Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill refused to answer questions about her suspension. He then questions whether North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek could investigate the circumstances surrounding Hill’s suspension and the CMS investigation. To illustrate his point, he recalls Boliek’s investigation into the confidential payout to former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings in 2025. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 18 · 26 min
8-18-26: CMS Presser Fireworks
Tune in here to this Tuesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill’s controversial suspension and the district’s decision to limit questions about the investigation during its back-to-school press conference, highlighting Hill’s opening remarks and exchange with reporters, who pressed her about when she would address her own situation. Later, Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek to discuss the findings of a new audit into the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), including concerns about safety, security spending, fare evasion, and police presence. Boliek explains that the audit took several months and examined how taxpayer dollars were being spent across the transit system. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen’s exclusives and more, follow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 17 · 29 min
8-17-26: Audit On CATS Looks Bad
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek’s audit of the Charlotte Area Transit System. Jensen notes that the report, which is a follow-up to the preliminary audit issued after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, details security concerns and failures in fare enforcement. He begins by breaking down the statistics and dollar figures related to fare evasion and discusses concerns over a lack of enforcement. Additionally, Jensen discusses another concerning figure from the report that details the financial figures related to safety and security. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 14 · 30 min
8-14-26: Reviewing CMS Decision
Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the reinstatement of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. Jensen recalls when the investigation into Hill began and his belief that there was a small possibility she would remain superintendent. He then examines why Hill was reinstated and the financial risks the district would have faced without an established cause for her termination. Additionally, he offers his interpretation of the official statement from the CMS school board regarding Hill. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 26 min
8-13-26: TJ Ritchie Fills In For Brett Jensen
Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! TJ Ritchie fills in for Breaking Brett Jensen. TJ kicks off the show by discussing the controversy surrounding the proposed Islamic center in Mooresville. He discusses his concerns about the Islamic concept of “taqiyya,” which, he says, permits Muslims to lie to advance Islam. He then introduces a PragerU documentary featuring Glenn Beck that details documents related to the Muslim Brotherhood. Additionally, he explains how the documentary is relevant to the debate over Islamic organizations in North Carolina. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 28 min
8-12-26: TJ Ritchie Fills In For Brett Jensen
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! TJ Ritchie fills in for Breaking Brett Jensen. TJ kicks off the show by discussing a news story involving Chris Watts, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters in 2018. TJ explains that Watts is currently receiving attention after reportedly becoming involved in a romantic relationship while serving a life sentence in prison. He also shares his thoughts on the psychology of prison relationships and remarks on Watts’ ties to North Carolina. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 11 · 28 min
8-10-26: Suit No. 2 Filed Against Cabarrus Co Schools
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the two federal lawsuits filed against Cabarrus County Schools. Jensen breaks down a lawsuit, which alleges that the school board is violating Title IX. He then criticizes the Cabarrus County Board of Education and its position on transgender access to bathrooms and locker rooms. Additionally, he breaks down the legal strategy behind the most recent lawsuit, filed Friday, and shares comments from the America First Legal attorney representing the plaintiffs in the cases against the district. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 8 · 28 min
8-7-26: EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 With Treasury Sec Bessent
Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent begins the interview by explaining why Asheville was chosen for the G20 Finance Summit and discussing his personal ties to the North Carolina mountains. The discussion then shifts to financial literacy, where Bessent expresses his support for a bill to teach high school students about the topic. He also highlights the “Trump accounts” created through the Trump administration’s working families tax legislation. Later, Bessent discusses the economic effects of President Trump’s tax cuts, focusing on tangible evidence of the benefits to everyday Americans. He then assesses the broader state of the economy during the Iran conflict. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 6 · 30 min
8-6-26: New Election Bill Passed
Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about changes to North Carolina's early voting laws and Governor Josh Stein's expected veto of House Bill 958. The legislation shortens the early voting period for municipal elections and primary elections, while leaving general election early voting unchanged. Brett also examines voter turnout data from Mecklenburg County, noting that participation in recent primary and municipal elections has been relatively low despite the current early voting window. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 27 min
8-5-26: Edwards Quits Race
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards' decision to end his reelection campaign. Jensen notes that Edwards, who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, posted a statement on social media saying that he had decided not to seek another term. He then details how the political landscape changed after the House Ethics Committee released its findings on Edwards earlier in the week and explains what happens next in the 11th District. Later, Jensen shares his interview with Cabarrus County Sheriff Van Shaw about the county's use of Flock cameras. Shaw explains how law enforcement uses the system and discusses the public's response to it. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 24 min
8-4-26: Hemp Bill Update; Flock Cams Work
Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing an update on North Carolina House Bill 328. Jensen recaps his interview from the previous show with Scott Brown and Jaime Daniell. He then notes that the North Carolina House Republican caucus held a closed-door meeting to debate the legislation, emphasizing that the bill has sparked debate within both political parties. Later, Jensen discusses a recent incident in Gaston County involving the use of Flock cameras. He explains that the cameras flagged a wanted vehicle, alerting authorities and leading to the arrest of six people and the recovery of a stolen dog. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 4 · 27 min
8-3-26: Should Hemp Be Illegal?
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with hemp industry executive Scott Brown and Performance Staffing Solutions CEO Jaime Daniell. The discussion centers on the debate surrounding hemp-derived THC products and North Carolina House Bill 328, which targets the hemp industry. Brown begins the interview by explaining the difference between consuming THC-infused products and smoking marijuana. He also discusses the demographics of THC consumers and the growth of the hemp market. Later, Daniell explains the economic impact of the hemp industry. The focus then shifts to House Bill 328 as Daniell discusses its potential effect on jobs in both the hemp industry and supporting industries if the legislation passes. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 31 · 31 min
7-31-26: Cabarrus Schools Sued; Monroe Councilman Resigns
Tune in here to this Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a federal lawsuit filed against Cabarrus County Schools over allegations of Title IX violations involving bathroom and locker room policies at Cox Mill High School. Jensen talks with Congressman Mark Harris about the legal battle and the broader implications surrounding Title IX. Jensen and Congressman Harris discuss the lawsuit filed by America First Legal on behalf of three female students and their parents. Harris explains why he believes parents turned to the courts after feeling they received no resolution from local officials, and he highlights a Department of Education investigation into the matter. And later Jensen has Congressman Tim Moore on to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran, national security concerns, and the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Moore shares his perspective on the challenges facing the U.S. in the Middle East, the potential for regime change in Iran, and the need for a clear path toward victory. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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