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, being joined by fellow WBT host Brett Winterble to discuss RNC Chair Michael Whatley’s exclusive interview and the growing political buzz surrounding North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race.
Whatley emphasizes the importance of electing strong conservative leaders aligned with former President Trum...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the developing political buzz surrounding Michael Whatley and the extreme heat wave gripping the region. Brett breaks down the Politico report suggesting Whatley will announce his U.S. Senate run as early as next week—news Brett hinted at on last night’s show. He recaps Whatley's rise...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s expected entry into the 2026 U.S. Senate race and the political fallout surrounding his COVID-19 leadership decisions. With Axios reporting Cooper’s likely announcement next week, Jensen dives into the Democratic dynamics behind the move and explains h...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and the upcoming mayoral races in Mecklenburg County. Brett reflects on Ozzy’s influence on his own life, sharing personal stories about how deeply the music impacted him.
Jensen sits down with Congressman Tim Moore to discuss a wide range of p...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the close of municipal election filing and the unexpected drama unfolding within the CMS school board races. Brett dives into the political infighting in Districts 1 and 6, where multiple Democrats are running against each other—an unusual twist in local races.
Jensen then...
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Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing candidate filings and the buzz at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections on the final day for municipal and school board hopefuls to declare their intentions. Brett highlights the packed scene at the elections office, noting a mix of familiar names and complete newcomers entering local races in C...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Republican Edwin Peacock III’s surprise decision to run for Charlotte City Council at-large—and the broader political frustration sweeping through Mecklenburg County. Jensen also dives into why so many conservatives are leaving Charlotte altogether, pointing to rising crime, high tax...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the official campaign filings of two prominent political figures in Charlotte, with a particular focus on Mayor Vi Lyles. Brett recaps his firsthand account of Lyles filing for re-election, noting the calm and respectful presence of her older supporters. He describes th...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest updates in the uptown Charlotte mass shooting investigation. new developments from CMPD, detailing the arrests of Damien Evans and Sean Cannon—both felons found in possession of stolen firearms. Jensen breaks down the legal proceedings, including a $3 million secured bond for Cannon an...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the recent mass shooting in uptown Charlotte and the CMPD press conference that followed. Six people were shot, one fatally, in what police described as a “chaotic” and “brazen” event. Jensen, fresh from the press briefing, expressed frustration over the ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox about the impact of Governor Josh Stein's vetoing a bill that would have protected the rights of property owners. This hit close to home for Mayor Knox, as his parents' home was invaded by squatters. Luckily, the squatters who invaded their home didn't put up a fight, agreeing to lea...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announcing that she will run for reelection and why he wasn't sure a month ago that she would run again. Brett was thinking that the mayor wouldn't run again following the scandal surrounding Police Chief Johnny Jennings' payouts and her general demeanor over the last few months. N...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by welcoming Monroe Mayor Robert Burns to unpack the controversy that erupted at a recent Monroe City Council meeting. The conversation begins with a discussion about the council’s 5-2 vote to remove the mayor pro tem from his position—an action that sparked regional attention. Mayor Burns clarifies that ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing the start of election filing week and his firm rule on candidate interviews. He explains that he refuses to conduct long-form interviews with anyone claiming they intend to run for office until they officially file with the State or County Board of Elections. Citing past experiences where candidates chang...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about candidate filings and key local races across the Charlotte area as the election season officially begins. With the filing period open until July 18, Jensen dives into who's already thrown their hat in the ring—from mayors and city council hopefuls to CMS school board challengers.
Jensen ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about WBT's SkyShow and July 4th being his favorite holiday. Brett talks to Dan Rajkowski of the Charlotte Knights about their game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Mint Hill Mayor Brad Simmons deciding not to run for reelection. Brett shares a quick interview with the mayor about his time in office.
Later, Brett is joined by NC Rep. Donnie Loftis, who serves parts of Gaston County, to discuss a vaping bill raising the legal age of all nicotine products to ...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with U.S. Attorney for the Western District of NC, Russ Ferguson, about the case against Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown. Ferguson assures Brett that this case has absolutely nothing to do with politics; it is purely based on the merits of the case, just like any other case they bring against people sus...
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Breaking with Brett Jensen dives into the Democratic side of the race to replace Senator Thom Tillis. Brett discusses the two most talked-about potential candidates: former Governor Roy Cooper and current Attorney General Jeff Jackson. While Cooper has name recognition,
Jensen argues that Jackson is the more viable option due to his youth, energy, an...
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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Senator Thom Tillis’s decision not to seek re-election and the political firestorm that led to it. Jensen dives into how Tillis’s stance against additional Medicaid cuts in the Senate’s budget deal triggered backlash from GOP leaders and even former President Donald Trump. Despit...
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