The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

A daily podcast covering local, state, & national issues from Charlotte, North Carolina

"Tough on crime" making a comeback (01-17-2025--Hour3)
January 17, 202500:36:53

"Tough on crime" making a comeback (01-17-2025--Hour3)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – For reasons that might never be known, states and voters are cracking down on crimes with harsher penalties and restoration of felony status for offenses that got downgraded in recent years. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Adve...

Sen. Johnson & Rep. Harris on WNC recovery (01-17-2025--Hour2)
January 17, 202500:35:17

Sen. Johnson & Rep. Harris on WNC recovery (01-17-2025--Hour2)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – I'm joined by North Carolina state Senator Todd Johnson (R-Union) and then Congressman Mark Harris (R-8) to discuss a variety of topics - but mainly the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here...

A preference cascade to oust Charlotte's sheriff? (01-17-2025--Hour1)
January 17, 202500:25:45

A preference cascade to oust Charlotte's sheriff? (01-17-2025--Hour1)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – The Charlotte Observer becomes the latest to call for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden to resign over his terrible management of the office and the jail system. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertisin...

Dem superstar's non-profit slapped with record fines (01-16-2025--Hour3)
January 16, 202500:31:19

Dem superstar's non-profit slapped with record fines (01-16-2025--Hour3)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – Failed two-time Georgia Governor candidate, Stacey Abrams, launched a non-profit that has now been hit with a record $300,000 fine for illegally supporting her election campaign. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and ...

The audacity of cope (01-16-2025--Hour2)
January 16, 202500:35:05

The audacity of cope (01-16-2025--Hour2)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – On his way out the door, President Joe Biden warned last night of a "rising oligarchy" of rich tech leaders. (He means Elon Musk.) Of course, he made no mention of his own administration's use of heavy-handed tactics against social media companies to get them to censor political opponents for almost 8 years. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep ar...

Biden's long (overdue) goodbye (01-16-2025--Hour1)
January 16, 202500:29:42

Biden's long (overdue) goodbye (01-16-2025--Hour1)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – President Joe Biden gave his final and farewell speech last night from the Oval Office. His exit cannot come soon enough. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com   &nb...

Winning: Congress passes law to prevent men in women's sports (01-15-2025--Hour3)
January 15, 202500:30:44

Winning: Congress passes law to prevent men in women's sports (01-15-2025--Hour3)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – After an hour-long debate this week, the US House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. A special "thank you" to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for making the stupidest comments and providing me easy show prep. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose...

Potential Tik Tok ban prompts migration to another commie app (01-15-2025--Hour2)
January 15, 202500:31:32

Potential Tik Tok ban prompts migration to another commie app (01-15-2025--Hour2)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – The US passed a law requiring Tik Tok be sold from the communist Chinese owner, who says it would rather shutter the social media app. In response to the looming deadline, Tik Tok users are flocking to a different Chinese app called "Red Note." Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Che...

Trump's DOJ pick bats down dumbassery (01-15-2025--Hour1)
January 15, 202500:29:53

Trump's DOJ pick bats down dumbassery (01-15-2025--Hour1)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – Former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi, underwent questioning from Senators as part of her confirmation process to become the US Attorney General in the Trump administration.  Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertisin...

Democrats' new (old) idea to win rural voters (01-14-2025--Hour3)
January 14, 202500:30:04

Democrats' new (old) idea to win rural voters (01-14-2025--Hour3)

This episode is presented by  Create A Video – Some Democrats... okay, very few... are trying to resurrect the old "Blue Dogs" in an effort to win some of the rural voters that the party has been hemorrhaging for years. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/   All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow   Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Bookin...