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This episode is presented by Create A Video – The top five candidates in the polling debated last night for the Republican nomination for US Senate in South Carolina. The tight time constraints limited any in-depth discussion of topics and there were no real standout moments. The early voting runs Aug. 5-7 with the primary election on Aug. 11. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Sub...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards faces censure after a House Ethics Committee investigation into inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers. But the District 11 Republican's office says the committee report exonerates him because there was no sexual relationships. What the report spells out sure seems like grooming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kal...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the House Ethics Committee report on NC Congressman Chuck Edwards and why he needs to step down. Plus, we discuss the don't-call-it-a-bribe "sweetener" to convince Charlotte to support the I-77 toll road proposal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story . We discuss North Carolina Supreme Court judge Anita Earls' headline appearance at an event organized by Siembra NC - a dark money group that mobilizes anti-ICE protestors. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kalin...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Former North Carolina Supreme Court judge Mark Martin was scheduled to participate in a panel discussion ahead of the 250th birthday of America. But according to the Carolina Journal, he withdrew from the event after threats of violence against him and the event. Ironically, the panel was slated to discuss political civility. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – It took six weeks (for some unknown reason) for the famed Oxford Union debating society to publish its video of the debate over whether "the West is right to be suspicious of Islam." But the most instructive commentary came from the Oxford Union president who noted the mob of protesters outside the building would kill the speakers who said suspicion is warranted. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – People are still fired up about the call from "Black Pill Craig" who tried to justify his pessimism and desire to abandon America for Thailand. (I guess I'll save all my show prep for next week!) Plus, Pre-Gaming with Brett Winterble! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: Spreaker ...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A caller named Craig lays out his plan to leave the United States because all is lost and he has swallowed a handful of black pills. He is what Thomas Paine called "sunshine patriots" in his famous pamphlet during the darkest days of the American revolution. Black pilling is just an excuse to be lazy with regard to self-governance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-k...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants rushed the Spanish border from Morocco over the past several days, overwhelming the tiny city of Ceuta. But the Spanish government refused to declare a national emergency. Which makes sense considering the current administration has promoted amnesty for illegals and his fellow leftists have called for the importation of foreigners to "fight the far right." But given its h...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The promise was to soak the rich, but now Marxist New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani's tax on rich peoples' second homes is hitting almost a million property-owners. And some of them are primary residences. Mamdani's socialist programs are rapidly proving why socialism programs never work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to...