The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Food stamps, trial-for-profit, and the worst SCOTUS decision of the modern era | Hour 1
June 30, 202600:31:01

Food stamps, trial-for-profit, and the worst SCOTUS decision of the modern era | Hour 1

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 talk about how North Carolina could get nailed with hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties if it doesn't clean up its food stamp program. We also talked about a new ban on third-party litigation investment. Plus, the US Supreme Court rules that any illegal alien born in the United Stat...

The Great American State Fair Kerfuffle of 2026 | Hour 3
June 29, 202600:33:58

The Great American State Fair Kerfuffle of 2026 | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's administration refused to participate in the Great American State Fair event in Washington where states had a booth to showcase their heritage and culture. So, private citizens organized a booth display and outrage ensued. AP Dillon joined me to discuss. Dillon is a reporter for the  North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com news...

Moving the re-trial of Alex Murdaugh? | Hour 2
June 29, 202600:30:14

Moving the re-trial of Alex Murdaugh? | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Matt Harris, co-host of the Impact of Influence podcast, joins me after attending a pre-trial hearing in the re-trial of Alex Murdaugh where the disgraced former South Carolina lawyer was seeking a change of venue and new DNA testing. Murdaugh had his convictions overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court that ruled the Clarendon County Clerk tampered with the jury during the first double-murder trial. Plu...

Texas brings the Bible back to classrooms | Hour 1
June 29, 202600:33:19

Texas brings the Bible back to classrooms | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Texas Board of Education passed a requirement that certain Biblical passages be taught to students in government schools. Outrage ensues.  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 All the  links to Pete's Prep are free! Get exclusive content here! Media Bias Check:  Groun...

Democrats shocked the alligator they fed is about to eat them | Hour 3
June 26, 202600:30:52

Democrats shocked the alligator they fed is about to eat them | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Democrat Party leaders are publicly wondering why Democratic Socialists of America candidates are trying to take over their party - oblivious to the fact that they have welcomed the Marxists into their tent. The "establishment" party types used the young, energetic DSA to drive turnout and electoral gains. But the DSA used the Democrat Party to take it over. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Democrats "freaking out" over communists' wins | Hour 2
June 26, 202600:30:48

Democrats "freaking out" over communists' wins | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  You know it's serious when Politico refers to the internal Democrat Party fight as a "civil war." After Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates' victories in primaries, "Moderate Democrats are sounding the alarm." But it's probably too late. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred podcast pla...

"The first stages of secession" | Hour 1
June 26, 202600:32:20

"The first stages of secession" | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After the Supreme Court ruling that Presidential administrations are allowed to remove "Temporary Protected Status" to selected nations, the leader of the Democratic-Socialists of America vows to obstruct removal of Haitian and Syrian immigrants in New York City. A NYC councilmember calls it "the first stages of secession." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-s...

Charlotte to spend $5m to hire "ambassadors" to collect $9m in transit fares | Hour 3
June 25, 202600:30:34

Charlotte to spend $5m to hire "ambassadors" to collect $9m in transit fares | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After a series of recent violent encounters on the Charlotte transit system, city officials plan to spend $5 million to hire "ambassadors" to make sure people are paying fares. Fares generate about $9 million. Plus, a DEI (now former) bank employee is busted for stealing a trash can after the New York Knicks win the NBA championship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete...

Some wins - and a loss - on immigration case law | Hour 2
June 25, 202600:31:06

Some wins - and a loss - on immigration case law | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  In addition to today's Supreme Court rulings (which I covered in the first hour), there are two other legal developments that will help enforce immigration laws. But there was also a setback for the Trump administration. At least for now. 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:  Sprea...

Supreme Court rules for logical and plain language | Hour 1
June 25, 202600:31:24

Supreme Court rules for logical and plain language | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The US Supreme Court handed down four rulings this morning. Two were about immigration policies. Another about guns. And the final one about whether the maker of Roundup can be sued. 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 All the  links to Pete's Prep are free! Get exclusiv...