The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Business vs Activists: who holds the power in Charlotte? | Hour 3
June 23, 202600:34:59

Business vs Activists: who holds the power in Charlotte? | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  With the selection of Rob Harrington as the new mayor of Charlotte, observers see it as a sign of the strength of the business community over the activist class. Plus, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board holds its first meeting tonight since it suspended the Superintendent pending an investigation into "administrative and operational oversight." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Charlotte has a new mayor | Hour 2
June 23, 202600:31:32

Charlotte has a new mayor | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Charlotte City Council selected a new mayor to serve the remainder of the incumbent's term after she announced her resignation last month. Vi Lyles, is stepping down just six months into her term. She will be replaced by local attorney Robert Harrington. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred podcast ...

That "sweeping" NC election bill and an NC HOA gone wild | Hour 1
June 23, 202600:35:20

That "sweeping" NC election bill and an NC HOA gone wild | 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 discuss two pieces of legislation in North Carolina. The first is dubbed a "sweeping" election law which isn't really that sweeping. Plus, a new financing tool to help redevelop blighted areas of the state. Also, a HOA in Catawba County highlights the need for reforms at the legislative lev...

NC looks to "MEVGA" and social media limits for kids | Hour 3
June 22, 202600:34:33

NC looks to "MEVGA" and social media limits for kids | Hour 3

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 . She joined me to discuss two pieces of proposed legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly. One - called "Make E-Verify Great Again" - would change the requirements for businesses to screen for illegal aliens during hiring. The other would mandate ...

AlgaeGate and leftist judicial losses | Hour 2
June 22, 202600:30:58

AlgaeGate and leftist judicial losses | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After a $12 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, algae has overtaken the landmark with President Trump claiming vandals are to blame for the blooms as well as damaging the newly-installed blue liner. Plus, a Milwaukee leftist judge loses her appeal and is looking at prison time while the leftist DA in Philadelphia gets smacked down by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Become a supporter o...

Iran War Update: We're talking, oil is moving, sanctions are lifting | Hour 1
June 22, 202600:34:41

Iran War Update: We're talking, oil is moving, sanctions are lifting | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  US Vice President JD Vance met this weekend with Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan to negotiate a final deal as called for in last week's Memoranudm of Understanding. And today, the US Treasury lifted sanctions on Iran's oil, allowing the Islamic terrorist state to sell its stocks on the markets for the first time in decades. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6...

Democratic Socialists of America training militants | Hour 3
June 19, 202600:34:04

Democratic Socialists of America training militants | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have launched a sub-group called the "Red Rabbits Security Commission" to prepare for a "national uprising against federal agents" with a goal of having at least five trained members in 40% of all DSA chapters throughout the country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast  ...

More reaction to the failing MoU | Hour 2
June 19, 202600:33:50

More reaction to the failing MoU | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Iran is already undermining the just-signed Memorandum of Understanding and opposition is building among Americans... who also demanded that Trump end the hostilities because they care more about gas prices. 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 Pr...

Iran War Update: MoU is already failing | Hour 1
June 19, 202600:37:38

Iran War Update: MoU is already failing | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran is already crumbling, as Hezbollah launches strikes on Israel, Israel responds, and Iran demands the immediate unfreezing of assets and threatens the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, it appears Vice President JD Vance is not able to sell the deal despite his talk show circuit tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t...

Charlotte Super NOT fired (yet) and our toll road fiasco | Hour 3
June 18, 202600:32:51

Charlotte Super NOT fired (yet) and our toll road fiasco | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Contrary to earlier reporting, it turns out the Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is NOT out. Yet. She has merely been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Plus, the fight over NCDOT's plan to widen I-77 with toll roads could now cost local governments tens of millions of dollars after they killed the project. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...