The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Roy Cooper's evacuation; NC teacher pay raises | Hour 3
May 18, 202600:38:05

Roy Cooper's evacuation; NC teacher pay raises | 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 her bombshell story about how then-Governor Roy Cooper was forced to flee Raleigh during the 2020 BLM riots. Plus, North Carolina legislative leaders have hammered out a budget deal that includes large raises for teachers, state em...

Iran strikes nuclear plant and then offers terms to end the war| Hour 2
May 18, 202600:30:58

Iran strikes nuclear plant and then offers terms to end the war| Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video – After Iran sent a drone to attack a nuclear power plant in UAE, the IRGC reportedly offered a new proposal to the Americans to end the war. However, it is unlikely to be acceptable to President Trump, because Iran refuses to give up its nuclear program. Plus, Muslims and Leftists mark the humiliating defeat of six Arab nations who tried to wipe Israel off the map in 1948. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

China warns of 'trap' because it is weak | Hour 1
May 18, 202600:32:57

China warns of 'trap' because it is weak | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video – During President Donald Trump's visit to China last week, the leader of the communist country warned of the "Thucydides Trap" - an assertion that an established power will likely go to war with a rising power. Not very subtle, Xi.  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 ...

NC looks at speed limiters for repeat offenders | Hour 3
May 15, 202600:30:41

NC looks at speed limiters for repeat offenders | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the most egregious speeders to have technology installed in their vehicles to limit their speeds to only the speed limits. Plus, Trump goes to China. 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 P...

What's the privacy concern with license plate readers? | Hour 2
May 15, 202600:33:53

What's the privacy concern with license plate readers? | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina wants to install more license plate readers at every point of entry into the state. But some local governments are refusing to participate in the program - citing privacy concerns. But I haven't seen a specific concern mentioned. Just hypothetical "slippery slope" predictions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe ...

Four potential NC constitutional amendments and cameras on the NC border | Hour 1
May 15, 202600:37:07

Four potential NC constitutional amendments and cameras on the NC border | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina legislative leaders are proposing four constitutional amendments, enshrining a right to farming and ofrestry, a right to work, a 3.5% cap on the income tax, and a cap on property tax increases. Plus, the State Bureau of Investigation and the NC Dept. of Transportation want to put cameras at every point of entry into the Tar Heel state. But some local governments are rejecting the idea. Become a ...

Charlotte is fastest-growing city in the US; water restrictions; Murdaugh verdict tossed | Hour 3
May 14, 202600:33:43

Charlotte is fastest-growing city in the US; water restrictions; Murdaugh verdict tossed | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Census data shows Charlotte is the 14th largest city in America and it added more people than any other city. The Queen City is now just under one million population. Plus, dry conditions has led to a drought in the region, and Charlotte Water announced mandatory and voluntary restrictions to begin tomorrow. Also, disgraced South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, had his murder convictions overturned by the stat...

Democrats promise to crush souls and maybe overthrow the government | Hour 2
May 14, 202600:33:43

Democrats promise to crush souls and maybe overthrow the government | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  As the Democrats search for ways to fight Republicans over redistricting, their leader promises to "crush their souls" if they take power. Plus, Democrats' "superlawyer" suggests overthrowing the government of Virginia, after the state Supreme Court ruled the legislature acted unconstitutionally in trying to fast track gerrymandered maps ahead of the 2026 election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026: South Carolina edition | Hour 1
May 14, 202600:33:05

The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026: South Carolina edition | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Five South Carolina state senators joined all their Democrat colleagues to block a new congressional redistricting map. One of those senators was the Senate Majority Leader, Shane Massey.  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 ex...

Massive investigation confirms sexual assaults on Oct. 7 were planned | Hour 3
May 13, 202600:31:32

Massive investigation confirms sexual assaults on Oct. 7 were planned | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A two-year investigation into the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7 concludes that rapes and sexual assaults were part of the operational plan. In the aftermath of the attack, Hamas apologists denied that rapes occurred - or only very limited to the actions of a few rogue fighters. However, Civil Commission report refutes that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...