The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

NC Auditor: 60% of Charlotte train riders don't pay | Hour 3
August 19, 202600:32:27

NC Auditor: 60% of Charlotte train riders don't pay | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek joins me to discuss the latest report examining security on the Charlotte Area Transit System. The report highlights gaping holes in the system - from lack of fare enforcement, unspent budget dollars for improvements, and design flaws that promote fare evasion. Plus, Stacey Matthews from  RedState.com discusses the casual sexism of Sen. John Ossoff and the hilarious vict...

Charlotte school officials attempt to muzzle media | Hour 2
August 19, 202600:31:13

Charlotte school officials attempt to muzzle media | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video – After a nearly-two month suspension, the Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made her first appearance in front of local media, although staffers tried to restrict questions to the start of the new school year and not the controversey around Dr. Crystal Hill's suspension. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the po...

On primaries and polls | Hour 1
August 19, 202600:32:03

On primaries and polls | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Primaries around the nation yesterday delivered some surprising results... and some unsurprising ones. Plus, a polling firm that made all sorts of news a few weeks ago now admits that it didn't actually do polling. It was running a "short term social experiment." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred...

Charlotte leaders' secret task force on crime | Hour 3
August 18, 202600:32:54

Charlotte leaders' secret task force on crime | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Charlotte Observer reports that city, community, and business leaders met for a year in secret with a mission to fight crime in Uptown. Now it can be told - probably because they are touting a reduction in crime rates in the Center City. 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:  Sp...

I regret to inform you that our Sheriff is disappointed in us again | Hour 2
August 18, 202600:33:14

I regret to inform you that our Sheriff is disappointed in us again | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden is disappointed in us again. This time it's about insane inmates who get released. McFadden told WBTV more should be done to provide mental health treatments to people after they're released from the jail. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred p...

Unbeatable Jackson and Rubber Stamp Roy | Hour 1
August 18, 202600:35:55

Unbeatable Jackson and Rubber Stamp Roy | 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’s also the author of the book The Change Agent: Pat McCrory's Rise, Reckoning and Legacy . Today we discussed how North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson could make himself unbeatable and a new campaign strategy against Roy Cooper in his run for US Senate.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Wolves in white coats and deposing Roy Cooper | Hour 3
August 17, 202600:33:25

Wolves in white coats and deposing Roy Cooper | 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 the Trump administration report "Wolves in White Coats" that documents how the medical industry monetized transgender "treatments." Plus, former Gov. Roy Cooper is facing deposition for his decision to close certain bars during his...

Inequality and hating a good economy | Hour 2
August 17, 202600:31:21

Inequality and hating a good economy | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Claims of increasing global inequality are not supported by the evidence. Also, the American economy is actually pretty good. So why do so many people think it isn't? 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! ...

Cracking down on birth tourism and marriage scams | Hour 1
August 17, 202600:33:35

Cracking down on birth tourism and marriage scams | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The US Department of Justice announced the indictments of 11 people in a decade-long marriage fraud scheme. The defendants are primarily citizens of communist China. Plus, NIMBYism in West Charlotte. 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 f...

Murdaugh trial update: venue change and impeaching investigators | Hour 3
August 14, 202600:29:46

Murdaugh trial update: venue change and impeaching investigators | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Another pre-trial hearing in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh where his defense team is trying to get the trial moved out of Colleton County, evidence ruled inadmissable, and even the murder charges dropped. Matt Harris was at the hearing this morning and brings us the latest. Harris is a co-host (along with Seton Tucker) of the “Impact of Influence” podcast on YouTube & Facebook and all the podcasting platfo...