The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Unions come out in support of data centers | Hour 3
October 13, 202600:37:57

Unions come out in support of data centers | Hour 3

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – Union workers from the Charlotte region came out last night in support of data center construction, as the City Council considers extending the existing 150-day moratorium for another year. This sets up a tricky dynamic for the Democrat-controlled City Council as another faction of its base is opposed to any new data center construction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

The Marxists turned out against data centers last night in Charlotte | Hour 2
October 13, 202600:34:45

The Marxists turned out against data centers last night in Charlotte | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Charlotte City Council is deciding whether to extend its 150-day moratorium on data center construction for another full year, and last night there was a public hearing on the idea. And just as with the first public hearing, Marxists turned out to oppose any new data center construction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe ...

Social media influencers on pols payroll and phony investigations | Hour 1
October 13, 202600:34:57

Social media influencers on pols payroll and phony investigations | Hour 1

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – That video clip you just saw on Instagram of a random person complaining about the cost of living? It might be a paid political ad. Andrew Dunn, the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joined me to discuss the growing strategy. Dunn is also the author of the book  The Change Agent: Pat McCrory's Rise, Reckoning and Legacy , and he recounts the smarmiest ...

DMV improving and NC's constitutional amendments up for a vote | Hour 3
October 12, 202600:35:14

DMV improving and NC's constitutional amendments up for a vote | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina Governor Josh Stein came to Charlotte to tout improvements in the delay-plagued DMV system. Also, a look at the constitutional amendments on our ballot with AP Dillon from the North State Journal. She also publishes a Substack.com newsletter called  More To The Story . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the f...

Rolling back progress on immigration enforcement | Hour 2
October 12, 202600:33:27

Rolling back progress on immigration enforcement | Hour 2

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  The debate last night in South Carolina between the three candidates for US Senate highlighted one of the pivotal issues on the ballot this year: immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump's immigration and border enforcement could be stymied or even rolled back if voters empower a Democrat Party that has moved further left and embraced open borders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Highlights from the US Senate debate in South Carolina | Hour 1
October 12, 202600:34:12

Highlights from the US Senate debate in South Carolina | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The three candidates running for US Senate in South Carolina met for their only debate last night. Republican Darline Graham, Democrat Annie Andrews, and Libertarian Kasie Whitener had limited time to solve all of Washington's problems. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the free podcast My preferred podcast platform: Sprea...

Who we elect will be deciding Social Security's insolvency | Hour 3
October 09, 202600:30:51

Who we elect will be deciding Social Security's insolvency | Hour 3

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  Credit to WRAL's Will Doran who covered an issue I've been raising for weeks about the impending insolvency of the Social Security system in 2032. The candidate we elect to the US Senate in North Carolina this year will be in office when that trainwreck arrives. Who do you want to "fix" the problem - Roy Cooper or Michael Whatley? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-...

People mad at high gas prices are mad about a reduction in gas prices | Hour 2
October 09, 202600:33:00

People mad at high gas prices are mad about a reduction in gas prices | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina politicians unanimously agreed to a temporary suspension of the state's gas tax. For some reason, people who have been complaining about high gas prices are mad that the price of gas is going down for a few months. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the free podcast My preferred podcast platform: Spreaker Che...

After railing against it, NC Democrats support gas tax suspension | Hour 1
October 09, 202600:32:59

After railing against it, NC Democrats support gas tax suspension | Hour 1

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  North Carolina Democrats criticized the Republican proposal to suspend the state's gas tax for the past week. But when it came time to vote on the bill, every legislative Democrat except one voted in favor of the temporary tax relief. Today, Democrat Governor Josh Stein used the bill-signing as a campaign event for a Congressional candidate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Is Rubio running for President? | Hour 3
October 08, 202600:36:06

Is Rubio running for President? | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After a powerful performance during a speech in Athen, Greece in defense of Western civilzation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio prompted widespread speculation that he'll run for President in 2028. If he does, the message of this speech could be the unifying inspiration that America needs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to...