The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Is NCDOT bribing Charlotte to flip its vote on I-77 toll road project? | Hour 3
August 06, 202600:32:05

Is NCDOT bribing Charlotte to flip its vote on I-77 toll road project? | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The North Carolina Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson has reportedly offered $300 million in "sweeteners" to convince Charlotte-area officials to reverse their opposition to the I-77 toll road project. The state legislature has also told local officials that they'd have to repay the NCDOT for the costs of design and engineering work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

NC Chief Justice could be empowered to punish rogue judges | Hour 2
August 06, 202600:29:43

NC Chief Justice could be empowered to punish rogue judges | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The North Carolina legislature passed a bill that would give the state Supreme Court Chief Justice the power to suspend and discipline lower court judges who "violate the public trust."  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 excl...

More evidence the FBI targeted Trump using info it knew was false | Hour 1
August 06, 202600:31:32

More evidence the FBI targeted Trump using info it knew was false | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Newly-declassified documents show the FBI launched an investigation into whether President Donald Trump was a Russian asset because he fired then-FBI Director James Comey. The investigation was named "Oxferd Comma" and relied on information that the FBI had already determined to be false - notably, the discredited Steele Dossier. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kali...

Todays outrage: The price of burritos | Hour 3
August 05, 202600:29:02

Todays outrage: The price of burritos | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  I regret to inform you that The Powers That Be have determined that today's outrage of the day requiring a national conversation is the price of a burrito. 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 ...

Denying the DSA takeover won't make it stop | Hour 2
August 05, 202600:30:35

Denying the DSA takeover won't make it stop | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  As we run through some of the latest primary results, there is a denial among too many Democrats (including caller Mike from last hour) that the Democratic Socialists of America are attempting a takeover of the Democrat Party. Which is why the takeover is working. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferre...

Edwards dips amid scandal; Sayed hangs on barely | Hour 1
August 05, 202600:32:06

Edwards dips amid scandal; Sayed hangs on barely | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards announced on Twitter (at about 3:30 am) that he is withdrawing from his re-election, after he was referred for House censure over inappropriate behavior towards two young female staffers. Meanwhile, up in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed appears to have squeaked out a victory in the Democrat primary for US Senate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Not sure we learned much in the SC GOP debate for US Senate | Hour 3
August 04, 202600:28:34

Not sure we learned much in the SC GOP debate for US Senate | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The top five candidates in the polling debated last night for the Republican nomination for US Senate in South Carolina. The tight time constraints limited any in-depth discussion of topics and there were no real standout moments. The early voting runs Aug. 5-7 with the primary election on Aug. 11. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Sub...

NC Congressman faces censure but claims exoneration | Hour 2
August 04, 202600:29:02

NC Congressman faces censure but claims exoneration | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards faces censure after a House Ethics Committee investigation into inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers. But the District 11 Republican's office says the committee report exonerates him because there was no sexual relationships. What the report spells out sure seems like grooming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kal...

Dunn: "Chuck Edwards is toast" | Hour 1
August 04, 202600:31:47

Dunn: "Chuck Edwards is toast" | 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 the House Ethics Committee report on NC Congressman Chuck Edwards and why he needs to step down. Plus, we discuss the don't-call-it-a-bribe "sweetener" to convince Charlotte to support the I-77 toll road proposal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

NC judge headlines radical left gala | Hour 3
August 03, 202600:29:34

NC judge headlines radical left gala | 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 . We discuss North Carolina Supreme Court judge Anita Earls' headline appearance at an event organized by Siembra NC - a dark money group that mobilizes anti-ICE protestors.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kalin...