The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Iran War Update: A pause and a possible agreement... or not | Hour 3
May 06, 202600:31:41

Iran War Update: A pause and a possible agreement... or not | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  All sorts of conflicting messages from Iran over whether they are close to an agreement to end the war with America, as Pakistani negotiators have said. It's a sign of the schism between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp and the civilian leadership. The former wants to escalate the war. The latter seeks an offramp so they can survive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-...

Blackpilling or saving the republic? | Hour 2
May 06, 202600:29:59

Blackpilling or saving the republic? | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  I got a call from a man named Chris who said he was the mayor of a small town in South Carolina. And he gave some really great advice for conservatives who see problems but don't know how to help. Too often, people on the political right eschew getting involved because they think they cannot make a difference or it's too toxic. But the alternative is surrender. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

The Great Indiana Bloodbath of 2026 | Hour 1
May 06, 202600:29:29

The Great Indiana Bloodbath of 2026 | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After crossing President Donald Trump and refusing to redistrict their state to help Republicans maintain control of the US House, half a dozen of the Indiana state senators who blocked redistricting got primaried yesterday by MAGA candidates. It flips the GOP caucus a majority of members who favor a redrawing of congressional district lines in response to gerrymanders by Democrats in California, Virginia, and...

Iran War Update: A pretty warry ceasefire | BONUS Hour 4
May 05, 202600:31:09

Iran War Update: A pretty warry ceasefire | BONUS Hour 4

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kaine, gave an update on the war against Iran this morning. Hegseth said the ceasefire is holding (despite attacks by Iran on its neighbors and US military assets) and that the 60-day clock was paused when the ceasefire started about 3 weeks ago, so the administration doesn't need to go to Congress for a declarati...

Education spending demands and unruly students| Hour 3
May 05, 202600:31:47

Education spending demands and unruly students| Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Teachers unions went on strike on Friday (Commie Day) making all sorts of demands for more money and (oddly) gerrymandering. But a new report in North Carolina shows the huge problem for teachers is unruly behavior among students at every grade level.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   All the  links to Pete'...

Toll roads and Sam Page's voucher response raises concern| Hour 2
May 05, 202600:31:36

Toll roads and Sam Page's voucher response raises concern| Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. We discuss the business model of toll roads on I-77 through Charlotte and the cringey answer NC Senator candidate Sam Page gave about school vouchers while attending the teachers union rally. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subsc...

Grab your wallets, Charlotte! Tax hike incoming. | Hour 1
May 05, 202600:31:18

Grab your wallets, Charlotte! Tax hike incoming. | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Charlotte City Manager has unveiled his $4.5 billion dollar spending plan for 2027 and it calls for an increase in property taxes to fund pay raises (some large ones for police and fire employees) along with hikes in water and sewer fees. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   All the  links to Pete's Prep are...

Iran War Update: ceasefire collapsing amid blockade of blockade | Hour 3
May 04, 202600:31:38

Iran War Update: ceasefire collapsing amid blockade of blockade | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Iranian gunboats have reportedly fired on civilian merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf prompting retaliatory strikes from the US military - which has launched escorts to allow trapped ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   All the  links to Pete's Prep are free! Get exc...

Anti-ICE website reveals info of 18,000 activists... and the freakout is amazing | Hour 2
May 04, 202600:31:22

Anti-ICE website reveals info of 18,000 activists... and the freakout is amazing | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  About 18,000 anti-ICE activists had their personal information exposed after signing up to a website that promised coordination of activities. The guy who previously was Google's security chief, Myles Taylor, apparently failed to set up a basic level of security for everyone who signed up to the website GTFOice.org. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--694...

Nuked by YouTube; Spirit killed | Hour 1
May 04, 202600:30:33

Nuked by YouTube; Spirit killed | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  My YouTube channel was terminated this weekend with no evidence of any violations. It turns out, I am part of a large group of content creators who had their channels nuked. And nobody can explain why. Plus, after the Biden Administration blocked a merger between Spirit and JetBlue airlines, one of the low-cost carriers went belly-up and closed down this weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...