The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Cut 'Em Loose Cooper and rampant fraud | Hour 3
May 11, 202600:36:07

Cut 'Em Loose Cooper and rampant fraud | 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 attention that former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is getting for releasing thousands of prisoners - more than half of whom went on to re-offend. Plus, more details on the rampant fraud that is apparently driving Medicaid cos...

Medicaid Fraud: North Carolina has entered the chat! | Hour 2
May 11, 202600:34:51

Medicaid Fraud: North Carolina has entered the chat! | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The North Carolina Auditor, Dave Boliek, tells Fox News that our state has seen a 47,000% increase in Medicaid billing for autism therapy within the past five years. Boliek says his office is investigating the massive increase as it indicates there is a potential for the kind of fraud seen in states like Minneapolis, California, and Ohio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

Democracy Defenders look for ways to usurp law and consolidate power | Hour 1
May 11, 202600:34:18

Democracy Defenders look for ways to usurp law and consolidate power | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the process used to adopt gerrymandered congressional maps as unconstitutional, Democrat leaders jumped on a call this weekend to scheme how to get the maps reinstated. One of the ideas: kick all the judges off the court and pack it with new appointments who will approve of their unconstitutional plan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Roy Cooper released more convicts during COVID than previously reported | Hour 3
May 08, 202600:29:55

Roy Cooper released more convicts during COVID than previously reported | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Independent journalist Stephen Horn has compiled a searchable database of all the prisoners former NC Governor Roy Cooper released during the pandemic, and the total is 4,234. Not the 3,500 previously reported. Horn says the data also shows nearly 57% re-offended after their release. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the p...

Reform blowout in UK; Iran War Update | Hour 2
May 08, 202600:34:46

Reform blowout in UK; Iran War Update | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Labour Party in Britain suffered an utter wipeout in local elections across the country, with the new Reform Party winning more that 1,000 races. Plus, a rundown of the latest developments in the Iran War. 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 ...

DeCarlos Brown is insane; Virginia's maps struck down | Hour 1
May 08, 202600:33:55

DeCarlos Brown is insane; Virginia's maps struck down | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The man charged with murdering Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train last August will have a competency hearing in June to determine whether his federal trial can proceed. Federal psychiatrists have determined DeCarlos Brown, Jr. is mentally incompetent and it will now be up to a judge to decide whether he goes to trial or is sent to a hospital to "restore his competency" - after which he'd stand trial. Plus, t...

YouTube and The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026 | Hour 3
May 07, 202600:32:39

YouTube and The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026 | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A quick rant/update on The Great YouTube Massacre of 2026 that has reportedly impact millions of content creators and could prompt a class action lawsuit. Plus, The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026 is heating up and it may not work out as Democrats hope.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred podcast...

DOJ dropping the hammer on Fairfax Virginia | Hour 2
May 07, 202600:30:05

DOJ dropping the hammer on Fairfax Virginia | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Office is investigating the Fairfax prosecutor for discriminating against US citizens by giving more-lenient treatment to illegal aliens. Meanwhile, the FBI conducted raids on numerous locations associated with the Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore, Louise Lucas, in a corruption probe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-ka...

Mayor Lyles quits; Porter says the quiet part out loud | Hour 1
May 07, 202600:30:35

Mayor Lyles quits; Porter says the quiet part out loud | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces she is resigning next month - after just winning re-election in November. Plus, during a debate in the California Governor's race, former Congresswoman Katie Porter committed a gaffe by telling the truth: illegal immigration is "one of the only ways our state has been growing in recent years." According to the Kinsey Rule: In politics a gaffe is when a politician accidentally...

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-...