The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

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   All the  links to Pe...

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-...

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...