The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Former NC lawmaker indicted for embezzlement | Hour 3
November 13, 202600:29:29

Former NC lawmaker indicted for embezzlement | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Former North Carolina Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln) has been indicted for embezzlement related to a non-profit group that lobbied lawmakers. Saine denies the allegations and says all expenditures were approved by the 501(c)(4)'s board. Former Mooresville commissioner David Coble was also indicted on the same charges. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--694...

Huang out... and gets an offer | Hour 2
November 13, 202600:31:33

Huang out... and gets an offer | Hour 2

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was ousted from the company he built and led for 33 years after he admitted to having an affair with a woman that is believed to be a Chinese spy. The news has rocked the tech world and the regulators are now swarming to try to lock down AI development. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the f...

I am now an expert on tech, national security, and Chinese honeypots | Hour 1
November 13, 202600:33:43

I am now an expert on tech, national security, and Chinese honeypots | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  After watching two videos on the Chinese psy op app Tik Tok and reading three articles on the Nvidia scandal, I now feel confident in providing expert analysis on the ouster of Jensen Huang over his affair with a likely Chinese spy... also named Huang. 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...

Brave activist kills development | Hour 3
November 12, 202600:31:24

Brave activist kills development | Hour 3

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  In a perfect encapsulation of the data center dumbassery, NPR celebrates a Landover, MD woman for blocking a $5 billion data center project on a vacant, blighted lot. The county will now miss out on millions in tax revenue. Ironically, the activist is also trying to get taxpayer money for her grandfather's roof replacement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-ka...

Could NC deconsolidate Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools? | Hour 2
November 12, 202600:32:43

Could NC deconsolidate Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools? | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District could be broken into smaller districts under an idea being floated by North Carolina Rep. David Willis (R-Union) amid a financial corruption scandal that has engulfed the state's second-largest district for months. But the state doesn't have a mechanism under the law to do so. Willis wants to launch a study to see whether - and how - to do it. Become a supporter of thi...

History rhymes: Deconsolidating CMS | Hour 1
November 12, 202600:31:55

History rhymes: Deconsolidating CMS | Hour 1

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  In the wake of federal and state investigations into allegations of financial corruption at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina Rep. David Willis proposes splitting up the district and holding a recall election for the entire Board of Education. It's not the first time we've seen a legislative push to deconsolidate CMS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-p...

Will new NC Democrat majority try to kill data centers? | Hour 3
November 11, 202600:34:35

Will new NC Democrat majority try to kill data centers? | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Amid the misinformation and disinformation campaigns against data centers, the newly-elected Democrat majority in the North Carolina House is kicking around the idea to allow local governments to ban new construction. But the incoming Speaker of the House would not say whether it's something he would move after being sworn in. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaline...

New NC House Speaker lays out agenda with no specifics | Hour 2
November 11, 202600:32:45

New NC House Speaker lays out agenda with no specifics | Hour 2

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  The incoming leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives says he and his fellow Democrats will focus on affordability as they take control of the chamber for the first time in 15 years. But none of the reporters at Robert Rieves' press conference yesterday seemed interested in asking how he will do this. We can also expect a push to halt local law enforcement cooperation with immigration offic...

Making things cost less by more government spending | Hour 1
November 11, 202600:31:01

Making things cost less by more government spending | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The soon-to-be Speaker of the North Carolina House, Robert Rieves, held a press conference yesterday to lay out his vision for the new Democrat House majority. He offered no details or policies, but promised to make things more affordable - while increasing funding for sectors that are already distorted by state interventions and subsidies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t...

Projecting our own reasons on the GOP election losses | Hour 3
November 10, 202600:34:17

Projecting our own reasons on the GOP election losses | Hour 3

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group –  In the wake of the midterm election results last week, a lot of people are viewing the Republican losses as proof that their prior beliefs and complaints were THE reason for the outcome. 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 Check out my preferred gold & silver co...