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A daily podcast covering local, state, & national issues from Charlotte, North Carolina
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Communist streamer Hasan Piker admitted that the benefactor of communist political operations masquerading as non-profits in America was, in fact, funding political projects. The admission comes as federal investigators are probing a recent trip that Piker took with other global communists to Cuba. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subs...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A caller from the last hour spewed so much dumbassery that he lit up the text line and phone lines. But at the core of his silly accusations and assertions is an idea that fueled modern Leftism: a belief that America is bad and it should be taken down a few pegs. So, while caller Tony might not have been able to articulate a cogent argument, his view is pervasive on the political Left. Become a supporter of th...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Axios is reporting that Iran has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for negotiations with the United States that will open the Strait of Hormuz and make the disposal of the enriched uranium the first issue to be settled. Plus, a caller named Tony makes a series of stupid assertions about Iran and China. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/sup...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Charlotte City Council agreed last night to a process on how to replace the Mayor - who announced her resignation effective June 30. Plus, US Senator John Cornyn lost his re-election bid in a Republican primary run-off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast My preferr...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A call from a 25-year tech expert, Craig Reynolds, prompts a very informative discussion about the kinds of data centers as well as the costs and benefits of various projects and impacts. Reynolds also spoke last night at the Charlotte City Council public hearing on a potential data center moratorium. Plus, the campaign against data centers in America is apparently being funded by the Chinese Communist Party. ...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A bunch of people packed the Charlotte City Council chambers last night to call for a moratorium on new data centers in the Queen City. The pause would be for 150 days. Leftist activists dominated the speaker list. But is the aim to ban data centers or is it to create a framework for future approvals? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . ...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Memorial Day is a day to honor all of those sevice members throughout our 250 year history who sacrificed their lives so that we may live and enjoy the blessings of liberty. Plus, a flyover at the Indy 500 prompts outrage from a miserable political strategist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast My preferred po...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – I try to clear out text messages about the I-77 toll lane project, but more just keep coming in! Plus, an incumbent Charlotte City Councilman throws his name in the hat for the interim Mayor gig. Also, the local newspaper's Deputy Opinion Editor wonders what's the big deal with the local NAACP leader saying the interim Mayor should be a black person. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
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 five of the proposals from the North Carolina legislature to make changes to the state constitution. Two proposals have already been approved to go to voters this November. Three others are making their way through the General Assembly. Plus, Charlotte's rejection of a plan to widen ...
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A suggestion that it's not financially wise to spend most of your money on take-out and restaurants - especially when you're young and just starting out in the job market. Outrage ensued online, as GenZ and Millennials argued that only rich people could afford to eat at home or brown bag their lunches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support ....