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Gov. Roy Cooper was overly exuberant and excited - which struck a discordant tone at times, and at other times came across as petty. But the Democratic incumbent's supporters thought he was fiery and angry. His Republican challenger, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, was measured in presenting a more positive and hopeful alternative to Cooper - who has led one of the most restrictive responses to COVID-19 in America. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Adver...

Every Wednesday morning, Pete joins Mark Starling on First News on 570 to chat about current events. This week, the topic was Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to allow certain businesses to re-open from his lockdown order. Pete was a bit fired up. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Marketplace: http...

In the Land of Roy, the incantations of "Science and data and facts" provide sufficient explanation for why party buses are permitted but not tour buses. Why laser tag facilities can open, but not bingo halls. It all makes sense if you abandon all sense. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Mark...

NC Gov. Roy Cooper made a budget proposal late last week, although Executive Vice President of NC Civitas, Brian Balfour, says it's seen mainly as a political document. Plus, Joe Biden and Donald Trump blame each other for the violence, rioting, and looting in the streets of Democratic-run cities. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/...

A new report from Franklin-Templeton & Gallup shows Democrats and people who get their news from social media have a wildly disconnected understanding of the actual risks of COVID-19. Now, what happens when those people are the ones issuing Executive Orders - or tasked with reporting on those orders? Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinersh...

A complaint filed with the North Carolina State Board of Elections accuses the NC Association of Educators of violating campaign financing law, by exceeding the cap on contributions allowable to a single candidate. In this case - the Governor. The Civitas Institute's Elections Policy Analyst, Andy Jackson, joins me to discuss his complaint. Plus, polling shows crime is a huge issue for state voters this year. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow....

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's administration keeps moving the goal posts for lifting restrictions. As hospitalizations and deaths decline (like we see with all viral spread), the case counts rise - prompting the continuation of one of the nation's most restrictive lockdowns. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-busi...

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper banned the sale of alcohol after 11 pm statewide. An owner of Fat Cat Billiards in Arden calls it a "hot sword through the heart." Plus, NC Sen. Jim Perry responds to Gov. Cooper's call for the legislature to increase unemployment insurance benefits and make them last longer. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekal...

Jesse Kelley - Manager, Criminal Justice & Civil Liberties at the R Street Institute - joins me to discuss the recommendations that the North Carolina Governor's task for racial equity and criminal justice issued. Plus - President Trump is sending more federal agents into cities that are unable (or unwilling) to tamp down violence. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Adver...

It's evident that North Carolina media want Gov. Roy Cooper to drop the hammer on people who don't wear masks. It didn't take long for the little tyrants to emerge. Plus, the Sierra Club and Asheville Audubon Society are ditching their racist founders. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Market...