The Pete Kaliner Show

The Pete Kaliner Show

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

Charlotte is fastest-growing city in the US; water restrictions; Murdaugh verdict tossed | Hour 3
May 14, 202600:33:43

Charlotte is fastest-growing city in the US; water restrictions; Murdaugh verdict tossed | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Census data shows Charlotte is the 14th largest city in America and it added more people than any other city. The Queen City is now just under one million population. Plus, dry conditions has led to a drought in the region, and Charlotte Water announced mandatory and voluntary restrictions to begin tomorrow. Also, disgraced South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, had his murder convictions overturned by the stat...

Democrats promise to crush souls and maybe overthrow the government | Hour 2
May 14, 202600:33:43

Democrats promise to crush souls and maybe overthrow the government | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  As the Democrats search for ways to fight Republicans over redistricting, their leader promises to "crush their souls" if they take power. Plus, Democrats' "superlawyer" suggests overthrowing the government of Virginia, after the state Supreme Court ruled the legislature acted unconstitutionally in trying to fast track gerrymandered maps ahead of the 2026 election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026: South Carolina edition | Hour 1
May 14, 202600:33:05

The Great Gerrymandering War of 2026: South Carolina edition | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Five South Carolina state senators joined all their Democrat colleagues to block a new congressional redistricting map. One of those senators was the Senate Majority Leader, Shane Massey.  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 Prep are free! Get ex...

Massive investigation confirms sexual assaults on Oct. 7 were planned | Hour 3
May 13, 202600:31:32

Massive investigation confirms sexual assaults on Oct. 7 were planned | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A two-year investigation into the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7 concludes that rapes and sexual assaults were part of the operational plan. In the aftermath of the attack, Hamas apologists denied that rapes occurred - or only very limited to the actions of a few rogue fighters. However, Civil Commission report refutes that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

The NY Times publishes 'blood libel' column | Hour 2
May 13, 202600:30:16

The NY Times publishes 'blood libel' column | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A day before a two-year massive investigation into the widespread and systematic rapes of Israelis during the October 7th massacre, the New York Times (again) shames itself with an opinion piece making unverified allegations that it's the Israelis, actually, who employ rape against Palestinian prisoners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support...

Before marching with the mob, Roy Cooper fled from it | Hour1
May 13, 202600:33:10

Before marching with the mob, Roy Cooper fled from it | Hour1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper reportedly had to be escorted from the executive mansion during the Black Lives Matter riots in Raleigh in 2020. This evacuation was previously unreported, but described in a new story by AP Dillon at the North State Journal. It's still unclear how long Cooper and his family were hidden away at the Emergency Operation Center, but he returned at some point to march with...

Iran War Update: UAE strikes, Iran stalling, and a contest of wills | Hour 3
May 12, 202600:30:45

Iran War Update: UAE strikes, Iran stalling, and a contest of wills | Hour 3

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The UAE has reportedly launched offensive strikes into Iran early in the war effort and has received Israeli Iron Dome defenses. President Trump is reportedly losing patience with Iranian officials who appear to be trying to stall any negotiations in an effort to put domestic pressure on the US President.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/suppo...

American mayor worked for Chi-Coms; US rejects UN migration plan | Hour 2
May 12, 202600:33:11

American mayor worked for Chi-Coms; US rejects UN migration plan | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The mayor of Arcadia, CA has pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for the Chinese communist government. Plus, the United States rejected the United Nations' "Global Compact on Migration" which the Trump administration said "laid waste to our communities: rime and chaos at the border, states of emergency in major cities, and billions of taxpayer dollars funneled towards hotels, plane tickets, cell phones...

Local NAACP demands interim Charlotte Mayor be black | Hour 1
May 12, 202600:33:46

Local NAACP demands interim Charlotte Mayor be black | Hour 1

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 the catch-and-release turnstile criminal justice system in North Carolina, as well as some potential candidates for Charlotte Mayor after the incumbent announced her resignation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/suppo...

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...