Tune in here to this ​Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! 

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, focusing on power restoration efforts by Duke Energy, which is working to restore electricity to affected customers. He highlights a lawsuit against Duke Energy related to coal ash management and its health implications for the community. 

and Brett Jensen also interviews Mack Patterson, a local Domino's franchise owner providing free pizzas to storm-affected residents. Additionally, he shares information from FEMA about ongoing recovery efforts, including the deployment of federal responders in the area. The overall theme is community resilience and support during the recovery process.

 Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

Tune in here to this ​Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! 
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, focusing on power restoration efforts by Duke Energy, which is working to restore electricity to affected customers. He highlights a lawsuit against Duke Energy related to coal ash management and its health implications for the community. 
and Brett Jensen also interviews Mack Patterson, a local Domino's franchise owner providing free pizzas to storm-affected residents. Additionally, he shares information from FEMA about ongoing recovery efforts, including the deployment of federal responders in the area. The overall theme is community resilience and support during the recovery process.
 Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

Every weeknight from 7-8 PM, "Breaking Brett Jensen" comes off the beat for a deep dive into the day's top stories, and to answer your questions at 704-520-1110.

Every weeknight from 7-8 PM, "Breaking Brett Jensen" comes off the beat for a deep dive into the day's top stories, and to answer your questions at 704-520-1110.

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10-4-24: Coal Ash News; Free Pizza

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! 

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with North Carolina Representative Ray Pickett about how Alleghany, Watauga and Ashe Counties were impacted by hurricane Helene. They also discuss how the recovery efforts are coming along, Rep. Pickett also praises citizens for all of their hard work picking up the slack left by the Federal and State government. 

Later, Brett shares a report from Queen City News on the power outages across North Carolina following Helene, and all of the linemen that have flooded into the state to work on getting everyone's power back on. 

Brett also share a piece from WBT Newsroom's Mark Garrison where he shares various stories of the best food he was able to find at the North Carolina State Fair. 

Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! 
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with North Carolina Representative Ray Pickett about how Alleghany, Watauga and Ashe Counties were impacted by hurricane Helene. They also discuss how the recovery efforts are coming along, Rep. Pickett also praises citizens for all of their hard work picking up the slack left by the Federal and State government. 
Later, Brett shares a report from Queen City News on the power outages across North Carolina following Helene, and all of the linemen that have flooded into the state to work on getting everyone's power back on. 
Brett also share a piece from WBT Newsroom's Mark Garrison where he shares various stories of the best food he was able to find at the North Carolina State Fair. 
Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen

10-18-24: NC Rep Pickett; NC State Fair Food

Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a radiothon for disaster relief in Western North Carolina. Jensen shares his experiences visiting affected communities, highlighting the chaos at some polling places and the smooth operations at others


and criticizes the local Republican Party for their lack of engagement and visibility during the voting process, contrasting it with the active presence of Democratic volunteers


callers share personal experiences, highlighting issues such as long wait times and confusion about polling locations. One caller expresses frustration over not knowing where to vote due to changes in early voting sites


Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a radiothon for disaster relief in Western North Carolina. Jensen shares his experiences visiting affected communities, highlighting the chaos at some polling places and the smooth operations at others
 and criticizes the local Republican Party for their lack of engagement and visibility during the voting process, contrasting it with the active presence of Democratic volunteers
 callers share personal experiences, highlighting issues such as long wait times and confusion about polling locations. One caller expresses frustration over not knowing where to vote due to changes in early voting sites
 Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

10-17-24: Chaos At Some Meck Polls

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's special edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off Live From Bat Cave N.C. about the aftermath of severe weather in the Broad River community of North Carolina, which has faced significant disruptions, including 19 days without electricity. The program highlights the urgent recovery efforts as well as the community resilience and support, with local residents sharing their struggles and efforts to help one another, as temperatures reach below freezing.

Interviews with community members like Betty and Jimbo showcase personal stories of hardship, cooperation, and resourcefulness. The broadcast also touches on the ongoing government aid and the importance of civic engagement, even in the midst of crisis. Overall, it paints a poignant picture of a community coming together to navigate challenging circumstances.


Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's special edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off Live From Bat Cave N.C. about the aftermath of severe weather in the Broad River community of North Carolina, which has faced significant disruptions, including 19 days without electricity. The program highlights the urgent recovery efforts as well as the community resilience and support, with local residents sharing their struggles and efforts to help one another, as temperatures reach below freezing.
Interviews with community members like Betty and Jimbo showcase personal stories of hardship, cooperation, and resourcefulness. The broadcast also touches on the ongoing government aid and the importance of civic engagement, even in the midst of crisis. Overall, it paints a poignant picture of a community coming together to navigate challenging circumstances.
 Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

10-4-24: Coal Ash News; Free Pizza

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