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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the abrupt resignation of Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Christopher Allen and the serious allegations leveled against Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen reads the full resignation letter, in which Allen accuses McFadden of creating a toxic, abusive work environment, coercing staff, and prioritizing public image over ethical leadership. The letter paints a disturbing picture of internal dysfunction at the county’s largest law enforcement agency.



Jensen draws comparisons to a previous deputy chief’s departure, which he believes was a setup to discredit McFadden, and questions the motives behind publicly releasing resignation letters. While critical of some of McFadden’s policies—especially regarding ICE and juvenile detention



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Tune in here to this ​Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the abrupt resignation of Mecklenburg County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office Chief Deputy Christopher Allen and the serious allegations leveled against Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen reads the full resignation letter, in which Allen accuses McFadden of creating a toxic, abusive work environment, coercing staff, and prioritizing public image over ethical leadership. The letter paints a disturbing picture of internal dysfunction at the county&rsquo;s largest law enforcement agency.
 
Jensen draws comparisons to a previous deputy chief&rsquo;s departure, which he believes was a setup to discredit McFadden, and questions the motives behind publicly releasing resignation letters. While critical of some of McFadden&rsquo;s policies&mdash;especially regarding ICE and juvenile detention
 
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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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8-18-25: Meck Sheriff Chief Deputy Resigns 

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

Breaking Brett Jensen continues his "Freshman Congressmen" series, speaking today with U.S. Rep Pat Harrigan, who marked one year representing the citizens of North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. When Jensen asks him to reflect on his first year in Congress, Harrigan says progress has been made in setting a trajectory for the country’s future. One area he cites is the Working Families Tax Cut Act, where Congress was able to limit the federal government’s reach into the pockets of American citizens. He also references other pieces of legislation, such as the National Defense Authorization Act, as successful accomplishments during his freshman term.

Pertaining to current events, Jensen asks Harrigan for his thoughts about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. Harrigan, a West Point graduate and former Special Forces officer, emphasizes that it was a complex operation for the U.S. to carry out from both personnel and aircraft perspectives. He describes the operation as one that illustrates the unique and unmatched capability of the U.S. military and says it is a point of pride for Americans.

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Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
Breaking Brett Jensen continues his "Freshman Congressmen" series, speaking today with U.S. Rep Pat Harrigan, who marked one year representing the citizens of North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. When Jensen asks him to reflect on his first year in Congress, Harrigan says progress has been made in setting a trajectory for the country&rsquo;s future. One area he cites is the Working Families Tax Cut Act, where Congress was able to limit the federal government&rsquo;s reach into the pockets of American citizens. He also references other pieces of legislation, such as the National Defense Authorization Act, as successful accomplishments during his freshman term.
Pertaining to current events, Jensen asks Harrigan for his thoughts about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro by U.S. forces. Harrigan, a West Point graduate and former Special Forces officer, emphasizes that it was a complex operation for the U.S. to carry out from both personnel and aircraft perspectives. He describes the operation as one that illustrates the unique and unmatched capability of the U.S. military and says it is a point of pride for Americans.
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1-12-26: Rep. Harrigan Joins

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

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing an interview he conducted with Olivier Faye of Le Monde, France’s newspaper of record. Faye traveled to Charlotte from Paris to speak with Jensen about the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail system in August of last year. During the interview, Jensen asks why Le Monde is interested in an American crime story involving Zarutska. Faye explains that news of the incident has spread rapidly on French social media in recent months. He says he made the lengthy trip to Charlotte to gather the facts firsthand so he could provide an accurate report to readers in France.

Jensen then continues his “Freshman Congressmen” series, speaking with U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, who recently marked one year representing North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. At the start of the interview, Jensen asks Moore to reflect on how the expectations of the job compared with the reality of his first term. Moore says serving in Congress has been “an honor,” particularly given “the times in which we live.” He adds that seeing the United States regain respect on the international stage is among the positive developments he has witnessed during his first year in office.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing an interview he conducted with Olivier Faye of Le Monde, France&rsquo;s newspaper of record. Faye traveled to Charlotte from Paris to speak with Jensen about the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte&rsquo;s light rail system in August of last year. During the interview, Jensen asks why Le Monde is interested in an American crime story involving Zarutska. Faye explains that news of the incident has spread rapidly on French social media in recent months. He says he made the lengthy trip to Charlotte to gather the facts firsthand so he could provide an accurate report to readers in France.
Jensen then continues his &ldquo;Freshman Congressmen&rdquo; series, speaking with U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, who recently marked one year representing North Carolina&rsquo;s 14th Congressional District. At the start of the interview, Jensen asks Moore to reflect on how the expectations of the job compared with the reality of his first term. Moore says serving in Congress has been &ldquo;an honor,&rdquo; particularly given &ldquo;the times in which we live.&rdquo; He adds that seeing the United States regain respect on the international stage is among the positive developments he has witnessed during his first year in office.
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1-9-26: French Reporter Talks Iryna; Rep Moore Joins

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

Tonight, Breaking Brett Jensen is joined by several representatives from North Carolina state government. He opens the show with North Carolina Sen. Brad Overcash, who represents Gaston County, to discuss the state budget, which was not passed in 2025. During the interview, Jensen asks Overcash why the budget - which many government employees rely on for pay raises - was not passed last year. Overcash cites ongoing disagreements between the House and Senate as the reason for the delay, but emphasizes that the General Assembly has approved several measures in key areas, including staff increases.

Next, Jensen speaks with North Carolina GOP Chair Jason Simmons about voter registration. For the first time, Republicans have surpassed Democrats in the total number of registered voters statewide. Jensen asks Simmons how that shift came to fruition. Simmons attributes the increase in Republican voters to growing support for conservative priorities and policies over the past decade, both statewide and nationally.

Finally, Jensen talks with U.S. Rep. Mark Harris, who recently marked his one-year anniversary representing North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District. Harris calls his first year in Congress “incredible,” saying it has been “a privilege” to serve the people of the district. Jensen also asks Harris about his “welcome to Congress” moment, among other topics.

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Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
Tonight, Breaking Brett Jensen is joined by several representatives from North Carolina state government. He opens the show with North Carolina Sen. Brad Overcash, who represents Gaston County, to discuss the state budget, which was not passed in 2025. During the interview, Jensen asks Overcash why the budget - which many government employees rely on for pay raises - was not passed last year. Overcash cites ongoing disagreements between the House and Senate as the reason for the delay, but emphasizes that the General Assembly has approved several measures in key areas, including staff increases.
Next, Jensen speaks with North Carolina GOP Chair Jason Simmons about voter registration. For the first time, Republicans have surpassed Democrats in the total number of registered voters statewide. Jensen asks Simmons how that shift came to fruition. Simmons attributes the increase in Republican voters to growing support for conservative priorities and policies over the past decade, both statewide and nationally.
Finally, Jensen talks with U.S. Rep. Mark Harris, who recently marked his one-year anniversary representing North Carolina&rsquo;s 8th Congressional District. Harris calls his first year in Congress &ldquo;incredible,&rdquo; saying it has been &ldquo;a privilege&rdquo; to serve the people of the district. Jensen also asks Harris about his &ldquo;welcome to Congress&rdquo; moment, among other topics.
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1-8-26: NC Senator Overcash & Rep Harris Join

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8-18-25: Meck Sheriff Chief Deputy Resigns

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