Listen here to an Exclusive interview on Breaking with Brett Jensen with an interview with Tricia Cotham!

Brett starts the interview with Rep. Cotham by asking about the new North Carolina budget. Cotham details exactly how the budget finally got made as well as some of the road blocks encountered in the process + what those who voted against the budget said were their reasons for doing so.

Listen here to an Exclusive interview on Breaking with Brett Jensen with an interview with Tricia Cotham!
Brett starts the interview with Rep. Cotham by asking about the new North Carolina budget. Cotham details exactly how the budget finally got made as well as some of the road blocks encountered in the process + what those who voted against the budget said were their reasons for doing so.

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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9-25-2023: EXCLUSIVE -- Cotham Interview On NC Budget

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


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the escalating controversy surrounding the Charlotte City Council and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, particularly focusing on the fallout from an agreed $300,000 city settlement and explosive accusations made by Councilmember Victoria Watlington.

Brett has a one-on-one interview with Councilman Malcolm Graham, who weighs in on the controversy surrounding Councilmember Victoria Watlington’s recent accusations of corruption and illegal activity within Charlotte city government. Graham emphasizes his respect for Watlington but underscores the weight words carry, especially when coming from elected officials. He acknowledges valid concerns about transparency and process, but believes labeling actions as unethical or illegal crosses a serious line.

Also, Jensen questions Mayor Vi Lyles and City Attorney Anthony Fox at a presser which Fox interrupts Lyles, offering vague, often unclear answers to pointed questions. Brett calls what the city of Charlotte did, “governmental malpractice.

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Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the escalating controversy surrounding the Charlotte City Council and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, particularly focusing on the fallout from an agreed $300,000 city settlement and explosive accusations made by Councilmember Victoria Watlington.
Brett has a one-on-one interview with Councilman Malcolm Graham, who weighs in on the controversy surrounding Councilmember Victoria Watlington&rsquo;s recent accusations of corruption and illegal activity within Charlotte city government. Graham emphasizes his respect for Watlington but underscores the weight words carry, especially when coming from elected officials. He acknowledges valid concerns about transparency and process, but believes labeling actions as unethical or illegal crosses a serious line.
Also, Jensen questions Mayor Vi Lyles and City Attorney Anthony Fox at a presser which Fox interrupts Lyles, offering vague, often unclear answers to pointed questions. Brett calls what the city of Charlotte did, &ldquo;governmental malpractice.
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5-7-25: CLT Presser On Watlington Remarks 

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


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with an interview with North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall about House Bill 318, which aims to require local sheriffs to notify ICE when they are about to release inmates who are in the U.S. illegally and have been charged with serious crimes. Hall explains that the bill is a response to certain sheriffs—specifically naming Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden—who have refused to cooperate with ICE in the past, leading to public safety concerns. The bill seeks to close loopholes and make cooperation with ICE a legal obligation.


Hall disputes McFadden’s claim that ICE detainers require a judicial warrant and says McFadden is receiving poor legal advice. Hall argues that most sheriffs across North Carolina and the country already comply with ICE detainers, and the bill enforces common-sense cooperation.

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Tune in here to this ​Tuesday's&nbsp;edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with&nbsp;an interview with North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall&nbsp;about&nbsp;House Bill 318, which aims to require local sheriffs to notify ICE when they are about to release inmates who are in the U.S. illegally and have been charged&nbsp;with serious crimes. Hall explains that the bill is a response to certain sheriffs&mdash;specifically naming Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden&mdash;who have refused to cooperate with ICE in the past, leading to public safety concerns. The bill seeks to close loopholes and make cooperation with ICE a legal obligation.
 Hall disputes McFadden&rsquo;s&nbsp;claim that ICE detainers require a judicial warrant and says McFadden is receiving poor legal advice. Hall argues that most sheriffs across North Carolina and the country already comply with ICE detainers, and the bill enforces common-sense cooperation.
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5-6-25: NC Speaker Talks ICE Bill 

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


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing listener confusion and his new time slot. He clarifies that he’s still part of the WBT lineup just moving an hour earlier, from 6 to 7 p.m. starting May 27th. Brett shares that many fans have been messaging him, thinking he was leaving, and emphasizes that the only change is the time. Brett Winterble will now air from 3 to 6 p.m., and TJ Ritchie will take the 7 to 9 p.m. slot.


Brett then dives into the political tension brewing in Cabarrus County over the delayed appointment of a replacement for Commissioner Chris Measmer. With the 20-day window nearing expiration, the task could soon fall to Superior Clerk of Court Bill Baggs.


And later Brett discusses the legal and political fallout surrounding CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings’ potential lawsuit against the city of Charlotte about things said & done by former City Councilman Tariq Bokhari. The controversy stems from a heated public disagreement over bulletproof vests for officers, which Jennings eventually approved. Brett explains how Jennings is now seeking a financial settlement for alleged defamation, a move that failed in a recent City Council vote but may return for consideration.


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


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Tune in here to this ​Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off&nbsp;by discussing listener confusion and his new time slot. He clarifies that he&rsquo;s still part of the WBT lineup just&nbsp;moving an hour earlier,&nbsp;from 6 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;starting May 27th.&nbsp;Brett shares that many fans have been messaging him, thinking he was leaving, and emphasizes that the only change is the time. Brett Winterble will now air&nbsp;from 3 to 6 p.m., and TJ Ritchie will take the&nbsp;7 to 9 p.m.&nbsp;slot.
 Brett then dives into the political tension brewing in Cabarrus County over the delayed appointment of a replacement for Commissioner Chris Measmer. With the 20-day window nearing expiration, the task could soon fall to Superior Clerk of Court Bill Baggs.
 And later Brett discusses the legal and political fallout surrounding CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings&rsquo; potential lawsuit against the city of Charlotte about things said &amp; done by former City Councilman Tariq Bokhari. The controversy stems from a heated public disagreement over bulletproof vests for officers, which Jennings eventually approved. Brett explains how Jennings is now seeking a financial settlement for alleged defamation, a move that failed in a recent City Council vote but may return for consideration.
 Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.
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9-25-2023: EXCLUSIVE -- Cotham Interview On NC Budget

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