Today on Breaking with Brett Jensen we share an update to the story at a CMS school about a book called "This Book is Gay."

Brett shares how one parent took the CMS school board to task over the matter + what she had to say to him about why she felt the need to take a stand. 

Today on Breaking with Brett Jensen we share an update to the story at a CMS school about a book called "This Book is Gay."
Brett shares how one parent took the CMS school board to task over the matter + what she had to say to him about why she felt the need to take a stand.

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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Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County Commission’s vote on the proposed one-cent sales tax and the political fallout that followed. He unpacks the backstory of the tax—meant to fund transportation projects like roads and light rail—and explains how it gained local and state support to make it onto the November ballot.



Jensen spotlights Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, who previously pledged to support putting the measure on the ballot despite opposing it personally, only to reverse course with a “no” vote. Calling out what he sees as a political flip-flop,



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Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 
Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County Commission&rsquo;s vote on the proposed one-cent sales tax and the political fallout that followed.&nbsp;He unpacks the backstory of the tax&mdash;meant to fund transportation projects like roads and light rail&mdash;and explains how it gained local and state support to make it onto the November ballot.
 
Jensen spotlights Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, who previously pledged to support putting the measure on the ballot despite opposing it personally, only to reverse course with a &ldquo;no&rdquo; vote. Calling out what he sees as a political flip-flop,
 
Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.
 
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8-7-25: Meck Sales Tax Goes To Ballot

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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 latest controversy in Huntersville and the town commission’s decision to override community input on a park naming.



Jensen has an exclusive interview with Dan Boone to discuss the Huntersville Town Commission’s controversial decision to reject naming a park after fallen firefighter Jeff Hager. Boone, a former commissioner and current candidate, shares firsthand insight from the heated town hall meeting and explains why he believes Hager—who died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty—deserved the honor.



Jensen and Boone explore the apparent political motivations behind the decision, including pushback from left-leaning groups and concerns over Hager’s vaccination status and political affiliation.



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Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's&nbsp;edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 
Breaking:&nbsp;Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest controversy in Huntersville and the town commission&rsquo;s&nbsp;decision to override community input on a park naming.
 
Jensen has an exclusive interview with Dan Boone&nbsp;to discuss the Huntersville Town Commission&rsquo;s&nbsp;controversial decision to reject naming a park after fallen firefighter Jeff Hager. Boone, a former commissioner and current candidate, shares firsthand insight from the heated town hall meeting and explains why he believes Hager&mdash;who died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty&mdash;deserved the honor.
 
Jensen and Boone explore the apparent political motivations behind the decision, including pushback from left-leaning groups and concerns over Hager&rsquo;s&nbsp;vaccination status and political affiliation.
 
Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.
 
To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's&nbsp;exclusives and more, follow him on X <a href="https://x.com/Brett_Jensen">@Brett_Jensen</a>!

8-6-25: H'ville Park Controversy 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/bfc31c53-88fe-4671-acb4-b33101821571/transcript

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


Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County GOP’s latest round of endorsements and what they reveal about the shifting dynamics in local politics. Brett dives into how the endorsements—voted on by dozens of party members—can have a real impact in key towns like Cornelius, Matthews, and Mint Hill, where Republican influence still holds sway.


Jensen also focuses on the endorsement of Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam over Dennis Bilodeau, who narrowly lost by just five votes in the last election, emphasizing the strategic importance of such decisions.

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


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Tune in here to this ​Tuesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 Breaking Brett Jensen&nbsp;kicks the show off by talking about the Mecklenburg County GOP&rsquo;s latest round of endorsements and what they reveal about the shifting dynamics in local politics. Brett dives into how the endorsements&mdash;voted on by dozens of party members&mdash;can have a real impact in key towns like Cornelius, Matthews, and Mint Hill, where Republican influence still holds sway.
 Jensen also focuses on the endorsement of Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam over Dennis Bilodeau, who narrowly lost by just five votes in the last election, emphasizing the strategic importance of such decisions. &nbsp;Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.
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8-5-25: Meck GOP Endorses Some Candidates 

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