A Georgia Democrat has switched to the GOP. Mesha Mainor, a Georgia state legislator, has decided to leave the Democratic party due to her support of school choice, among other things. Mainor will become the first black republican woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly. Also, Vince discusses Joe Biden's fitness for office. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.

A Georgia Democrat has switched to the GOP. Mesha Mainor, a Georgia state legislator, has decided to leave the Democratic party due to her support of school choice, among other things. Mainor will become the first black republican woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly. Also, Vince discusses Joe Biden's fitness for office. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.

Vince can be heard every weekday from 10AM to Noon on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT in Charlotte.

Vince can be heard every weekday from 10AM to Noon on News Talk 1110 &amp; 99.3 WBT in Charlotte.

Vince Coakley Podcast

Another Dem Flips To GOP, School Choice and Biden's Health Concerns

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.

 

Hour 1   

Segment 1 – Darlene Graham wins GOP Senate Primary  

Segment 2 – Guest: Steve Deace (Talk Show Host) - SC Senate race 

Segment 3 – Caller Dean weighs in on Steve's take on SC Senate race and state of the GOP 

Segment 4 – WBT text line weigh in on Darlene Graham's victory 

 

Hour 2   

Segment 1 – Wellness Wednesday - Co-Habitation

Segment 2 – Guest: Melanie Hempe (Screen Strong) - META agrees to $17 billion settlement after lawsuit over child safety concerns   

Segment 3 – The passing of Dolly Parton 

Segment 4 – Dolly Parton on The Johnny Carson Show 

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.
&nbsp;
Hour 1 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; Darlene Graham wins GOP Senate Primary&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 2 &ndash; Guest: Steve Deace (Talk Show Host) - SC Senate race&nbsp;
Segment 3 &ndash; Caller Dean weighs in on Steve's take on SC Senate race and state of the GOP&nbsp;
Segment 4 &ndash; WBT text line weigh in on Darlene Graham's victory&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hour 2 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; Wellness Wednesday - Co-Habitation
Segment 2 &ndash; Guest: Melanie Hempe (Screen Strong) - META agrees to $17 billion settlement after lawsuit over child safety concerns&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 3 &ndash; The passing of Dolly Parton&nbsp;
Segment 4 &ndash; Dolly Parton on The Johnny Carson Show&nbsp;

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | SC Senate race is set | Wellness Wednesday | Remembering Dolly

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/3f6432e8-3f8e-494c-a6c2-b4b20109ca9d/transcript

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. 

 

Hour 1   

Segment 1 – 10:06 am | Greg Bovino makes trip back to Charlotte

Segment 2 – 10:21 am | WBT text line weighs in on WBTV report of Greg Bovino living in Huntersville

Segment 3 – 10:37 am | Canadian officials respond to new tariffs imposed by President Trump

Segment 4 – 10:51 am | Guest: Congressman Ralph Norman - SC Senate race | Special election day in South Carolina

 

Hour 2   

Segment 1 – 11:06 am | Transformation Tuesday  

Segment 2 – 11:20 am | Harry Enten shares new approval numbers for President Trump building projects  

Segment 3 – 11:38 am | Bethany Mandel comments on Lindsay Clancy trial coverage

Segment 4 – 11:51 am | Enes Kanter escorted out of WNBA game after verbal altercation with player 

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hour 1 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; 10:06 am | Greg Bovino makes trip back to Charlotte
Segment 2 &ndash; 10:21 am | WBT text line weighs in on WBTV report of Greg Bovino living in Huntersville
Segment 3 &ndash; 10:37 am | Canadian officials respond to new tariffs imposed by President Trump
Segment 4 &ndash; 10:51 am | Guest: Congressman Ralph Norman - SC Senate race | Special election day in South Carolina
&nbsp;
Hour 2 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; 11:06 am | Transformation Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 2 &ndash; 11:20 am | Harry Enten shares new approval numbers for President Trump building projects&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 3 &ndash; 11:38 am | Bethany Mandel comments on Lindsay Clancy trial coverage
Segment 4 &ndash; 11:51 am | Enes Kanter escorted out of WNBA game after verbal altercation with player&nbsp;

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Canada responds to Trump Tariffs | Transformation Tuesday

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Monday, August 24th, 2026. 

 

Hour 1   

Segment 1 – Vince returns | Remembering Iryna Zarutska  

Segment 2 – Where Charlotte transit/leadership failed Iryna  

Segment 3 – CMS Board member calls for transparency in Crystal Hill investigation | Kroger planning to outsource 5,000+ jobs to India

Segment 4 – WBT text line weighs in on Darlene Graham 

 

Hour 2   

Segment 1 – More on Darlene Graham and SC Senate race 

Segment 2 – Mediation Monday | Trip to Philadelphia   

Segment 3 – Sen. Tim Scott comments on Darlene Graham's preparedness to be US Senator 

Segment 4 – President Trump approval numbers unfavorable in 47 of 50 states

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Monday, August 24th, 2026.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hour 1 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; Vince returns | Remembering Iryna Zarutska&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 2 &ndash; Where Charlotte transit/leadership failed Iryna&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 3 &ndash; CMS Board member calls for transparency in Crystal Hill investigation | Kroger planning to outsource 5,000+ jobs to India
Segment 4 &ndash; WBT text line weighs in on Darlene Graham&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hour 2 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 1 &ndash; More on Darlene Graham and SC Senate race&nbsp;
Segment 2 &ndash; Mediation Monday | Trip to Philadelphia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Segment 3 &ndash; Sen. Tim Scott comments on Darlene Graham's preparedness to be US Senator&nbsp;
Segment 4 &ndash; President Trump approval numbers unfavorable in 47 of 50 states

The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Zarutska family files lawsuit | SC Senate race | Meditation Monday

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Another Dem Flips To GOP, School Choice and Biden's Health Concerns

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