Vince is back for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. adding North Carolina and Charlotte legend Billy Graham to their ranks + shares audio from his son Franklin Graham's comments from the ceremony. Vince also explains why he thinks Graham is a great addition for our state to the Hall.  We also talk about a resolution in Congress that is trying to hold Merrick Garland in contempt for not providing transcripts from Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur.  We also share audio of an exchange from a committee meeting that devolved into petty insults between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett of Texas before talking about the meeting between Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping and what it means for us in the United States. In the second half of the show Vince talks about what could be a blow to the Trump hush money trial in New York City + Kentucky Senator Thomas Massie joins the show to talk about a growing movement to get rid of the Federal Reserve and why he thinks that is a prudent measure. 

Tune in here as Jason Lewis fills in for Vince Coakley on this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Jason starts the show by talking about the "alternate universe," that the main stream media lives in and how it is different from everyday Americans + how the post-Presidential life of Jimmy Carter has led to some revisionist history about him. He also has a discussion with a caller about the root cause of high housing costs + explains to another caller what he thinks about the idea of a possible Constitutional Convention.  In the second hour of the show Jason talks about the North Carolina Senate passing a bill banning wearing masks in public and shares when he got his first inkling that this kind of response would eventually happen + shares his thoughts on Trump's ongoing legal issues as his attorneys cross-examine Michael Cohen.  Finally Jason explains why Trump's pick for Vice President is the most important VP choice ever. 

Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show talking about some of the rough weather that swept through the Carolinas yesterday. Also, callers react to President stopping certain weapon deliveries to Israel over concerns about Israel's plans to invade the city of Rafa to root out Hamas terrorists. In the second hour of the program, comments from Lindsey Graham reacting to President Biden stopping some weapons from being sent to Israel of Rafa concerns. Callers react to Biden's withholding of weapons, and Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. 

Welcome to this Hump day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show with the story of Jackie Smith getting her college degree, results from yesterday's runoff election, and comments from CNN's Fareed Zakaria regarding the trouble Joe Biden is facing as his support among voters weakens heading into the summer before the 2024 Presidential election. In the second half of the program, Vince talks about the strength of the US economy being hidden by the staggering inflation rate, declining global birth rates, and familiar companies that are going out of business.

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show with guest Hal Weatherman, GOP candidate for NC Lt. Governor. Also Vince has a report showing that some black Democrats are beginning to defect from the Joe Biden camp and move towards Donald Trump for President. In the second half of the program, Vince continues with the report showing that some black Democrats are beginning to defect from the Joe Biden camp and move towards Donald Trump for President. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announces that inflation is falling slower than expected, indicating that it is unlikely that the Fed will raise interest rates. Also, an Iranian spokesman says that Iran has a nuclear weapon ready to use.

A new Billy Graham statue will be unveiled this week in Raleigh. Mac McClain from the Mac and T-bone Show on WFNZ, joins to talk about Mark from Gastonia who was a famous caller to WFNZ and his passing this weekend.Vince talks about his weekend trip and an update on the presidential race.

Solar flares are putting us at risk for a major geomagnetic storm. The president is showing weakness by not supporting Israel. On Faith Focus Friday, tainted views on and threats to manhood. Some schools in Virginia are being renamed after confederate generals.

Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by thanking Wayne Jacobsen for being on the show yesterday. Vince also talks about Trump eking out a win in the Indiana primary, President Biden pausing weapons shipment to Israel over Rafa concerns, a new poll showing that most college students have other concerns beyond the Israel vs. Hamas war, and some wise words from NYU Professor Scott Galloway regarding graduation ceremony cancellations after numerous protests over the Israel vs. Hamas war. In the second half of the program, Vince has more comments from NYU Professor Scott Galloway, a birthday greeting that Vince received on an airplane, Trump eking out a primary election win in Indiana, callers on voting for Trump, Trump appeals to GA appeals court to disqualify Fani Willis, and hearings re: NPR funding.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! NTSB releases report about the crash of WBTV's helicopter. Israeli's take control of the Rafa border. Chicago police clean out University of Chicago protestors. Also, guest Wayne Jacobsen for the full 11:00 hour talking about life, love, and restoring a broken marriage.

Brett's interview with Police Chief Johnny Jennings last evening. Teases the Charlotte Job and Recruitment Fair coming up May 30th.  Shares his thoughts as he spent time w/ Jennings.Will this incident hurt recruitment?  Brett had so many questions yet yesterday was not the time.  And we have a 30,000 people concert  Brett comments on "rights" of non-heterosexual males who are protesting.....and why are you here?  Do you know your history? Complements the southern "frat boys" who will take you on....raising the American Flag! WBT's Brett Winterble joins Brett Jensen to talk about the student protests at UCLA and how the local and state authorities broke up that camp. Breaks-in with President Bidens message on these protests.  Winterble shared his thoughts on Biden's 3–4 minute speech. WBT's Brett Winterble continues w/Brett Jensen and comments on bring the UCLA protest to a close.  NYC is 16% Jewish, yet none of their leaders are coming out against all this.  Wells Fargo Tournament Director Garry Soba...Brett's interview out at Quail Hallow.  All the changes to this upcoming Tournament will be the 6th largest of the year.       The new video scoreboard,  the Merchandize Tent, food and concessions, and of course the marquee players who will be playing for the championship. One of Brett's favorite pastimes is to take shots and NC High School Athlete Association.  All about the $$.       Now there are 8 classifications for HS sports.  Anyway, to bring in more money is the name of the game!

Tune in here for this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program -- with Breaking Brett Jensen filling in! Brett starts the show by talking about the modern day news cycle, what brought it to the point we've gotten to today and how that impacts places like Charlotte after events like Monday's deadly shootout that ended with four law enforcement officials killed and four more wounded.  He also shares an interview with Daniel Redford --  the President of the Fraternal Order of Police in Charlotte --  to talk about the tragic events of Monday and the toll it takes on people in the law enforcement community + the problems with the system that allowed it to happen. In the second half of the program Brett talks about the protests that have been occurring on college campuses, including in North Carolina + shares his interview with North Carolina state representative Jason Saine, who talked about how they were handled at UNC-Charlotte. 

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  Vince begins the show with WBT host and reporter Breaking Brett Jensen for the latest in the Shannon Park shootout in east Charlotte in which three US Marshalls and one CMPD officer were killed. Vince shares the names of the officials who gave their lives while attempting to serve a warrant and comments from CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings about them + Brett talks about how the story unfolded from his perspective as well as some specifics about the suspect who also died in the shooting.  We're also joined by Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari, who talks about the emotions he's feeling for those officers, their families and the city of Charlotte + tell listeners how they can help support CMPD during the upcoming Police Week.  In the second half of the show we play the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's press conference live as it airs. 

Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the protestors on college campuses and what it will take to get the situation under control + what he thinks of the "demands," the protestors are making. We also talk about a story from WSCO about a free health clinic provided in Cabarrus County over the weekend for those without coverage for themselves + take your calls on the Pro-Palestine protestors at universities.  In the second half of the program Vince shares what he learned on his quick trip to the Caribbean this weekend and a new experience he had in all of his time travelling internationally + what he enjoyed about the church he attended this weekend. We also share what President Joe Biden said about his opponent Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election + why Vince thinks that it was a solid performance for Biden. 

Inflation seems to have slowed raising the possibility of lower interest rates, Scotus seems to be looking at a narrow version of immunity for the presidency. On Faith Focus Friday, a look at the controversy surrounding the Trump Bible. Audio and comments about the Anti-Israel protests.

Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about the lower than expected first quarter GDP growth in the United States and the role Bidenomics is playing in that + how the news was received on Wall Street and takes a call from a listener who explains how he's had to adjust his finances recently.  We also talk about the Supreme Court of the United States as they hear arguments about Presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts as President + why Trump argues the President should have that immunity.  In the second half of the program Vince is joined by fellow WBT host Brett Winterble to talk about the protests on college campuses -- headlined by Columbia University in New York and spreading to other schools across the country -- against Israel and what they think university and political leaders should do about it. 

Happy Hump Day from the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets the show started by talking about the protests on college campuses and how they are being handled and how he sees it as another example of poor leadership from people in powerful positions + share what one Columbia professor is saying after being barred from campus over concerns for his safety.  In the second hour of the show we share live comments from President Joe Biden about the bi-partisan foreign aid bill approved by congress and Vince reacts to them.  Later Vince addresses the "pandering," he's seen when it comes to gender and sexual identity and a story out of Pennsylvania that he says is an example of people not in leadership roles showing courage where those in power didn't. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets this episode started by talking about anti-Israel protests on college campuses that have made their way to North Carolina and what he thinks President Joe Biden should be doing about them + why he respects the stand Patriots owner Robert Kraft is taking on the issue.  We also talk about federal judge striking down a 20th century NC law preventing convicted felons from voting + Vince explains why getting rid of laws due to "intent" could be a slippery slope.   In the second half of the show Vince shares an update from Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York and why the court is trying to find him in contempt + Transformation Tuesday returns as Vince shares a story about someone who helped him establish an early Christian foundation in his life and how that person approaches "sharing the good news."

Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the show started with Vince talking about a dispensary that opened this weekend in Cherokee as medical marijuana became legally available for the first time in North Carolina. Then he talks about the anti-Israel protests that have been broken up by police at universities recently + why one has resorted to having virtual classes today.  Vince also talks about the foreign aid bill approving funding for Israel and Ukraine that passed the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support + why he appreciates what North Carolina representative Dan Bishop said after voting against it.  In the second half of the program we talk more about the package approved by the House and Vince explains what he thinks that it means for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's job security while facing threats of ouster from multiple members of Congress + takes your calls on the issue. 

Welcome to this Friday edition of The Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince opens the show by talking about Israel's missile strikes in response to Iran's attack last weekend + why he thinks the Pentagon leaked information on the attack and his thoughts on President Joe Biden's response to it. He also talks about funding for new nuclear missiles on submarines + the timeline for development.  We also talk about Biden's claim that one of his relatives was lost to cannibals during WWII and what the White House is saying about that story now + the Kennedy family backing Biden rather than RFK Jr.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the difference between coverage and care when it comes to dentistry in the UK and why he sees it as a cautionary tale for the United States + how going to church and mental health are connected on the latest installment of Faith Focus Friday.  We close out the show with some breaking news as the House of Representatives passes a bi-partisan foreign aid funding bill. 

Listen here for this Thursday installment of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about Mpox exposures at a Charles H. Parker magnet elementary school and how it is being handled. We also talk about a report that says Israel will apparently wait to respond to Iran's retaliation to the attack on their consulate in Syria by the Israeli's + Vince explains why he thinks Joe Biden needs Israel more than Israel needs him. Vince also talks about why the resignation of NPR veteran Uri Berliner is an accurate but sad depiction of "journalism," in the United States today + why he supports a call from Senator Marsha Blackburn to defund NPR.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the importance of being self aware and how Berliner's article is a great example of doing just that + + why he prefers his radio platform to his time in television news. 

Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the vast amount of choices people have for consuming news and media today compared to when he was growing up + why he thinks we need to stop funding NPR amid the story about the editor who was suspended for talking about the bias there.  Vince also talks about a court ruling that he's pleased with even if there can never be fair compensation truly given and why he thinks it is a good argument for "bonding" for politicians after a decision about how North Carolina handled restaurants and bars during COVID + a story exemplifying his belief that companies connected to Charlotte do well. In the second half of the program Vince talks more about Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie telling Speaker of the House Mike Johnson he may as well resign from the position as momentum grows to replace him + his thoughts on how Johnson responded. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets the show started on a positive note by talking about South African golf legend Gary Player praising America at the Masters this past weekend + a new grocery store making its first appearance in Charlotte! Later in the program Vince talks about the more serious news topics of the day, with an update on the Trump hush money trial jury selection process and the plan to serve Alejandro Mayorkas with impeachment papers + the breaking news that Congressman Thomas Massie is joining the movement to vacate Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives.  We also have another installment of Transformation Tuesday in which Vince talks about the Republicans who proport to be working for the advancement of Christianity and what he thinks those politicians should actually do to prop up the religion.

Welcome back to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about Israel and allies successful handling of the retaliatory attack over the weekend from Iran -- with 99% of the missiles fired by Iran getting intercepted + what the United States has advised Israel to do going forward.  In the second half of the program Vince shares a song for Music Monday that came to his mind this weekend + a Monday Meditation where he shares a post that he thinks goes against a popular narrative before talking about the results of votes on FISA last week and what it means for Americans. 

Welcome to this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  On this episode of the show Vince talks about the tensions around the world as Israel and the United States prepare for a possible response by Iran to Israel's attack on their consulate in Syria as well as poll numbers apparently shifting in President Joe Biden in the 2024 election + why he thinks if the Republican's bring in a "clean," candidate the dynamics of the race could shift drastically.  We also talk about the controversial FISA bill amendments that have gained attention in congress and the breaking news about it this morning + what South Carolina congressman Ralph Norman told Vince about the changes made to the bill today.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the upcoming hush money trial for former President Donald Trump that is expected to start with jury selection on Monday + what Trump said about it on social media. 

Tune in here for this Thursday episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  We start the show by remembering Janey Thompson, the daughter of Good Morning BT host Bo Thompson, who passed away on Tuesday night. Later Vince talks about some of the headlines of the day and explains why he's more and more convinced that the Republican party is "ideologically bankrupt," + why he thinks it's a problem. He also talks about the failure of a surveillance bill is another blow to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's tenuous hold on the position. We also share the breaking news of the death of O.J. Simpson. In the second half of the program Vince asks for prayers for a loved one before talking about what he's seen from Republicans in response to the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, with the battle in Arizona over a Civil War-era abortion ban getting a lot of national attention + responds to a viral video about the high cost of living. 

Tune in here for this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  Vince starts the show by explaining what he thinks is the "elephant in the room," with our federal government and what he thinks they should be doing instead + a story about the ultra-wealthy apparently forming exit strategies from their home countries just in case. In the second half of the show Vince shares tragic news from the WBT family. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the show started with Vince sharing a couple of positive stories about "game changers," in people's lives. One is about a North Carolina lottery winner who is now able to pay off his  house after winning a second chance draw in which he beat 51 million others + the settlement (that still needs court approval) to be paid by Norfolk Southern to residents of East Palestine, Ohio as a result of the train derailment in February 2023.  Vince also talks about sacrifices people are making to keep roofs over their heads and the possibility of people needing to work longer with longer life expectancies.  In the second half of the program Vince takes your calls on retirement and some mistakes people make in their working years that prevents them from being ready to retire + Transformation Tuesday returns with Vince talking about "Christ-less Conservatism," and the dangers of it.  We close out the show with Vince talking about the adoption and fostering effort at Animal Care and Control as their facility needs renovation. 

Welcome back to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the program by sharing a story from Milwaukee, Wisconsin about a Navy veteran who got a new roof for his house despite not being able to afford it thanks to the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and a project that provides new roofs for veterans.  Then we talk about the solar eclipse that will be visible across North America today -- with a partial eclipse appearing over us in North and South Carolina. Vince shares the important things to know about the event + an important reminder to NOT look directly at the sun to watch it.  Vince closes out the first half of the show by talking about how inflation is hitting Dollar Tree and what that could mean for other stores + Israel's decision to pull back troops in Palestine to "rest and regroup." In the second half of the program Vince shares messages regarding the Biden administration's handling of the war in Israel and Palestine + talks about Iran telling the United States to not get involved with their response to Israel's attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria. 

Welcome to this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about the March jobs report that was better than many expected it to be and why that is cause for celebration. Then we dive into a conversation about the amount of money the federal government is sending to Ukraine amid the situation at the United States southern border.  Vince then shares an update on the horrific situation in Haiti and the efforts to get Americans there out of the country + what's behind the raising price of oil and the breaking news of an 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey that was felt in New York City and the surrounding area. In the second half of the show our feature "Faith Focus Friday," returns as Vince talks about the disintegration of values in the world today and how a growing sense of hopelessness has played into that + what Richard Dawkins calls "New Atheism."  We also share Charlemagne Tha God's comments on DEI policies and what Vince sees as their failures. 

Listen here for this Thursday edition the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the controversy between UNC Charlotte and parts of the student government over the Israel/Palestine conflict + his thoughts on how the university has handled the situation as well as how a university in California did essentially the opposite. We also take your calls on the situation before talking about a report that NATO won't be putting boots on the ground in Ukraine.  In the second half of the program Vince kicks things off by discussing his spontaneous trip to Alexandria, Virginia to go see Incognito in concert before we dive into a conversation about the ever-increasing obstacles facing would-be home owners today.  We also talk about the Biden administrations decision to refill the emergency oil reserves in the United States or not+ Vince shares the breaking news story that the CIA is warning Israel about retaliation from Iran within the next 48 hours for the strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria. 

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show by praising two Democrats who are refusing to change their stance towards the Israel/Palestine conflict and why he thinks it deserves praise + J.K. Rowling's controversial post on social media calling out the new hate crime law in Scotland.  In the second half of the show Vince tells a story about love and long-term commitment about former late night television host Jay Leno and his wife Mavis after her Alzheimer's diagnosis before talking about a successful airstrike by Israel in Syria that took out a senior Iranian official + the fallout from the attack. Vince closes out the show by taking a call on the situation in Israel and Palestine + shares a story about how gamblers are betting on the results of the 2024 Presidential election and why some poll numbers about Biden's approval rating is a surprise to him.

Tune in here for this Tuesday episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria getting "flattened," apparently due to an Israeli air-strike + why he sees value in "going after the head of the snake," and why the Biden administration is waffling on the Israel/Palestine conflict. Then Vince talks about a story from the Charlotte Observer about the competition between grocery stores in the Charlotte area + which store got the most of Charlottean's grocery budget. We also take your calls about where you like to shop for your groceries the most before talking about Trump posting bond in New York and why Democrats are worried about RFK Jr's. campaign playing spoiler for Biden in the election.  In the second half of the show Vince talks about Trans Day of Visibility landing on Easter Sunday this year and the controversy stirred up because of that + the return of Transformation Tuesday!

Tune in here for this Monday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about where Charlotte recently ranked in a study about the "most moved to," big cities in the country + what is contributing to that growth. Then we share a story about a Kentucky woman who won a lottery jackpot of $90,000 and what she's going to do since she won.  Later we dive into the report about South Carolina finding nearly $2 billion in a bank account with mysterious origins and unknown purpose + how the state is going about trying to identify where the money came from and what it is intended for before Vince explains why he thinks that the Republican party is "ideologically dead." In the second half of the program Vince talks about where he was at the end of last week before giving another update on the situation in Haiti.

Tune in here for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program with Breaking Brett Jensen filling in!  Brett starts the show by talking about the "watchdog," status of the media today and what that actually means today + why he thinks many reporters and media companies are incredibly sensitive.  Then we're joined by Chris McClain from the "Mac and Bone Show," on WFNZ to talk about Clemson beating Arizona but UNC losing to Alabama in the Sweet 16 last night + preview tonight's matchups featuring Duke against Houston and NC State against Marquette.  In the second half of the program Brett talks about the new law signed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to deal with squatters in the state + Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden joins the program to talk about what squatters rights are and what people can do if they're dealing with squatters.  We're also joined by WBT's Brett Winterble to talk about Donald Trump attending the wake of a slain NYPD officer on the same day as a major Biden fundraiser.

Tune in here as Brett Jensen fills in for Vince Coakley on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the show started with Brett talking about a potential old moonshiners cave underneath the North Wilkesboro Speedway as they prepare for the NASCAR All-Star Race + a major amount of money found in a bank account belonging to the state of South Carolina  -- the purpose of which is a mystery.  We also share a live interview with WBT News' Mark Garrison on Fox News after his interview with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that gained national headlines after she hung up on Mark.  Later in the show we're joined by WBT reporter Scott  Hamilton to discuss a lawsuit in Cabarrus County that hopes to keep a 70-year-old elementary school from being destroyed this summer + Mark Garrison drops by to talk about his interview on Fox News earlier this morning and what it has been like to go viral.

Welcome to this Hump Day edition to the Vince Coakley Radio Program!  We start the show by talking about our very own Mark Garrison making headlines thanks to his interview with Joe Biden's Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre + why Vince thinks that RFK Jr's. pick for running mate is not a good choice if he wants to establish himself as a "true independent." We also talk about a North Carolina resident who turned a hot-dog run into a major lottery win as well as the issue of renting a home being cheaper than buying in major metropolitan areas in the United States.  In the second half of the program Vince takes a call from a listener about the place political parties have in today's environment before sharing a controversial decision made by the mega-church Elevation based here in Charlotte and how it reinforces his feelings on "Big Church."  We close the program with news about a North Carolina staple coming to McDonald's and an update on the Sean "Diddy," Combs raid. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program. We being the program by talking about the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge early this morning after a cargo ship appeared to lose power before colliding with the bridge. We share with you the most up to date information as we get it + how it could have been even worse.  We also dive into a story about the United States producing a historic amount of oil and why that is a good thing for our energy independence + the money the Congress is giving to Ukraine.  In the second half of the show we have another edition of Transformation Tuesday that is very close to Vince's heart. We're joined by Sandra Stiles -- who was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and given a prognosis of less than a year in 2021, but after a long road of treatment and surgeries is now cancer free.

Tune in here for this Monday episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show with an update on former President Donald Trump's various legal troubles as the deadline for him to pay his bond in the New York civil fraud case arrives + shares why pollster Frank Luntz thinks taking Trump's assets could guarantee his return to the White House.  In the second half of the program we dive into some of the personnel changes coming to major airplane manufacturer Boeing -- headlined by CEO Dave Calhoun announcing his resignation at the end of the year -- and another update from the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a door mid-trip.  Vince also talks about the attack in Moscow this weekend that ISIS has claimed responsibility for and why he finds it particularly concerning for many other countries, including the United States, and how other nations have already reacted to the attacks.

Hour 1 - Opened talking about Generosity and Justice.  Congressman Thomas Massie from Kentucky joins to talk about the spending bill and a proposed constitutional amendment to protect our food. Additional discussion about how we have come to need an amendment to protect our food supply.Callers about the food constitutional amendment and spending. MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos continues to donate to many charities. Justice was served when police officers from a "Goon Squad" were sentenced to prison. Hour 2 - On Faith Focus Friday, if we want to truly be Christians, we need to have a relationship with God not spiritual tricks according to a book written by Bob Prater. Continuation of Faith Focus Friday with a story about a lady condemned to death who has accepted that life is not fair. Discussion about the uprising at the border.  Donald Trump's bond money is due on Monday, and he is claiming he has 500 million in cash contradicting his attorneys who say he doesn't have it. The house has passed the spending continuation bill. More discussion about the fundraising issues for Trump. 

 Warnings about potential cyber-attacks against water systems in the US. This has in fact happened with ransomware in NC. What have we done to shore up our security?   Discussion of the congressional hearings on Hunter Biden.  Excerpt of Bobulinski testimony before congress yesterday.  Review of recent issues with former president Trump. Review of hot spots around the world, such as Taiwan, Ukraine,  and others. The country of Niger has kicked US troops out of the country.  Cuba is in crisis again, primarily over food shortages.  Concerns about Americans stuck in Haiti. : NC Senator Tillis was left a threatening voicemail about voting for Tic Toc.

Tune in here for a Hump Day episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the program started with an update on the situation in Haiti and the actions being taken by the White House to get Americans out + a dubious record set by the Biden Administration.  In the second hour of the show Vince talks about why he's left the "church system," due to the deterioration of community there he's seen + new information about intermittent fasting for a multi-faceted edition of Wellness Wednesday. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the cost of growth for a city and how some people in Charlotte are feeling that cost before diving into a story about a plan to add more than 600 apartments and townhomes in an area near Rea Road + takes your calls on the issue.  Then Vince shares some of his thought process when it comes to choosing a candidate to vote for and why he thinks we'll still see a chance to the Presidential ballot between now and November.  Later in the program Vince tells a story about leadership and the qualities good leaders possess for Transformation Tuesday + before diving into the apparent money issues for former President and GOP candidate Donald Trump after a New York court told him to pay $454 million in the civil fraud case.  We close the show out with another edition of This Day in History!

Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! On this Monday episode Vince talks about a set of lawsuits underway that could result in changes to the housing market that could "blow up the market and force a new business model," in the real estate industry + how one Diversity, Equality and Inclusion case in North Carolina is unfolding.  Later in the show Vince talks more about the dangerous situation in Haiti and the efforts of individuals in congress to get Americans out of the country + we're joined by American diplomat Dan Foote to talk about how the international intervention in Haiti's affairs have contributed to the disaster that's happening there now and what he thinks they need to do now to help stabilize the country.  We also take listeners calls as they share their thoughts on what's going on in Haiti before sharing comments from Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu about Chuck Schumer saying Netanyahu should step aside. 

Vince Coakley is out today, so WBT's Breaking Brett Jensen fills in! Brett brings on Chris McClain from WFNZ's "Mac and Bone" show to talk about the dysfunctional state of the Carolina Panthers and how they've inherited the title of laughingstock of the NFL with Dan Snyder's sale of the Washington Commanders. Then Brett gives listeners a crash-course in sports gambling now that it has become legal in North Carolina. Later in the show Brett talks about a dubious anniversary coming up this St. Patrick's Day + asks listeners to share if they remember where they were that day.  In the second half of the program Brett shares news about the judge's ruling in the Fani Willis case + reacts to a CNN segment about North Carolina GOP candidate for State Superintendent Michele Morrow's call for "death to all traitors" on social media with a doctored picture of Barack Obama in the post and other controversial comments she's made. He also plays his interview with District 6 GOP candidate Mark Walker, who dropped out of the race rather than go to a runoff to take a position in the Donald Trump campaign. 

Tune in here for this (abridged) Thursday version of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Before we make way for the UNC Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, Vince talks about the growth and decline of different cities in the United States and what he sees as the causes of those changes. He also talks about cities Charlotte should and should not try to emulate as it continues to grow.  Later in the show we talk about a heroic helicopter rescue of a group of Americans working at an orphanage and who led the extraction efforts.+ 

Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We begin the program by talking about a tragic car wreck that killed two high school seniors last week -- sharing details about the accident released by law enforcement, the details they are still working to figure out and how you may be able to help.  Then we transition to a story from Sky News about about puberty blockers and how he sees this as a rare example of the United Kingdom making progress that the United States hasn't as well as a bill moving through congress to ban TikTok -- which President Biden said he would sign if it reaches his desk. In the second half of the show we're joined by Jean Telford to talk about the conflict in Haiti that's approaching "civil war," status and what he had to do to escape to the United States for his own safety + Vince explains why he thinks the United States has a responsibility to help out. 

Tune in here for this Tuesday episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show by talking about why he appreciates diversity of thought in public discourse + how some minorities are moving from the Democrat to Republican part  before talking about the House Judiciary hearing today with Robert Hur about his report involving President Joe Biden's classified documents case. In the second half of the show Vince talks more about financially supporting their adult children and shares advice from a financial planner for those parents doing it before sharing another update from the troubling situation in Haiti. Transformation Tuesday returns as Vince shares a story about a tragedy in the Caribbean and how the tribute from the victims children should say exactly what all parents hope their kids say about them one day. 

Welcome to another week of the Vince Coakley Radio Program on WBT! Vince starts off this Monday edition of the show by talking about online sports betting going live in North Carolina today starting at noon and asks listeners to share their thoughts on the state joining many others in the country that allow it. He also talks about long-time WBTV anchor Molly Grantham's sudden exit from the station last week after two decades and the statement WBTV released about their decision.  Vince also talks about what he sees as the "death of journalism," and how it is exemplified during an exchange between Nancy Mace and George Stephanopoulos before talking about the devolving situation in Haiti and who might be trying to take advantage of it.  In the second half of the show Vince talks about the war in Ukraine as well as the Pope's recent comments about it that have upset some folks + talks about a story from his weekend with producer John Moore!

Review of the State Of The Union address.  Calls about what is the State Of The Union. Continued discussion of the STOU. Faith Focus Friday and what happened with Molly Grantham ..

Listen here for this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! On this episode Vince talks about why he likes to see a new generation establishing themselves in the world and how an North Carolina college student defeated an incumbent with a long career in the state's 14th district is a great example of that. He also shares a story about a black family who were the only one's willing to rent to a Chinese couple -- and the community is reaping the rewards of their good will. Later in the show Vince talks about one "fantasy candidate" for the Democrats who has announced they aren't going to run + shares what he expects to hear from Joe Biden's State of the Union Address -- scheduled for 9:00 tonight.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the left's "Dream candidate" for President who just announced they're not going to enter the race and what that could mean for the party moving forward +  the developing conflict in Haiti that has led the leader of the country to flee as gangs gain power.