Breaking With Brett Jensen

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing his exclusive in-studio interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Jensen notes that this is his second interview with Bessent, following their previous conversation in Asheville. In the interview, Bessent discusses the future of interest rates and gas prices. He also talks about the situation with Canadian tariffs and praises Charlotte’s economic growth and the broader economic momentum across the Carolinas. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the planned opening of Mecklenburg County’s Jail North. Jensen notes that the facility, which was scheduled to open Sept. 1, is intended to address severe overcrowding in the county jail. He explains that although staffing at the facility is now sufficient, a new obstacle has emerged: funding approval from the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. He then addresses the jail’s overcrowding in the broader context of the criminal justice system and the potential consequences if the county commissioners fail to approve the funding. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Dr. David Barker, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Barker explains the Trump administration’s approach to higher education, which focuses on quality, affordability and fairness. He discusses the role of federal student loan limits in reducing college tuition and highlights the mission of Workforce Pell Grants. Later, Jensen discusses the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting in which members voted on whether to release the investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. He explains the board’s decision to release the investigation, noting that some information could be redacted due to personnel-related matters. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police’s response to a recent Charlotte Observer article. The statement was issued in response to an Observer article that said the CMPD officers involved in tasing a pinned man also were involved in other controversial arrests. Jensen emphasizes that the statement, which was publicly posted on Facebook, was blunt. He then breaks down how the Observer’s reporting failed to address important information about the case and discusses his view of the newspaper’s broader editorial agenda. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Doug and Nicole Turpin about their lawsuit against Charlotte Latin School. Jensen explains that the Turpins filed the lawsuit in 2021 after expressing concerns about ideological and cultural changes at the private school, which ultimately led to their two children being expelled. Attorney Jonathan Vogel, who represents the Turpins, breaks down the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision and the broader message of the case. Additionally, the Turpins explain why they filed the lawsuit and describe their interactions with school staff that ultimately led to the decision to pursue legal action. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Tuesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill’s controversial suspension and the district’s decision to limit questions about the investigation during its back-to-school press conference, highlighting Hill’s opening remarks and exchange with reporters, who pressed her about when she would address her own situation. Later, Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek to discuss the findings of a new audit into the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), including concerns about safety, security spending, fare evasion, and police presence. Boliek explains that the audit took several months and examined how taxpayer dollars were being spent across the transit system. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen’s exclusives and more, followSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing the reinstatement of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. Jensen recalls when the investigation into Hill began and his belief that there was a small possibility she would remain superintendent. He then examines why Hill was reinstated and the financial risks the district would have faced without an established cause for her termination. Additionally, he offers his interpretation of the official statement from the CMS school board regarding Hill. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! TJ Ritchie fills in for Breaking Brett Jensen. TJ kicks off the show by discussing a news story involving Chris Watts, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters in 2018. TJ explains that Watts is currently receiving attention after reportedly becoming involved in a romantic relationship while serving a life sentence in prison. He also shares his thoughts on the psychology of prison relationships and remarks on Watts’ ties to North Carolina. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent begins the interview by explaining why Asheville was chosen for the G20 Finance Summit and discussing his personal ties to the North Carolina mountains. The discussion then shifts to financial literacy, where Bessent expresses his support for a bill to teach high school students about the topic. He also highlights the “Trump accounts” created through the Trump administration’s working families tax legislation. Later, Bessent discusses the economic effects of President Trump’s tax cuts, focusing on tangible evidence of the benefits to everyday Americans. He then assesses the broader state of the economy during the Iran conflict. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards' decision to end his reelection campaign. Jensen notes that Edwards, who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, posted a statement on social media saying that he had decided not to seek another term. He then details how the political landscape changed after the House Ethics Committee released its findings on Edwards earlier in the week and explains what happens next in the 11th District. Later, Jensen shares his interview with Cabarrus County Sheriff Van Shaw about the county's use of Flock cameras. Shaw explains how law enforcement uses the system and discusses the public's response to it. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with hemp industry executive Scott Brown and Performance Staffing Solutions CEO Jaime Daniell. The discussion centers on the debate surrounding hemp-derived THC products and North Carolina House Bill 328, which targets the hemp industry. Brown begins the interview by explaining the difference between consuming THC-infused products and smoking marijuana. He also discusses the demographics of THC consumers and the growth of the hemp market. Later, Daniell explains the economic impact of the hemp industry. The focus then shifts to House Bill 328 as Daniell discusses its potential effect on jobs in both the hemp industry and supporting industries if the legislation passes. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Jensen begins the interview by asking Rollins about the federal reconciliation bill currently moving through the U.S. House, specifically the farming provisions included in the measure. Rollins then details several challenges facing the agricultural industry. The interview concludes with a discussion of hemp production in North Carolina, as well as efforts to rebuild prosperity in rural America. Later, Jensen speaks with Special Assistant to President Donald Trump Kush Desai. Desai discusses the latest second-quarter economic data, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the financial health of American consumers. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen speaks with North Carolina Sen. Vickie Sawyer about the North Carolina Department of Transportation's proposal to expand toll lanes on Interstate 77. Sawyer begins by explaining her reaction to the proposal and discussing who may have influenced it. She also addresses whether the affected community will support the $300 million proposal and breaks down funding for transportation projects in North Carolina. She concludes by explaining what would happen to the I-77 expansion if the project is canceled or delayed. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.