4-20-26: Whatley Talks Senate; Rep Willis Slams Gov

About this episode

Brett Jensen interviews US Senate candidate Michael Whatley and NC Rep. David Willis about campaign activities, crime, and upcoming legislative sessions in North Carolina.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with US Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who begins the interview by describing his ongoing campaign activity across North Carolina. The conversation then shifts to crime across the Tar Heel State, particularly in Mecklenburg County. Whatley also discusses former Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to release approximately 3,500. The interview concludes with Whatley discussing the economy and foreign policy, as well as his campaign strategy and message. Later, Jensen talks with NC Rep. David Willis, who discusses the upcoming session of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh. 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.

People in this episode

Host: Brett Jensen

Guests: Michael Whatley, David Willis

Topics covered

• US Senate campaign
• crime
• economy
• foreign policy
• North Carolina politics

Keywords

• Michael Whatley
• David Willis
• North Carolina
• crime
• economy
• foreign policy
• Roy Cooper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Carolina General Assembly

Places: North Carolina, Mecklenburg County

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