Podcast appearances and mentions of Charlotte City Council

This week, the Charlotte City Council appointed Rob Harrington as the next mayor and approved a pilot program to bring red-light cameras back. Meanwhile, the General Assembly overrode four of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes. The Hornets also traded away guard LaMelo Ball. We discuss it all on this week's local news roundup.

Food has always been a means to connect with others, but recent studies show Americans are spending more time dining alone. Social connection is critically important for our health and happiness, and sharing meals is associated with greater wellbeing. We discuss why that is and what we stand to lose when we stop gathering for meals. Plus, attorney Rob Harrington will be Charlotte's next mayor.

CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill is placed on leave, facing an investigation into how the district is run. Monroe City Council votes to reverse course and renew support for the I-77 toll lanes. Charlotte City Council has narrowed down mayoral candidates list. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and more.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, June 19th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | It's a GMBT hat day 6:20 Top 5 Interim Mayor candidates speak to Charlotte City Council 6:35 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool issues after $14 million renovation 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Costco cookie hoarding 7:05 GMBTeam group text | Canes holding Stanley Cup parade on Saturday 7:20 Obama Presidential Library opening 7:35 Mark, Bo and Beth talk City Council Mayor selection process 7:50 Tell Me Something Good Friday 8:05 Knicks Parade highlights 8:20 GMBTeam talks Stanley Cup rituals... and Harold Cogdell 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 New Autonomous toilet 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, June 16th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Bo's Song of the Day!!! 6:20 replay: Mick Mulvaney - Iran deal 6:35 Charlotte City Council hears from Interim Mayor candidates 6:50 RAM Biz Update; FOX buying Roku for $22 billion 7:05 Knicks set to have largest parade in NYC history | Canes Parade in Raleigh set for Saturday | Beth's questions validity of "parade" 7:20 New dating trend...Goblintamcy 7:35 Charlotte City Council hears from Interim Mayor candidates cont. 7:50 Charlotte City Council hears from Interim Mayor candidates cont. 8:05 One question you should be asking when you eat out at a restaurant 8:20 Caller Jeff weighs in on questions for servers when customers are ready to order 8:35 Dirty restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Guest: Jeff Atkinson - Dam to Dam Charity event recap 9:05 Guest: Zach Claywell (Candidate for Interim mayor) 9:20 Zach Claywell cont. 9:35 Charlotte City Council hears from Interim Mayor candidates cont. 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte City Council approves a moratorium on data centers and decides to use a property tax increase to fund raises for some city officials and employees. The man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska last August is deemed incompetent to stand trial. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes continue their quest for the Stanley Cup.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – In approving a 5 month moratorium on data center construction in Charlotte, the City Council told opponents to go lobby North Carolina state legislative leaders to block the projects because the City cannot do it on their own.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses an upcoming Charlotte City Council vote on red-light cameras. He explains the likely outcome of the vote and provides details about how the cameras will operate if they are approved. Jensen also discusses the upcoming annual convention of the North Carolina Republican Party in Greensboro. He explains how the convention has historically provided opportunities for insight, rumors and behind-the-scenes information from influential figures within the party. Additionally, he reflects on how the atmosphere at this year's convention may differ from that of previous years. 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 discussing data released by the Charlotte Area Transit System, comparing the first quarter of 2026 with the first quarter of 2025. Jensen notes that information in the report suggests crime and assaults on CATS transit have decreased significantly. He challenges the interpretation that the decline is solely the result of improved policing or accountability measures, arguing that an important factor is being overlooked. Additionally, he contends that the Charlotte City Council failed to treat transit crime as a serious issue for many years. 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.

South Carolina calls off redistricting as early voting begins, a timeline is set for Charlotte City Council to accept applications from interim mayor candidates, a North Carolina House committee readies for a hearing on the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody, and the Carolina Hurricanes remain on the road to the Stanley Cup.

Cyber Security Expert Theresa Payton joins Bo and Beth to talk about the Charlotte City Council public forum regarding data centers in Charlotte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Bo and Beth to talk about the Charlotte Mayoral search as well as the Charlotte City Council public forum on data centers earlier in the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, May 28th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Brett Jensen talks to Russ Ferguson and Estella Patterson after major raid at Charlotte Hotel 6:35 Musical acts announced for America 250 celebration 6:50 RAM Biz Update; From Milli Vanilli to the Muppet Babies 7:05 Canes one win away from Stanley Cup Finals 7:20 Mark Garrison joins Bo and Beth to talk about major hotel raid in Charlotte 7:35 In-Studio Guest: Bishop Michael Martin - A.I. And Religion 7:50 Bishop Michael Martin cont. 8:05 Bishop Michael Martin cont. - Pope Leo and Pres. Trump 8:20 Bishop Michael Martin cont. 8:35 Newt Gingrich comments on Clinton Impeachment 8:50 Hurricanes look to clinch Stanley Cup birth, up 3-1 on Montreal | panthers OTA's 9:05 In-Studio Guests: Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Behind the scenes of Charlotte City Council 9:20 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - More City Council stories 9:35 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Charlotte Mayoral search 9:50 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A call from a 25-year tech expert, Craig Reynolds,  prompts a very informative discussion about the kinds of data centers as well as the costs and benefits of various projects and impacts. Reynolds also spoke last night at the Charlotte City Council public hearing on a potential data center moratorium. Plus, the campaign against data centers in America is apparently being funded by the Chinese Communist Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A bunch of people packed the Charlotte City Council chambers last night to call for a moratorium on new data centers in the Queen City. The pause would be for 150 days. Leftist activists dominated the speaker list. But is the aim to ban data centers or is it to create a framework for future approvals?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Legislative leaders break the impasse on the budget. That means state employees and teachers may finally get a raise. In the race to replace Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, calls have come for a Black person to fill that slot. Charlotte City Council withdraws its support for the I-77 toll lanes, and the CMS board approves its $2.1 billion budget.

On episode 102, Charlotte City Council District 5 representative JD Mazuera Arias drops by amid a big week in local government news, including a surprise vote to rescind the city's support for the I-77 toll lane project and taking an anticipated step forward toward a potential moratorium on data centers.  Editor's Note: A production error during the recording of this episode negatively impacted the sound quality, making it sound more like a Zoom meeting than a sit-down interview in a studio, despite the latter being the reality. Though it's not up to our usual standards, we decided to publish due to the timeliness of the topics discussed rather than reschedule and record again. Our apologies for the poor sound quality.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing a Charlotte City Council meeting involving the expansion of the I-77 Express Lanes. Jensen criticizes what he views as inconsistent public reaction to earlier toll lane expansions. He also criticizes council members for reversing their positions under political pressure, specifically Malcolm Graham. Later, Jensen discusses issues involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Mecklenburg County and regional transportation authorities. 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 Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs. Jensen's discussion with Driggs centers around controversies with Charlotte’s I-77 toll lane project and the city’s interim mayor situation. He first asks Driggs about a transportation-related meeting involving City Council that had been scheduled earlier that day, but was abruptly canceled without explanation. Jensen notes that officials from several neighboring towns have indicated opposition to rescinding the project. Jensen then shifts the discussion to controversial statements made by Charlotte NAACP President Corine Mack regarding the selection of an interim replacement for Mayor Vi Lyles. 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.

Former Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Bo and Beth to discuss the resignation announcement of Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and the Charlotte City Council rescinding its support for the I-77 toll project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Mayor Vi Lyles comments at Charlotte City Council meeting 6:35 Charlotte City Council rescinds support for I-77 toll project 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Most anxiety causing traffic ramps in North Carolina 7:05 News and Brews Preview and schedule 7:20 Pizza delivery in the days of yore 7:35 Mark Garrison talks I-77 toll project 7:50 Rolling Stone shares top alter egos in music 8:05 Guest: Joel Ford - Reaction to Vi Lyles resignation 8:20 Bo and Beth talk Pizza 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Three simple rules to live a long, happy healthy life 9:05 In-Studio Guests: Gabe Stein and Zach Kahn (GMBT Homecoming) 9:20 Gabe Stein and Zach Kahn 9:35 Gabe Stein and Zach Kahn 9:50 Gabe Stein and Zach Kahn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 600! Busy night ahead for Charlotte City Council; breaking down the Panthers 2026 schedule.

On the local news roundup, Charlotte City Council's safety committee focuses on transit security and debates the return of red light cameras, Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney says he won't resign following a vote of no confidence by the town board, and the Hornets are in the final stretch of their most successful season in years.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the Charlotte City Council committee meetings held earlier in the day. A major topic raised during the meetings was traffic safety, particularly the potential return of traffic cameras at city intersections. Jensen detailed the early 2000s, when Charlotte last installed traffic cameras. However, that program was suspended in 2006. He said historical data from Charlotte’s seven-year program showed notable safety improvements, and cited national data from 2025 that supports those findings. Jensen also addresses the Charlotte Area Transit System and its security strategy. A key point of criticism was the repeated use of the term “perception” by city leaders and law enforcement when discussing safety concerns. 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.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – As opposition builds against the I-77 expansion project, one idea that we apparently missed out on: a free mile of tunnel. The offer was made by The Boring Company in an open contest soliciting proposals. The Boring Company is owned by Elon Musk... whose role in the early Trump administration prompted the Democrats on Charlotte City Council to ban any purchases of Teslas. So... we probably never had a chance at winning. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The 4th Annual Coolest Dog of Charlotte is underway! The annual adorable contest raises money for local programs by the Charlotte Kiwanis Club. You can enter your pooch here. Plus, Julio is reunited with his owner after almost a year after being stolen. Also, Charlotte City Council looks like it's going to be pressured by activists to kill an expansion of the perpetually-clogged stretch of I-77 south of Uptown. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A deeply researched story at the Charlotte Observer explores the bigotry of calling Councilman Juan Diego Mazuera Arias by his adopted first name "JD." Apparently, his fellow Democrats on council have been referring to him as "Councilman JD" and wishes they would use his two last names. But he doesn't want to make a big deal about it. Well, aside from talking to the newspaper about it. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CMPD released crime statistics for last year. A petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden had its first court hearing. Charlotte City Council voted to give the new Metropolitan Transportation Authority $4.3 million in startup funds, as the measles virus was detected in local wastewater.

We're speaking with the three new faces on the Charlotte City Council. All ran on keeping communities safe, expanding affordable housing and improving transportation. Charlotte has been grappling with those issues for years — and now that Joi Mayo, J.D. Mazuera Arias and Kimberly Owens have started their terms, we'll see how their priorities translate into action.

Vince breaks down the Charlotte City Council's reaction to the 2nd light rail stabbing in three months as well as their plan to hire a PR firm for $3.4 million in order to address CATS public image. WBT Host Brett Winterble joins the show to talk national politics. Plus, Transformation Tuesday. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Charlotte City Council hires PR firm for $3.4 million to address CATS "image" 6:35 Guest: Congressman Ralph Norman - Charlotte light rail stabbing reaction 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Paramount making aggressive bid for Warner Bros. 7:05 Panthers look to avenge loss to Saints this weekend 7:20 Buzzfeed Article: 49 items that have disappeared from the dinner table 7:35 49 items that have disappeared from the dinner table cont. 7:50 Beth fights for Olive Loaf...The Text Line is on team Beth 8:05 Mark Garrison joins Bo and Beth to talk Charlotte City Council meeting 8:20 GMBT Fantasy football update...Bernie accused of collusion 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Guest: Breaking Brett Jensen - Light rail latest | WBT moving to 107.9 FM 9:05 45 years ago: John Lennon assassinated 9:20 GMBTeam poll: first major news event you remember from childhood 9:50 GMBTeam poll: first major news event you remember from childhood cont.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna's law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Replay: Senator Thom Tillis pt 1 6:35 Replay: Senator Thom Tillis pt 2 6:50 RAM Biz Update; K&W Cafeteria closing its doors | Beth misses the cafeteria experience 7:05 WBT text Line talks K&W and cafeteria experience 7:20 WBT text Line talks K&W and cafeteria experience cont. 7:35 Guest: Emily Ratliff (Claire’s Army) - Giving Tuesday 7:50 Charlotte City Council round-up with Bo and Beth 8:05 Vikings release Adam Thielen | Panthers return? 8:20 Brandon Lindsey (DreamOn3) - Giving Tuesday 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Guest: Breaking Brett Jensen 9:05 Guest: David Chadwick - Giving Tuesday with City of Hope 9:20 GMBTeam Fantasy Football recap (Playoffs next week!) 9:35 Charlotte City Council meeting highlights 9:50 Show wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, December 1st, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Panthers Win! 6:20 Guest: Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Cold weather week ahead 6:35 Stranger Things recap with Bo and Beth...Steve has to leave the studio 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Gatorade glass bottles are back for a limited time 7:05 Panthers get big win at home vs Rams, move to 7-6 7:20 Pres. Trump comments on attack on National Guard over the weekend | Sec. Hegseth facing backlash 7:35 Mark Garrison talks new CMPD Chief | Iryna's Law goes into effect | New look Charlotte City Council 7:50 Bo and Beth reveal Oxford's 2025 word of the year 8:05 Panthers beat Rams 31-28, move to 7-6 | Emojis with the GMBTeam 8:20 GMBTeam responds to rage bait claim 8:35 Hancock's Bikes for Kids Preview (coming up Friday night) | New trend...Raw dogging a flight 8:50 Jim nominated for ANOTHER major award (NC sportscaster of the year) 9:20 Pres. Trump comments on attack on National Guard over the weekend | Sec. Hegseth facing backlash | Sen. Mark Kelly speaks with CNN's Dana Bash 9:35 Studio Guest: Senator Thom Tillis - Iryna's Law | National Guard deployment 9:50 Senator Thom Tillis cont. - Biden's Autopen | Venezuela/U.S. relationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – One of Charlotte City Council's committee voted unanimously to approve an undefined amount of money to pay unidentified groups that claim to help people "interacting with Border Patrol" during the ongoing enforcement operation in the Queen City. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Driggs of the Charlotte City Council joins Bo & Beth to discuss yesterday's election outcomes, being the only Republican left on the dais and what we might expect moving forward in the next term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, we quickly break down what's on the ballot in Mecklenburg County for the 2025 election — from the Charlotte City Council races to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education contests and the closely watched transit tax referendum.Tony Mecia of The Charlotte Ledger and Sucharita Kodali of The Election Hub explain what each race means for the future of the community, how the proposed transit sales tax referendum could reshape the region's transportation network and what's at stake in local leadership and education policy.For reliable, nonpartisan information on candidates and issues, visit TheElectionHub.org. It has biographies on every candidate on the Mecklenburg ballot (including races in Mecklenburg's towns), plus information on candidates in the Gaston County cities of Gastonia, Belmont and Mount Holly. It's a project designed to make it easier for local residents to make informed choices.Tune into this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast for a clear, concise overview of what's on the ballot and why it matters for Charlotte's future.Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early voting runs at 21 sites through Nov. 1.We hope you enjoy the conversation.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Early voting is underway in Charlotte's municipal elections. The only competitive district race on Charlotte City Council is the one in District 6, formerly represented by Tariq Bokhari, who stepped down. Now his wife, Krista, is running as a Republican against Democrat Kimberly Owens. Last week we spent time with Owens. Today, a conversation with Bokhari about why she wants the job.

There's another gerrymander as North Carolina lawmakers say they'll redraw districts to allow for one more Republican; an outside investigation clears Charlotte City Council of accusations of unethical, immoral or illegal conduct the CEO of LendingTree dies unexpectedly; and the Panthers have a chance at a winning record.

Early voting starts Thursday in Charlotte's municipal elections. The only competitive race on the city council is in District 6, formerly represented by Tariq Bokhari, who stepped down. Now his wife, Krista, is running as a Republican against Democrat Kimberly Owens, who has been in Charlotte for more than 30 years, but this is her first time running for office. We sit down for a conversation about why she wants this job and more.

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis pushes back on Attorney General Pam Bondi, telling her he's struggling to make sense of National Guard Deployments. Charlotte hires a new city attorney. Charlotte City Council's Transportation and Planning Committee opts not to advance part of the process for forming a new transit authority. And a big proposal from Tepper Sports.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously last night to expand a contract with a private security firm that polices the transit system. However, the critical questions raised went unanswered... when they were even asked at all. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – During a discussion last night at the Charlotte City Council meeting, it became apparent that officials don't have a handle on how much money the transit system loses due to fare evasion. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Kimberly Owens, the Democrat candidate for Charlotte City Council in District 6, called for a "bipartisan conversation around what it means to be a healthy society." After confronted with social media posts her husband made saying Charlie Kirk "deserved to die" and "I'm glad he's dead"... she shut down the conversation. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrell Castle talks about the brutal and horrifying video taped murder of a young woman named Iryna Zarutska who escaped from the national graveyard that is Ukraine only to be murdered in the urban graveyard that is today's American cities. Transcription / Notes LIFE AND DEATH IN CHARLOTTE Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 12th day of September in the year of our Lord 2025. I will be talking about the brutal and horrifying video taped murder of a young woman named Iryna Zarutska who escaped from the national graveyard that is Ukraine only to be murdered in the urban graveyard that is today's American cities. We have no shortage of murder to talk about today but Charlie Kirk's assassination happened too late for this Report and anyway everything has been said but in light of the subject of today the milk of human kindness is running a little low right now. Yes, Iryna finished her shift at the pizzeria in Charlotte where she worked. Still in her work uniform with her hair up under the company's ball cap she boarded the light rail train for the ride home and immediately started concentrating on her phone just like every other person her age would do. She was just doing what any person navigating America's inner-city jungle would do and that is just sit down, mind your own business, don't talk to anyone and don't look anyone in the eye. You have to be very careful in today's cities because the person nearest you could be a psychotic murderer. There was such a man in the seat behind Iryna that day. The man had 14 prior arrests and charges pending including assault, robbery, and other violent felonies and yet as is the custom of our George Soros funded District Attorneys the man roamed Charlotte freely. The interesting thing about Iryna's horrible murder is that it is not unusual. According to the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Police Union her murder was just another day at the office in Charlotte. So, she escaped from war-torn Ukraine but not from the urban war against humanity that is being waged in our cities each day. The man lounged across two seats behind her as can be clearly seen on the video.  His attack on this tiny woman was so savage as to make description difficult. I will just say that he leaned over her and stabbed her three times in her neck which produced a look of horror on her face that is hard to forget. Blood gushed from her neck and covered her seat and the floor. DeCarlos Brown jr., career criminal, said I got that white girl as he walked away with blood dripping from his knife. Perhaps the most horrifying part of the video murder was the utter apathy and lack of empathy of the other passengers to what amounts to a public execution. One man at least tried to help her but all the others were completely unmoved by the scene. All faith in humanity, if there was any left, is now gone but worse all faith in this country's ability to survive what has happened to it in the last 12 years or so is gone. This is unfortunately not new. When I was in college more than 50 years ago we studied what was then called the bystander effect. Onlookers fail to intervene or even assist a young woman as she is dying on the floor of a Charlotte light rail train car. Undeterred by the horror all around them, prosecutors, funded by the George Soros Open Society Foundation, choose the righteous political narrative of their own beliefs rather than the rule of law or even the relief of human suffering. In Charlotte, the mayor is Vi Lyles who has been in office since 2017 so she has been repeatedly reelected which should cause the voters of that city to live in shame. Thia attack, not a one off, nor an isolated incident but just life in Charlotte as it is thanks to mayor Lyles and the Charlotte City Council. This is an elected public official who has referred to the police as terrorists and has spent her time in office making life for the city's residents unsaf...

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Charlotte City Council is in the midst of their re-election campaigns and the murder of a 23-year old woman on the light rail line has drawn attention to the issue of crime. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal stabbing has officials concerned not only about crime but also its potential impact this incident might have on the transit vote in November. The CMS school year is underway, North Carolina's legislature is back in Raleigh, but won't vote on a budget, and the Panthers have traded a star.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A couple Charlotte City Council members tepidly addressed the recent murder of a Ukrainian woman on the light rail line. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Erin is causing concern as rough seas hit the coast, a second sheriff's deputy resigns, echoing concerns of a previous deputy about Garry McFadden's leadership, the Black Political Caucus endorses Joi Mayo over Tiawana Brown for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte FC is the hottest team in Major League Soccer.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A look at the upcoming Charlotte City Council primary that will largely determine the composition of the governing body. Because Charlotte is controlled by Democrats. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.