Podcast appearances and mentions of The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow dig into the first couple days of free agency as the Panthers agree to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd. They discuss whether they love, like or leave the signings of Phillips, Lloyd and QB Kenny Pickett (1:50). Then they quickly recap some of the players who re-signed with the team and what the next steps could be for GM Dan Morgan and company (25:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss NC Senator Phil Berger's primary defeat and the legislative oversight of the UNC system. Then, Brian Jodice, the National Press Secretary at the American Federation for Children joined me to discuss the push for the Education Freedom Tax Credit. 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.

On this week's show, our good friend, Charlotte Observer columnist, and author of Finding Your Walden: How to Strive Less, Simplify More & Embrace What Matters Most  Jen Tota-McGivney joins us for the very 4th time to share her 2026 Oscars picks. All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - 1st Quarter Conundrum - Devin Booker vs Brandon Miller- Phoenix Suns Physicality - 4th Quarter Conundrum Host: Jeremy Grandison Guest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 PodcastSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - Hornets Big 3 - Heat Ratchet Up Defense- 3rd Quarter Slugfest- Miami's Zone of DeathHost: Jeremy GrandisonGuest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 PodcastSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

This episode is presented by Create A Video – An article in the Charlotte Observer tries to make the case that Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden lost the support of white Democrats in his primary. Those voters were obviously racist as they voted for the three other candidates... who were all black men, too. 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.

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are back from the NFL Combine and ready to dig into the offseason. First up, who are three realistic free agents that the Panthers could pursue? (4:15) Then they look at some non-free agent targets that the team could consider (24:00) as well as some players that they could bring back for next season (29:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss how cursive is not being taught in North Carolina schools - despite it being the law. Also, Charlotte already has an effective tool to combat mass gatherings of teens but must be willing to use 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.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Vashti Hurt, as she recaps the NFL Combine, and sets the scene for Panthers free agency, Adam Gold joins for his weekly conversation, as he breaks down Duke's blowout win over NC State, the guys talk about the Mabel piece in The Charlotte Observer, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the Reformed Journal Podcast, the poetry edition, Rose Postma interviews Sara Kay Mooney about her poem “Contemplating the Redactions in the Newly Released Epstein Files.” Sara Kay is a writer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she lives with her partner and three children. Her writing has appeared in Earth & Altar, The Charlotte Observer, Mockingbird, and Bustle, among other publications. A former librarian and middle school teacher, she helps manage communications for a global nonprofit. In her spare time, she curates a weekly poetry reflection on Substack during Advent and Lent and shares poetry recommendations on Instagram.

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac talks through Charlotte FC's blowout loss, Bone reveals a feature on Mabel is coming to The Charlotte Observer, they address the wild rumors around Jim Carey's appearance on a red carpet in Paris, Tim Brando caused a stir on the WFNZ airwaves on Friday, & mor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - Kon Knueppel's Late 1Q Flurry- 2nd Quarter Explosion- Brandon Miller's 3Q HEATER- Big Picture Host : Jeremy GrandisonGuest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

We're back from the road with a fresh batch of tour tales! We were staying on the same floor as the Chicago Bulls and got the chance to train like an athlete when a fire alarm caused us to haul these big ole thighs up 13 flights of stairs! From there we get into the important stuff: the very questionable legality of NYC bodega cats, the man who broke into a Little Caesars to make and sell pizzas (kinda a hero... very Sammich coded). We address the special kind of torture that is "trying to buy concert tickets online," Canadian cafe haters on Yelp, and so much more!!This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Sponsors:➜ Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping at MeUndies.com/counselors and using our code: counselors➜ Talk it out, with BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/CAMPWant BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Works Cited:➜ Agence France-Presse. “New York Seeks Rights for Beloved but Illegal ‘Bodega Cats'.” The Straits Times, 10 Feb. 2026.➜ “Man Breaks into Little Caesars, Starts Making and Selling Pizzas, NC Police Say.” The Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - The Band Is Back Together - Coby White's Flurry- Brandon & Kon Get Much Needed Help- 3rd Quarter Avalanche Host: Jeremy GrandisonGuest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow come to you from Indianapolis and the NFL Combine and start out with the news that Brad Idzik will take over play-calling on offense from Dave Canales (0:55) and what that means for Dave's role now (6:15). Then they recap their conversation with GM Dan Morgan, who talked about the future of free agents Cade Mays and Rico Dowdle (13:03), a potential move away from Andy Dalton (16:40) and some back-up QB options (20:05) as well as how they want to "attack" linebackers this offseason (23:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss how the story about former Gov. Roy Cooper's release of 3,500 prisoners doesn't seem to be breaking out of the conservative media ecosystem. Plus, record fundraising by the NC Speaker of the House. 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 – Dr. Ed Friedland spoke with the Charlotte Observer about last week's arrest of Marion Gales in the murder of Friedland's wife, Kim Thomas, in 1990. Friedland was initially charged in that murder, but the case was dismissed before it ever went to trial. Friedland blames the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police for focusing on him and ignoring all the evidence against Gales for decades. 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.

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - LaMelo Ball HEATER- 3rd Quarter Dominance - Josh Green & Grant Williams- Cavalry is BACKHost: Jeremy GrandisonGuest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

In this video, Jeremy and Hunter discuss: - Brandon Miller's Playmaking Leap - 1st Quarter Full Steam Ahead- 2nd Quarter Woes - Kevin Durant is TimelessHost: Jeremy GrandisonGuest: Hunter Bailey - Sports Writer for The Charlotte Observer & Founder of The Highway 49 Podcast#nba #kevindurant #hornets #rockets #basketball #lioli Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

As the Hornets get ready to kick off the post All-Star Break portion of the season, Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler stops by to join Sam Farber to preview the first game back from the break against the Houston Rockets. The two also discuss the recent run Buzz City has put together, and also take a look at recent power rankings and how the Hornets stack up against the rest of the league.

Mac & Bone are joined by Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, as Mike talks about what moves the team can make to create more cap space for free agency, what should be the top priority in the NFL Draft, he displays an in-depth knowledge of long snappers in the NFL, & moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about recently released Bradley Chubb and whether or not he would make sense for the Panthers (2:50) and what Darrell Bevell's hire means for the offensive side (10:00). Then they discuss the big questions they have ahead of the NFL Combine (19:25) and which Day 3 pick from last year's draft could make a leap next season (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss his recent column that identified something in Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden's testimony to the legislature that might not actually be McFadden's fault. 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.

On this episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast for Feb. 17, 2026, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with Charlotte Observer politics reporter Mary Ramsey about how a NC House Oversight and Reform Committee about public safety turned into a grilling of Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden, and what the fallout may be. Plus what to watch as primary early voting is underway, and Vaughan and Ramsey's picks for Headliner of the Week.  Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: Mary Ramsey Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textEpisode 145:  Eastburn Family Murders Ft. HeatherWelcome back guest co-host Heather to this episode of Operation Evil! Newspapers.com The Charlotte Observer, “Slayings of Woman, Daughters Probed” The Durham Sun, “Autopsy shows mother, 2 daughters died from stab wounds, slit throats”News and Record, “Man questioned for leads in Fayetteville slayings”Reno Gazette-Journal, “Army sergeant held in stabbings of mom, children”The Asheville Times, “Sergeant Has First Hearing On Murder Charges”Movie Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=nOBSQ9thyZgPwXWT&v=k0gxP45060Q&feature=youtu.be Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/operationevilpodcastOperation Evil + : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805554/subscribe Link to Operation Evil Notebook for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Evil-Notebook-Crime-Podcast/dp/B0BQY4RNRD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KD47LOHSZM1L&keywords=nyoka+johnson&qid=1677893619&sprefix=nyoka%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operationevil Email us! Operationevilpodcast@gmail.com Support the show

This episode is presented by Create A Video – In a report by the Charlotte Observer, there are seven stretches of roads in the Queen City that account for a large majority of injuries and deaths. The only potential explanation mentioned in the article? Racism. Because... of course. 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.

Charlotte Observer beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about the Super Bowl and what lessons the Panthers could take from the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (4:50). Then, Mike is joined by Panthers offensive lineman Nick Samac to talk about the "bit," life as a Panther, what he saw from the team this past season and his charity work (10:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn, the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joins me to talk about yesterday's legislative hearing on Charlotte crime and former Gov. Roy Cooper's brewing scandal over the release of thousands of inmates during COVID. 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 – An investigation by the Charlotte Observer found that the bans issued to riders on Charlotte trains and buses don't actually prevent those individuals from continuing to use the transit system. Plus, was there a salt shortage in NC for the last snowstorm or not? State and local officials disagree on what the NCDOT said prior to the storm. 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.

Charlotte Observer beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about Ejiro Evero coming back as the Panthers' defensive coordinator after getting passed over for the Raiders job (2:30). Then, Alex talks with Bryce Young and Rico Dowdle at Radio Row for the Super Bowl (8:30) before Mike rejoins to discuss Rico coming back to Carolina next year (17:35), what the running back room would look without him (20:00) and takeaways from Mike's chat with Dan Morgan at the Shrine Bowl (31:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the "disaster shirt test" that he says most voters use (whether they know it or not) to assess a candidate's ability to do the job once elected. Plus, the newly-unshackled Sen. Thom Tillis might have done better if he went all maverick-y earlier. 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.

Charlotte Observer beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler go over some of the Carolina Panthers connections in Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks (1:15). Then, with Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, they ask who the best Charlotte sports family could be if not the Maye family (5:30); also, is this the year that Luke Kuechly makes it in the Hall of Fame (15:36), can TMac and Austin Corbett win some NFL honors (23:40) and who else will win awards and the Super Bowl? (26:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer beat reporter Mike Kaye and columnist Scott Fowler take a look at the football landscape before rating the best and worst move the Panthers made last offseason (2:30). Then, they discuss the unrestricted free agents the team needs to keep (9:30), what to make of Ejiro Evero's head coaching prospects and the Bills firing Sean McDermott (17:00), what to make of this year's coaching carousel (20:50), and who each of them thinks makes the Super Bowl (27:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to chat about a North Carolina Court of Appeals race that has raised questions about one of the candidate's political donations. Plus, Virginia Democrats have taken complete control of the state government and they are proposing all sorts of crazy laws. 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.

On our latest episode of The News & Observer's North Carolina politics podcast, Under the Dome, for Jan. 20, 2026, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with Charlotte Observer local government reporter Mary Ramsey about the mayor and Mecklenburg County sheriff being called to Raleigh for a legislative oversight hearing on public safety. Plus more about Sheriff Garry McFadden and scrunity of his time in office, including from House Democratic Rep. Carla Cunningham. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: Mary Ramsey Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here.Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Carolina Panthers head into their first playoff appearance since 2017, the Carolina Outdoors talks Panthers football over the years. Bill walks through some of the Panthers’ best playoff games, as ranked by Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer. Find his article here.  More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown's

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye, Scott Fowler and Alex Zietlow talk about the Panthers picking up the fifth year option for Bryce Young before digging into GM Dan Morgan's offseason press conference and their biggest takeaways (5:20). Then, they discuss the biggest needs for the Panthers this offseason (16:20) and what the future for Jalen Coker looks like on the team (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 Segment 1 – NC Homeschools and Private schools see increase in student population Segment 2 – Charlotte Observer ranks Grocery store prices Segment 3 – Guest: Ryan Mauro (Capital Research Center) - Minn./ICE shooting Segment 4 – Ryan Mauro cont. Hour 2 Segment 1 – Transformation Tuesday Segment 2 – SCOTUS hearing on Boys/Men in Women's sports Segment 3 – Minnesota/ICE shooting latest Segment 4 – Greg Gutfeld comments on Minnesota ICE shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap how the Panthers made the playoffs and what this means for the future before clearing the floor for Scott Fowler and Jake Delhomme (14:50). He talks about how the Panthers can win, recounts his own playoff exploits and offers a one-minute pump up speech to Bryce Young. Finally, Mike and Alex offer their reasons the Panthers can upset the Rams, their causes of concern and a prediction on the final score (33:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joins me to go over some of his political predictions for the 2026 election cycle (which is already underway). Plus, street vendors and a communist in charge of seizing private rental units in NYC. 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.

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye, Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler talk about the Panthers' final regular-season test at Tampa Bay, and if they'll make it to the playoffs. Then, they reveal who their regular-season MVPs are, plus what the locker room says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the latest performance audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery that found record net revenue but the amount of money going to fund education (as was the original stated intent of creating the lottery) declined. Plus, the annual list of federal funding grievances. 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.

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠ on the win against Tampa Bay and what the Panthers now need to do to make the playoffs.. Then, they debate how important this week's game against Seattle is before talking about Tetairoa McMillan as the Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICE invaded Charlotte a couple of weeks ago and have wreaked their usual havoc on the vibrant food community there. Charlotte food business owner (Manolo's Bakery) and immigration activist Manolo Betancur courageously shared his own experiences dealing with ICE. ICE has completely devastated what is a thriving immigrant population in Charlotte. Joining Manolo is the terrific food writer Kathleen Purvis, who was the longtime food editor of the Charlotte Observer.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow on what happened in the Superdome as the Panthers lost again to the Saints. Then, they look at playoff scenarios and what the team needs to do to beat Tampa Bay. (6:40): What happened against the Saints? (11:35): Does there need to be a change at play-calling? (19:28): What do the Panthers need to do to get into the playoffs? (29:40): Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer - where he wrote about the "chicken and egg problem" of North Carolina's public schools and the confidence that lawmakers and parents are losing in them. 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 – Despite rapid growth in Charlotte for the past 20 years, local officials have refused to build more jail space. Now that the NC General Assembly is forcing local judges to hold more violent offenders, local officials are complaining about the impact of Iryna's Law. Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, and he joined me to discuss. 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 – In the wake of another stabbing on the light rail train, the Editorial Board at the Charlotte Observer seems upset that Republicans are noticing how Democrats' policies have made Charlotte less safe. 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 – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the fallout of the Customs & Border Patrol operation in Charlotte. 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.