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Tue, Jun 9 1:31 AM → 1:34 AM CMPD Steele Creek Discusses Netanyahu Blind Person IDF OpenMHZ meta talk and more. Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI - PLUS - Surrounding Areas
This week, the fellas are back with another loaded episode covering crime, sports, music, and internet chaos. We start with the major Charlotte hotel drug bust after a joint FBI and CMPD operation led to multiple arrests and a push to seize the property, then get into the surreal scene of a UFC cage being built on the White House lawn ahead of a fight card tied to the nation's 250th anniversary. From there, we give our NBA Finals predictions, name the top 5 greatest Knicks players of our lifetime, and debate the top 5 white American basketball players ever. On the timeline, we talk Drake setting more chart records, the controversy around the Enhanced Games and its open embrace of performance-enhancing drugs, Floyd Mayweather reportedly being declared the father of a 4-year-old, and a recap of Netflix's Nemesis for more,
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen is joined in studio by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson, U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina Russ Ferguson and Charlotte business leader David Longo. Jensen begins the discussion by asking Patterson to share the outcomes of the “Operation Safe Season” initiative. Jensen then asks Ferguson how the Department of Justice has partnered with CMPD since Patterson became chief, and Longo discusses how Charlotte’s business community has reacted to the recent public safety initiatives. Later, the discussion shifts to a major joint law enforcement operation at the Charlotte Garden Inn Suites, in which Patterson and Ferguson were directly involved. 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.
Fri, May 22 1:35 AM → 2:02 AM CMPD Shooting in Walmart 9820 Callabridge Ct Charlotte NC 28216 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI - PLUS - Surrounding Areas
The North Carolina General Assembly's short session starts Tuesday, and a proposal to cap property tax increases has Mecklenburg leaders on edge. Meanwhile, CMPD just dropped first-quarter crime stats and separate new data shows nearly half those arrested in last year's Charlotte Border Patrol operation had no criminal record. Also, after an overtime win on Tuesday, the Hornets face the Orlando Magic on Friday night, fighting for a final playoff spot.
Taylor plans a May bikepacking trip from San Francisco to Michigan. A listener explains why she uses a backpack instead of panniers, and Tim Dyet's review says “everyone gets a seat at the (Bike Talk) table.” (5:15) The Safe Speeds Act will require the CSPC to distinguish ebikes from illegal emotos, if passed https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7839/text?s=1&r=1&hl=hr+7839. However, the CSPC, charged with protecting consumers from things like exploding e-bike batteries, was gutted by the Trump administration for regulating lithium ebike batteries. Caron Whitaker, Deputy Director of the League of American Bicyclists, explains (8:04). Stacey's Charlie's News: Federal legislation addresses e-moto issue. 85 bikes seized after authorities stop planned Bay Bridge takeover. 8-year-old girl on bicycle dies after colliding with car in Charlotte, CMPD says. Guardian Bikes wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against rivals (15:26). The Mamdani administration has reversed the Adams administration policy of criminalizing ebikes https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/03/18/mamdani-ends-nypd-ebike-cyclist-criminal-summons. Oonee bike storage founder Shabazz Stuart and Streetsblog NYC reporter Sophia Lebowitz put it in context (18:21). Terence Heuston spent ten years fighting for Sunset For All, a protected bike lane on the famous arterial Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles https://www.la-bike.org/sunset4all. Now he's burned out, because the city spends too much time seeking community input on data-supported street safety designs that save lives (37:00).
Mon, Feb 9 11:27 PM → 10 Tue 12:10 AM CMPD University Division Gun Shot Victim 8336 N Tryon St The Spoke Apartments Charlotte NC. 020926 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Mon, Feb 9 9:16 PM → 10:15 PM CMPD North Tryon Division Gun Shot Victim 118 Atando Avenue Charlotte NC Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sun, Feb 1 2:33 AM → 2:53 AM CMPD Snow Shenanigans Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sun, Feb 1 2:33 AM → 2:43 AM CMPD Snow Shenanigans - Charlotte NC 01312026 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Mon, Jan 26 1:39 AM → 2:06 AM CMPD Westover division gun shot victim near west blvd elmin street charlotte nc Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Jan 23 4:34 AM → 4:57 AM CMPD North Division Jump and Run near Nevin Rd. Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
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.
Sun, Jan 11 4:49 AM → 5:13 AM CMPD Independence Division 1 Stabbed 7128 Wallace Rd. Charlotte NC 28212 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sat, Jan 10 12:44 AM → 12:56 AM CMPD Westover Division Person Struck by Norfolk Southern Train 5703 Old Pineville Rd Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Tue, Jan 6 12:04 AM → 12:33 AM CMPD Metro Division Homicide at 3000 Carol Ave Charlotte NC 0105 Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Sun, Jan 4 2:18 AM → 2:19 AM CMPD North Tryon Division Shiesty VS Gaiter Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Sat, Jan 3 11:14 PM → 11:14 PM CMPD Westover Division Look how Big the Moon Is Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Thu, Jan 1 4:59 AM → 5:01 AM CMPD wishing each other a Happy New Year Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:36 PM → Thu, Jan 1, 2026 12:06 AM CMPD Steele Creek Division Gun Shot Wound Hampton Inn Suites Parking Lot 6220 Caden Rd Charlotte NC 28278 Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Sat, Dec 27 1:40 AM → 1:55 AM CMPD N Tryon Division Man possibly shot himself in leg 2225 purser drive charlotte nc Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Wed, Dec 24 3:16 AM → 3:46 AM CMPD Independence Division Gun Shot Wound 7148 Sycamore Grove Ct Charlotte NC Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Dec 19 4:47 AM → 5:06 AM CMPD Independence Division City worker struck by vehicle Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Thu, Dec 18 3:29 AM → 3:29 AM CMPD doordash driver accidentally delivers his gun with delivery Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Sun, Dec 7 3:48 PM → 4:44 PM CMPD North Division Gun Shot Wound Juvenile 4627 Palustris Court Charlotte NC 127 1100 AM Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sat, Dec 6 1:48 AM → 2:40 AM Suspects detained in CMPD N Tryon Shooting Friday December 5th Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sat, Dec 6 1:24 AM → 1:48 AM CMPD North Tryon Division Gun Shot Victim 300 Orchard Trace Lane Charlotte NC Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
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.
Fri, Dec 5 10:03 PM → 10:30 PM CMPD detains suspect in CATS stabbing December 5 2025 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Dec 5 9:47 PM → 10:01 PM CMPD Stabbing on CATS light rail near North Brevard Street Charlotte NC December 5 2025 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Dec 5 2:10 AM → 2:44 AM CMPD Eastway Division Armed Robbery near albemarle road charlotte nc Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Dec 5 1:49 AM → 1:58 AM CMPD Pedestrian stuck by vehicle independence blvd charlotte nc Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Tue, Dec 2 1:50 AM → 2:32 AM CMPD Steele Creek Division Gun Shot Victim 8215 Nations Ford Rd Charlotte NC 28217 suspect flees on foot Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sun, Nov 30 9:47 AM → 10:22 AM CMPD North Tryon Division Multiple shot at 124 Atando Ave Charlotte NC 28206 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Nov 28 1:41 AM → 2:18 AM CMPD Steele Creek Division Armed Robbery Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Nov 28 8:43 PM → 8:51 PM CMPD University Division Woman stabbed car stolen Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Wed, Nov 26 11:31 PM → 11:43 PM CMPD Independence Division Person stabbed 3037 north sharon amity road charlotte nc 112625 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Mon, Nov 24 11:21 PM → 11:41 PM CMPD Westover Division Gun Shot Wound at 1500 West Blvd Charlotte NC 1124 Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Fri, Nov 21 1:49 PM → 1:52 PM CMPD Steele Creek Officers joking around about broken squad car Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Mon, Nov 17 2:02 AM → 2:51 AM CMPD University Division Shooting Into Occupied Dwelling Campus Edge Charlotte NC Police Feed Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Mon, Nov 17 2:05 AM → 2:07 AM CMPD N Tryon Officer Fighting someone aberdale farm lane Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sun, Nov 16 12:16 PM → 1:09 PM CMPD Recovery of child from amber alert Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sun, Nov 16 4:28 AM → 4:43 AM CMPD North Division - Gun Shot Victim 3518 goldeneye charlotte nc Radio Systems: - Charlotte UASI Region
Sat, Nov 15 3:48 AM → 4:03 AM CMPD Metro Division one shot near 7th caldwell charlotte nc 1114 Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Tue, Nov 11 9:57 PM → 10:30 PM CMPD South Division Shooting on wintergreen drive 1111 Radio Systems: - Charlotte - Mecklenburg UASI
Transit advocates pick up a big win, Democrats run the table in local elections, CMPD announces a new chief, and it's nail-biting time as Charlotte F.C. comes home to take on New York City in the final playoff game of a three-game series.
Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett Jensen is filling in for Brett Winterble, so Brett kicks off the program by talking about the upcoming election and the introduction of Charlotte’s new police chief, Estella Patterson. He calls it a “pre-election extravaganza,” outlining a busy three-hour show packed with interviews and insights ahead of Election Day. Brett highlights the strong early voting turnout and previews an impressive lineup of guests, including Sheriff Gary McFadden, WBTV investigative reporter David Hodges, and several candidates running in key local races. He explains that the show will cover everything from voter turnout and campaign updates to public safety and community issues shaping tomorrow’s election. Brett then turns to major local news — the introduction of CMPD’s new chief, Estella Patterson. He plays City Manager Marcus Jones’s remarks and Patterson’s full statement, before teasing his exclusive one-on-one interview with Jones about the hiring process and future plans for the department Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in here to this Friday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Pete Kaliner does the Friday Hangover with Brett for a lively discussion about condiments. Breaking Brett Jensen tells us about the new CMPD police chief. Brett discusses the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. US Representative Mark Harris drops in to talk about the situation in Nigeria and the government shutdown, Brett has more discussion about the government shutdown, and lesson we learned from WWI and why we need to remeber them. Brett presents a monologue about Halloween, and discusses the history of Halloween and famous deaths that occurred on Halloween Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We’re joined by Terry Donovan from Charlotte to talk about her campaign for mayor and her focus on public safety and civic engagement. Donovan, a Republican candidate, tells host Brett Winterble that she entered the race because she could no longer sit back and watch as crime and division grew in the city. She stresses that Charlotte faces a serious public safety crisis, with CMPD understaffed and residents increasingly fearful. Donovan calls for a change in leadership and attitude at City Council, arguing that acknowledging the problem is the first step toward fixing it. She emphasizes unity, saying that safety is not a partisan issue—it’s something everyone deserves regardless of background or neighborhood. Donovan also encourages citizens to get involved, attend council meetings, and hold leaders accountable. Her campaign message is clear: “We’ve got to take our city back. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about the feeling of “winning” and the sense of momentum that he and his listeners share, despite what he describes as negativity from the media and pundits. From there, he transitions into a deeper reflection inspired by Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, exploring themes of comfort, boredom, and purpose in modern life. Brett argues that society has grown too addicted to instant pleasure—through streaming, scrolling, and constant distraction—and lost touch with meaning and growth. He emphasizes that boredom and discomfort are not enemies, but essential catalysts for creativity, resilience, and self-discovery. We’re joined by Terry Donovan from Charlotte to talk about her campaign for mayor and her focus on public safety and civic engagement. Donovan, a Republican candidate, tells host Brett Winterble that she entered the race because she could no longer sit back and watch as crime and division grew in the city. She stresses that Charlotte faces a serious public safety crisis, with CMPD understaffed and residents increasingly fearful. Donovan calls for a change in leadership and attitude at City Council, arguing that acknowledging the problem is the first step toward fixing it. She emphasizes unity, saying that safety is not a partisan issue—it’s something everyone deserves regardless of background or neighborhood. Donovan also encourages citizens to get involved, attend council meetings, and hold leaders accountable. Her campaign message is clear: “We’ve got to take our city back. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.