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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.

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Breaking Brett Jensen speaks with Rep. Tim Moore about a major federal grant for Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Moore says the newly secured grant totals $28 million and will fund significant infrastructure upgrades. He explains that obtaining federal funding for the Charlotte region has been one of his top priorities. To better understand how the grant was obtained, Jensen asks Moore what the process looked like behind the scenes in Washington. He also asks Moore to provide an update on a Doppler radar system near the airport.

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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.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by revisiting his personal tour of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. Jensen details several behind-the-scenes operations he observed while touring the jail. He recounts what he witnessed in several areas, including laundry, food service, recreation and housing. Jensen then shares audio from his unannounced walkthrough of the detention center with Sheriff Garry McFadden, emphasizing the authentic sounds of the jail environment. He also shares interviews he conducted with several employees who work at the jail.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by describing his tour of the detention center / jail alongside Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Jensen describes Sheriff McFadden giving him a comprehensive walkthrough of the jail, including every area of the facility. He notes several things that surprised him, including the level of overcrowding and the jail’s housing structure. He also describes the variety of activities available to inmates, as well as a security tool used in place of Tasers.

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Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the shocking reported death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch at the age of 41 following a severe illness and recent hospitalization. 

Jensen is joined by Smoke Ludwig from the Kyle Bailey Show, and explores how the Busch brothers embraced the “villain” role during NASCAR’s peak years, helping fuel fan passion and rivalries at a time when the sport desperately needed personalities that stood out. Brett and Smoke Ludwick discuss Kyle Busch’s raw talent, controversial antics, championship legacy.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing several political developments in Raleigh. Jensen describes the day as the start of a broader political transformation in the North Carolina General Assembly, highlighting moves by former Democratic Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed. He notes that one of the major legislative issues is expanding scholarship funding for private schools with federal funds. Jensen then turns to a proposed constitutional amendment related to North Carolina state taxes.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The discussion in this exclusive interview centers on McFadden’s major announcement regarding the reopening of Jail North, also known as Detention Center North. McFadden begins the interview by addressing the growing population at the county jail, noting it has increased far faster than expected. He also details adjustments to the onboarding process for detention officers, potential uses for Jail North and the department’s relationship with federal agencies.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members Lisa Cline and Summer Nunn. Cline and Nunn join Jensen for an in-depth discussion about their time on the school board and the ongoing controversies surrounding Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. The two women begin the interview by describing their transition away from the school board, as well as their concerns about governance, budget priorities and declining student enrollment, among other issues.

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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.

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