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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing North Carolina Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger conceding his bid for re-election in the District 26 Senate race. At approximately 4:15 p.m., Berger officially conceded the race to Sam Page, losing by just 23 votes despite reportedly spending about $11 million and receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Jensen reads part of Berger’s concession statement, in which he reflects on his role in reshaping North Carolina’s political and economic landscape over the past decade. Jensen adds that even critics give Berger credit for his influence and accomplishments.

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Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a press conference featuring the attorneys general of North Carolina and South Carolina, along with CMPD Chief Estella Patterson. The focus of the briefing is the fentanyl crisis, particularly the roles of money laundering, encrypted messaging apps, Chinese companies and cross-border drug trafficking. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said a key driver of the fentanyl epidemic is large-scale money laundering, estimated at roughly $100 million per week. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson expanded on Jackson’s points, framing the fentanyl crisis through three lenses: public safety, public health and national security.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. Jensen briefly references past remarks by Robinson that sparked national backlash. Jensen then shares and summarizes a local report detailing Robinson’s recent public comments. Robinson admitted that “some truth” exists in the allegations and acknowledged a long-standing personal struggle with pornography. He explained that he initially lied to protect political allies, including President Donald Trump, and to avoid harming other Republican campaigns.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the election process of NC Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger. While many respect his long tenure and leadership, others feel it may be time for new leadership. Jensen shares a report explaining that the North Carolina State Board of Elections declined Berger’s request for a hand-eye recount in the District 26 Senate race. At this point, Berger trails Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes. Election officials emphasize that established protocols must be respected during the recount process.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by speaking with WBTV reporter David Hodges about a controversial situation involving the town of Mooresville and Mayor Chris Carney. Hodges provides a chronological overview of the situation, which began in October 2024, when Carney entered Town Hall after midnight with a female companion. Jensen expresses disbelief that Mooresville’s legal team is fighting a request to release surveillance footage, given that the footage comes from a public building and involves public officials.

Later, Jensen revisits the statewide shutdown in North Carolina due to the COVID-19 pandemic six years ago. He critiques the state government’s handling of the pandemic, calling the shutdown a pivotal moment and arguing that many missteps followed under Gov. Roy Cooper’s leadership.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by describing his recent trip to Rochester, New York, for his uncle’s memorial service. Jensen explains the trip started with his flight being delayed by about three hours Thursday due to widespread inclement weather along the East Coast. He notes he was surprised by the intense cold and snowy conditions in the region. It snowed nearly every day during his visit, and persistent wind made the cold feel even more severe. Jensen emphasizes that the environment, as well as the culture in that region, are quite different from Charlotte.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing sports gambling on the two-year anniversary of its legalization in North Carolina. Jensen expresses strong approval of the change and argues that sports betting has long been normalized in many places, especially in Europe. Before legalization in many U.S. states, Americans often relied on alternatives such as trips to Las Vegas, offshore gambling websites or local bookmakers. Jensen then provides statistics about sports betting in the Tar Heel State during the first two years of legalization and explains how the $255 million in tax revenue has been allocated.

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Breaking Brett Jensen discusses the changing significance of the ACC basketball tournament. Having covered the event extensively as a journalist, Jensen argues the tournament has changed dramatically over the years and no longer holds the prestige or excitement it once did. He explains how the ACC Tournament operated when the conference had only nine teams. During that era, getting a ticket to the event was nearly impossible because demand was so high. However, he says expansion altered the structure of the conference and began to dilute the tight-knit regional identity that defined the original ACC. Jensen predicts this year’s tournament will not even be half full for many of the early-round games, possibly only one-third full.

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Breaking Brett Jensen discusses a situation that occurred during the Los Angeles Marathon. Jensen said the temperature during the race reached about 82°F, which organizers described as hotter than expected. As a result, participants who completed 70% of the full marathon distance could still receive the same medal as those who finished the entire race. Jensen said the decision illustrates a broader cultural and political trend he believes could eventually affect Mecklenburg County.

Later, Jensen highlights the ongoing dispute between Silfab Solar and the town of Fort Mill. He criticizes the company’s explanation that the hydrofluoric acid incident was “just a drip.” He argues that even a small amount of such chemicals would be unacceptable in someone’s yard or home, suggesting that minimizing the event does not address legitimate safety concerns.

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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with Rockingham Co. Sheriff Sam Page about his Republican primary race against Phil Berger for North Carolina Senate District 26. Page describes the emotional experience of waiting for hours while election officials counted provisional ballots in Guilford and Rockingham counties.

Later, Jensen talks with state Rep. David Willis of Union County to discuss the potential implications of the District 26 situation for the state legislature and the upcoming legislative session. Willis stresses that it would be premature to declare the race decided. Additionally, he underscores the importance of transparency and trust in the election process so that voters across the state - particularly in Guilford and Rockingham counties - accept the results.

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