Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

We’re joined by Michael Whatley from North Carolina, former RNC chairman and U.S. Senate candidate, to talk about the growing controversy surrounding Governor Roy Cooper’s prison release settlement and broader concerns over public safety and accountability. Whatley breaks down the lawsuit that led to the release of roughly 3,500 inmates during Cooper’s tenure, the secrecy around the list of those released, and the revelation that DeCarlos Brown Jr.—later convicted in a fatal Charlotte light rail murder—was among them. He rejects claims that the early release “doesn’t count,” arguing responsibility still rests with the governor who approved the deal.

The discussion also touches on cashless bail, repeat offenders, and unanswered questions about how many other released inmates may have gone on to commit violent crimes. Throughout the conversation, Whatley calls for transparency, a public reckoning, and clearer explanations from Roy Cooper as he seeks higher office, framing the issue as a defining test of leadership, judgment, and commitment to keeping communities safe.

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