Tune in here for this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince starts the show by talking about a pending agreement between the City of Charlotte and Norfolk Southern, with the company agreeing to sell their rarely-used tracks to Charlotte. Vince talks about what Charlotte wants the rail line, what went into the agreement and what hurdles still remain. Vince also talks about the North Carolina race for governor between Josh Stein and Mark Robinson and why some recent polling indicates that the race is trending more towards a toss up.

We also share audio of First Lady Jill Biden's appearance on "The View," where she expressed confidence in Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump in Presidential election this November.

In the second half of the program Vince talks about the importance of forgiveness and accepting reality  for "Therapeutic Thursday,"  + shares a study from Pew Research Center that shows many American's are already "worn out," by the 2024 Presidential election. 

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Tune in here for this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

We start the show by talking about the jury in the Donald Trump hush money trial deliberating on the case today. Vince shares what he'd like to see the jury do + about the process of jury instruction as they panel gets set to reach a verdict. He also talks about the cost of home ownership and the latest example he's witnessed of the "out of control" prices + how places in North Carolina rank in the list of "most overpriced" market. 

In the second half of the program Wellness Wednesday returns as Vince talks about parents dealing with the choices made by their children even if they disagree with them. Vince also talks about Democrats getting nervous about the candidacy of Joe Biden for President and why he still thinks Biden, Trump or both won't be on the ballot by November. 

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Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince gets the first episode of the week started by reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day and who the holiday celebrates. We also talk about the closing arguments in the Donald Trump hush money trial + Vince shares his takeaways from the process and why he doesn't think this case should have gone to court in the first place. 

We also talk about the growing movement of uncommitted delegates in the Democrat party and share audio from James Carville, who criticized the messaging coming from the Democrats during this campaign. 

In the second half of the program Vince reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy getting booed during his speech at the Libertarian National Convention while campaigning for Donald Trump + their reaction to him endorsing himself at the convention before taking calls from Libertarian listeners who share their thoughts about Trump's appearance at the convention. 

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Tune in here for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince starts the show by talking about FEMA denying individual assistance funds to South Carolina after recent storms caused damage in York County after assessing the situation + where those who need help will turn now. Vince also talks about the chaos of traveling though Charlotte-Douglas International Airport this Memorial Day weekend and the most popular destinations for travelers + shares his own travel tips for navigating the extra-busy airport. 

Later we're joined by WBT host and reporter Breaking Brett Jensen live from the NCGOP convention in Greensboro to talk about what he's seen so far and what is on the schedule for the weekend. We're also joined by Chris McClain from "Mack and Bone," on WFNZ to talk about a ruling allowing colleges to directly pay student-athletes and how things got to this point. 

In the second half of the show Vince talks about the relationship between Russia and North Korea and how it could be problematic for the United States + Donald Trump's rally in The Bronx and the downfall of Red Lobster. 

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Tune in here for this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince starts the show by reflecting on last night's News and Brews event before talking about a report that lists Charlotte as a top-5 city to live in in the United States today, one spot ahead of Raleigh + a court ruling that will keep South Carolina district maps as they are and a proposal to move the Oregon/Idaho border. 

We're also joined by Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari to talk about ways to improve the safety of law enforcement officers in Charlotte and what City Council is proposing to make it happen in the wake of the four officers killed in the April 29 standoff. 

In the second half of the program Vince reacts to Nikki Haley's announcement that she will be voting for Trump in the Presidential election + his thoughts on her message that Trump still needs to earn the vote of other Republicans who don't support him. 

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Tune in here to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

We start the show by talking about the story about incoming Mecklenburg County Commissioner Yvette Townsend-Ingram, who was charged with DWI after she was discovered in a parked car at a park in Belmont earlier this month. He also talks about a group of European nations that have officially recognized a Palestinian state as the war in Gaza continues + poll numbers that should concern President Joe Biden and why it will be tough for him to turn perceptions around. 

Vince gets the second half of the program started with two stories for Wellness Wednesday -- one about Gloria Stewart (the wife of his favorite actor Jimmy Stewart) and marriage and another about the tyranny to be feared the most. 

He also talks with a caller about President Biden and with another about why Donald Trump is planning to come to the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend in Charlotte + shares audio from someone who was on the "flight from hell," that left one dead after terrifying turbulence on the trip from London to Singapore. 

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Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince starts the show with a story from the Charlotte Observer about the rising cost of being considered part of the "middle class," in Charlotte today + how much it has gone up in recent years. Vince also talks about the Trump hush money trial ongoing in New York, where the defense rested its case today without calling the former President himself to the stand. 

He also shares a story close to his aviator heart about a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced turbulence and ended up with a person dead + why the story is a sad reminder of the importance of wearing your seatbelt while seated. 

In the second half of the show Vince shares audio from an interview with Pope Francis where he addresses his critics who don't believe he is conservative enough + takes calls from listeners who share their thoughts on the Pope. 

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Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

We start the program by talking about Robert Hale Jr. giving graduates $1,000 at a commencement speech -- $500 meant for the to keep and $500 for them to donate to a cause of their choice. Vince explains why he thinks that this is the kind of gesture that makes a positive impact on graduates rather than a negative one. 

Vince also talks about some good news and some bad news for the American economy. Vince first talks about a price war coming between Target and Wal-Mart starting Memorial Day, and why regardless of which store "wins," consumers are the real winners. The bad news -- inflation concerns returning. 

In the second half of the show Vince talks about the President of Iran and other officials dying in a helicopter crash + what that means for the conflicts in the Middle East as well as an apology from Sean "Diddy" and delays to the installation of toll lanes on 485. 

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Vince is back for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Vince starts the show by talking about the National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. adding North Carolina and Charlotte legend Billy Graham to their ranks + shares audio from his son Franklin Graham's comments from the ceremony. Vince also explains why he thinks Graham is a great addition for our state to the Hall. 

We also talk about a resolution in Congress that is trying to hold Merrick Garland in contempt for not providing transcripts from Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur. 

We also share audio of an exchange from a committee meeting that devolved into petty insults between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett of Texas before talking about the meeting between Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping and what it means for us in the United States.

In the second half of the show Vince talks about what could be a blow to the Trump hush money trial in New York City + Kentucky Senator Thomas Massie joins the show to talk about a growing movement to get rid of the Federal Reserve and why he thinks that is a prudent measure. 

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Tune in here as Jason Lewis fills in for Vince Coakley on this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Jason starts the show by talking about the "alternate universe," that the main stream media lives in and how it is different from everyday Americans + how the post-Presidential life of Jimmy Carter has led to some revisionist history about him. He also has a discussion with a caller about the root cause of high housing costs + explains to another caller what he thinks about the idea of a possible Constitutional Convention. 

In the second hour of the show Jason talks about the North Carolina Senate passing a bill banning wearing masks in public and shares when he got his first inkling that this kind of response would eventually happen + shares his thoughts on Trump's ongoing legal issues as his attorneys cross-examine Michael Cohen. 

Finally Jason explains why Trump's pick for Vice President is the most important VP choice ever. 

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