Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

On this Monday episode Vince talks about a set of lawsuits underway that could result in changes to the housing market that could "blow up the market and force a new business model," in the real estate industry + how one Diversity, Equality and Inclusion case in North Carolina is unfolding. 

Later in the show Vince talks more about the dangerous situation in Haiti and the efforts of individuals in congress to get Americans out of the country + we're joined by American diplomat Dan Foote to talk about how the international intervention in Haiti's affairs have contributed to the disaster that's happening there now and what he thinks they need to do now to help stabilize the country. 

We also take listeners calls as they share their thoughts on what's going on in Haiti before sharing comments from Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu about Chuck Schumer saying Netanyahu should step aside. 

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Vince Coakley is out today, so WBT's Breaking Brett Jensen fills in!

Brett brings on Chris McClain from WFNZ's "Mac and Bone" show to talk about the dysfunctional state of the Carolina Panthers and how they've inherited the title of laughingstock of the NFL with Dan Snyder's sale of the Washington Commanders. Then Brett gives listeners a crash-course in sports gambling now that it has become legal in North Carolina.

Later in the show Brett talks about a dubious anniversary coming up this St. Patrick's Day + asks listeners to share if they remember where they were that day. 

In the second half of the program Brett shares news about the judge's ruling in the Fani Willis case + reacts to a CNN segment about North Carolina GOP candidate for State Superintendent Michele Morrow's call for "death to all traitors" on social media with a doctored picture of Barack Obama in the post and other controversial comments she's made.

He also plays his interview with District 6 GOP candidate Mark Walker, who dropped out of the race rather than go to a runoff to take a position in the Donald Trump campaign. 

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Tune in here for this (abridged) Thursday version of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

Before we make way for the UNC Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, Vince talks about the growth and decline of different cities in the United States and what he sees as the causes of those changes. He also talks about cities Charlotte should and should not try to emulate as it continues to grow. 

Later in the show we talk about a heroic helicopter rescue of a group of Americans working at an orphanage and who led the extraction efforts.+ 

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Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

We begin the program by talking about a tragic car wreck that killed two high school seniors last week -- sharing details about the accident released by law enforcement, the details they are still working to figure out and how you may be able to help. 

Then we transition to a story from Sky News about about puberty blockers and how he sees this as a rare example of the United Kingdom making progress that the United States hasn't as well as a bill moving through congress to ban TikTok -- which President Biden said he would sign if it reaches his desk.

In the second half of the show we're joined by Jean Telford to talk about the conflict in Haiti that's approaching "civil war," status and what he had to do to escape to the United States for his own safety + Vince explains why he thinks the United States has a responsibility to help out. 

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

Vince begins the show by talking about why he appreciates diversity of thought in public discourse + how some minorities are moving from the Democrat to Republican part  before talking about the House Judiciary hearing today with Robert Hur about his report involving President Joe Biden's classified documents case.

In the second half of the show Vince talks more about financially supporting their adult children and shares advice from a financial planner for those parents doing it before sharing another update from the troubling situation in Haiti. Transformation Tuesday returns as Vince shares a story about a tragedy in the Caribbean and how the tribute from the victims children should say exactly what all parents hope their kids say about them one day. 

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Welcome to another week of the Vince Coakley Radio Program on WBT!

Vince starts off this Monday edition of the show by talking about online sports betting going live in North Carolina today starting at noon and asks listeners to share their thoughts on the state joining many others in the country that allow it. He also talks about long-time WBTV anchor Molly Grantham's sudden exit from the station last week after two decades and the statement WBTV released about their decision. 

Vince also talks about what he sees as the "death of journalism," and how it is exemplified during an exchange between Nancy Mace and George Stephanopoulos before talking about the devolving situation in Haiti and who might be trying to take advantage of it. 

In the second half of the show Vince talks about the war in Ukraine as well as the Pope's recent comments about it that have upset some folks + talks about a story from his weekend with producer John Moore!

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Review of the State Of The Union address.  Calls about what is the State Of The Union. Continued discussion of the STOU. Faith Focus Friday and what happened with Molly Grantham ..

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

On this episode Vince talks about why he likes to see a new generation establishing themselves in the world and how an North Carolina college student defeated an incumbent with a long career in the state's 14th district is a great example of that. He also shares a story about a black family who were the only one's willing to rent to a Chinese couple -- and the community is reaping the rewards of their good will.

Later in the show Vince talks about one "fantasy candidate" for the Democrats who has announced they aren't going to run + shares what he expects to hear from Joe Biden's State of the Union Address -- scheduled for 9:00 tonight. 

In the second half of the program Vince talks about the left's "Dream candidate" for President who just announced they're not going to enter the race and what that could mean for the party moving forward +  the developing conflict in Haiti that has led the leader of the country to flee as gangs gain power. 

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Happy Hump Day from the Vince Coakley Radio Program!

We start the show by taking you live to Nikki Haley's official announcement that she is dropping out of the race for President of the United States after the results from Super Tuesday -- setting the stage for a rematch of Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump. Vince shares his thoughts on Haley's brief statement and why he liked her message despite not being a fan of hers + how it was an example of the type of discourse we need in America today. 

Then Vince looks at what he considers as other most important results from Super Tuesday voting in North Carolina and around the country + we're joined by Republican candidate for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Hal Weatherman to talk about his victory last night and what he thinks separated his campaign from those of his competitors. 

In the second half of the show Vince talks about the "hopelessness problem," and Gen-Z for Wellness Wednesday before talking about a member of congress that is stepping down + why Vince is genuinely upset about it. We also take a look at what one man known for accurately predicting who will win the election favors for President. 

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

Vince starts the program by talking about the biggest primary races set to be decided today in a number of states across the country -- including North Carolina and shares important information you may need to know before you head to the polls + we take your calls about who you are excited to vote for on this election day. 

He also talks about the two types of Trump Derangement Syndrome that he has identified and how they both are problematic for the country + why the Supreme Court's decision that Colorado can't keep Donald Trump off of their ballot may have "saved Democrats from themselves."

In the second half of the show Transformation Tuesday returns as Vince talks about Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's comments about the importance of fathers at his retirement press conference Monday. Then we talk about the Facebook, Instagram and Threads outage impacting users across the world + what some people are afraid is the cause. 

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