The Pete Kaliner Show

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  I try to clear out text messages about the I-77 toll lane project, but more just keep coming in! Plus, an incumbent Charlotte City Councilman throws his name in the hat for the interim Mayor gig. Also, the local newspaper's Deputy Opinion Editor wonders what's the big deal with the local NAACP leader saying the interim Mayor should be a black person....

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss five of the proposals from the North Carolina legislature to make changes to the state constitution. Two proposals have already been approved to go to voters this November. Three others are making their way through the Gener...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A suggestion that it's not financially wise to spend most of your money on take-out and restaurants - especially when you're young and just starting out in the job market. Outrage ensued online, as GenZ and Millennials argued that only rich people could afford to eat at home or brown bag their lunches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Seven Chinese nationals and four Chinese companies have been indicted by the US Department of Justice for price-fixing during the pandemic. The indictment alleges the men - through their companies - limited the production of dry good shipping containers in order to constrain the supply and drive up prices from late November 2019 through 2024. Plus, is...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Democratic National Committee finally released the 2024 election analysis amid pressure from their party members. It focuses on organizing, advertising, spending, operations, messaging, and tech. But it never once discusses the cognitive decline (and cover-up) of Joe Biden, the annointing of Kamala Harris or her poor campaigning skills. It also ig...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina voters will get to decide whether to adopt a limit on the annual increase in property taxes that local governments can hit taxpayers with. Plus, local activists succeed in killing a proposed expansion of I-77 through south Charlotte. The NCDOT says the $700 million in state funding will now go to other projects in the state. Become a su...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  During a floor debate on constitutionally capping the income tax rate at 3.5%, Senate Democrats proposed letting the state raise income taxes in the event of a federally declared disaster. Republicans pointed out that this would raise taxes on the victims of the disaster, too, and the proposal was killed. Voters will get to decide whether to approve t...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The North Carolina Republican-controlled General Assembly wants to ask voters whether we want to cap income taxes at 3.5%. The current constitutional cap is 7%. Democrat lawmakers oppose the ballot measure because they say future legislatures may need "fiscal flexibility." To raise taxes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Stacey Matthews from RedState joins me to discuss the attack on a mosque in San Diego, Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in his GOP primary in Kentucky, and the pro-murder "reporters" given press credentials to attend the trial of their hero - Luigi Mangione. Plus, an anti-Semite just finished first in the Democrat primary in a Texas congressional race yest...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  In case it wasn't obvious during the campaign between Rep. Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein in Kentucky, Massie made it clear in his concession speech that the anti-Israel sentiment was an issue he was leaning into. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  There is a lot of anger inside the Republican Party over Congressman Thomas Massie's loss in his Kentucky primary yesterday. But it seems like a lot of people have not accepted that the GOP is Trump's party. And challenging his agenda too often will get you targeted for defeat and replaced with another Republican. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  The Democrat (and self-described communist) candidate for US Senate in Maine has a long history of posting terrible things online. But his comments about a Purple Heart recipient might be the worst. He is also the latest candidate/client of Morris Katz - a Democratic Socialists of America campaigner who helped elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zorhan...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Three self-described "Mangionistas" got press credentials from New York City Mayor Mamdani's office so they could cover the trial of the accused assassin of the United Healthcare CEO.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred podcast platform: ...

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A host on MSNOW (formerly MSNBC) teed up a question to one of her guests in an attempt to lead him to a "Christian Nationalist" hot take, but ended up showing her utter ignorance about the Declaration of Independence. Apparently, Katy Tur doesn't know that the Declaration states we are endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights. That those rights f...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story . She joined me to discuss her bombshell story about how then-Governor Roy Cooper was forced to flee Raleigh during the 2020 BLM riots. Plus, North Carolina legislative leaders have hammered out a b...

This episode is presented by Create A Video – After Iran sent a drone to attack a nuclear power plant in UAE, the IRGC reportedly offered a new proposal to the Americans to end the war. However, it is unlikely to be acceptable to President Trump, because Iran refuses to give up its nuclear program. Plus, Muslims and Leftists mark the humiliating defeat of six Arab nations who tried to wipe Israel...

This episode is presented by Create A Video – During President Donald Trump's visit to China last week, the leader of the communist country warned of the "Thucydides Trap" - an assertion that an established power will likely go to war with a rising power. Not very subtle, Xi.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to...

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the most egregious speeders to have technology installed in their vehicles to limit their speeds to only the speed limits. Plus, Trump goes to China. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast  ...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina wants to install more license plate readers at every point of entry into the state. But some local governments are refusing to participate in the program - citing privacy concerns. But I haven't seen a specific concern mentioned. Just hypothetical "slippery slope" predictions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  North Carolina legislative leaders are proposing four constitutional amendments, enshrining a right to farming and ofrestry, a right to work, a 3.5% cap on the income tax, and a cap on property tax increases. Plus, the State Bureau of Investigation and the NC Dept. of Transportation want to put cameras at every point of entry into the Tar Heel state....

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Census data shows Charlotte is the 14th largest city in America and it added more people than any other city. The Queen City is now just under one million population. Plus, dry conditions has led to a drought in the region, and Charlotte Water announced mandatory and voluntary restrictions to begin tomorrow. Also, disgraced South Carolina lawyer, Alex...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  As the Democrats search for ways to fight Republicans over redistricting, their leader promises to "crush their souls" if they take power. Plus, Democrats' "superlawyer" suggests overthrowing the government of Virginia, after the state Supreme Court ruled the legislature acted unconstitutionally in trying to fast track gerrymandered maps ahead of the...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Five South Carolina state senators joined all their Democrat colleagues to block a new congressional redistricting map. One of those senators was the Senate Majority Leader, Shane Massey.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support . Subscribe to the podcast   My preferred podcast platfo...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A two-year investigation into the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7 concludes that rapes and sexual assaults were part of the operational plan. In the aftermath of the attack, Hamas apologists denied that rapes occurred - or only very limited to the actions of a few rogue fighters. However, Civil Commission report refutes that. Become a...

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  A day before a two-year massive investigation into the widespread and systematic rapes of Israelis during the October 7th massacre, the New York Times (again) shames itself with an opinion piece making unverified allegations that it's the Israelis, actually, who employ rape against Palestinian prisoners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...