Rising Crime, Rising Stakes On The Brett Winterble Show
Tune in here to this Monday’s edition of the Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the program by talking about the station’s upcoming FM launch and his excitement for the broader reach it will bring, and then quickly pivots to a forceful discussion of public-safety failures on Charlotte’s light-rail system. He criticizes what he sees as leniency toward repeat violent offenders and highlights recent high-profile attacks that have shaken riders’ confidence.
Brett argues that transit systems concentrate vulnerable passengers in confined spaces, making safety a “foundational” requirement that he believes Charlotte’s leadership has not adequately met. Citing rising fear among riders and comparing Charlotte’s challenges to larger cities like New York and Chicago, he warns that even isolated acts of violence can drive people away from public transit entirely.
We’re joined by Joe Gruters from the RNC to talk about the political landscape heading into 2026 and the challenges the party believes the country is facing. Gruters highlights what he sees as progress on affordability issues, praising the administration’s focus on lowering prices for everyday Americans while emphasizing that the effects of past economic policies take time to reverse. He also points to what he calls “world-class” cabinet leadership and insists that upcoming policy implementations will show measurable results.
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