3-25-26: NC Sen Johnson Talks Future; CMS Budget
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking with North Carolina Sen. Todd Johnson. Johnson has announced plans to run for Senate President Pro Tem leader following the unexpected electoral loss of longtime Senate leader Phil Berger. Jensen begins by asking Johnson about his reaction to Berger conceding his race to Sheriff Sam Page. Johnson expresses surprise at Berger’s defeat, noting that many supporters had hoped for his victory.
Later, Jensen talks with former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Lisa Cline. She is brought in to analyze the new CMS budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year. While she acknowledges that the district attempted to keep the budget relatively minimal, several elements raise concerns.
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