Growth, Fraud & AI Fears On The Brett Winterble Show

Tune in here to this Friday’s edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett kicks off the program with Pete Kaliner for this edition of The Hangover as they discuss Charlotte’s explosive growth, the challenges that come with rapid development, and the ongoing debate over whether the city can keep up with its booming population. The conversation centers on concerns about rising housing costs, worsening traffic, and strained infrastructure as Charlotte approaches the one million resident mark. Brett and Pete reflect on how complaints about overcrowding and overdevelopment have existed in the region for decades, dating back to the late 1990s, while also examining the economic realities behind continued expansion

We’re joined by Michael Whatley from his U.S. Senate campaign to talk about government spending oversight and alleged fraud within Medicaid and autism therapy programs. During the conversation, Whatley discusses concerns over billions of taxpayer dollars being lost to fraud nationwide and points to investigations taking place in several states, including North Carolina.

And also joined by Father Bill to discuss Pope Leo’s recent encyclical addressing artificial intelligence, the moral challenges surrounding emerging technology, and the Catholic Church’s long tradition of social teaching. Father Bill explains that the document places AI within the broader historical context of capitalism, socialism, human dignity, and technological advancement, while emphasizing that moral decision-making must remain rooted in human judgment rather than machines.

Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!

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