Charlotte

This episode is presented by Create A Video – People are HOT over the referendum for a 1% sales tax to fund more trains. Also, our roads stink.  Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete’s Prep are free:https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Mecklenburg County voters will decide whether to raise the local sales tax by another 1% to fund a multi-billion dollar transportation plan that expands rail service, more buses, and “micro transit.” Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete’s Prep are free:https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media […]

Listeners share their thoughts on the proposed sales tax and ongoing transit issues they face in Charlotte. Also, a profile in courage. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. 

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day  6:20 Guest: Theresa Payton (Cyber Security Expert) – A.I. “Vibe Coding”, Amazon acquires Bee A.I. 6:35 Tea App data hack/User Information leak 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Guest: Ray Stagich (Weather Channel Meteorologist) – Earthquake/Tsunami Latest   […]

Vince shares an article from Newsweek ranking North Carolina as one of the most business friendly states and the investigation continues into former President Biden’s declining mental health. Also, Faith Focus Friday. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. 

Hour 1 10:05 – Citi to create 500+ jobs with new investment in CLT / I-77 bridge project 10:20 – Monroe votes “No Confidence” for Mayor / Relationships between federal & state/local governments 10:35 – Caller Jim: Monroe’s mayor being railroaded 10:50 – Caller Jack: Where will government cuts end? / Caller Angela: Can you run for Tillis’ Senate […]

Vince welcomes WBT Reporter Brett Jensen to the show to discuss the big news over the weekend as CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced he will retire at the end of the year. This comes after public backlash over a closed-door settlement with the City of Charlotte. More push back on “the big, beautiful bill.” That […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown held a news conference to respond to her federal indictment for fraud. She claimed only an innocent person would come and answer questions… and then refused to answer multiple questions. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete’s […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn, the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joins me to discuss a new North Carolina state constitution and his potential (but maybe long shot) appointment the Charlotte City Council. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The wife of former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari, Krista, penned a Facebook post offering new details in the unfolding scandal surrounding the city government’s payoff of the police chief – who threatened to sue over hurt feelings. Krista joins me to discuss. Subscribe to the […]

Bo and Beth welcome Country Music Artist Ansel Brown to the studio as they talk about his journey through music and how his upbringing in the Carolinas helped shape his career. Plus, a preview of his newest single “Whiskey Makes Her Miss Me.” Ansel is headlining the Race City Festival this Saturday, May 10th in […]

Vince discusses the latest drop in violent crime in Charlotte and gets a listener perspective on safety in uptown. Plus, the latest news surrounding inflation and the tariff war between the US and China. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.