
Brett Jensen
Senior Reporter and Host, Breaking with Brett Jensen at WBT-AM (Charlotte, NC)
Award-winning reporter that’s covered wars and all levels of politics & sports. Love my golden retriever, golf, history & Cajun food. https://t.co/U3XtdVjVal
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Nov 18, 2024 |
wbt.com | Brett Jensen
Less than a week following Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden’s apology video on leaked audio that captures him using two racial slurs, he sat down for his first interview with WBT’s Brett Jensen, who first reported on the audio 2022. The video interview was roughly 40 minutes long and covered a wide range of topics, most of which centered around the controversies that have risen over the course of McFadden’s six years in office.
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Aug 9, 2024 |
omny.fm | Brett Jensen
Tune in this Thursday for the latest edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen!Brett Jensen kicks off the show with a major announcement: Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has revealed her plans to retire in 2025. Currently serving her 11th year in the role, Diorio shared her decision with the Board of County Commissioners. Later in the show, Brett interviews Dena Diorio, who reflects on her notable achievements.
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Aug 8, 2024 |
omny.fm | Brett Jensen
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Governor Cooper addressed the state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Debbie. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential severe flooding, and dangerous conditions, including possible tornadoes. More than 350 National Guard soldiers and airmen have been activated, and swift water rescue teams are on standby.
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May 2, 2024 |
omny.fm | Brett Jensen
Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking with CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings about the events that unfolded on Monday. Brett starts the interview by asking Chief Jennings if he has been able to fully grasp what all went down and how he has been handling the day to day with everything going on.
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Jan 18, 2024 |
omny.fm | Brett Jensen
Listen here to the first half of Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusive interview with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill!Brett talks with Dr. Hill about her decision making process to apply for the full time position of CMS Superintendent after serving as the interim before diving into the situation she inherited when she took charge of the school system + what she identified as key things she needed to improve when she arrived.
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Per CMPD: Citywide crime fell 6% overall during the first quarter of the year. This includes a notable 17% drop in violent crime and a 4% decrease in property crime compared to the same period in 2024.

Three @CabarrusCounty commissioners voted to “suspend” a rule to ensure outgoing chair Chris Measmer could vote for his replacement. The board appointed Cabarrus GOP Treasurer LaMarie Austin-Stripling. Two board members didn’t show for the vote. #ncpol

I’ll also be discussing this tonight on @wbtradio

Outgoing Cabarrus County Chairman Chris Measmer has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday at 8:15 a.m. for the Board to appoint his replacement. But that's when one of the Board members will be receiving dialysis. His absence would have a big impact on the vote https://t.co/NMLNRSmVCQ