Charlotte opted not to build more jails, now complains of overcrowding (12-09-2025--Hour1)

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Despite rapid growth in Charlotte for the past 20 years, local officials have refused to build more jail space. Now that the NC General Assembly is forcing local judges to hold more violent offenders, local officials are complaining about the impact of Iryna's Law. Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, and he joined me to discuss. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: [email protected]  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: [email protected]