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The Pete Kaliner Show

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Pete is a limited government "lower-case L" libertarian. His default position is freedom. Pete recognizes that this is scary to a lot of people.Pete takes phone calls and talks about the news of the day. He believes that these discussions with the audience is helping solve the world's problems. Pete's a giver.He has been in North Carolina media for nearly twenty years, as an award-winning radio journalist, a TV reporter, and a talk show host.Read more: http://wwnc.iheart.com/onair/pete-kaliner-46655/#ixzz4YbYI1GC0

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Episodes

  1. Sports Freaks (July 11, 2022) - A Sense of Impending Doom

    The college sports landscape is teetering on the edge of cataclysm as the SEC and Big 10 appear poised to absorb the majority of the ACC, Big 12 and PAC-12. But is the ACC grant of rights enough of a financial deterrent to glue the Atlantic coast together for a while? Also, the Carolina Panthers...

  2. Sports Freaks (April 11, 2022) - Hello, Friends.

    It's post-Masters weekend on The Sports Freaks... what do we talk about now? Asheville's favorite Freaks Brian Hall and Mike Morgan are joined by special guests: Steve Forbes (Head coach, Wake Forest Men's Basketball); Demp Bradford (President, Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission)…

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  3. Sports Freaks 4-4-2022 - The Madness Ends Here

    The final Monday of Madness is tinted blue with tonight's men's basketball national championship between Kansas and North Carolina. Sports Freak In Chief Brian Hall and special guest cohost Stan Pamfilis welcome special guests: Wes Moore (head coach, NC State women's basketball); Mike Morrell…

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  4. Eyes On The Skies with Jay Ratliff - First News On 570

    Fox News Radio's Jay Ratliff- Second Wave Worries: Beijing cancels 70% of flights, Why no mask guidelines from the FAA?, Southwest: No middle seats thru September, American Airlines Bans Passenger

  5. A Crime Expert Talks Defunding The Police - First News on 570

    Rania Mankarious-Crime Prevention Expert- Shootings surge in NYC amid disbanding of NYPD's plainclothes anti-crime unit

  6. News Radio 570 WWNC

    Matt Henson- DEFUND the police painted in front of the police department in massive letters...counter protesters splash more paint marking out the D and the E so it now says FUND the POLICE...and who is on the hook for paying ofr the clean up? Is anyone going to be charged for the vandalism?

  7. Blue Voter Migration, Democrats' Civil War Update, and AVL Anti-Growth Movement

    Growth is good, but the opposition continues in Asheville with some celebrating the failure of the Crossroad development. Blue voters abandon their home states, bring their politics to places like NC. Democrats are seeing defections among young people, despite what they tell themselves.

  8. Buncombe GOP Voters Cracked, Another AVL Hotel, and Cooper Coverage Laughable

    Another hotel is coming to downtown Asheville, while anti-development leftists whine about traffic and the viewshed. Gov. Cooper comes to town and local media avoids the "tough questions." Democrats rejoice over new maps that will lead to a 7-0 Democrat body on Buncombe County Commission.

  9. The Royal Breakup with Simon Owen Live from London

    Simon Owen breakdown the situation of the Royal Breakup and where things go from here for Harry and Megan!

  10. Avoiding Needles, While Leaders Avoid The Problem

    The trash from the opioid epidemic continues to spark concern and outrage. From the newly-dubbed "Despaircase" to the metal garden, needles pose risks that leaders either ignore or dismiss.

  11. Pete Kaliner interviews NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell - January 8, 2020

    Pete fields a call from North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell, ranging from the "war" on prescription opioids to a new way to follow state legislative meetings.

  12. It's a Coal World - Pete Kaliner interviews Jon Sanders, The John Locke Foundation

    Pete chats with Jon Sanders of The John Locke Foundation (Raleigh, NC), tackling Duke Energy, the coal ash clean-up fiasco, and who's footing the bill now.

  13. Partisan Ruling Halts NC Voter ID, Medicaid Expansion Costing NY, and Asheville's Vagrants and Vandals

    Asheville's public spaces continue to be ruined by vagrants and addicts, while "artists" destroy property. NY's budget deficit is driven, in part, by Medicaid costs. A NC judge says no to voter ID, making a bunch of assumptions.

  14. A Dead Iranian General, Russian Pranksters, and Butt Hurt In Hollywood

    Reactions to the killing of an Iranian General. The left finds out the Babylon Bee is satire. A pair of Russians prank call Maxine Waters. Ricky Gervais trashes Hollywood one last time at the Golden Globes.

  15. The Final Pete Kaliner Show of 2019: See You Next Year!

    The military's internal investigation determines that the "OK" hand gesture displayed by cadets during the Army-Navy football game was just "the circle game" and not signs of white supremacists. US Attorney John Durham's criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia probe zeroes in on...

  16. Mark Meadows Won't Seek Re-election

    Congressman Mark Meadows says that he will retire rather than seek re-election. The timing and execution of his announcement raises questions. Lt. Governor Dan Forest makes his monthly appearance to discuss Jim Duncan's op-ed on Gov. Cooper's mismanagement of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, DOT, and...

  17. Needle Exchanges and Policing The Homeless

    Tuesday's show featured Pete's analysis of the controversy of a needle exchange in West Asheville. Neighbors aren't happy about the increased risk from needles scattered on sidewalks and drug addicts roaming the streets. Plus, the Supreme Court rules cities cannot ban the homeless from camping in...

  18. House of Representatives Impeachment Proceedings

    President Trump's scathing letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi in protest to the attempt to impeach him. Live coverage of the House "debate" over two Articles of Impeachment: Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress, with Representatives making short statements. Takes for and against impeachment…

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  19. Jim Comey Claims Vindication and The Circle Game Sparks Outrage... Again

    Former FBI Director Jim Comey claims he's been vindicated by the IG report on the FISA court abuses. Fox News' Chris Wallace held his feet to the fire. The left loses its mind over the Circle Game, again. West Asheville community members want changes regarding the local needle exchange.

  20. Impeachment Rush Breeds Anger, Sup. Johnson: Art Lover, and NC Budget Blame Continues

    Democrats in the House are debating articles of impeachment. If it is rammed through, many Trump supporters are talking about a violent reaction. NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson talks art... and education. Senate leader Phil Berger says the state budget impasse is completely…

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  21. IG Horowitz Questioned In The Senate

    Inspector General Michael Horowitz answers questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democrats want to talk about everything BUT his report on the FISA court abuses.

  22. A Deep Dive Into IG Horowitz's No Bias FISA Conclusion

    The Inspector General's report on the FISA abuses contains conflicting information. Pete recaps the analysis of the 400 plus page report. Tracy Beanz of UncoverDC joins the program. She says the IG's conclusion doesn't square with the details.

  23. Tracy Beanz: Horowitz Conclusion Doesn't Square With Details

    Tracy Beanz, investigative reporter for UncoverDC, tries to help Pete make sense of the IG report. Political bias is clear when you read the report, yet Michael Horowitz's executive summary says bias wasn't proved.

  24. Two IG Reports and Impeach-a-palooza Continues

    Two IG reports came down today. The one pertaining to the Russia investigation claims no political bias. That conclusion is very Comey-esque. Meanwhile, the Judicial Committee holds another hearing.

  25. A Youth Climate "Strike" In Asheville, Becki Gray's Raleigh Update, Keith Young's Green New Deal

    Climate activism takes City Hall by storm.... Not really. Some kids skipped school to sings songs and chant outside the City Manager's office. Keith Young proposes his idea to combat climate change. Becki Gray of the John Locke Foundation gives an update on the filing for 2020 elections.

  26. Impeachment Moves Forward, Pelosi and Biden Provide Laughs

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for articles of impeachment to be drafted. Joe Biden fat shames a Warren supporter. Phil Kerpen of American Commitment talks transparency for Big Tech.

  27. Impeach-a-palooza Continues, Activist Writer Hates Tourism, and Another Climate "Strike"

    The House Judiciary Committee holds its first impeachment hearing. A panel of partisan hack law professors isn't changing anyone's minds. "Activist Writer" Ami Worthen says Asheville tourism officials only want rich white people to visit. Brian Haynes will not run for City Council again, focusing...

  28. House Intelligence Impeachment Report Released and Lisa Page Speaks

    As we hit the air, Congressman Adam Schiff is at the podium declaring the President broke the rules. He won't say whether he supports impeachment, like we don't know his position. Former FBI agent Lisa Page plays the victim card, in a highly-skewed Daily Beast interview.

  29. Influence In Academia and Gov. Cooper Claims Innocence In ACP Dealings

    Academia is overrun with leftists. Their positions allow them to present their opinions and philosophies as fact or knowledge, rather than mere preferences. Governor Roy Cooper swears he did nothing wrong when negotiating his Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal, which included a $57.8M "slush fund."

  30. Fact Checking and Climate Cultists Seek "Action"

    The media's obsession with "fact checker" gimmicks isn't helping their credibility. The AC-T, and others, are seeing massive drops in subscriptions. Climate activists demand "action" from... local government?

  31. The Governor's Shady ACP Deal Investigated, Sen. Thom Tillis In Town, The Raleigh Update

    Governor Roy Cooper may have broken the law in the negotiations with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers. Sen. Thom Tillis visits Asheville. Becki Gray gives a Raleigh update. NC Sup. Mark Johnson states a goal in seeking the office of Lt. Gov.

  32. NC Sup. Mark Johnson Aims To Take Down "Administrative State"

    NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson has announced he'll run for Lt. Governor in 2020. He says he wants to take down the "administrative state" running public education.

  33. Becki Gray's Raleigh Report: Cooper's ACP Problem, Redistricting Saga Cont.

    Governor Roy Cooper faces pressure after investigators say his administration may have broken the law in negotiating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal. Congressional candidate filing is going to be on hold, but for how long?

  34. US Sen. Thom Tillis Visits AVL, Prepares For 2020

    US Senator Thom Tillis joins Pete hours after appearing with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chau at Asheville Regional Airport, for a big announcement.

  35. Rep. Mark Meadows Reports Live From Outside Impeachment Hearing

    NC 11th District Congressman Mark Meadows join Pete from outside of the ongoing impeachment hearings. Pete asks what is different in these proceedings, from what he heard in the closed-door depositions.

  36. US-EU Ambassador Sondland Impeachment Testimony Recap

    The House Intelligence Committee questions US-EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland. He says "everyone knew" about a quid pro quo with Ukraine.

  37. Four Appear For Impeachment Hearing #3

    Pete has the highlights from Tuesday's morning session of the House Intelligence Committee's hearing on the Ukraine call. Lt. Col. Vindman gets hit with some tough questions.

  38. Atty Gen Barr Details Flaws Of The Leftist Strategy

    Attorney General Bill Barr gives a great speech to the Federalist Society, explaining the dangers of the left's strategy of "Sue 'Til Blue." Changes at Biltmore have some riled.

  39. Impeachment Hearing #2 Feat. Marie Yovanovitch

    Former US-Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch appears at public hearing #2 of the House Intelligence Committee's impeachment proceedings.

  40. Packin' and Crackin', Animal Groups, and Becki Gray In Studio

    NC lawmakers debate and vote on new Congressional district lines. Dems really want a gerrymander in the mountains that stretches nearly 200 miles. We learn about the proper names for groups of animals. Becki Gray joins Pete to recap redistricting, the Farm Act, and much more.

  41. The First Public Impeachment Hearing

    All eyes are on Washington, D.C. as history is made.

  42. New 2020 Candidates, Gerrymandering For Fairness, and AVL War On Tourism Continues

    NC Superintendent Mark Johnson announces a run for Lt. Gov. and more candidates for 2020. Democrats want "fairness" in Congressional races. The answer? Gerrymandering the 11th. NIMBYism at the heart of the arguments against a Malvern Hills-area development.

  43. Teachers Are Cooper's Pawns In Medicaid Quest

    The state's non-union-union is willing to keep teachers underpaid, as long as Cooper gets political points.

  44. "Ignotus" Steps Forward, Cooper Vetoes More Bills, and Sup. Johnson "Wrapping Up" Things

    The whistleblower who leaked the ABC news anchor's "hot mic moment" issues a statement. Eric Holder & Co. target Republican gerrymandering, not interested in Democrat sins. Becki Gray of The John Locke Foundation discusses all the vetoes. NC Sup. of Public Instruction Mark Johnson hints he's…

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  45. ABC Anchor's "Hot Mic Moment," Forest Unveils Ed Plan, and Tillis Sanctuary City Victims Bill Hits Roadblock

    An ABC news anchor claims her Jeffrey Epstein story was shot down. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest lays out his education plan, if he's elected Governor. US Senator Thom Tillis says the latest roadblock is temporary for his Justice For Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act. ANOTHER billionaire Democrat gets into…

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  46. US Sen. Thom Tillis Pushes 'Justice For Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act'

    The Justice For Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, pushed by US Senator Thom Tillis, hits a roadblock. Tillis tells Pete it is just a temporary setback.

  47. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest Unveils Education Plan

    Lt. Gov. Dan Forest releases his plan for public education, if he is elected Governor in 2020. Pete also asks about the fight against sanctuary sheriffs, like Buncombe County's Quentin Miller.

  48. Correcting "Blue Wave" Narrative, Election Results, Treasurer Folwell On NCDOT Waste

    The results are in from yesterday's election. NC Dems Chair says "Blue Wave" led to a win in KY. Problem is... it was practically the only one in the state. Governor Cooper vetoes a bill to kick foreigners off the voter roll. NC Treasurer Dale Folwell stops by for the first time since the...

  49. Municipal Election Day, Conservatives Flee Dem Control, and the Alt-Right Antidote

    Voters go to the polls to choose local leadership. Pete gives a rundown of some of the candidates. Conservatives appear to be fleeing areas controlled by Democrats, especially in California. Voices like Ben Shapiro are, in fact, the antidote to the Alt-Right.

  50. NCDOT's Excessive Spending, Scholarships Held Hostage, and Bad News For Anti-Tourism Folks

    NCDOT's spending is so out of control, the state Treasurer is calling for a change in the Democratic leadership. Gov. Cooper's administration holds hostage scholarships for the kids of combat vets. Some Asheville breweries win gold medals, anti-tourism leftists hardest hit.

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Pete is a limited government "lower-case L" libertarian. His default position is freedom. Pete recognizes that this is scary to a lot of people.Pete takes phone calls and talks about the news of the day. He believes that these discussions with the audience is helping solve the world's problems. Pete's a giver.He has been in North Carolina media for nearly twenty years, as an award-winning radio journalist, a TV reporter, and a talk show host.Read more: http://wwnc.iheart.com/onair/pete-kaliner-46655/#ixzz4YbYI1GC0

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