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A daily podcast covering local, state, & national issues from North CarolinaBecome a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.

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This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat running for US Senate in Michigan, denies he or his family have any ties to the radical Muslim Brotherhood. However, his half-sister, his mother, his father-in-law, and... more

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Democrat candidate for US Senate in Michigan has a history of spouting leftist ideology - although he and his campaign have attempted to deny he still believes in all the crazy stuff he said on his ow... more

This episode is sponsored by Revelation Gold Group – Tesla unveiled its flying car prototype on Thursday. And while there are all sorts of practical and regulatory questions about its commercial use, it captures something that we haven't realized we'... more

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Matt Harris is the co-host of Impact of Influence on YouTube. He has been covering the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh and he joined me today to give an update from today's pre-trial hearing in Lexington,... more

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Jim Garrity
National Review contributor referenced as discussing bombers and Fairford base
National Review
Episode: Hijacker pilot's target disclosed; US pulls bombers from UK | Hour 1
George Scheller
Caller; identified by name during the exchange
Episode: Charlotte looking to extend data center moratorium | Hour 3
Kurt Schlichter
Political commentator, columnist
Townhall.com
Episode: Doomerism and the fight for MAGA | Hour 1
Malcolm Graham
Former North Carolina State Senator who gave remarks at the Charlotte City Council meeting
Former Mecklenburg/Charlotte political figure
Episode: Why Charlotte Councilman Graham flipped his vote for I-77 toll project | Hour 3
Michael Whatley
Candidate for U.S. Senate (North Carolina)
Whatley campaign
Episode: Trump keeps focus on Cooper's crime record at local rally | Hour 2
Andrew Dunn
Publisher of Longleaf Politics
Longleaf Politics / The Charlotte Observer
Episode: Thin plans on making things cost less | Hour 1
Doug Turpin
Parent who sued Charlotte Latin School over retaliation and curriculum concerns
Coalition for Liberty (advocacy group)
Episode: Court win for parents who sued Charlotte Latin School | Hour 1
Matt Mercer
Political journalist, Breitbart.com columnist
Breitbart
Episode: Let the dollars flow! MAGA, Inc opens the spigot. | Hour 1
Pete Kaliner
Radio host and podcaster, guest on The SitRep with John Jackson
The Pete Kaliner Show, WBT
Episode: My appearance on "The SitRep with John Jackson"

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Pete Kaliner
Host of The Pete Kaliner Show; provides local, state, and national political commentary with a focus on North Carolina. Brings investigative rigor to current events and frequently interjects with caller insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • Kaliner Academy

    The show is intellectually stimulating and entertaining. I’ve listened to Pete since 2020. He is well versed in all local and national politics and he’s a good storyteller. I have two advanced degrees, yet I come away from his shows with additional insight knowledge on the topics. It’s time to wrap these shows into small modules and offer them to the public for a small price. A set of podcasts but all on the same topic. We’ll call it the Kaliner Academy.

    —-

    Recently discovered Pete when I h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CS Bjornstad
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep it up!

    Love WBT and your program. You are top notch!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldieWingy
    United Statesa year ago
  • VOA Wannabe

    Imagine a fact-free propagandist like Kari Lake, but remove all the charisma, replacing it with faux-intellectualism.

    That’s Pete

    Sadly, nobody told Pete that Trump killed Voice of America. Regardless, he voted in his first “big boy” election this year and will jump through any hoop to justify Trump 2.0.

    When he’s not regurgitating the Washington Examiner (excuse me his “show prep”) he’s reminding his audience that they only have one goal – hate the “leftists”.

    Never let facts or that pesky... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    T_Morrison
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you so much

    I’m HERE from WNY(since 2022) but parents have been here since 2005. I absolutely love WBT and you are my favorite host. ESPECIALLY TODAY!!!! I live in Blacksburg SC and my area was DEVASTATED. I finally could get out yesterday. And wish I would’ve stayed home. Every single thing you say about being prepared 100%!!!! Ps I could go at least two more weeks from here! Thank you for everything you do for thus area. And shutting IDIOTS down. All we really have is each other

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WNYMonique
    United States2 years ago
  • Both sides

    I like that Pete doesn’t tell you what to think and will give you the information that he has. He does his research. If it is a developing story he doesn’t pretend that everything is correct and says that it could change. Even though you know which way he leans I find he tries to give you both sides of a story. I also like his sense of humor which can lighten up a serious discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YesKaren!
    United States2 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Getting to the bottom of UNC's role in COVID | Hour 3
Q: What is the Carolina Flu petition and who is behind it?
AP Dillon explains it as a website and petition led by George Howard and James Haslam to press UNC Chapel Hill for a formal investigation into COVID origins and related lab activities, backed by documented timelines and a growing evidence library.
Court win for parents who sued Charlotte Latin School | Hour 1
Q: So did I get anything wrong? I know it was brief, but is the outline of the timeline correct?
The host confirms the rough sequence of events and the key turning points, while the guest provides corrections and adds detail about the reasons for the litigation and the actions taken by the board and headmaster.
The lessons of Roy Cooper's disaster recovery record | Hour 3
Q: What do you think about the campaign's emphasis on disaster recovery in this context?
AP Dillon suggests that while disaster recovery is a live issue, the messaging around it is politically charged and could backfire if it relies on oversimplified narratives or selective anecdotes about NCOR and Grow NC without acknowledging improvements and ongoing efforts.
Talking Taqiyya with a Muslim | Hour 2
Q: Is taqiyah the same across Sunni and Shia traditions?
There are differences in interpretation; Sunnis tend to view it as a temporary concession under threat, while Shia interpretations are discussed as having different nuances, but both reject lying without just cause.
Talking Taqiyya with a Muslim | Hour 2
Q: What is taqiyah and how is it supposed to work in practice?
Taqiyah is presented as a permissible deception only in times of imminent danger or oppression to protect life, with emphasis on context and proportionality rather than a blanket license to lie in all circumstances.

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What is The Pete Kaliner Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on local, state, and national politics with a clear North Carolina lens, mixing live call-ins, guest analysis, and pointed commentary on current events. Episodes frequently tackle political controversy, policy debates, and electoral dynamics while weaving in sponsor messages and community-interest segments. A hallmark is a combative, opinionated style that balances hard-nosed research with accessible, conversational banter. Noteworthy is the blend of local civics with broader national debates, plus a willingness to challenge conventional narratives and invite a range of guests, from lawmakers to political commentators.

Listeners likely gravitate toward engaged, politically active adults who want fast-paced analysis, a cons... more

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2. George Scheller
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4. Malcolm Graham
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7. Doug Turpin
8. Matt Mercer

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