Vince Coakley Podcast

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show with guest Hal Weatherman, GOP candidate for NC Lt. Governor. Also Vince has a report showing that some black Democrats are beginning to defect from the Joe Biden camp and move towards Donald Trump for President. In the second half of the program, Vince continues with the report showing that some black Democrats are beginning to defect from the Joe Biden camp and move towards Donald Trump for President. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announces that inflation is falling slower than expected, indicating that it is unlikely that the Fed will raise interest rates. Also, an Iranian spokesman says that Iran has a nuclear weapon ready to use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Billy Graham statue will be unveiled this week in Raleigh. Mac McClain from the Mac and T-bone Show on WFNZ, joins to talk about Mark from Gastonia who was a famous caller to WFNZ and his passing this weekend.Vince talks about his weekend trip and an update on the presidential race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar flares are putting us at risk for a major geomagnetic storm. The president is showing weakness by not supporting Israel. On Faith Focus Friday, tainted views on and threats to manhood. Some schools in Virginia are being renamed after confederate generals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by thanking Wayne Jacobsen for being on the show yesterday. Vince also talks about Trump eking out a win in the Indiana primary, President Biden pausing weapons shipment to Israel over Rafa concerns, a new poll showing that most college students have other concerns beyond the Israel vs. Hamas war, and some wise words from NYU Professor Scott Galloway regarding graduation ceremony cancellations after numerous protests over the Israel vs. Hamas war. In the second half of the program, Vince has more comments from NYU Professor Scott Galloway, a birthday greeting that Vince received on an airplane, Trump eking out a primary election win in Indiana, callers on voting for Trump, Trump appeals to GA appeals court to disqualify Fani Willis, and hearings re: NPR funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! NTSB releases report about the crash of WBTV's helicopter. Israeli's take control of the Rafa border. Chicago police clean out University of Chicago protestors. Also, guest Wayne Jacobsen for the full 11:00 hour talking about life, love, and restoring a broken marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett's interview with Police Chief Johnny Jennings last evening. Teases the Charlotte Job and Recruitment Fair coming up May 30th.  Shares his thoughts as he spent time w/ Jennings.Will this incident hurt recruitment?  Brett had so many questions yet yesterday was not the time.  And we have a 30,000 people concert    Brett comments on "rights" of non-heterosexual males who are protesting.....and why are you here?  Do you know your history? Complements the southern "frat boys" who will take you on....raising the American Flag! WBT's Brett Winterble joins Brett Jensen to talk about the student protests at UCLA and how the local and state authorities broke up that camp. Breaks-in with President Bidens message on these protests.  Winterble shared his thoughts on Biden's 3–4 minute speech. WBT's Brett Winterble continues w/Brett Jensen and comments on bring the UCLA protest to a close.  NYC is 16% Jewish, yet none of their leaders are coming out against all this.  Wells Fargo Tournament Director Garry Soba...Bret

Tune in here for this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program -- with Breaking Brett Jensen filling in! Brett starts the show by talking about the modern day news cycle, what brought it to the point we've gotten to today and how that impacts places like Charlotte after events like Monday's deadly shootout that ended with four law enforcement officials killed and four more wounded.  He also shares an interview with Daniel Redford --  the President of the Fraternal Order of Police in Charlotte --  to talk about the tragic events of Monday and the toll it takes on people in the law enforcement community + the problems with the system that allowed it to happen. In the second half of the program Brett talks about the protests that have been occurring on college campuses, including in North Carolina + shares his interview with North Carolina state representative Jason Saine, who talked about how they were handled at UNC-Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  Vince begins the show with WBT host and reporter Breaking Brett Jensen for the latest in the Shannon Park shootout in east Charlotte in which three US Marshalls and one CMPD officer were killed. Vince shares the names of the officials who gave their lives while attempting to serve a warrant and comments from CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings about them + Brett talks about how the story unfolded from his perspective as well as some specifics about the suspect who also died in the shooting.  We're also joined by Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari, who talks about the emotions he's feeling for those officers, their families and the city of Charlotte + tell listeners how they can help support CMPD during the upcoming Police Week.  In the second half of the show we play the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's press conference live as it airs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the protestors on college campuses and what it will take to get the situation under control + what he thinks of the "demands," the protestors are making. We also talk about a story from WSCO about a free health clinic provided in Cabarrus County over the weekend for those without coverage for themselves + take your calls on the Pro-Palestine protestors at universities.  In the second half of the program Vince shares what he learned on his quick trip to the Caribbean this weekend and a new experience he had in all of his time travelling internationally + what he enjoyed about the church he attended this weekend. We also share what President Joe Biden said about his opponent Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election + why Vince thinks that it was a solid performance for Biden.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation seems to have slowed raising the possibility of lower interest rates, Scotus seems to be looking at a narrow version of immunity for the presidency. On Faith Focus Friday, a look at the controversy surrounding the Trump Bible. Audio and comments about the Anti-Israel protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about the lower than expected first quarter GDP growth in the United States and the role Bidenomics is playing in that + how the news was received on Wall Street and takes a call from a listener who explains how he's had to adjust his finances recently.  We also talk about the Supreme Court of the United States as they hear arguments about Presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts as President + why Trump argues the President should have that immunity.  In the second half of the program Vince is joined by fellow WBT host Brett Winterble to talk about the protests on college campuses -- headlined by Columbia University in New York and spreading to other schools across the country -- against Israel and what they think university and political leaders should do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day from the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets the show started by talking about the protests on college campuses and how they are being handled and how he sees it as another example of poor leadership from people in powerful positions + share what one Columbia professor is saying after being barred from campus over concerns for his safety.  In the second hour of the show we share live comments from President Joe Biden about the bi-partisan foreign aid bill approved by congress and Vince reacts to them.  Later Vince addresses the "pandering," he's seen when it comes to gender and sexual identity and a story out of Pennsylvania that he says is an example of people not in leadership roles showing courage where those in power didn't.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets this episode started by talking about anti-Israel protests on college campuses that have made their way to North Carolina and what he thinks President Joe Biden should be doing about them + why he respects the stand Patriots owner Robert Kraft is taking on the issue.  We also talk about federal judge striking down a 20th century NC law preventing convicted felons from voting + Vince explains why getting rid of laws due to "intent" could be a slippery slope.   In the second half of the show Vince shares an update from Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York and why the court is trying to find him in contempt + Transformation Tuesday returns as Vince shares a story about someone who helped him establish an early Christian foundation in his life and how that person approaches "sharing the good news."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the show started with Vince talking about a dispensary that opened this weekend in Cherokee as medical marijuana became legally available for the first time in North Carolina. Then he talks about the anti-Israel protests that have been broken up by police at universities recently + why one has resorted to having virtual classes today.  Vince also talks about the foreign aid bill approving funding for Israel and Ukraine that passed the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support + why he appreciates what North Carolina representative Dan Bishop said after voting against it.  In the second half of the program we talk more about the package approved by the House and Vince explains what he thinks that it means for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's job security while facing threats of ouster from multiple members of Congress + takes your calls on the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Friday edition of The Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince opens the show by talking about Israel's missile strikes in response to Iran's attack last weekend + why he thinks the Pentagon leaked information on the attack and his thoughts on President Joe Biden's response to it. He also talks about funding for new nuclear missiles on submarines + the timeline for development.  We also talk about Biden's claim that one of his relatives was lost to cannibals during WWII and what the White House is saying about that story now + the Kennedy family backing Biden rather than RFK Jr.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the difference between coverage and care when it comes to dentistry in the UK and why he sees it as a cautionary tale for the United States + how going to church and mental health are connected on the latest installment of Faith Focus Friday.  We close out the show with some breaking news as the House of Representatives passes a bi-partisan foreign aid funding bill. See om

Listen here for this Thursday installment of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about Mpox exposures at a Charles H. Parker magnet elementary school and how it is being handled. We also talk about a report that says Israel will apparently wait to respond to Iran's retaliation to the attack on their consulate in Syria by the Israeli's + Vince explains why he thinks Joe Biden needs Israel more than Israel needs him. Vince also talks about why the resignation of NPR veteran Uri Berliner is an accurate but sad depiction of "journalism," in the United States today + why he supports a call from Senator Marsha Blackburn to defund NPR.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the importance of being self aware and how Berliner's article is a great example of doing just that + + why he prefers his radio platform to his time in television news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the vast amount of choices people have for consuming news and media today compared to when he was growing up + why he thinks we need to stop funding NPR amid the story about the editor who was suspended for talking about the bias there.  Vince also talks about a court ruling that he's pleased with even if there can never be fair compensation truly given and why he thinks it is a good argument for "bonding" for politicians after a decision about how North Carolina handled restaurants and bars during COVID + a story exemplifying his belief that companies connected to Charlotte do well. In the second half of the program Vince talks more about Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie telling Speaker of the House Mike Johnson he may as well resign from the position as momentum grows to replace him + his thoughts on how Johnson responded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince gets the show started on a positive note by talking about South African golf legend Gary Player praising America at the Masters this past weekend + a new grocery store making its first appearance in Charlotte! Later in the program Vince talks about the more serious news topics of the day, with an update on the Trump hush money trial jury selection process and the plan to serve Alejandro Mayorkas with impeachment papers + the breaking news that Congressman Thomas Massie is joining the movement to vacate Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives.  We also have another installment of Transformation Tuesday in which Vince talks about the Republicans who proport to be working for the advancement of Christianity and what he thinks those politicians should actually do to prop up the religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about Israel and allies successful handling of the retaliatory attack over the weekend from Iran -- with 99% of the missiles fired by Iran getting intercepted + what the United States has advised Israel to do going forward.  In the second half of the program Vince shares a song for Music Monday that came to his mind this weekend + a Monday Meditation where he shares a post that he thinks goes against a popular narrative before talking about the results of votes on FISA last week and what it means for Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  On this episode of the show Vince talks about the tensions around the world as Israel and the United States prepare for a possible response by Iran to Israel's attack on their consulate in Syria as well as poll numbers apparently shifting in President Joe Biden in the 2024 election + why he thinks if the Republican's bring in a "clean," candidate the dynamics of the race could shift drastically.  We also talk about the controversial FISA bill amendments that have gained attention in congress and the breaking news about it this morning + what South Carolina congressman Ralph Norman told Vince about the changes made to the bill today.  In the second half of the program Vince talks about the upcoming hush money trial for former President Donald Trump that is expected to start with jury selection on Monday + what Trump said about it on social media.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.