Listen "7-16-25: Vi & Tiawana File For Re-Election"
Episode Synopsis
Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the official campaign filings of two prominent political figures in Charlotte, with a particular focus on Mayor Vi Lyles. Brett recaps his firsthand account of Lyles filing for re-election, noting the calm and respectful presence of her older supporters. He describes the mayor's attire, the orderly nature of the event, and how Lyles, while media savvy, oddly wandered away from the microphone during her remarks. The press conference touched on key issues, including police leadership, a city council leak, and the city’s silence following a recent mass shooting. Brett teases audio from the media Q&A, including his pointed questions to the mayor, ranging from public safety to political criticism from former Mayor Jennifer Roberts Later, Jensen shifts the spotlight to City Councilmember Tiawana Brown, whose filing for re-election was a stark contrast to Mayor Vi Lyles’ calm and composed event. Brown arrived with loud supporters, chants, and even a live-stream setup, bringing a wave of energy and unpredictability to the Board of Elections. During her brief but passionate speech, she criticized the media for using unflattering photos and accused them of damaging her image. Despite saying she wouldn’t take questions, she delivered a fiery address centered on resilience, community representation, and her determination to keep her seat in District 3. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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