Vince Coakley Podcast

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.

Tune in here for this Thursday episode of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  We start the show by remembering Janey Thompson, the daughter of Good Morning BT host Bo Thompson, who passed away on Tuesday night. Later Vince talks about some of the headlines of the day and explains why he's more and more convinced that the Republican party is "ideologically bankrupt," + why he thinks it's a problem. He also talks about the failure of a surveillance bill is another blow to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's tenuous hold on the position. We also share the breaking news of the death of O.J. Simpson. In the second half of the program Vince asks for prayers for a loved one before talking about what he's seen from Republicans in response to the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, with the battle in Arizona over a Civil War-era abortion ban getting a lot of national attention + responds to a viral video about the high cost of living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program.  Vince starts the show by explaining what he thinks is the "elephant in the room," with our federal government and what he thinks they should be doing instead + a story about the ultra-wealthy apparently forming exit strategies from their home countries just in case. In the second half of the show Vince shares tragic news from the WBT family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We get the show started with Vince sharing a couple of positive stories about "game changers," in people's lives. One is about a North Carolina lottery winner who is now able to pay off his  house after winning a second chance draw in which he beat 51 million others + the settlement (that still needs court approval) to be paid by Norfolk Southern to residents of East Palestine, Ohio as a result of the train derailment in February 2023.  Vince also talks about sacrifices people are making to keep roofs over their heads and the possibility of people needing to work longer with longer life expectancies.  In the second half of the program Vince takes your calls on retirement and some mistakes people make in their working years that prevents them from being ready to retire + Transformation Tuesday returns with Vince talking about "Christ-less Conservatism," and the dangers of it.  We close out the show with Vince talking about the adoption a

Welcome back to another week on the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the program by sharing a story from Milwaukee, Wisconsin about a Navy veteran who got a new roof for his house despite not being able to afford it thanks to the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and a project that provides new roofs for veterans.  Then we talk about the solar eclipse that will be visible across North America today -- with a partial eclipse appearing over us in North and South Carolina. Vince shares the important things to know about the event + an important reminder to NOT look directly at the sun to watch it.  Vince closes out the first half of the show by talking about how inflation is hitting Dollar Tree and what that could mean for other stores + Israel's decision to pull back troops in Palestine to "rest and regroup." In the second half of the program Vince shares messages regarding the Biden administration's handling of the war in Israel and Palestine + talks about Iran telling the United States to not get involved

Welcome to this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! We start the show by talking about the March jobs report that was better than many expected it to be and why that is cause for celebration. Then we dive into a conversation about the amount of money the federal government is sending to Ukraine amid the situation at the United States southern border.  Vince then shares an update on the horrific situation in Haiti and the efforts to get Americans there out of the country + what's behind the raising price of oil and the breaking news of an 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey that was felt in New York City and the surrounding area. In the second half of the show our feature "Faith Focus Friday," returns as Vince talks about the disintegration of values in the world today and how a growing sense of hopelessness has played into that + what Richard Dawkins calls "New Atheism."  We also share Charlemagne Tha God's comments on DEI policies and what Vince sees as their failures. See omnystudio.com/li

Listen here for this Thursday edition the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about the controversy between UNC Charlotte and parts of the student government over the Israel/Palestine conflict + his thoughts on how the university has handled the situation as well as how a university in California did essentially the opposite. We also take your calls on the situation before talking about a report that NATO won't be putting boots on the ground in Ukraine.  In the second half of the program Vince kicks things off by discussing his spontaneous trip to Alexandria, Virginia to go see Incognito in concert before we dive into a conversation about the ever-increasing obstacles facing would-be home owners today.  We also talk about the Biden administrations decision to refill the emergency oil reserves in the United States or not+ Vince shares the breaking news story that the CIA is warning Israel about retaliation from Iran within the next 48 hours for the strike on the Iranian consulate in D

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince begins the show by praising two Democrats who are refusing to change their stance towards the Israel/Palestine conflict and why he thinks it deserves praise + J.K. Rowling's controversial post on social media calling out the new hate crime law in Scotland.  In the second half of the show Vince tells a story about love and long-term commitment about former late night television host Jay Leno and his wife Mavis after her Alzheimer's diagnosis before talking about a successful airstrike by Israel in Syria that took out a senior Iranian official + the fallout from the attack. Vince closes out the show by taking a call on the situation in Israel and Palestine + shares a story about how gamblers are betting on the results of the 2024 Presidential election and why some poll numbers about Biden's approval rating is a surprise to him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.