Crime, Elections, Law & More On The Brett Winterble Show

Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!

Brett kicks off the show with Pete Kaliner for this week’s Friday Hangover; they discuss the political fallout surrounding North Carolina’s newly passed “Iryna’s Law” and Attorney General Josh Stein’s evasive interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. Brett and Pete highlight Stein’s inability to take a firm stance on the bill, especially given its death penalty provision, and criticize what they see as weak Democratic messaging on crime and public safety.

We're joined by Dr. John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center to talk about anti-Semitism and bias in crime reporting.

a recent report from the Anti-Defamation League that claims all extremist murders from 2022 to 2024 are committed by right-wing individuals. He questions the report’s accuracy, pointing out that some attackers listed have left-wing views or don’t fit any clear political category. He highlights the Buffalo supermarket shooter, who calls himself an “eco-fascist,” and the Colorado Springs shooter, who identifies as transgender and a socialist. Despite this, the ADL labels them as right-wing. Dr. Lott argues that this is done for political reasons, not based on facts. He also explains how media outlets like CNN and NPR repeat this narrative without looking deeper.

We're also joined by Joe Gruters, newly appointed Chairman of the Republican National Committee, to discuss his plans for the party and the upcoming 2026 elections.

Chairman Gruters shares his vision for building on the momentum created under former chairman Michael Whatley, emphasizing voter registration, turnout, and election security as top priorities. He highlights the success of Florida’s Republican leadership and plans to apply that winning formula nationally. Gruters also discusses law and order, criticizing left-wing policies that he says have led to increased crime and instability, citing recent violent incidents as examples. He praises President Trump’s leadership on public safety and the economy and says strong messaging on issues like taxes, inflation, and border security will help Republicans expand their House majority and win key Senate races. Gruters also emphasizes the importance of supporting Michael Whatley’s Senate run in North Carolina, calling him “the right person at the right time.”

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