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Pete Kaliner was most recently a reporter and video journalist for News 14 Carolina. Prior to that, he was an award-winning Radio Journalist and Radio Host in Charlotte on WBT (1110-AM & 99.3 FM) for more than a decade. During that same time, Pete wrote, produced and delivered a daily half-hour news and commentary segment on the nationally syndicated "Matt and Ramona Show" from 2001 to 2009. Pete also appeared on local television, participated in a weekly local reporter roundtable show, and moderated candidate debates. His work included stringing for CBS, CNN, and the North Carolina News Network. He was named Radio Journalist of the Year in 2006 by the Radio Television News Directors of the Carolinas. Before WBT, Pete helped run a small market radio newsroom in Rock Hill. He also worked in the Membership Department of Charlotte's public radio station. Prior to getting into the news and media industry, Pete spent a decade working in restaurants in Rock Hill and New York. So he can be a server's best - or worst - tip of the day. He was born on Long Island, NY and graduated Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC with a BA in Mass Communication Broadcast.

Monday

-May 20, 2013-

3:00 -- The head of the IRS's labor union met with President Obama the day before the IRS launched its targeted program of Tea Party groups. Surely, it's just a coincidence.

4:00 -- Is Obama a flake? Here's an analysis that supports the conclusion that he is.

5:00 -- Shariah law in North Carolina - is it needed or are Republican lawmakers just scaremongering?

Tuesday

-May 21, 2013-

Hour 1
3:00 -- The Asheville TEA Party protests outisde the local IRS offices. Plus, french fries & curly fries.

Hour 2
4:00 -- French fries, curly fries, drive-ins, and radio frequency waves. Plus, if you had to pick a species of infestation, what would it be?

Hour 3
5:00 -- Pete's battles flies in his apartment. Plus, trivia!

Wednesday

-May 22, 2013-

Hour 1
3:00 -- Highlights of today's congressional hearing on the IRS scandal.

Hour 2
4:00 -- Belgian racing pigeons and pot-fed pigs who get the munchies.

Hour 3
5:00 -- The Charlotte Bobcats will change their name back to the Hornets. Because that'll make them be less sucky?

Thursday

-May 23, 2013-

Hour 1
3:00 -- We start off with trivia! Then, a city in New Hampshire seeks a court order to prevent citizens from getting too close to parking meter enforcement, after the citizens launched a campaign to feed meters for strangers. Plus, a stolen poptart in Charlotte leads to an arrest, and the UN urges us all to eat insects to fight obesity.

Hour 2
4:00 -- Kevin King, Managing Editor of the Asheville and Hendersonville Tribunes, joins us to talk about the latest issue on news stands today. Also, the 38 signs you're from North Carolina.

Hour 3
5:00 -- Pete convinces Producer Tank to eat a fried grasshopper for $10.

Friday

-May 24, 2013-

Hour 1
3:00 -- Two Muslim terrorists kill a British soldier while people stand around and watch. Does it say something about the culture? Plus, Dr. Mark DeWeaver joins us to talk about whether the Chinese economy is collapsing.

Hour 2
4:00 -- The political spat between NC Rep. Robert Brawley and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis.

Hour 3
5:00 -- Free burgers for the guy who rescued three Cleveland women held captive for more than a decade. Plus, the Buncombe County budget recommendation from Manager Wanda Green.