A weekly public affairs program featuring stories that affect our day-to-day lives - from the local economy to crime to social programs to taxes and education. Hosted by Don Curtis, Carolina Newsmakers provides a platform for influential people to tell their story in their own words.
Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, discusses agriculture in the state and the challenges facing our farmers.
Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, discusses agriculture in the state and the challenges facing our farmers.
Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, joins us to discuss the vital role of community colleges and how they are evolving to bring an even bigger positive economic impact to the state.
Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, joins us to discuss the vital role of community colleges and how they are evolving to bring an even bigger positive economic impact to the state.
Retired NC State Economics Professor Dr. Mike Walden joins us to discuss the health of the state and national economics, and what to expect in 2024.
Retired NC State Economics Professor Dr. Mike Walden joins us to discuss the health of the state and national economics, and what to expect in 2024.
Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.
Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.
Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association joins us to provide an update on two vital aspects of North Carolina's service economy.
Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association joins us to provide an update on two vital aspects of North Carolina's service economy.
Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.
Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.
Former NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us for a discussion on college athletics. We venture into who is responsible for the dramatically changing landscape, the impact of Name, Image and Likeness rules, the transfer portal, media rights and salaries.
Former NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us for a discussion on college athletics. We venture into who is responsible for the dramatically changing landscape, the impact of Name, Image and Likeness rules, the transfer portal, media rights and salaries.
Patrick Woodie, President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, provides an update on the economic health of the state's rural counties.
Patrick Woodie, President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, provides an update on the economic health of the state's rural counties.
John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, explains what's at stake in national and local elections in 2024.
John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, explains what's at stake in national and local elections in 2024.
Tim Bradley, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association joins us to discuss how fire departments operate within the state, working the State Fire Marshall's office, fire safety, and funding.
Tim Bradley, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association joins us to discuss how fire departments operate within the state, working the State Fire Marshall's office, fire safety, and funding.
Bob Phillips, Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina, explains where things stand with regard to redistricting ahead of the 2024 election. We also dive into the state of the media, election integrity and money in politics.
Bob Phillips, Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina, explains where things stand with regard to redistricting ahead of the 2024 election. We also dive into the state of the media, election integrity and money in politics.
Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, goes in-depth on challenges facing counties, the opioid crisis, and shares the story of North Carolina initially having 98 counties.
Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, goes in-depth on challenges facing counties, the opioid crisis, and shares the story of North Carolina initially having 98 counties.
Retired NC State Professor of Economics, Dr. Mike Walden, joins us to give his latest thoughts on the economy. We discuss the outlook for 2024, the impact of international conflicts, and where interest rates are heading.
Retired NC State Professor of Economics, Dr. Mike Walden, joins us to give his latest thoughts on the economy. We discuss the outlook for 2024, the impact of international conflicts, and where interest rates are heading.
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, United States House Representative for North Carolina's Fifth District, discusses Israel/Hamas, government spending, and entitlement programs.
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, United States House Representative for North Carolina's Fifth District, discusses Israel/Hamas, government spending, and entitlement programs.
Michael Landguth, President and CEO of RDU International Airport discusses the latest innovations at RDU.
Michael Landguth, President and CEO of RDU International Airport discusses the latest innovations at RDU.
Dale Folwell, Treasurer of North Carolina, discusses the state health plan and state pension plan, as well as drug pricing and the economy.
Dale Folwell, Treasurer of North Carolina, discusses the state health plan and state pension plan, as well as drug pricing and the economy.
Kim Janzen, President and CEO of the Wake SPCA joins us to discuss pet adoption and how animal shelters operate across the state.
Kim Janzen, President and CEO of the Wake SPCA joins us to discuss pet adoption and how animal shelters operate across the state.
John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, joins us to discuss the proposed NC congressional maps, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the national political scene.
John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, joins us to discuss the proposed NC congressional maps, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the national political scene.
Tom Jensen, Director of Public Policy Polling, joins us to discuss the latest poll numbers in the presidential race and the governor's race.
Tom Jensen, Director of Public Policy Polling, joins us to discuss the latest poll numbers in the presidential race and the governor's race.
Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, joins us to discuss the Farm Bill, the impact of the economy on farming, and the difference between a sweet potato and yam.
Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, joins us to discuss the Farm Bill, the impact of the economy on farming, and the difference between a sweet potato and yam.
David Woronoff, Publisher of The Pilot, discusses the newspaper and magazine publishing industries and the state of news media.
David Woronoff, Publisher of The Pilot, discusses the newspaper and magazine publishing industries and the state of news media.
Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.
Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.
David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, discusses the future of public television, the value of local programming, and shares his thoughts on the evolution of broadcasting and news media.
David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, discusses the future of public television, the value of local programming, and shares his thoughts on the evolution of broadcasting and news media.
Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Insurance Mike Causey explains auto insurance rate increases, important coverage not included in most homeowner policies, and his role as fire marshal.
Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Insurance Mike Causey explains auto insurance rate increases, important coverage not included in most homeowner policies, and his role as fire marshal.
Dr. Jeff Cox, President of the North Carolina Community College System, discusses his new role, the system's collaborations with the K-12 and University systems, and the financial value community colleges provide.
Dr. Jeff Cox, President of the North Carolina Community College System, discusses his new role, the system's collaborations with the K-12 and University systems, and the financial value community colleges provide.
President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone shares his perspective on the Trump indictments, the NC Governor's race, council of state positions, and gaming legislation.
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