The Elephant in the Room

A deep dive conversation into the candidacy of Mark Robeson lead by his campaign director, Ann Koehler. Ann and Mark discuss not only the focal points of his campaign for North Carolina State Senate but also take a look at the strategy and grass roots approach throughout the past year leading up to the November 8th Midterms. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A conversation with Marty McCarthy, President of Regent Schools and Cornerstone Education Foundation. Marty has spent the last 25 years starting charter schools and has been instrumental in bringing school choice to students and parents all across Mecklenburg County starting with Trinity Episcopal School downtown. He discusses how classical education was supplanted 50 years ago by progressive education and how that has sent American education to the bottom quartile of developed nations on earth. A fascinating discussion that ends with how we can return to being the dominant education system in the world. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A discussion with an expert in Environment, Social and Governance investing especially as it has to do with its effects on the global economy and the future of energy, with Ronald Stein, an internationally published columnist and energy consultant, and a policy advisor for The Heartland Institute. He is also a renowned Energy economist and founder of PTS Advance. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A discussion with a Charlotte real estate professional about today's residential real estate market both nationally and in Charlotte. Housing prices have risen around 100% since the last real estate bubble popped in 2008. Is this a repeat or are there different factors this time around to provide us with a soft landing? Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A great discussion on the quiet phenomenon of F3 men's workout groups that have grown into 70,000 members worldwide in just over 10 years. A deep dive into leadership and its importance in today's society as it relates to men and a higher calling to be servant leaders in families, communities and beyond. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A conversation with Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board member Sean Strain. Sean continues to bring practical, business and common sense to the largest school system in the state. Unfortunately, he has spent much of that time as a minority member in that right. Sean dissects K-12 education's current plight post-covid and where we need to see changes in how we educate the future of America going forward. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A discussion of our military and the legacy of America's longest war as seen through the eyes and action of a former Army Special Forces operator who fought in Afghanistan. Having lost brothers during the war and having friends still stranded, Pat Harrigan weighs in on America's withdrawal one year on and on the eve of 9/11 as his Congressional campaign gets into full swing. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A discussion with Charlotte restaurant owner Paul Bell, who is battling inflation on the front lines in the restaurant industry including supply chain constraints, shortages and ever increasing prices that have to be passed on to the consumers. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

Congressman Bishop discusses judicial and federal law enforcement overreach and ways to overhaul them. Insightful remarks on the raid on a former President's home, labeling upset parents as domestic terrorists, Attorney General Merrick Garland and other examples of the new FBI. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We discuss socialism in Venezuela and its eerie similarities with events here in the U.S., with Jonathan Uzcategui, Vice Chair of the N.C. Republican Hispanic Coalition and potential 2024 candidate for N.C. Lt. Governor. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We explore how to bridge the gap through education with guest Mary Claudia Belk Pilon, President and Board Chair of the John M. Belk Endowment. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

A discussion with guest Jonathan Steppe, retired CMPD officer and recipient of the Medal of Valor about our skyrocketing crime rate and what to do about it. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We discuss how the fentanyl epidemic is hitting close to home with Charlotte Rescue Mission CEO Tony Marciano. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We take a historical look at the urban rivalry that helped make North Carolina #1 in business (CNBC 2022) with former Gov. Pat McCrory. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We speak to Kristi Wells, CEO of The Safe House Project, an organization that is saving the lives of people rescued from the criminal industry of human trafficking and helps craft legislation to end this practice at both the state and national levels. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/

We discuss the need for a balanced energy portfolio with Jay Dauenhauer, Charlotte resident and host of the Energy Cast Podcast. Be sure to support our campaign at https://www.robesonfornc.com/