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This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss North Carolina GovernorJosh Stein's "troubling" economic development plan as well as former Governor Jim Hunt's "forgotten education agenda."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. We discuss the foreign-funded activist campaign against data centers and a power ranking of teacher unions which found the North Carolina organizations very weak.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss five of the proposals from the North Carolina legislature to make changes to the state constitution. Two proposals have already been approved to go to voters this November. Three others are making their way through the General Assembly. Plus, Charlotte's rejection of a plan to widen I-77 likely means no congestion relief for another decade or two.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The North Carolina Republican-controlled General Assembly wants to ask voters whether we want to cap income taxes at 3.5%. The current constitutional cap is 7%. Democrat lawmakers oppose the ballot measure because they say future legislatures may need "fiscal flexibility." To raise taxes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – During a floor debate on constitutionally capping the income tax rate at 3.5%, Senate Democrats proposed letting the state raise income taxes in the event of a federally declared disaster. Republicans pointed out that this would raise taxes on the victims of the disaster, too, and the proposal was killed. Voters will get to decide whether to approve the cap in November. Also, Sen. Val Applewhite thinks a lot of voters are too ignorant to undertand the ballot question.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina voters will get to decide whether to adopt a limit on the annual increase in property taxes that local governments can hit taxpayers with. Plus, local activists succeed in killing a proposed expansion of I-77 through south Charlotte. The NCDOT says the $700 million in state funding will now go to other projects in the state.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

American farmers are facing a profitability crisis in the current markets. Some economists estimate that growers could LOSE $100 per acre this year if costs and prices continue as they are. NCGA is always looking for ways to boost corn demand and increase prices for America's crop. But with skyrocketing input costs, onerous duties on fertilizer, and the spiking cost of diesel fuel, our growers are feeling the pinch from both sides of the equation. So NCGA has convened a task force aimed at addressing those rising costs as well. And in this episode, we talk to NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic, who's leading this effort to find savings for American corn farmers. He's joined by NCGA VP of Sustainable Production & Value Chain Engagement Sean Arians, NCGA's staff lead on the task force, as well as NCGA staff economist Gretchen Kuck, to explore the tools that NCGA has at its disposal in this time of extreme difficulty.  As always, NCGA's greatest strength is the voice of its members. And you can get involved in this effort by clicking this link: https://ncga.com/membership/join-ncga

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D plus NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share details of a recent analysis of E15 and the benefits for corn and soybean growers. And Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about where E15 stands right now overall in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. She joined me to discuss her bombshell story about how then-Governor Roy Cooper was forced to flee Raleigh during the 2020 BLM riots. Plus, North Carolina legislative leaders have hammered out a budget deal that includes large raises for teachers, state employees, and law enforcement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the most egregious speeders to have technology installed in their vehicles to limit their speeds to only the speed limits. Plus, Trump goes to China.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina legislative leaders are proposing four constitutional amendments, enshrining a right to farming and ofrestry, a right to work, a 3.5% cap on the income tax, and a cap on property tax increases. Plus, the State Bureau of Investigation and the NC Dept. of Transportation want to put cameras at every point of entry into the Tar Heel state. But some local governments are rejecting the idea.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

There's a lot of talk about fertilizer costs, and for good reason, but many farmers are wondering what next year will look like. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson and NCGA's Krista Swanson cut through the noise to get answers about what is really happening in the fertilizer market. Plus, depending on where you are in the state, a warm spring has encouraged many farmers to take advantage of an early planting window. As every farmer knows, Mother Nature can still throw a hard punch or two this time of year. J.D. Bethel from Seed Consultants shares how much concern farmers should have about recent frost hurting early-planted fields.

On this May 12, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative reporters Esther Frances and Kyle Ingram. The NC General Assembly is three weeks into the short session: What have lawmakers done so far, what's cooking and what's next? Plus our picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Esther Frances & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The North Carolina Auditor, Dave Boliek, tells Fox News that our state has seen a 47,000% increase in Medicaid billing for autism therapy within the past five years. Boliek says his office is investigating the massive increase as it indicates there is a potential for the kind of fraud seen in states like Minneapolis, California, and Ohio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. We discuss the business model of toll roads on I-77 through Charlotte and the cringey answer NC Senator candidate Sam Page gave about school vouchers while attending the teachers union rally.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is delivering billions in aid to row crop producers as farmers grapple with a worsening ag economy, and the United States continues to be the third-largest supplier of agricultural products to Australia.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Stacey Matthews from RedState joins me to discuss the mounting problems for US Senator Ruben Gallego as well as the news that two North Carolina Democrats from Mecklenburg County have left the party after their own party primaried them. Plus, the US Supreme Court issues its ruling in a Louisiana redistricting case that is expected to prompt a new wave of map-drawing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The North Carolina teachers union has organized a strike for Friday so members can rally in Raleigh for more money from state lawmakers (who will not be in session at that time). Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer and he joins me to discuss the issue.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

On this April 28, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with her fellow legislative reporters Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Esther Frances about the major news out of the start of the North Carolina General Assembly session, including two House Democrats changing parties to unaffiliated and what's in the Medicaid bill that lawmakers will send to the governor's desk after votes this week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Esther Frances Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House Rules Committee continues to consider amendments to the Agriculture Committee's farm bill proposal. Follow Kim Chipman's coverage at www.agri-pulse.com. NCGA leaders say they need a farm bill and E15 legislation. ASA testified before the USTR's Section 301 hearing on international trade. 

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. She joined me to discuss a legislative hearing into Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools violating the state's Parents Bill of Rights law by allowing sexually inappropriate books in the libraries. Plus, two Democrat state representatives have dropped out of their party and could become deciding votes to override Gubernatorial vetoes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

A report this week revealed Rep. Alma Adams was investigated and cleared by a House committee for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer, the North Carolina General Assembly starts its short session, drought continues across the Carolinas, and the Panthers prepare for the NFL draft.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the North Carolina Auditor's report on some questionable Hurricane Helene spending, our low-tech state government, and the free rider problem on Charlotte's trains and buses. Also, the NC legislature is investigating the thousands of prisoners identified for early release by former Governor Roy "Cut 'Em Loose" Cooper during the pandemic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

On this April 21, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with reporters Brian Gordon and Kyle Ingram about the start of the NC General Assembly's short session, with a focus on downzoning law and data centers, and potential legislation. Plus their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Brian Gordon & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corn growers are increasingly frustrated about fertilizer prices, with a new survey showing concern accelerating well beyond the current planting season. The National Corn Growers Association surveyed two groups of farmers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss the slow march towards marijuana legalization occurring in North Carolina along with Gov. Josh Stein's dilemma over the I-77 toll road project that has gotten so much opposition in Charlotte. Also, local transit officials estimate a shocking number of riders are not paying fares.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon joins me to discuss how a state legislative oversight committee has discovered 155 age-inappropriate books in the K-4 in Chapel Hill. This is a violation of state law. Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California Governor crashes and burns after multiple women report he assaulted them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Renee and Susan discuss the dismissal of the Leandro Case and where we go from here. We discuss the April 2nd court decision that saw Chief Justice Paul Newbie dismiss the 30-year-old Leandro case with prejudice. Renee pulls no punches as she breaks down the legal "reverse engineering" used to end this landmark case, which sought to ensure every North Carolina child receives a sound, basic education. From the "flimsy" arguments regarding subject matter jurisdiction to the dismissal's implications for generations of students, this episode serves as both a legal autopsy and a call to arms. But the episode doesn't stop at the "primal scream." Susan provides a roadmap for hope, reminding us that while a court case may be dismissed, the North Carolina Constitution remains alive and well. Key Highlights: The "Newbie" Decision: Why dismissing the case "with prejudice" is a grave injustice that attempts to silence constitutional claims forever. The Racism of Rhetoric: A look at the historical context of the NC Constitution and how the recent opinion "sneers" at its post-Civil War origins. The Principles of Leandro: Why the focus on adequate, equitable, and accountable funding is more relevant now than ever. The Rise of "Little Leandros": Susan's predictions on the future of educational advocacy, from rural districts to students with disabilities. Call to Action: Concrete steps you can take right now, including upcoming rallies at the General Assembly and the May 1st Teacher March. Important Dates for Advocates: April 21st: Join education advocates at the North Carolina General Assembly for a day of legislative meetings and action. May 1st: The "All Out" Teacher March – let's make Raleigh a sea of red once again. November 2026: Every seat in the legislature is up for grabs. Make Leandro your litmus test at the ballot box. (0:13) - Leandro Ruling Shock (2:08) - Dismissed With Prejudice (4:20) - What With Prejudice Means (6:39) - Opinion Dissected (11:21) - Rhetoric and Citations (13:50) - Why It Matters (15:59) - Leandro Principles Live On (20:07) - Budget Season Roadmap (23:05) - Elections and Courts (25:48) - Action Steps and Events  Show Notes:  Join us April 21st for an Education Advocacy Day at the NCGA https://pastorsforncchildren.org/2026/02/10/april-21-public-education-advocacy-day/   All out May 1st : https://www.ncae.org/about-ncae/media-center/press-releases/ncae-and-educators-across-north-carolina-march-state-capital Don't let the "L-word" die. Listen in to find out how you can help keep the fight for public education alive in your community. If you found this episode helpful, please rate, comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear this "primal scream of rage" and turn it into action.    

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D and hear about current conditions and growing statuses on their operations and around the areas. NCGA president Jed Bower joins us to discuss asking the Internation Trade Commission to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. And Mitchell Hora of ContinuumAg provides a 45Z update and preview TopSoil Summit 2006.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we're talking with NCGA's high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we're exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields.   The crew discusses: ✅ Reasons behind getting involved in yield contests ✅ The risk of over-fertilizing ✅ The balance between seed variety and management practices for influencing yields ✅ How to maximize sunlight capture ✅ Navigating farm management under government regulations ✅ The importance of root zone management   Meet the Guests:

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, Lake City, Iowa no-tiller/strip-tiller Mark Schleisman shares how cover crops helped his family sweep the NCGA corn yield contest in Iowa last year. Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award recipient Michael E. Berg shines light on his family's conservation practices near the flood-prone Pecatonica River.

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we're talking with NCGA's high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we're exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields.   The crew discusses: ✅ The value of soil sampling and pH management ✅ Top-performing seed varieties ✅ A high-yield approach to nutrient management ✅ Irrigation's role in corn production ✅ The reason behind participating in yield contests ✅ An update on corn policy ✅ Differences in management practices for Preceon corn   Meet the Guests:

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, more commonly called the USMCA, has been undeniably good for American agriculture. And as we approach the sixth anniversary of its implementation, USMCA is undergoing its mandated review period, during which the parties will decide specifics about the agreement's future. In order to ensure that agriculture's voice is heard during this process, the National Corn Growers Association, the National Turkey Federation and many other ag stakeholders are banding together in support. So in this episode of the Cobcast, we discuss the Agriculture Coalition for USCMA with one of its key members—NTF President and CEO Leslee Oden, as well as NCGA's Director of Public Policy, Trade, and Biotechnology Nancy Martinez. Together, we'll recap what led us to this point, discuss the USMCA's economic impact on the agriculture sector, and highlight the importance of predictability in trade agreements. We'll also uncover a few key points where the agreement could be improved, discuss the process of lobbying for those improvements, and emphasize the value that industry-centered coalitions bring to the negotiating table.

Day Two of our coverage of Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas is sponsored by Pioneer, who is celebrating their centennial. We make this a biofuels show and discuss issues like the ongoing campaign for year-round E15 with Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association, Kurt Kovarik of Clean Fuels Alliance America, and NCGA president Jed Bower, who also touts other industrial uses for corn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertilizer isn't optional; you can't grow a crop without it. So when the price skyrockets, it can catch your attention. In this edition of Kernels, Tadd Nicholson goes in-depth with NCGA President Jed Bower and NCGA's Nancy Martinez to break down what's driving the cost of fertilizer, and what, if anything, can be done about it. Plus, learn more about a new event in Northwest Ohio that's bringing farmers together.

There was breaking news at the start of the program that USDA AMS announced $263 million in commodities orders, including significant purchases of dairy products. We get perspective from National Milk Producers Federation president and CEO Gregg Doud. But first, we talk about the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor with Grant Gardner, University of Kentucky Assistant Extension Professor, Grain Marketing. Then Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Association chief economist, shares details of NCGA's recently released report, America's Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 437 of Airey Bros Radio is now LIVE on all podcast platforms — originally streamed on ABR YouTube on Feb 3, 2026.We're joined by Jim Giunta, Founder / President & Chairman of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) — the governing body that's helped create college wrestling opportunity for thousands of athletes across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.In this conversation, Jim breaks down what the NCWA is (and isn't), why we should call them teams/programs — not “club teams,” and how wrestlers can start a program at their school the right way (hint: it starts with students, not coaches walking into the AD's office).We also get into NCWA Nationals (massive brackets + big-show atmosphere), transition teams (schools moving divisions who compete through the NCWA), the rise of women's collegiate wrestling (folkstyle + freestyle), and Jim's newest project — the National Collegiate Grappling Association (NCGA/NCGAA) with rules designed to reward real takedowns and action.Powered by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching / ☕ Value-for-value: BuyMeACoffee.com/AireyBrosTime-Stamped Show Notes (Episode 437)0:00 ABR mission: spotlighting opportunities beyond the “Power 4”0:40 Show open + intro: Jim Giunta joins (NCWA Founder/President)1:58 Jim's background + NCWA growth overview (teams, athletes, alumni)3:05 Why the NCWA matters: real opportunity for wrestlers who aren't D1 roster locks3:55 Jim's origin story: Pennsylvania to Texas A&M — “we ain't got no wrestling here”5:58 Starting wrestling in Texas: early club roots + building infrastructure6:39 Why Jim founded the NCWA (late 90s) and how it started with 13 teams8:34 Teams/programs vs “club wrestling” — why language matters9:09 The Apprentice School example + athletic-department funded programs10:02 NCWA as a wrestling-only governing body (not distracted by other sports)11:20 NCWA “D1 vs D2” structure + what “emerging programs” means12:24 “Orphan alumni” and rebuilding programs at schools that dropped wrestling14:04 Want wrestling at your school? How to start a program from scratch15:21 Biggest mistake: coaches pitching the AD first (why that door slams fast)16:06 The blueprint: student-led club → recognition → funding → coach → growth18:23 Why NCWA requires non-student coaches (program stability + continuity)19:24 Developing the next generation of coaches through NCWA pathways20:04 Transition teams: how NCWA helps schools moving divisions compete + recruit21:29 Myth-busting: transition teams don't automatically dominate22:10 Examples + how transition teams elevate the overall wrestling ecosystem24:07 Women's wrestling: NCWA's early push + why “a league of their own” matters27:12 Women's folkstyle + freestyle: why both matter and how NCWA supports both28:25 Launching collegiate grappling (NCGA/NCGAA): goals + vision29:34 New rules: no guard-pulling freebies, push-out emphasis, more action31:00 Grappling culture vs wrestling culture + building a more competitive format32:32 NCGA season timing (spring) + future crossover with wrestling athletes33:35 Wrestlers in MMA: Tony Ferguson + more examples of wrestling translating34:33 Marine biology to education to business: how Jim learned to build organizations36:27 NCWA Nationals: 65-man brackets, big-show production, men + women together37:46 Nationals scale: mats, qualifiers, and what it feels like in the arena39:26 Invitation: ABR broadcasting live from NCWA Nationals40:47 2026 Nationals location: Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana (details + perks)42:02 Conferences across the country + how qualification works43:36 State representation goals + travel/money realities for newer programs44:46 D1/NAIA programs running second rosters in NCWA + the “walk-on” evolution47:03 The Ohio State example + why the rule changed49:46 “What else should the audience know?” — how to contact Jim + parent insight52:04 Magic-wand vision: alumni support, scholarships, keeping programs alive54:08 Fun finish: coffee habits, routines, reading, travel, guilty pleasures1:02:28 Closing: gratitude + where to follow (ncwa.net + NCWA socials)

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American corn farmers are celebrating a historic achievement in the fields, even as they face a sobering reality at the bank. The National Corn Growers Association tells Mid-West Farm Report that the U.S. has produced a record-shattering 17.02 billion bushel corn crop, driven by an unprecedented yield of 186.5 bushels per acre. Despite this feat, the agricultural sector is grappling with a fourth consecutive year of negative returns. The surge in supply, while matched by record demand, has failed to lift market prices high enough to offset near-record input costs. "We've done the supply side work and that demand needs to be able to meet the moment," says Gretchen Kuck, an economist with the NCGA. "We have this corn, it’s really competitively priced and we have plenty of it, and we need demand solutions to make that demand and those market opportunities match the achievement that our farmers have come up with."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is North Carolina still governed by the people or only by permission?In this #GoRight with Peter Boykin monologue, I break down a question that should bother every voter in our Constitutional Republic: are North Carolinians still the source of political power, or are we being treated like a variable to be managed?Read more:https://gorightnews.com/are-north-carolina-voters-losing-power-while-parties-consolidate-control/Watch and Listen:https://rumble.com/v74oyoa-is-north-carolina-still-governed-by-the-people-or-only-by-permission.htmlhttps://youtu.be/u4E7-hE9wdkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-north-carolina-still-governed-by-the-people-or-only-by-permission--69546074This episode dives into the quiet consolidation happening across North Carolina politics, where party machines, legal maneuvering, and institutional gatekeeping are reshaping the process without voters ever being asked. When campaigns get access to voter tools only if they follow leadership, when maps protect politicians instead of representation, when courts step back, and oversight retreats, the final safeguard becomes the voter. But what happens when the voter is treated like a liability?Topics covered in this podcast include:Voter roll shifts and party switchingParty control over voter turnout tools and campaign infrastructureGerrymandering concerns and power preservation politicsCourts retreating and redistricting battlesJudicial restraint and why voters want constitutional rulings, not partisan outcomes.Executive offices are being weakened into symbolic shellsTightening protest laws and the tension between order and free speechFederal culture war rulings are overriding local debate and consentGoing Right does not mean defending a party, no matter what. Going Right means defending the Constitution, even when it is inconvenient, and holding everyone accountable, especially your own side.Follow and Support Go Right NCGoRightNC.comGoRightNews.comListen and WatchRumble, YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon MusicSupport independent constitutional journalismCash App $GoRightNews#GoRight, #GoRightNC, #GoRightNews, #NorthCarolinaPolitics, #ConstitutionFirst, #VoterIntegrity, #JudicialRestraint, #FreeSpeech, #NCGA, #ConstitutionalRepublic, #CivicAccountability, #LocalPolitics, #ElectionIntegrity, #LibertyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goright-with-peter-boykin-gorightnews-com--3096608/support.

2025 was some kind of year for America's corn growers. A record crop was overshadowed by market concerns and uncertainty, and it seems like the roller coaster ride will continue into 2026. But through it all, NCGA's volunteers and staff have been grinding it out on behalf of members, advancing a policy agenda to boost demand for America's crop and protect growers' ability to do their jobs. In this holiday message, NCGA President Jed Bower shares his thoughts on a couple of NCGA's big wins from 2025, like opening new avenues for trade, reversing Mexico's GMO corn ban, protecting access to crop protection tools, and advancing farm tax policy wins in Congress. And, we take a look ahead to the big priorities for 2026, including a nationwide, year-round E15 bill. Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year from all of us here at NCGA.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Economists reveal new estimates for government bridge payments to farmers as USDA prepares to reveal its official numbers, what's ahead in 2026 for the ag economy, NCGA announces its corn yield contest winners and farmer unrest overseas as wheat in Iraq deals with drought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than 50 years, the Environmental Species Act has regulated the way that farmers can use certain crop tools, like pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. But American farmers are experiencing the most significant change in ESA policy yet, as the judicial system compels the Environmental Protection Agency to adapt its policies and comply more precisely with the law as it's written. So in this episode, we're learning about how NCGA remains active in the public input process for this policy change, ensuring that growers do not lose access to the tools that help them feed and fuel the world. We'll speak with Dr. Becky Langer, NCGA's Director of Inputs and Innovation, about how the process is playing out, how NCGA has partnered with the EPA, and what the impact will be when it's all said and done.

The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is Ohio's very own Jed Bower. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the head of a national commodity organization? This episode of Kernels is your chance other find out.  Also on this episode, get a special discount code for Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association members for the succession planning workshops provided by the Ohio State Extension Farm Office. Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition/planning-future-your-farm-workshops Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

American farmers face generational challenges in today's market. And the new president of the National Corn Growers Association, Jed Bower, isn't shying away from the big tasks ahead of him. Bower took the reins as NCGA's top grower-leader effective October 1, on the same day that the U.S. federal government shut down over a funding negotiations standstill. And in this episode, he'll explain why Congress needs to get back to work, reopen the government, and make progress on priorities that could help producers find their way back to profitability. Jed is joined by Lesly McNitt, NCGA's vice president of public policy. Together they'll discuss how to make progress on E15 ethanol blends, deals with new international trading partners, and federal financial assistance for farmers.

Host McKenzie Steenson sits down with Pete Wlodkowski, founder of AmateurGolf.com, to explore the origins of the site and the thriving amateur golf community of Northern California. From the early days of hand-lettered leaderboards to the digital transformation that reshaped tournament golf, Pete shares how a local idea became a national platform. Hear stories about iconic events like the San Francisco City Championship, insights into the NCGA's competitive scene, and the creation of the Two-Man Links Championship Series at legendary venues like Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The financial outlook isn't just poor for corn producers this year, but next year as well. Hear what NCGA is doing to try and aid producers. Plus, we revisit Western North Carolina after a year of recovery from Hurricane Helene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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