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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 joins me to discuss granting the North Carolina Governor a line-item veto and limits on towing companies. Plus, a story from the UK Daily Mail about Roy Cooper's ex-wife makes the rounds. Also, the NC Auditor released the findings of his audit of the NCDMV. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses throughout Western North Carolina are closer to much needed financial relief. On Friday, January 31, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was in Boone and announced the creation of a pool of $30M for the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative II, a grant program for eligible businesses in Helene-impacted counties. On this week's Mind Your Business, we will hear directly from Governor Stein about this program and we will break down eligibility criteria in great detail. We will also hear from other involved with the program as they explain how small businesses in our region can benefit from these available funds.Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. It is made possible each week thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the show

Governor Josh Stein and emergency management leaders outlined preparations for the dangerously cold temperatures and expected snowfall in North Carolina on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Senior Strategist Morgan Jackson & Campaign Manager Jeff Allen helped guide Democrat Josh Stein to a historic win in the 2024 open-seat North Carolina Governor's Race over GOP lighting rod Mark Robinson. In this conversation, they both discuss how Stein went from trailing in many of the early polls to winning on Election Day by a historic 15-point margin. They talk the initial phase of the race with Robinson leading the polls, the Stein strategy to define Robinson early, the power of using Robinson's own words against him, the infamous "Nude Africa" scandal, the impact of storms and massive damage in Western NC, what is replicable for other campaigns from Josh Stein's victory, & much more digging into the signature gubernatorial race of the 2024 election.IN THIS EPISODEThe political origin stories of both Morgan and Jeff...How NC politics has completely transformed over the past 20 years...The early machinations that led to a Josh Stein vs. Mark Robinson '24 campaign...What led to Jeff managing the '24 Stein campaign...The potential political strengths of Mark Robinson...The initial core strategy and approach of the Stein campaign...The story behind the impactful first TV ad showing voters Mark Robinson in his own words... (link to ad)The Stein strategy to prioritize communications to Black voters...The story & fallout of the "Nude Africa" disclosures that forced national GOP donors to cut Robinson loose...The impact of the Hurricane Helene storms that hit Western NC...How the big Stein margin helped NC Dems win other races downballot...Their expectations heading into Election Day and reactions from the 15-point Stein victory...Both Jeff and Morgan share some of their favorite spots around The Tarheel State...AND...Roy Cooper, crazy uncles, the DCCC, Scott Falmlen, Pete Giangreco, Bill Graham, Bill Hefner, Jesse Helms, Jim Hunt, I-95, Jesse-crats, Mt. Rushmore, Pat McCrory, Myspace, Trey Nix, Barack Obama, Stephanie Pigues, RLG Media, shithouse rats, storm machines, Thom Tillis, Trump-proofing, visceral reactions, Mark Warner, water jets, Kathleen Williams & more!

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, top North Carolina Democratic strategist Morgan Jackson joins host Tim Boyum to break down the 2024 election from his perspective. The two break down North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein and other major positions going to Democrats, despite Donald Trump winning the presidency by a decent margin, and what national Democrats might learn from North Carolina. Jackson, from Nexus Strategies, is a top strategist for current Gov. Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein. His firm also regularly works with presidential campaigns.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – As the North Carolina Governor's hurricane response office got grilled by lawmakers over massive budget shortfalls and the glacial pace of getting storm victims back into homes, the Governor demanded school voucher money be used to fund Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Help with Western NC disaster relief: Hearts With Hands Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Advertising inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Retired NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle, seemingly announced he is "ready" to run for North Carolina Governor. Also, the state Labor Commissioner abruptly resigned last week, and now there's a new appointed leader... until the newly-elected Commissioner takes office in a few weeks. WBT's relief & recovery links: How to Help: Donate to Support Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina After Tropical Storm Helene A Western NC disaster relief agency: Hearts With Hands Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Advertising inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Libertarian candidate for North Carolina Governor, Mike Ross, discusses his run, the issues, and his presidential vote. WBT's relief & recovery links: How to Help: Donate to Support Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina After Tropical Storm Helene A Western NC disaster relief agency: Hearts With Hands Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Advertising inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com    Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday, October 7th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Muslim employer forces 17-year-old Christian boy to convert The Muslim employers of a 17-year-old Christian who works at their gas company in Pakistan have forcibly converted him to Islam and are holding him in illegal custody, reports MorningStarNews.org. Samina Javed, a brick kiln worker in the Sheikhupura District (in Punjab Province) said her son, Samsoon Javed, began working at a Liquified Petroleum Gas outlet owned by Usman Manzoor in November. Samsoon's father, Falamoon Masih, died in 2018 due to illness, and he is one of four children Javed had from that marriage. She is now married to her second husband with whom she had another son. In July, after he began working at the gas outlet, his family began noticing a change in his behavior. The mother explained, “He began avoiding us and his siblings and didn't speak much when he was at home. We came to know about Samsoon's conversion [to Islam] in September, when he didn't come home from work.” Javed, a member of a local Brethren church, said that they were able to see Samsoon after a few days when his Muslim employer was not present at the shop. She explained, “Samsoon kept silent and avoided eye contact when we asked him about his conversion. It was quite clear that he was scared and under pressure. He told us to leave, saying [his boss] would be angry if he saw us there.” They later learned from contacts that the Manzoor brothers had been taking their son to an Islamic spiritual guide (Pir), where he was pressured to abandon his Christian faith. Acts 16:31 says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” Please pray that Samina Javed would be able to regain custody of her 17-year-old son Samsoon in Pakistan to enable him the freedom to follow Christ. Biden unsure which storm people have just endured Last Wednesday, President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of the damage from Hurricane Helene with the North Carolina Governor and Asheville Mayor. Flying in his helicopter, known as Marine One, he viewed the visible destruction including buildings that had been flattened, trees knocked down, and houses submerged under water. The next evening, a reporter asked Biden about the impact of Hurricane Helene. Let me play the audio. Because the sound of the plane is so loud in the background, I will repeat what was said. REPORTER: “What do the states in the storm zones need, Mr. President?” PRESIDENT BIDEN: “What?” REPORTER: “What do the states in the storm zone -- what do they need after what you saw today?” BIDEN: “Oh, in the storm zone.” REPORTER: “Yes sir.” BIDEN: “I didn't know which storm you were talking about. They've got everything they need. And they're very happy across the board.” Truth be told, the people hit by Hurricane Helene, especially those in North Carolina, are not very happy across the board. Clearly, Biden is out of touch with reality. DeSantis sent Florida Guard to North Carolina, first help they received Appearing on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis explained that after the Florida Guard had completed their Hurricane Helene rescues in Florida, he authorized the military personnel to rescue North Carolinians. DeSANTIS: “I authorized air assets, National Guard, state guard, Highway Patrol, to go into western North Carolina. So, it created this odd circumstance where the first people that they come in contact with is some state guard unit from Florida and not any of the federal assets. I don't think the federal assets were marshaled very quickly at all. “But the lesson that I think people should take from this is one we learned in Florida long ago. We don't rely on FEMA – [Federal Emergency Management Association] -- to do any of that type of activity. We rely on FEMA to basically be a bank account. There's federal programs in place. We get our people qualified for individual assistance, reimbursement for some of the debris, but we take the matters into our own hands for the preparation and the rescue and response. I just think it's sad.” In addition, The Wall Street Journal reports that homeowners are rushing to file insurance claims after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across six states. Many of them will likely be left empty-handed. In recent years, property insurers have hollowed out coverage and sharply increased rates to make up for steep underwriting losses driven by natural disasters. Melania Trump champions abortion in new memoir And finally, last Thursday, Donald Trump said he gave his blessing for his wife Melania Trump to endorse a “fundamental right” to abortion in her upcoming memoir, at a time when relations are already strained between the GOP ticket and the party's pro-life base, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Earlier this week, an advance excerpt of the former First Lady's book was published, in which she declares that a “woman's fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes. Restricting a woman's right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is the same as denying her control over her own body.” Sadly, Melania disregards the humanity of the children in the womb created by God. In Jeremiah 1:5, God said, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Fox News asked Trump for his reaction. FOX NEWS: “What's your reaction to Melania's memoir championing abortion rights and reproductive freedom?” TRUMP:  “We spoke about it and I said you have to write what you believe. I'm not going to tell you what to do. You have to write what you believe. “She's very beloved. People love our former First Lady, I can tell you that. But I said you have to stick with your heart. I've said that to everybody. You have to go with your heart. “There are some people that are very, very far right in the issue, meaning without exceptions. And then there are other people that view it a little bit differently than that.” Mrs. Trump's pro-abortion declaration comes the same week her husband clarified he “would not support a federal abortion ban, under any circumstances, and would, in fact, veto it.”  Trump tweeted those outrageous comments while J.D. Vance, his VP pick, was debating Tim Walz in New York last Tuesday. Trump now opposes further federal action on abortion, supports letting the Abortion Kill Pill to be distributed by mail, and has criticized pro-life states for overly “harsh” abortion bans. The former president has taken credit for making the GOP “less radical” on abortion, including by having the national Republican Party platform rewritten to reflect his more liberal position. Politico reported that multiple prominent pro-life figures were frank in their disapproval. Family Research Council president Tony Perkins said, “It is not a pro-life position, it's not an acceptable position, and it does not provide the contrast on this issue to the degree that we have had in the past between him and Kamala Harris.  What President Trump is doing is suppressing his own support.” Students for Life of America chief policy strategist Kristi Hamrick said,  “President Trump keeps saying that he wants to be out of the federal business of abortion.  So, number one, stop funding it.” And Live Action founder and leader Lila Rose lamented, “Unfortunately, it seems like Trump doesn't care about the pro-life base anymore. He came out recently and said that he supported access to these deadly abortion drugs, and that is horrific. When Trump is publicly compromising, it's deeply discouraging to pro-life and pro-family voters, and I think that he's putting his own election in jeopardy. Quite frankly, this is a losing strategy.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, October 7th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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TODAY: We tag along with the Anonymous Collective Facebook page as they fight against wind powered energy, vegetarianism, the Democratic Party, and put the fix on English soccer league matches—all from the comfort of Nigeria. ALSO: Mark Robinson, Trump's “Martin Luther King on steroids,” flames out in his candidacy for North Carolina Governor when his old porn messageboard posts become public. Will his juices be too funky for The Old North State? Sign up at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult for $5/month and get a bonus episode every week  

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about racism in America and take a text about the Mark Robinson scandal in North Carolina.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show.To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course, use promo code "HAPPY"LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

Scott and Jessica dive into the latest polling with a close look at key battleground states. Then, the North Carolina governor's race takes a scandalous turn as GOP front-runner Mark Robinson faces backlash over controversial past comments. Finally, a surprising trend in the housing market: Why are millionaires opting to rent rather than buy, and what does it signal for the future of homeownership? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': On A Roll: A New NBC News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum against Donald Trump, including a record jump in her favorability rating. I'll get into the story behind the numbers with Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and pollster Cornell Belcher. Defying Donald Trump: House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a new plan to avoid a government shutdown, without including one of Trump's key demands.  And a major shakeup in the campaign staff of Trump's handpicked candidate for North Carolina Governor, Mark Robinson, after allegations of inflammatory posts on a porn site.  My Sound Off panel of Michael Steele and Steve Phillips weigh in on how this could impact the presidential campaign in the Tar Heel state. Finally, an extraordinary new book on Emmett Till's murder. Author Wright Thompson joins me to discuss why he says many of the most disturbing details have been erased by history. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”

New polls show the race remains tight even as VP Harris continues to improve nationally and in swing states. Plus, the GOP candidate for governor of North Carolina continues his campaign after a report about shocking comments made online. And, Georgia's state election board gets set to vote on new rules that could change how ballots are counted. McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Larry Sabato, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, Brian Tyler Cohen, Stuart Stevens, and LaTosha Brown join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

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Hear the full episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to our Substack - DumbZone.comTC Fleming in for Jake today. Remote in Springtown, Shohei Ohtani joins the 50/50 club, why isn't it a bigger deal? The NFL rule changes since the 70's have shaped modern football, Dak Prescott vs. Lamar Jackson, DeeZ Picks Week 3, and North Carolina Governor, Mark Robinson's, seedy online presence.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says the recent allegations against North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson aren't surprising and adds that if Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wins North Carolina she will become president. He speaks with host Annmarie HordernSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Democrat candidate for North Carolina Governor, Josh Stein, is refusing to debate his Republican opponent, Mark Robinson. Stein is the sitting NC Attorney General and Robinson is the sitting Lt. Gov.    Help Pete's team in the Walk to End Alzheimer's by going here.   Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Advertising inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a record-breaking week, Kamala Harris has united the Democratic party behind her, with significant momentum and grassroots support. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri liken it to the energy felt in the Obama campaign, especially as online support grows organically among younger voters. They also take a beat to reflect on President Biden's heartfelt address to the nation Wednesday night, and the legacy he leaves after decades of public service. Then, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stops by, to chat veepstakes, explain the Democratic Convention rules, and highlight some important governors' races to watch in November. And lastly, Claire and Jen dispel the myth of the vice president as a ‘DEI' candidate with a reality check: JD Vance is the candidate who's been handed everything he has.Further reading: As promised, here is Governor Tim Walz' winning hotdish recipe from the Minnesota Congressional Delegation's Hotdish Off:  Turkey Trot Tater Tot Hotdish.

On this hour of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Aladino Cameroon Reserva cigar. Tony talked to Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco at The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discuss the new Aladino Cameroon Reserva and the state of the cigar industry in 2024. Other topics this week include: The North Carolina Governor and Legislature advance new cigar bar legislation. There are 5 types of homes that may plummet in value in 2024. All that and much more on EDS. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of EDS, Tony and Fingers review the Aladino Cameroon Reserva cigar and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #7. Tony talked to Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco at The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discuss the new Aladino Cameroon Reserva and the state of the cigar industry in 2024. Other topics this week include: The North Carolina Governor and Legislature advance cigar bar legislation. There are 5 types of homes that may plummet in value in 2024. A writer "found" the best way to make hot dogs this summer and it's not on the grill. Amazon Prime Day deals to look for this year. All that and much more on this week's Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!   Brett kicks off the program by talking with the two guests we have with us in studio today and the trio discusses their thoughts on when the Trump hush money verdict will be announced.  We're joined by Matt "The Coach" Doherty to talk about how the circus that is the Trump hush money trial is impacting Americans' opinions of our great institutions that are being weaponized against us. They also discuss Robert De Niro's comments on Trump where he claimed that Trump will bring an end to America as we know it.   Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Wednesday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about upcoming verdict announcement in the Trump hush money trial and Lieutenant  Governor Mark Robinson's campaign for North Carolina Governor. Bo also shares what he and Beth have coming up tomorrow on Good Morning BT!  We're also joined by Chairperson of the Republican National Committee, Michael Whatley, to talk about the lawfare we are seeing with the Trump hush money trial and Robert De Niro's comments yesterday.   Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show aired on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 on 107.9 and 980 The WAAV in Wilmington, NC. Gaza Pier Disaster, North Carolina Governor's Race, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with Stacey Buckner, one of the Top Ten CNN Heroes of 2023 and recipient of the North Carolina Governor's Medallion Award. After surviving a nearly fatal stroke and traumatic brain injury, Stacey turned her journey of recovery into a mission to serve others. She founded Off-Road Outreach, an organization which provides meals, mobile showers, laundry services, and much, much more to the large homeless veteran community in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We spoke with her about her work, what inspired it, and what keeps her fulfilled today. 

In this pilot episode of Best Part of the Book, a personal nod is given to the small rural town of Ashe County where McFarland has called home since it was founded in 1979. Host Mark Perzel talks with Janet Pittard, author of A Hospital for Ashe County: Four Generations of Appalachian Community Health Care. Janet shares favorite stories she uncovered in the extensive research and over 100 interviews she performed in the writing of the book. You don’t have to be from Ashe County, North Carolina to appreciate these hometown stories surrounding a small hospital in a rural Appalachian community. BOOK DESCRIPTION: When Ashe County Memorial Hospital opened in November 1941, it was the realization of a dream for the poor, sparsely populated county in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Building a hospital is a major undertaking for any community at any time. Accomplishing this in the waning days of the Great Depression and on the brink of World War II, while scant local resources were taxed by catastrophic floods and severe snows, was a remarkable feat of community organization. This is the story of the generations of supporters, doctors, nurses, emergency personnel and others whose lives are interwoven with regional health care and the planning, building and operation of (the “new”) Ashe Memorial Hospital. This legacy, brought to life through 114 photographs and personal interviews with 97 individuals, traces the development of health care in a remote Appalachian community, from the days of folk remedies and midwives, to horseback doctors and early infirmaries, to the technological advances and outreach efforts of today’s Ashe Memorial Hospital. LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: BESTPARTReceive a 25% discount on any of Janet's titles published by McFarland with coupon code BESTPART. BOOKS BY JANET PITTARD A Hospital for Ashe County: Four Generations of Appalachian Community Health Care, McFarland, hardback (2016), softcover(2019) - https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/a-hospital-for-ashe-county-2/ The Ashe County Frescoes of Benjamin F. Long IV, McFarland, 2021, co-authored with David Chiswell. https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-ashe-county-frescoes-of-benjamin-f-long-iv/ Stephen Shoemaker: The Paintings and Their Stories, McFarland, 2013, co-authored with Stephen Shoemaker. https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/stephen-shoemaker/ ABOUT JANET PITTARD Janet was born and raised in Southern Pines, North Carolina and has always loved writing stories. Her love of stories came from her father, who entertained his little girl with stories he thought up while driving the state’s winding mountain roads for his job. That is where Janet’s love of western North Carolina originated. Now she combines her love of writing with her love of her mountain home in West Jefferson, generating stories and books set in the High Country. Janet began her career as a freelance writer after retiring from the North Carolina Governor’s Office with 30 years of service. She wrote over 100 stories for Our State Magazine from 2003 to 2009 and also wrote for several projects with UNC-TV’s Our State program. Later she contributed stories to two published anthologies related to Ashe County and wrote for an online newspaper called Ashe County Line. Janet is a regular participant in Wordkeepers, a local writing group. ABOUT MCFARLAND McFarland, a leading independent publisher of academic and general-interest nonfiction books, is perhaps best known for the serious treatment of popular culture. Founded in 1979, we are recognized among authors and readers as adventurous in range and a reliable source of worthy books that other publishers overlook. We have about 7500 unique works for sale and each year we publish about 350 new titles. Meeting high library standards has been a major focus since the company began, and many McFarland books have received awards from the academic-oriented (e.g., Choice Outstanding Academic Title, ALA Outstanding Reference Work) to the mainstream (Hugo, Edgar, Stoker, and Eisner, among others). www.McFarlandBooks.com

Former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Wheeler, passed away this weekend at the age of 80. Former Charlotte Mayor and North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory joins Bo and Beth to share a few stories about the impact she had on the Charlotte community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Monday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!   Brett kicks off the program by talking about President Biden's proposed solution to the border crisis and why President Biden won't sit down for an interview with CBS + Brett shares his opinion on what bill should be passed, the "Fixing Joe Biden Bill." Brett also warns against trusting the current presidential polling, with so many chips left to fall Trump supporters need to keep acting as if Trump was down by ten in the polls.  We're joined by North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell to talk about his campaign for North Carolina Governor and his resume that qualifies him for the job.   Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Monday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about the passing of Jim Barroll and discuss the incredible impact that Jim had on WBT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Biden will visit East Palestine, Ohio soon | What has Buttigieg been? | Chris bought a Mark Robinson for North Carolina Governor shirt | What made Tim run for public office? Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ and is about polls and battleground states 20:49 SEG 2 Phil Christofanelli, Missouri State Rep. for District 104 covering the St. Peters area, talks about his filing of a House Resolution in support of Texas's efforts to secure the southern border and calling on Governor Parson to send more Missouri National Guardsmen to help provide operational assistance to help with Texas's efforts | Education freedom and open enrollment | Eliminating the 1% earnings tax for low-income workers | Running for state senate https://twitter.com/phlchristo     36:53 SEG 3 Educating illegals | Nuclear power for the power grid | Jim Clyburn is running for re-election https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen!  We begin the show with a visit from Scott Hamilton from the WBT Newsroom to talk about a viral TikTok challenge that has left its mark in Charlotte + how it relates to the skyrocketing amount of juvenile crime in the city before diving into other specific numbers released by CMPD.  Scott also shares some breaking news live on the show about a tanker that was carrying gasoline and spilled thousands of gallons. Later in the show Brett talks about Bill Graham's announcement that he's running for North Carolina Governor. Brett talks about how Graham, who has made regular appearances on WBT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman on Good Morning BT, actually made the announcement + how Brett thinks his late addition to the race will impact the campaigns of the other candidates running for the GOP nomination and what he thinks drew Graham into the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Presler of Early Vote Action joins Dawn to expand on the game plan the GOP needs to follow with early and mail in voting. Read more about Early Vote Action below. Early Vote Action PA (“EVA”) was created to achieve a strict purpose — organize & mobilize Republicans to vote early, so that by the time Election Day rolls around, the Republican victory is already baked in. At EVA, we're intent on marshaling the time, labor, and resources of conservatives around the country to achieve this goal in 2024, with a specific focus on the key swing states of Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The foremost goal for Republicans in 2024 is to take back the White House, and the path to 270 Electoral College votes runs through these five key swing states. If we win these swing states, Republicans will retake the Senate, strengthen our hold on the House, retake the North Carolina Governor's Mansion, retake the Nevada Legislature, strengthen our holds on the other respective states' legislatures, and see victories in down-ballot races at the county and local levels. It will be efficient, precise trickle-down organizing & mobilizing. Importantly, also, at EVA we're working to ensure that Republicans from every state are operating not merely as 50 disjointed operations, but rather as one team of concerned American conservatives fighting to win the necessary electoral fights to retake our country. Because if we retake these five key states, we can continue our movement's march into every state across the country with powerful momentum, until every state on the map is ruby Republican red! Whether you're in Tulsa or Jersey City, Bar Harbor or Anchorage, at EVA we are ready to connect with you to organize teams of conservative Americans, build phone banks and letter writing centers, provide the requisite data to engage with the voters we need to get to the polls, and get them to the polls early. We're ready to win, and we're intent on ensuring that our path to victory begins on the day ballots go out. To reach this goal, we need you on our team, because when we organize and mobilize we win. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Listen here to this special edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen featuring some exclusive audio from an event at a Charlotte women's group today that featured four of the five Republican candidates for North Carolina Governor. Brett starts the show by setting the stage for the gubernatorial race in North Carolina and explaining the challenges facing whoever gets the nomination once they take on Democrat Josh Stein. He also shares audio you can only hear on this show from the event in SouthPark with each of the candidates explaining why they should get the position and how they plan on catching up to leader Mark Robinson, who is currently the North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and did not attend the event earlier today.  Then Brett shares who he thinks are the winners and losers from this pseudo-debate and if he's sees any of them beating Josh Stein if they get the nomination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for this Thursday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett begins the show by sharing more audio from yesterday's event hosted by the Republican Women of Greater Charlotte, where four of the five GOP candidates for North Carolina Governor explained their stances on many different issues, including that of mask mandates. Then we are joined by WBT News' Scott Hamilton, who explains some of the drama going down with the Indian Trail City Council, Brett also shares more exclusive audio in the form of an interview with Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles from election night this week who talks about her first endorsement for City Council coming up short and how she plans to work with Renee Johnson since she's back. Finally Brett shares a report from WBTV's Dave Whisenant, who talks about the Mayberry Days event starting next week in Mount Airy -- the famous home of Andy Griffith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wake County GOP held a debate last night between three of five candidates for North Carolina Governor. The frontrunner - Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson - was a no-show.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is James Klopovic. After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels.  For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organiza­tional development, implementation, and evaluation. Join me in this episode and learn why James is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment Let's get to know James Klopovic Why words matter a lot to him [05:43 - 10:30] A New Wave Leader James talks about his life-changing career pivot Hear his advice to be a “New Wave Leader” in 2022 Learn his formula to know what to do next with your life [10:31 - 20:06] How to Live a Life Worth Living The philosophy that all baby boomers should follow James tells us the lessons he learned from recovering from his injury He talks about the importance of taking care of the body [20:07 - 25:06] Care About the Body, Mind, and Spirit James gives an interesting thought about virtues The reasons boomers should practice humility The connection among body, mind, and spirit [25:07 - 35:38] Obstacles are Needed Why people should learn what is right and wrong first People should want obstacles to happen and here's why Here's a story about dynamites that you'd not want to miss! [35:39 - 41:13] How to Build a Legacy It's never too late for boomers to change their lives Here's why The 5 ways to manage time according to James Leisure has a major impact on legacy James explains [41:14 - 42:02] Closing Segment Connect with James! Links below  Final announcements   Tweetable Quotes: “The way to attract those good people is with good character.” - James Klopovic “Obstacles are the way. They're not in the way.” - James Klopovic Connect with James Klopovic: Email jklopovic@gmail.com to connect with James or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Affinitas Publishing to learn sustainable public service programs that develop New Wave Leaders both in the public and private sectors.   Resources Mentioned The Daily Stoic The Practicing Stoic   ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Connect with Terry: Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is James Klopovic. After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels.  For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organiza­tional development, implementation, and evaluation. Join me in this episode and learn why James is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment Let's get to know James Klopovic Why words matter a lot to him [05:43 - 10:30] A New Wave Leader James talks about his life-changing career pivot Hear his advice to be a “New Wave Leader” in 2022 Learn his formula to know what to do next with your life [10:31 - 20:06] How to Live a Life Worth Living The philosophy that all baby boomers should follow James tells us the lessons he learned from recovering from his injury He talks about the importance of taking care of the body [20:07 - 25:06] Care About the Body, Mind, and Spirit James gives an interesting thought about virtues The reasons boomers should practice humility The connection among body, mind, and spirit [25:07 - 35:38] Obstacles are Needed Why people should learn what is right and wrong first People should want obstacles to happen and here's why Here's a story about dynamites that you'd not want to miss! [35:39 - 41:13] How to Build a Legacy It's never too late for boomers to change their lives Here's why The 5 ways to manage time according to James Leisure has a major impact on legacy James explains [41:14 - 42:02] Closing Segment Connect with James! Links below  Final announcements   Tweetable Quotes: “The way to attract those good people is with good character.” - James Klopovic “Obstacles are the way. They're not in the way.” - James Klopovic Connect with James Klopovic: Email jklopovic@gmail.com to connect with James or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Affinitas Publishing to learn sustainable public service programs that develop New Wave Leaders both in the public and private sectors.   Resources Mentioned The Daily Stoic The Practicing Stoic   ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Connect with Terry: Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of The Brett Winterble Show! Brett starts the show talking about the miserable weather due to heat and wildfire smoke across the United States + an argument he heard about it being "too hot to work," and the idea of a "Sun Day" before taking your calls on the topic.  We also have a conversation about military recruitment issues with a caller as well as The White House touting the success of Bidenomics + Ask Brett Anything segment as a caller asks Brett about his memory for household tasks.  Dr. Bruce Bechtol makes his return to the program to talk with Brett about the American solider who defected to North Korea as he was supposed to return to the United States and in our final hour we're joined by former North Carolina Governor and WBT contributor Pat McCrory to talk about the "No Labels" controversy that is continuing to garner attention.  Finally we talk with callers about the future of Social Security and talk with Bill McGinty to preview his show filling in for Brett Jensen on Breaking with Brett Jensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Brett Winterble Show we're joined by former North Carolina Governor and WBT contributor Pat McCrory to talk about the "No Labels" controversy that is continuing to garner attention.  Brett and the former governor react to how hosts of "The View," talked about the movement before talking about the politicization of election boards in states around the country + McCrory explains why he thinks it is an important movement ahead of the 2024 Presidential election as well as preparing for the onslaught likely coming the way of the "No Label," believers.  McCrory also talks about how his previous experience dealing with controversial issues has prepared him for dealing with backlash in the future before sharing what he's hearing inside both political parties when it comes to the direction of the leadership of The United States of America + why he feels like we need more choices than simply Trump or Biden for the head job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, joins the show to discuss the new North Carolina sports betting bill that was passed, this week, his experience at the NASCAR Allstar Race at North Wilkesboro, Wake Forest baseball, the possibility of an Major League Baseball team coming to North Carolina, and his desire to be a sports commentator.

The 14th Amendment restricts Joe Biden, it doesn't give him any authority.Ron DeSantis / John Stossel interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uGoWr1hspMChris Papst reporting on Baltimore schools https://foxbaltimore.com/news/project-baltimore/maryland-dept-of-education-redacts-test-scores-but-not-suspension-or-poverty-rates-why#North Carolina Governor "State of Emergency" over not getting his way. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/22/nc-governor-declares-emergency-over-school-choice-bill/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Paul Thacker—American journalist based in Spain and former Fellow at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss his latest article, “Biden White House and Big Disinformation Have Policies to Ban 'True Content' on COVID Vaccines.” You can read all of Thacker's work, “The Disinformation Chronicle,” here: https://www.pauldthacker.com More marine wildlife washes ashore along the Atlantic coast. Sonar has been used for ocean floor mapping and, according to some environmental experts, it may be interfering with whales' ability to communicate and accurately navigate. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) seemingly declared a “state of emergency” over Republican state lawmakers announcing plans to overturn his veto and pass education reform/introduce school choice.

On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Our colleague Tony Kinnett is reporting that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who is a Democrat, declared a state of emergency Monday because the state Legislature is expected to override his veto of a school choice bill. Tony's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/22/nc-governor-declares-emergency-over-school-choice-bill/The FBI has reportedly failed to provide a document subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Accountability committee. Debt ceiling negotiations continue as the clock ticks closer to a potential defaultThe Chinese-owned app TikTok has filed a lawsuit on Monday against Montana following the state's ban of the app last week. The driver of a U-Haul truck who slammed into security barriers near the White House on Monday evening is facing charges. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, says that the next president might have the opportunity to appoint two Supreme Court Justices. Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Tucker Carlson's biographer says Fox News fired Tucker as part of the Dominion settlement, a track athlete will miss the state championship after losing to a transgender athlete, the North Carolina Governor declares a fake state of emergency over school choice, and much more.

On today's show Tucker Carlson's biographer says Fox News fired Tucker as part of the Dominion settlement, a track athlete will miss the state championship after losing to a transgender athlete, the North Carolina Governor declares a fake state of emergency over school choice, and much more.

Tara and Lee talk about North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, declaring a state of emergency over public schools when he himself sends his kid to private school.

Tara and Lee talk about North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, declaring a state of emergency over public schools when he himself sends his kid to private school.

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NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR ROY COOPER THINKS ITS A STATE OF AN EMERGENCY FOR KIDS TO HAVE SCHOOL CHOICEThis damn fool is making North Carolina a Laughing Stock!! What a mess, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declares 'state of emergency' over school choice billRepublican state lawmakers have planned to use their veto-proof majority to pass education reformBy Lindsay Kornick | Fox NewsGov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency over upcoming education reformNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday ahead of the Republican state legislature planning to pass school choice legislation.Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a "state of emergency" on Monday in an attempt to stop a school choice bill from passing the state legislature.Cooper released a video announcement where he declared a state of emergency, arguing that the state of public education is "no less important" than other emergencies."It's time to declare a State of Emergency for public education in North Carolina. There's no Executive Order like with a hurricane or the pandemic, but it's no less important," Cooper stated.He continued, "It's clear that the Republican legislature is aiming to choke the life out of public education. I'm declaring this state of emergency because you need to know what's happening. If you care about public schools in North Carolina, it's time to take immediate action and tell them to stop the damage that will set back our schools for a generation."Cooper's announcement drew intense backlash on Twitter as an overreach of government power.The Blaze columnist Auron MacIntyre wrote, "Executive governing in the permanent state of exception to save democracy.""Neutering the abuse of emergency power by the executive branch should be priority number 1 for every state," Conservative account "PoliMath" tweeted.School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis wrote, "they're losing control over the minds of other people's children. good. cry harder, @RoyCooperNC.""What a hypocrite. Public schools aren't good enough for his kids, but they are for yours," Independent Women's Forum senior policy analyst Kelsey Bolar blasted.Purple Strategies partner Rory Cooper commented, "If I *were* the Governor of NC, I would've been declaring a state of emergency when the state was in the bottom third of states reopening schools and depriving children of the education they needed. Not once parents got involved and demanded something better for their kids.""A ‘state of emergency' over a bill passed by the legislature. Very serious," Americans for Prosperity vice president Casey Mattox joked.In April, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced efforts to move forward with education reform bills that promote school choice. One measure includes a bill that would provide equal funding to charter school students along those who attend public school. Critics, such as Cooper, claimed that the bill mostly serves to cut funding for public schools."Put together, these ideas spell disaster that requires emergency action. The North Carolina I know was built on support for public schools, and we can't let the legislature tear them down. I'm fighting back, and I need you to do it too. Public schools can survive this legislative session if we can limit the damage, but we all need to pull together to do it," Cooper said.The measures by state Republicans followed the announcement by State Rep. Tricia Cotham that she would be defecting from the Democratic Party to join the GOP. Her decision, she stated at the time, came from her support for school choice."On issues like school choice, like charters, we have to evolve," Cotham said. "One-size-fits-all in education is wrong for children … [Democrats] didn't really want to talk about children. They had talking points from adults and adult organizations."Cooper has been criticized for opposing private school vouchers while sending his daughter to a private school in Raleigh. He has also attempted to end the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program which provides vouchers to lower and middle-income students.=====================LIFE, LIBERTY, JUSTICE FOR ALLPROTECT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS#GoRight For Peter Boykinhttps://PeterBoykin.comPeter Boykin For NC LT GOVERNOR 2024#ncgov #ncltgov #ncltgovernor #NCGOP #NCpolitics #ncpol #PeterBoykin #GoRight #Trump #gop #Election2024 #ElectionsMatter

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wanted to make a statement in the manner he vetoed the ban bill. He had a huge rally and made those the bill affected a part of the veto process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wanted to make a statement in the manner he vetoed the ban bill. He had a huge rally and made those the bill affected a part of the veto process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

This episode is presented by Old Grouch's Military Surplus -- Andrew Dunn from Longleaf Politics (and former comms guy for former NC Lt. Gov. Dan Forest) discusses NC Treasurer Dale Folwell's "narrow path to victory" now that he officially announced his run for North Carolina Governor in 2024. His GOP primary opponent is expected to be the current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode presented by Old Grouch's Military Surplus! Ryan Brown, the Secretary of the NC Libertarian Party has reaction to the North Carolina Governor's State of the State from last night. Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper called on  Republicans to avoid culture war issues, then proceeded to make demands they acquiesce to Democrats' cultural preferences.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1986, the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network has supported people in their darkest hour…people who are the family members of murder victims. They offer emotional support, support in the courtroom, and financial support. Their state funding has been virtually eliminated. It's a non-profit organization that offers services free to their clients. They are hoping the Governor's Crime Commission will reconsider funding them. Below is information provided by the NC Department of Public Safety regarding VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding: VOCA BACKGROUNDER AND TRENDLINES Victim Assistance grant funds are made up of federal dollars that in North Carolina are distributed by the Governor's Crime Commission. These funds – the GCC's largest source of federal funding – have fallen by 57% over the last five years and are in jeopardy of falling further. In 2018, the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission received $103 million to support victims of crime. In 2022, the GCC received only $44.7 million. Of that money, 30% is federally mandated to be distributed to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Another mandatory funding stream earmarks at least 10% for underserved populations including family members of victims of homicide, as well as victims of human trafficking and other crimes. In 2022, GCC surpassed this mandatory minimum and allocated almost 30% of funding to projects that support underserved populations. The remaining funds are allocated using priorities set by the Commission during the summer months. Some of the funding priorities this year are community violence intervention, legal services and hospital-based services. The reduction in federal VOCA funding has increased competition among worthy applicants serving victims of crime in North Carolina and throughout the country. VOCA Victim Assistance grants come from the U.S. Crime Victims Fund, which is made up of deposits of federal criminal fines, fees, and penalties. Deposits to the CVF have been decreasing since 2017 due in part to decreased federal prosecutions, and this has in turn helped drive down the amount of money distributed to the states. Statement from Caroline Farmer, Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission, on administration of VOCA funding. The Governor's Crime Commission understands the impact VOCA-funded organizations have on our communities. We support NCVAN and their work. The federal funding that NCVAN and other organizations previously relied upon has been cut dramatically. This is a pivotal moment for the VOCA federal fund, and we are taking the following steps to ensure that victims continue to receive support in their recovery: We require VOCA applicants to write to their regional U.S. Attorneys' Office, sharing the ways that their work supports victims of federal crime in our state. The U.S. Attorneys' prosecutions help fund these groups. We are working closely with groups such as NCVAN that are looking for new sources of funding following the loss of some or all of their VOCA funding. Our 2023 Request for Proposal for VOCA funding is currently open. We encourage organizations to review the criteria and submit their applications by the Jan. 31 deadline.

 On Tuesday morning part of Interstate 485 outer loop in Matthews was closed due to a crash that left one person dead. More than 1,700 people were killed in car crashes in 2021. The 5% increase from 2020 made 2021 the deadliest on North Carolina streets in two decades. Officials say so far this year, the trend seems to be leveling out.“The roads have not changed significantly since 2020. Driver behavior has changed significantly,” Mark Ezzell, the director of the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, said.That includes distractions behind the wheel. State data shows over the last five years, there has been a 15% increase in distracted driving-related accidents and fatalities. So far this year 117 people have died in distracted driving accidents, one more than this time last year.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/north-carolina-deadliest-roads-drivers-death-data/275-674f8ee8-720b-423b-bf0a-3b8643d9e3a7The Epicentre has a new name: Queen City Quarter.Global Commercial Real Estate Services announced Tuesday it will lead marketing, property management and renovations at the 302,324-square-foot Epicentre mixed-use development in Uptown Charlotte. CBRE said its renovation project will "enhance the visitor experience." The property has been renamed Queen City Quarter, inspired by Charlotte's nickname, “The Queen City.”“It's a chance to bring a fresh approach, a new vision to the property,” Compie Newman, managing director of CBRE, said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/epicentre-queen-city-quarter-charlotte-uptown-new-name-branding/275-e056161d-633a-4893-8db6-a81beb305c0aWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! Plus, on this edition of #WakeUpCLT To Go, forecaster Larry Sprinkle and Chris Mulcahy have the latest update on Hurricane Ian. The powerful Category 4 storm is approaching landfall along the Florida coast with sustained winds of 140 mph, as well as heavy rain and life-threatening storm surge.

 On Tuesday morning part of Interstate 485 outer loop in Matthews was closed due to a crash that left one person dead.  More than 1,700 people were killed in car crashes in 2021. The 5% increase from 2020 made 2021 the deadliest on North Carolina streets in two decades. Officials say so far this year, the trend seems to be leveling out. “The roads have not changed significantly since 2020. Driver behavior has changed significantly,” Mark Ezzell, the director of the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, said. That includes distractions behind the wheel. State data shows over the last five years, there has been a 15% increase in distracted driving-related accidents and fatalities. So far this year 117 people have died in distracted driving accidents, one more than this time last year. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/north-carolina-deadliest-roads-drivers-death-data/275-674f8ee8-720b-423b-bf0a-3b8643d9e3a7 The Epicentre has a new name: Queen City Quarter. Global Commercial Real Estate Services announced Tuesday it will lead marketing, property management and renovations at the 302,324-square-foot Epicentre mixed-use development in Uptown Charlotte.  CBRE said its renovation project will "enhance the visitor experience." The property has been renamed Queen City Quarter, inspired by Charlotte's nickname, “The Queen City.” “It's a chance to bring a fresh approach, a new vision to the property,” Compie Newman, managing director of CBRE, said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/epicentre-queen-city-quarter-charlotte-uptown-new-name-branding/275-e056161d-633a-4893-8db6-a81beb305c0a Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!  Plus, on this edition of #WakeUpCLT To Go, forecaster Larry Sprinkle and Chris Mulcahy have the latest update on Hurricane Ian. The powerful Category 4 storm is approaching landfall along the Florida coast with sustained winds of 140 mph, as well as heavy rain and life-threatening storm surge.

What's Trending: Serena Williams moves on at the US Open. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper honors Coach K. And what do we want from Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Hardy is the CEO of the North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association and North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association where the motto for working there is – It's a Mission NOT a Position! The word used to describe her leadership - UNICORN. She demonstrates leadership with HEART every day. Listen to her stories that describe how leadership through grace creates loyalty, teamwork, and success. In 2022, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, awarded her The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, highest honor awarded to recognize persons who have made significant contributions to the State of North Carolina.

In Conversation with Surabhi Kaushik on Writers Beyond Borders and Much More!Meet An Extraordinary Woman - Surabhi Kaushik“Writing has been my passion and profession for over 2 decades now. “Surabhi Kaushik is a professional writer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She and her husband and son moved to the US in 2105 from Mumbai, India.We met by chance, as fans of Author Alka Joshi, and I knew Surabhi's story had to be shared with my listeners!Surabhi doesn't have a work visa for the USA yet, but she gives of her time and talent and serves the community as a volunteer. She initiated a writing group—Write Like You Mean It, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, and she conducts writing workshops in other Charlotte, NC libraries.Surabhi led writing programs and assisted hosting events at the library for five years. In that time, she logged well over 500 hours of service. Kaushik shared, “Volunteering at the Library has been an enjoyable learning experience for me because it has given me a space to showcase my talents, meet new people and be part of a welcoming community. The writing group has given me a sense of belonging which was important to me as a newbie immigrant.”In November 2020, Surabhi received the North Carolina Governor's Award for Volunteer Service. Her work has been published in several magazines and on websites in India and the US. Some of her writing may be found on India Currents . Check out her writing talent on her blog Writers Mind.Surabhi .SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES & LINK TO SURABHI'S PROGRAM WRITERS BEYOND BORDERSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/surabhi.kaushik.52/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/writersmind.surabhi/Writers Beyond BordersThe virtual program hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library. The FREE ONLINE PROGRAM meets the third Wednesday of every month. It is a FREE program. Register for the program here.

North Carolinians are heading to the polls today for their state's primary as multiple Republican candidates for Senate are fighting for the nomination. First, Congressman Ted Budd, candidate for Senate in North Carolina, joined to discuss why he believes former President Trump's endorsement has been so valuable for his campaign, what he accomplished in the House and what is driving voters in his state. Later, former North Carolina Governor and candidate for Senate a Pat McCrory joins to share why he believes independent voters in the state could boost him at the polls and how his time as governor has prepared him for the Senate.   Pennsylvania and North Carolina are two states with hotly contested primary races unfolding today. A growing trend among candidates' campaigns have been their ties to the MAGA agenda made popular by former President Trump and their efforts to win his endorsement. As voters make their decisions, many wonder if a Trump endorsement will have any power in determining election results. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to discuss former President Trump's influence on the Republican party, issues that matter most to key demographics, and the efficacy of President Biden's "ultra MAGA" offensive.    Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolinians are heading to the polls today for their state's primary as multiple Republican candidates for Senate are fighting for the nomination. First, Congressman Ted Budd, candidate for Senate in North Carolina, joined to discuss why he believes former President Trump's endorsement has been so valuable for his campaign, what he accomplished in the House and what is driving voters in his state. Later, former North Carolina Governor and candidate for Senate a Pat McCrory joins to share why he believes independent voters in the state could boost him at the polls and how his time as governor has prepared him for the Senate.   Pennsylvania and North Carolina are two states with hotly contested primary races unfolding today. A growing trend among candidates' campaigns have been their ties to the MAGA agenda made popular by former President Trump and their efforts to win his endorsement. As voters make their decisions, many wonder if a Trump endorsement will have any power in determining election results. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to discuss former President Trump's influence on the Republican party, issues that matter most to key demographics, and the efficacy of President Biden's "ultra MAGA" offensive.    Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolinians are heading to the polls today for their state's primary as multiple Republican candidates for Senate are fighting for the nomination. First, Congressman Ted Budd, candidate for Senate in North Carolina, joined to discuss why he believes former President Trump's endorsement has been so valuable for his campaign, what he accomplished in the House and what is driving voters in his state. Later, former North Carolina Governor and candidate for Senate a Pat McCrory joins to share why he believes independent voters in the state could boost him at the polls and how his time as governor has prepared him for the Senate.   Pennsylvania and North Carolina are two states with hotly contested primary races unfolding today. A growing trend among candidates' campaigns have been their ties to the MAGA agenda made popular by former President Trump and their efforts to win his endorsement. As voters make their decisions, many wonder if a Trump endorsement will have any power in determining election results. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to discuss former President Trump's influence on the Republican party, issues that matter most to key demographics, and the efficacy of President Biden's "ultra MAGA" offensive.    Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Duke vs. UNC and what the Final Four match-up means for the state. Alabama Head Men's Basketball Coach, Nate Oates on the NCAA Tournament and the Final Four team's run this March Madness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is James Klopovic. After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels. For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organiza­tional development, implementation, and evaluation. Join me in this episode and learn why James is a Kickass Boomer! [00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment [05:43 - 10:30] A New Wave Leader [10:31 - 20:06] How to Live a Life Worth Living [20:07 - 25:06] Care About the Body, Mind, and Spirit [25:07 - 35:38] Obstacles are Needed [35:39 - 41:13] How to Build a Legacy [41:14 - 42:02] Closing Segment Tweetable Quotes: “The way to attract those good people is with good character.” - James Klopovic “Obstacles are the way. They're not in the way.” - James Klopovic Email jklopovic@gmail.com to connect with James or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Affinitas Publishing to learn sustainable public service programs that develop New Wave Leaders both in the public and private sectors. Resources Mentioned ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is James Klopovic. After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels.  For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organiza­tional development, implementation, and evaluation. Join me in this episode and learn why James is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment Let's get to know James Klopovic Why words matter a lot to him [05:43 - 10:30] A New Wave Leader James talks about his life-changing career pivot Hear his advice to be a “New Wave Leader” in 2022 Learn his formula to know what to do next with your life [10:31 - 20:06] How to Live a Life Worth Living The philosophy that all baby boomers should follow James tells us the lessons he learned from recovering from his injury He talks about the importance of taking care of the body [20:07 - 25:06] Care About the Body, Mind, and Spirit James gives an interesting thought about virtues The reasons boomers should practice humility The connection among body, mind, and spirit [25:07 - 35:38] Obstacles are Needed Why people should learn what is right and wrong first People should want obstacles to happen and here's why Here's a story about dynamites that you'd not want to miss! [35:39 - 41:13] How to Build a Legacy It's never too late for boomers to change their lives Here's why The 5 ways to manage time according to James Leisure has a major impact on legacy James explains [41:14 - 42:02] Closing Segment Connect with James! Links below  Final announcements   Tweetable Quotes: “The way to attract those good people is with good character.” - James Klopovic “Obstacles are the way. They're not in the way.” - James Klopovic   Email jklopovic@gmail.com to connect with James or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Affinitas Publishing to learn sustainable public service programs that develop New Wave Leaders both in the public and private sectors.   Resources Mentioned The Daily Stoic The Practicing Stoic   ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

To start the final hour of the show, former North Carolina Governor, WBT Host and Senate candidate Pat McCrory joins Pete to talk about the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and President Biden's "Build.Back.Better" infrastructure bill.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark Peiser: The Moving Target of Perfection Since 1967 when Mark Peiser became involved with the Studio Glass Movement, he has been recognized for his uniquely individualized approaches and accomplishments in glass. Continual investigation of the expressive implications of glass properties and processes has led to his distinctive bodies of work. Recently Peiser published the book, Thirty-Eight Pieces of Glass – with Related Thoughts, pairing his glass with brief writings of resonance.  To quote from the preface: “Since I began with glass 50 years ago, I've received countless questions asking, basically, what's it about? In that discussion I've tried to answer honestly and completely but I've always felt to have fallen short – short of the words and short of the voice that would say them. When I started to assemble this book, I began feeling much more truthful and satisfying answers to that question. I hope you will, too. That these selections sorted out into something of an abridged life story was a bit of a surprise to me. It shouldn't have been. All along I've said my work has been about my feelings and experiences and, over many years, what else is a life?”  Peiser, an internationally known glass artist, was born in Chicago in 1938. After studying electrical engineering at Purdue University (Lafayette, Indiana, 1955-1957), he received a Bachelor of Science in Design from Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Illinois, 1961). Peiser studied piano and composition at DePaul University School of Music (Chicago, Illinois, 1965-1967) before attending Penland School of Crafts (Penland, North Carolina) in 1967. After five weeks of glass classes, he became the first resident craftsman in glass at the school. Peiser is a founder of the Glass Art Society, of which he is now an honorary member, and a leading presence in the Studio Glass Movement. Inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Craft Council in 1988, Peiser received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass in 2004, the North Carolina Governor's Award in 2009, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Glass Art Society in 2010 and the North Carolina Living Treasure Award in 2011, among others. He has exhibited worldwide and is in many public and private collections including the Asheville Art Museum, the Chrysler Museum of Art, The Corning Museum of Glass, the Glassmuseum Ebeltoft, the Lucerne Museum of Art, the Milwaukee Art Museum, The Museum of Art and Design, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art, among others. By challenging established formulas and techniques throughout his career, Peiser has created and combined new and unusual colors in his glass sculptures. This approach to glass is radical as he has literally invented new glasses in order to pursue an idea through to creation. In 2009, a special glass formulation was created by melting opal glasses for his Palomar series of sculptures that pay homage to Corning Glass Works' famous 200-inch Disk, the telescope mirror cast in 1934 for the Mt. Palomar Observatory in California. Currently, Peiser is working on the Marko Blanko Project to develop a specialty glass for filigrana. Peiser's work highlights include: EARLY WORKS  1967 – 1977 Develops blowing skills, designs and builds various furnaces and equipment, develops formulations for crystal, various opal and luster glasses. Produces iridescent miniatures, gather pots, flower forms, spaghetti bowls, copper core vessels, opaque geometric and image vessels. PAPERWEIGHT VASES (PWV) 1975 – 1981 Introduces and develops torch working techniques for furnace blown work allowing more detailed imagery and perspective. Produces Paperweight Vases portraying natural subjects and landscapes, urban views and abstract imagery related to the vessel form. INNERSPACE (IS) 1983 – 1994 Develops graphite molding process and casting glasses. Makes compound cast glass pieces that compose the internal volume of solid transparent forms. Produces Innerspace series including Ascensions, Hands, Light Beams, Moons, Mountain Skyscapes, Muses, Planets and Polychrome Progressions. FORMS OF CONSCIOUSNESS (FOC) 1994 – 2004 Develops bottom pour casting furnace, casting and mold techniques, and glass formulae allowing larger scale work representing psychological conditions. CONTRITION SECOND STUDY (CSS) 2000 – 2004 Produces a limited edition of 50 as a learning experience to formulate and develop casting process for controlled translucency in sculptural glass. COLDSTREAM CASTING (CSC) 2001 – 2007 A creative use of my bottom pour furnace. My most fun in a glass shop since 1969. View videos of the Coldstream Casting process on You Tube by searching Mark Peiser. PALOMAR  2008 – 2012 Develops vermiculite molding process. Produces Palomar series as a tribute to the accomplishment of the Palomar Mirror in 1934. For more about the Palomar series and the transition to the Passage and Etudes Tableau, search You Tube for Mark Peiser's Corning Museum of Glass talk.  PASSAGES AND ETUDES TABLEAU  2012 – PRESENT Refines formulation and heat treatment of light scattering glasses. Produces work whose subject is light. Now, more than a half century later, Peiser's name is synonymous with invention and precision. He conveyed to ToYG podcast: “Most of my earliest memories are of making things. I seem to have a knack for seeing how things work, how things go together, and how to make it. If I have a gift, that's it. “When I was in design school, I became concerned with the essence of quality. Read some books and papers, sat through some lectures, and developed a somewhat subconscious but deep commitment for my life's efforts. Later working in industry, design and advertising it was difficult to impossible to implement quality. At my level it was irrelevant and deeply unsatisfying. When I happened into Penland and the beginning of the Studio Glass Movement, the control offered by the notion of a one-man glass studio seemed an avenue that could lead to quality. I've done my best to hold to that path throughout my career. All in all, I've been successfully self- employed for 57 years. As we all hope, with the rest of life, I did the best I could at the time. But unlike the rest of life, I could disappear a bad piece like it never happened.  “Being an artist is not just another job. It's a commitment.”  

This week our guest is JAR contributor Travis Copeland. In the heat of the partisan conflict in North Carolina, Governor Thomas Burke was taken captive by loyalist rebels. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

May 14, 2021 I don't know if I should travel to South Carolina to buy fireworks or step back six more feet. A huge milestone was conquered yesterday afternoon. After sixty plus weeks of wearing a diaper over our faceS the CDC reached that point in Covid 19 recovery where it's OK to walk into a building without wearing that strip of cloth. But! But! You have to be fully vaccinated. I burst out in huge laughter. Because I know how many people I work with on the frontline who refuse to get the shot. They're on the frontline and still feel like it's a conspiracy. To pour even more fuel onto this fire is how fast the North Carolina Governor jumped in and said it wouldn't be happening in his state. It's like being a teenager all over again. You've got your first car. The freedom is all yours. Driving wherever and whenever you want. Then your parents say, “Be home by nine or those keys belong to me.” My father was sick with his strict walk and way. He only allowed us five minutes to talk on the phone. As teens with budding hearts of love how can you get anything done inside five minutes? His command taught how to lie. To make up excuses. To create fake news. Five minutes? What his discipline did during my teen years trained me to be more giving and compassionate toward today's young adults. His dictatorship at 4172 Ryan opened my heart to give people the opportunity to succeed until the moment they disrespect the gift. The agreement. The collaboration. Equal love. Equal respect. Until the agreement is broken. I get it! Humans have this drive to not want to follow any rules. Many of us don't like confrontation either. When things aren't moving the way you intend it generates a ton of negative. Oh baby! Feel that fire! Whew! You've got some good negative! Sadly a lot of that negative is turning into bad decisions which leads to improper behavior. The CDC, President Joe Biden and science have cleared the way for the masks to taken off while in a building. The Governor of North Carolina doesn't agree. Can I get his phone number? I just wanna call him up when the maskless masses grow in large numbers. Call him up to let him know that being a political father during the pandemic means we ain't coming home at 9pm. He can try and take the car keys but the people know he may have words but he isn't gonna be heard. I get it! How do you prove you are fully vaccinated? I get it! Only 37% have been fully vaccinated! At any given moment we could be the global hot spot. I get it. My Dad told my teenage self, “I can't stop you from getting an STD. If you get it. It wasn't because I didn't tell you how to protect yourself. Make your own choices and please God in Heaven please locate the right decision.”

May 14, 2021 I don’t know if I should travel to South Carolina to buy fireworks or step back six more feet. A huge milestone was conquered yesterday afternoon. After sixty plus weeks of wearing a diaper over our faceS the CDC reached that point in Covid 19 recovery where it’s OK to walk into a building without wearing that strip of cloth. But! But! You have to be fully vaccinated. I burst out in huge laughter. Because I know how many people I work with on the frontline who refuse to get the shot. They’re on the frontline and still feel like it’s a conspiracy. To pour even more fuel onto this fire is how fast the North Carolina Governor jumped in and said it wouldn’t be happening in his state. It’s like being a teenager all over again. You’ve got your first car. The freedom is all yours. Driving wherever and whenever you want. Then your parents say, “Be home by nine or those keys belong to me.” My father was sick with his strict walk and way. He only allowed us five minutes to talk on the phone. As teens with budding hearts of love how can you get anything done inside five minutes? His command taught how to lie. To make up excuses. To create fake news. Five minutes? What his discipline did during my teen years trained me to be more giving and compassionate toward today’s young adults. His dictatorship at 4172 Ryan opened my heart to give people the opportunity to succeed until the moment they disrespect the gift. The agreement. The collaboration. Equal love. Equal respect. Until the agreement is broken. I get it! Humans have this drive to not want to follow any rules. Many of us don’t like confrontation either. When things aren’t moving the way you intend it generates a ton of negative. Oh baby! Feel that fire! Whew! You’ve got some good negative! Sadly a lot of that negative is turning into bad decisions which leads to improper behavior. The CDC, President Joe Biden and science have cleared the way for the masks to taken off while in a building. The Governor of North Carolina doesn’t agree. Can I get his phone number? I just wanna call him up when the maskless masses grow in large numbers. Call him up to let him know that being a political father during the pandemic means we ain’t coming home at 9pm. He can try and take the car keys but the people know he may have words but he isn’t gonna be heard. I get it! How do you prove you are fully vaccinated? I get it! Only 37% have been fully vaccinated! At any given moment we could be the global hot spot. I get it. My Dad told my teenage self, “I can’t stop you from getting an STD. If you get it. It wasn’t because I didn’t tell you how to protect yourself. Make your own choices and please God in Heaven please locate the right decision.”

May 14, 2021 I don't know if I should travel to South Carolina to buy fireworks or step back six more feet. A huge milestone was conquered yesterday afternoon. After sixty plus weeks of wearing a diaper over our faceS the CDC reached that point in Covid 19 recovery where it's OK to walk into a building without wearing that strip of cloth. But! But! You have to be fully vaccinated. I burst out in huge laughter. Because I know how many people I work with on the frontline who refuse to get the shot. They're on the frontline and still feel like it's a conspiracy. To pour even more fuel onto this fire is how fast the North Carolina Governor jumped in and said it wouldn't be happening in his state. It's like being a teenager all over again. You've got your first car. The freedom is all yours. Driving wherever and whenever you want. Then your parents say, “Be home by nine or those keys belong to me.” My father was sick with his strict walk and way. He only allowed us five minutes to talk on the phone. As teens with budding hearts of love how can you get anything done inside five minutes? His command taught how to lie. To make up excuses. To create fake news. Five minutes? What his discipline did during my teen years trained me to be more giving and compassionate toward today's young adults. His dictatorship at 4172 Ryan opened my heart to give people the opportunity to succeed until the moment they disrespect the gift. The agreement. The collaboration. Equal love. Equal respect. Until the agreement is broken. I get it! Humans have this drive to not want to follow any rules. Many of us don't like confrontation either. When things aren't moving the way you intend it generates a ton of negative. Oh baby! Feel that fire! Whew! You've got some good negative! Sadly a lot of that negative is turning into bad decisions which leads to improper behavior. The CDC, President Joe Biden and science have cleared the way for the masks to taken off while in a building. The Governor of North Carolina doesn't agree. Can I get his phone number? I just wanna call him up when the maskless masses grow in large numbers. Call him up to let him know that being a political father during the pandemic means we ain't coming home at 9pm. He can try and take the car keys but the people know he may have words but he isn't gonna be heard. I get it! How do you prove you are fully vaccinated? I get it! Only 37% have been fully vaccinated! At any given moment we could be the global hot spot. I get it. My Dad told my teenage self, “I can't stop you from getting an STD. If you get it. It wasn't because I didn't tell you how to protect yourself. Make your own choices and please God in Heaven please locate the right decision.”

May 14, 2021 I don’t know if I should travel to South Carolina to buy fireworks or step back six more feet. A huge milestone was conquered yesterday afternoon. After sixty plus weeks of wearing a diaper over our faceS the CDC reached that point in Covid 19 recovery where it’s OK to walk into a building without wearing that strip of cloth. But! But! You have to be fully vaccinated. I burst out in huge laughter. Because I know how many people I work with on the frontline who refuse to get the shot. They’re on the frontline and still feel like it’s a conspiracy. To pour even more fuel onto this fire is how fast the North Carolina Governor jumped in and said it wouldn’t be happening in his state. It’s like being a teenager all over again. You’ve got your first car. The freedom is all yours. Driving wherever and whenever you want. Then your parents say, “Be home by nine or those keys belong to me.” My father was sick with his strict walk and way. He only allowed us five minutes to talk on the phone. As teens with budding hearts of love how can you get anything done inside five minutes? His command taught how to lie. To make up excuses. To create fake news. Five minutes? What his discipline did during my teen years trained me to be more giving and compassionate toward today’s young adults. His dictatorship at 4172 Ryan opened my heart to give people the opportunity to succeed until the moment they disrespect the gift. The agreement. The collaboration. Equal love. Equal respect. Until the agreement is broken. I get it! Humans have this drive to not want to follow any rules. Many of us don’t like confrontation either. When things aren’t moving the way you intend it generates a ton of negative. Oh baby! Feel that fire! Whew! You’ve got some good negative! Sadly a lot of that negative is turning into bad decisions which leads to improper behavior. The CDC, President Joe Biden and science have cleared the way for the masks to taken off while in a building. The Governor of North Carolina doesn’t agree. Can I get his phone number? I just wanna call him up when the maskless masses grow in large numbers. Call him up to let him know that being a political father during the pandemic means we ain’t coming home at 9pm. He can try and take the car keys but the people know he may have words but he isn’t gonna be heard. I get it! How do you prove you are fully vaccinated? I get it! Only 37% have been fully vaccinated! At any given moment we could be the global hot spot. I get it. My Dad told my teenage self, “I can’t stop you from getting an STD. If you get it. It wasn’t because I didn’t tell you how to protect yourself. Make your own choices and please God in Heaven please locate the right decision.”

It's never made sense to force people to wear a mask outside. Good ventilation has always been an ignored key in reducing coronavirus transmission. But after a year of mandating it, the North Carolina Governor says we are free to be maskless outside. (Gee! Thanks!) Also, he expects to lift all other restrictions on capacity, distancing, and gatherings on June 1.... but NOT the mask mandate for INDOORS. If we want that order lifted, he demands we get 2/3rds of adults vaccinated with at least one dose. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know what some states are doing to help curb distracted driving? Join us for this week's episode of The Daily Drive with Mark Ezzell Director of North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program and Sam Cole Traffic Safety Communications Manager with the Colorado DOT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forddrivingskillsforlife/message

'Herd immunity' is the phrase not to be uttered in a year of COVID briefings held by the North Carolina Governor. But that's what we're aiming for. So, what percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated or have recovered in order to achieve herd immunity? The Governor won't say... except that he wants everyone to get vaccinated. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

93: Leadership Lessons from The Duke Endowment (Rhett Mabry)  SUMMARYIt’s hard not to be impressed by an organization that has contributed over $4 billion in grants to nonprofit organizations since its inception, but that’s exactly The Duke Endowment has done, making it one of the largest 501(c)(3) private foundations in the United States. Equally impressive as the Endowment’s impact on its four program priorities (higher education, health care, rural church and child care) is the thoughtful leadership that President Rhett Mabry and his team bring to the philanthropic sector. As the guest on episode #93 of the Path Podcast, Rhett not only shares a wealth of knowledge from his three decades of experience in the charitable sector, but also specific advice for current and aspiring leaders in the nonprofit community.  What are funders like the Endowment looking for in you as a nonprofit leader?  What about your board?  What do they want to see in your strategic plan and in your methods of evaluation?  Lots of fascinating insight, and a unique opportunity to learn the answer to the question on your mind: “I wonder what the funder thinks about my nonprofit?”ABOUT RHETTA native of Greensboro, NC, Mabry joined the Endowment in 1992 as Associate Director of Health Care. He became Director of Child Care in 1998, was named Vice President of the Endowment in 2009, and became President in 2016. Mabry holds a Master of Health Administration from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Before joining the Endowment, he was a manager at Ernst & Young and HCA West Paces Ferry Hospital. He has served on the North Carolina Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council and the board of the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. He is a past board chair of the Southeastern Council of Foundations, and serves as an Observer to the Duke University Board of Trustees. He also serves on the board of Candid, a national organization that compiles and evaluates philanthropic data.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESRon Chernow’s book GrantLearn about the Endowment’s work through the MDC (Manpower Development Corp.)Craig Bass from Alexander Youth NetworkCenter for Effective Philanthropy President Phil Buchanan’s book Giving Done RightBlue Meridian PartnersKelly Fitzsimmons and Project EvidentApply to join one of PMA’s Mastermind Programs!

In this episode, brought to you by Provision Farms CBD Oils, Eugene talks about an Amazon show that Chigs and I gobbled up, The MIL unexpectedly being dressed on a Sunday, ribs, the North Carolina Governor’s curfew, rain battles with the pool cover, giving up booze, and a call from fellow podcaster Gary. Questions or comments can be left on the Wheeler’s Dog Speak Line, 336-422-6006. You can even send a text message and possibly be part of a future episode. For just a $4 monthly donation, you get a bonus episode EVERY WEEK. For more information on supporting my efforts visit patreon.com/wheelersdog

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says we're not wearing masks enough, and we're not social-distancing enough, and we're not washing our hands enough. So, if we don't comply with his new, stricter Executive Order... he'll look to lock the state down again. He's ordering authorities to punish individuals along with business owners who don't comply with his edict. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Patreon fueled shout-out: The Local Energy Alliance Program, your local energy nonprofit, wants to help you lower your energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and save energy. Schedule your Home Energy Check-Up to get started - now only $45 for City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents. You’ll receive energy-saving products and expert advice customized to your needs. Sign up today!*The number of COVID cases in Virginia continues to rise, with the seven-day average of new daily cases rising to 2,403 today, based on a one-day count today of 2,544. That’s the same one-day total from November 20, tying the one-day record. The seven-day average for new positive tests has risen to 7.4 percent statewide, up from 7.2 percent yesterday. In the Blue Ridge Health District, there are 37 new cases, bringing the seven-day average for new daily cases to 38. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper yesterday announced new mask requirements due to rising cases in that state. “We’ve passed the grim benchmark of losing more than 5,000 North Carolineans to COVID-19,” Cooper said. “We hold each of them in our memories and they will not be forgotten. This Thanksgiving week, our state and the country are reporting record high case numbers and hospitalizations.”The new mask requirement goes into effect at 5 p.m. tomorrow in North Carolina. People must wear masks in all indoor settings. Previously the requirement only applied to businesses. “I have a stark warning for North Carolineans today,” Cooper said. “We are in danger. This is a pivotal moment in our fight against the coronavirus. Our actions now will determine the fate of many.” Hat tip to the newsletter Raleigh Convergence for the information. Check them out if you are in Wake County, North Carolina!  I learned about them through the Local Independent Online News Publishers group. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Watch his comments here. *The consultant team hired to write up an affordable housing plan for Charlottesville and to complete the locality’s Comprehensive Plan update has not had as much public feedback as it did in a survey cycle earlier this year. Jennifer Koch is with the firm Rhodeside & Harwell. “We in the first round, taking the survey for example, we got 1,100 responses to that,” Koch said. “We’ve seen about 100 responses so far to the survey.”However, Koch said this time around, participants are being asked to comment on draft materials. Feedback is being taken through December 2. (virtual meeting page)The steering committee that is reviewing the work met last night to review the high-level principles of the affordable housing plan, which includes an aspirational $10 million a year commitment in city funding for affordable housing projects. Sarah Kirk is with the firm HR&A, a subcontractor hired to produce the affordable housing plan.“There are three guiding principles that really underpin the whole plan and you will see those referred to throughout the draft plan,” Kirk said. “Those are racial equity, regional collaboration so collaboration completely particularly within the urban ring, but we’re talking about ways to collaborate with Albemarle County and with other regional jurisdictions, with UVA to jointly address affordable housing challenges and we talk about the need for a comprehensive approach. So we think about not only using land use or subsidies, but using both as well as tenants’ rights to the city can advance tenant’s rights.”On the notion of regional cooperation, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is already spearheading a regional affordable housing partnership and is administering the state’s COVID-related Rental  and Mortgage Relief program. On March 10, UVA President Jim Ryan announced that up to 1,500 new units would be built on land controlled by UVA or its real estate foundation. (UVA Today article)Much of the conversation dealt with that recommendation of $10 million in dedicated annual funding. Phil Kash is with HR&A. “We think consistency is key here, having an expected level of impact,” Kash said. “One, so the city can build its systems and lay plans around us, but also so nonprofit partners, CRHA and the entire ecosystem of affordable housing can build and scale up to capacity to deploy this this money effectively.”In the past two months, Council has finalized two major agreements. That includes $3 million in funding for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Crescent Halls renovation and new units at South First Street, and about $5.5 million in funding for the first phase of the Friendship Court redevelopment being undertaken by Piedmont Housing Alliance.One councilor made this brief comment.“I’m just going to say that we have to be realistic,” said City Councilor Heather Hill. The city is currently facing the limits of its borrowing capacity.  The panel also discussed the role of homeownership in the plan. We’ll have more from this meeting in a newsletter coming up later this week. *The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority met last night for its monthly meeting. Executive Director John Sales said that for the first time in a long time, the vast majority of tenants no longer owe back rent thanks to an $80,000 payment from City Council out of its share of CARES Act funding. “That’s like probably the first time in 15 or 20 years that the account balances are at zero,” Sales said. The two who do have account balances are working out a payment plan with CRHA officials as part of a new eviction abatement program. Speaking of the two CRHA development projects, the city has issued building permits for both Crescent Halls and South First Street Phase One. Dave Norris is the CRHA’s redevelopment director and he said the next step is to complete financing. “We’ve cleared those hurdles which is huge and once we have closed on the projects, we’ll be able to get started on the construction,” Norris said. Norris said they are aiming for a mid-December date to close the financing deal, which includes the $3 million in city payments as well as low-income housing tax credits. (LIHTC). “That’s mostly due to a last minute delay caused by some bureaucratic issues with [the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] but we’re working through them,” Norris said. Planning for a second phase of redevelopment at Phase 2 has been taking place all year and Norris said work has begun to get HUD-required paperwork done in advance. Negotiations between the general contractor are underway to ensure that at least some residents can be hired for the construction through a process known as Section 3. “Part of that conversation involves getting a little more specific on their Section 3 hiring commitments so that our Section 3 coordinator, Joy Johnson, has a clearer idea of roughly how many positions and what kind of skills and trades they are looking to hire from among the over 80 people she has in the pipeline for Section 3 employment,” Norris said.”The CRHA Board will next meet in late January. *Today in meetings, the Albemarle Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. and will hold a public hearing for on a special use permit for outdoors displays at a former restaurant in the Rio/29 intersection that is being converted into a car dealership. They’ll also take action on an altered form of the Breezy Hill subdivision in the Village of Rivanna. Southern Development has lowered the total number of units from 160 to 130 to try to assuage opposition from nearby residents. In other meetings:Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Review Board meets at 5 p.m. (meeting info)Do you have questions about the C’Ville Plans Together initiative? The consultant is holding office hours to answer questions and take feedback beginning at 5:30 p.m. (meeting info) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Homeless children not allowed to speak with father in North Carolina.

Homeless children not allowed to speak with father in North Carolina.

Homeless children not allowed to speak with father in North Carolina.

Jesse Kelley - Manager, Criminal Justice & Civil Liberties at the R Street Institute - joins me to discuss the recommendations that the North Carolina Governor's task for racial equity and criminal justice issued. Plus - President Trump is sending more federal agents into cities that are unable (or unwilling) to tamp down violence. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's take a look at the way the North Carolina Governor & his administration described two protest marches. The ReOpenNC was described as reckless & dangerous. The BLM was not. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Josh Dorfman who is the founder of the furniture company Simbly and also sits on the North Carolina Governor's Entrepreneurship Council.  Josh used to work with Venture Asheville and was the CEO of the Collider.  He also hosts a podcast called The Last Environmentalist.  We have good conversation about the environment, small businesses navigating Covid-19 and even come up with some great ideas about how to maintain the Asheville downtown in a Coronavirus future.  

The North Carolina Governor said he expects to modify his SHEO (Stay at Home Executive Order) on Friday - moving the state into Phase One of his three-phase plan. But Phase One looks a lot like our current Phase Zero. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unprecedented move, just days ago, to cancel events that might draw more than 100 people came from an Executive Order out of the North Carolina Governor’s office. This statewide mandate is now enforceable, yet it’s hardly the most extreme measure officials have taken to slow the spread of the new coronavirus – known as COVID-19.

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Adam and Joe, heard weekdays 3-6:30 on 99.9 The Fan. On this edition of the show the guys discuss Tom Brady's future and Lauren Brownlow drops by to talk about pitchforks and torches for Kevin Keatts. Also, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, joins the show with his thoughts on David Ayres, the Canes new additions and their playoff chances.

Deadly hurricane moves north, unleashing heavy rains and tornadoes; warnings, evacuations go as far north as Virginia; Hurricane's eyewall expected to move over or near North Carolina; Governor warns of "long night ahead"; Dorian battering Carolinas with heavy rains and tornadoes; North Carolina Governor urges people to "shelter in place" for Dorian; Minister of Health says Dorian death toll in Bahamas will soar and to "prepare for unimaginable information"; Official: Up to thousands are missing in Bahamas after Dorian; Coast Guard says its rescued 201 people so far in The Bahamas; White House issues new statement to defend Trump's Alabama storm blunder; Trump personally directed adviser to issue statement that defends his false claim about Alabama's role in hurricane; NTSB: boat crew member saw flames erupting from galley; Woman remembers her daughter and husband who died in boat fire; Mom who lost family in boat fire: husband was "intellectually incredibly gifted: and an "outdoor adventurer"

Statistics reveal that human trafficking generates more than $32 Billion annually for perpetrators. But, at whose expense? The trafficking world facilitates scenarios that literally converts prey to predators and victims to participants in criminal activity. This institutionalizing and brainwashing of victims tends to mirror symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome. Today we chat with a legal champion of Human Trafficking Victims, Judge Toni King.Judge Toni King, HBCU graduate, and former North Carolina Governor appointed Judge visits us to discuss her Human Trafficking court. Interestingly her court deals with victims of human trafficking rather than perpetrators. Listen in as she discusses remedies for addressing this unique class of victim turned criminal participant. Judged King also offers information on prevention, recognition and trends in addressing this problem that has reached epidemic proportions.

In this episode, You Okay, Sis?: Misogynoir & Mental Health with Jeremiah Hopes. Ekemini and Christina are joined by Jeremiah Hopes M.S., LPC, LCAS, CAADC is a solution-focused thinker, professional counselor, speaker, and author. Jeremiah holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling and he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. In 2005 he founded, The Center of Hopes,™ a counseling, speaking, and training organization. In 2015 he co-authored Facing Our Future: Building Strong Black Men in the 21st Century. Jeremiah provides counseling services to individuals and families and provides professional training to groups and organizations. Jeremiah is a powerful speaker and an engaging storyteller and his trainings are both interactive and informative. Jeremiah has consulted with the award-winning GAP program and has provided services to a variety of groups and organizations including: the School Nurse Association of North Carolina, the Virginia Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control Board, and the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission. Purchase Jeremiah Hopes’ Book, Facing Our Future: Building Strong Black Men in the 21st Century here: http://www.centerofhopes.com/product/facing-our-future-book Follow Jeremiah on Instagram and Facebook: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahhopes/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecenterofhopes/ Website: www.centerofhopes.com Articles referenced in this episode: Explanation of Misogynoir by Trudy http://www.gradientlair.com/post/84107309247/define-misogynoir-anti-black-misogyny-moya-bailey-coined Police Violence Against Black Women and Girls is State-Sanctioned Rape Culture by Ekemini Uwan https://racebaitr.com/2018/09/10/police-violence-is-rape-culture/#

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials deliever an update on the winter storm clean-up and aftermath in his state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide an update following the weekend winter snow storm. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Dr. Ben Chapman is an associate professor and food safety extension specialist at North Carolina State University. He received a Ph.D. in plant agriculture in 2009 from the University of Guelph. With the goal of less foodborne illness, his group designs, implements and evaluates food safety strategies, messages, and media from farm-to-fork. Through reality-based research, Chapman investigates behaviors and creates interventions aimed at amateur and professional food handlers, managers and organizational decision-makers; the gatekeepers of safe food. Ben co-hosts a bi-weekly podcast called Food Safety Talk (http://foodsafetytalk.com/)and tries to further engage folks online through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. Follow on Twitter @benjaminchapman (https://twitter.com/benjaminchapman) His research interests include consumer, retail and food safety culture, home food preservation and communicating food safety risk reduction messages. He is a member of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Food Law professional development group and Outreach Education professional development group and the Carolinas Association for Food Protection. He currently co-chairs the North Carolina Fresh Produce Safety Task Force and is a member of the editorial boards of Food Protection Trends and the British Food Journal. He is the chair of the Risk Communication subgroup for the North Carolina Governor’s Task Force on Food. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Ben Chapman about: Supporting local retail, foodservice and consumer food safety through NC State Extension Co-founding Barfblog with Doug Powell and how it supports food safety efforts Emerging of niche markets like petting zoos and agritourism Developing NC State’s Master Food Volunteer program Working in food safety as a career Researching cookbooks for food safety instructions made Ben famous for two days Translating and communicating risk to consumers and businesses Using social media to arm the right people with the right messages Starting the Food Safety Talk podcast with Don Schaffner Using reality-based research Developing social media projects to engage citizen scientists   Ben Chapman's articles published in Food Safety Magazine: Crisis Management: How to Handle Outbreak Events (June-July 2012) http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/junejuly-2012/crisis-management-how-to-handle-outbreak-events/ Food Safety for Food Handlers (December 2010-January 2011) http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/december-2010january-2011/food-safety-for-food-handlers/ Resources Mentioned in This Episode: FDA Issues New FSMA Guidance for Exempt Canned Foods, Juice and Seafood http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fda-issues-new-fsma-guidance-for-exempt-canned-foods-juice-and-seafood/ New FDA Guidance Document Clarifies FSMA’s Sanitary Transportation Rule http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/new-fda-guidance-document-clarifies-fsmae28099s-sanitary-transportation-rule/ FAO to consider World Food Safety Day http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fao-urges-united-nations-to-establish-world-food-safety-day/ New Data Ranks Food Safety  at America’s Baseball Stadiums  http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/new-data-ranks-food-safety-at-americae28099s-baseball-stadiums/ Seven Filthy Food Habits and How Dirty They Really Are http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/science-dirty-food-habits-study/index.html  

Bob Salvin is the founder and CEO of Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc, a Charlotte, NC based manufacturer of surgical instrumentation and biomaterials for implant dentistry. Starting from the trunk of a really bad used car in 1981, he has built a business with global brand recognition, now doing business in over 110 countries. This year, Salvin Dental reached a milestone by acquiring a division of a publicly traded company. Salvin Dental has been recognized multiple times as a Fast 50 privately held company by Bank of America and Price Waterhouse Coopers, and has been honored numerous times as a Best Place To Work employer. The company is a recipient of the North Carolina Governor’s International Trade Award. Bob is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner and a recipient of the Seattle Study Club Charlie English Community Education Award. Bob’s entrepreneurial story has been featured in a number of publications including a chapter in Jeffrey Gitomer’s Amazon.com and New York Times best selling book, The Sales Bible. Bob has been married to Susan Salvin, former director of the Presbyterian Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, for 27 years.

Our next Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, was on hand for the Brian Turner Oktoberfest at New Belgium Brewing. Asheville Beer Lawyer Derek Allen, Burlesque Queen Morgana Magdalene, join Brewpon Tommy Green for a scintillating beer chat with North Carolina Representative Brian Turner.

Comedian Sam Tripoli called into Hoppe Hour. We talked about how we first met, his crazy life as a comedian, "fake outrage", the North Carolina Governor, the election, and more!