Don Curtis

Carolina Newsmakers

A weekly public affairs program featuring stories that affect our day-to-day lives - from the local economy to crime to social programs to taxes and education.

Author

Don Curtis

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.carolinanewsmakers.com

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

David Woronoff - Carolina Newsmakers 17.09.2023

David Woronoff, Publisher of The Pilot, discusses the newspaper and magazine publishing industries and the state of news media.

David Woronoff - Second Half 17.09.2023

David Woronoff, Publisher of The Pilot, discusses the newspaper and magazine publishing industries and the state of news media.

Karen Brinson Bell - Carolina Newsmakers 15.09.2023

Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.

Karen Brinson Bell - Second Half 10.09.2023

Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.

David Crabtree - Carolina Newsmakers 27.08.2023

David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, discusses the future of public television, the value of local programming, and shares his thoughts on the evolution of broadcasting and news media.

David Crabtree - Second Half 27.08.2023

David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, discusses the future of public television, the value of local programming, and shares his thoughts on the evolution of broadcasting and news media.

Mike Causey - Carolina Newsmakers 20.08.2023

Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Insurance Mike Causey explains auto insurance rate increases, important coverage not included in most homeowner policies, and his role as fire marshal.

Mike Causey - Second Half 20.08.2023

Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Insurance Mike Causey explains auto insurance rate increases, important coverage not included in most homeowner policies, and his role as fire marshal.

Dr. Jeff Cox - Carolina Newsmakers 13.08.2023

Dr. Jeff Cox, President of the North Carolina Community College System, discusses his new role, the system's collaborations with the K-12 and University systems, and the financial value community colleges provide.

Dr. Jeff Cox - Second Half 13.08.2023

Dr. Jeff Cox, President of the North Carolina Community College System, discusses his new role, the system's collaborations with the K-12 and University systems, and the financial value community colleges provide.

Brad Crone - Carolina Newsmakers 04.08.2023

President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone shares his perspective on the Trump indictments, the NC Governor's race, council of state positions, and gaming legislation.

Brad Crone - Second Half 04.08.2023

President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone shares his perspective on the Trump indictments, the NC Governor's race, council of state positions, and gaming legislation.

Steve Lawler - Carolina Newsmakers 31.07.2023

Steve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association speaks on Medicaid Expansion, cost of health care, cost of prescription drugs, and challenges facing urban and rural hospitals.

Steve Lawler - Second Half 31.07.2023

Steve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association speaks on Medicaid Expansion, cost of health care, cost of prescription drugs, and challenges facing urban and rural hospitals.

Bruce Stanley - Carolina Newsmakers 23.07.2023

Rev. Bruce Stanley, President and CEO of the Methodist Home for Children, discusses child services, mental health, bullying and foster care in North Carolina.

Bruce Stanley - Second Half 23.07.2023

Rev. Bruce Stanley, President and CEO of the Methodist Home for Children, discusses child services, mental health, bullying and foster care in North Carolina.

Wayne Goodwin - Carolina Newsmakers 17.07.2023

North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin details how the DMV operates, what you need to know about REAL ID and what's being done to improve wait times.

Wayne Goodwin - Second Half 17.07.2023

North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin details how the DMV operates, what you need to know about REAL ID and what's being done to improve wait times.

Kevin Guskiewicz - Carolina Newsmakers 09.07.2023

Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kevin Guskiewicz shares his thoughts on the challenges facing higher education in the state, the future of athletics and the impact of the US Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action.

Kevin Guskiewicz - Second Half 09.07.2023

Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kevin Guskiewicz shares his thoughts on the challenges facing higher education in the state, the future of athletics and the impact of the US Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action.

John Hood - Carolina Newsmakers 02.07.2023

President of the John William Pope Foundation John Hood is this week's guest as we review U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and redistricting. We go over the latest on abortion, sports betting and transgender-related issues being discussed by the North Carolina General Assembly.

John Hood - Second Half 02.07.2023

President of the John William Pope Foundation John Hood is this week's guest as we review U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and redistricting. We go over the latest on abortion, sports betting and transgender-related issues being discussed by the North Carolina General Assembly.

Charles Blackwood - Carolina Newsmakers 26.06.2023

President of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association Charles Blackwood joins us to discuss how Sheriff's offices operate throughout the state, the needs of law enforcement, and common misconceptions.

Charles Blackwood - Second Half 26.06.2023

President of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association Charles Blackwood joins us to discuss how Sheriff's offices operate throughout the state, the needs of law enforcement, and common misconceptions.

Bob Phillips - Carolina Newsmakers 18.06.2023

Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina Bob Phillips discusses redistricting and legislation that would impact mail-in voting and same-day registration.

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