Don Curtis

Carolina Newsmakers

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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.

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Don Curtis

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Bob Phillips - Second Half 18.06.2023 29:33

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

Dr. Mike Walden - Carolina Newsmakers 11.06.2023 59:50

Retired NC State Economics Professor Dr. Mike Walden shares his thoughts on the economic impact of the debt ceiling deal, where we stand with inflation and recession, and gives an outlook on the housing market.

Dr. Mike Walden - Second Half 11.06.2023 29:32

Tom Jensen - Carolina Newsmakers 04.06.2023 59:50

Director of Public Policy Polling Tom Jensen joins us to analyze political races including president and governor. Tom also shares what he believes are the biggest factors that can change political opinions.

Tom Jensen - Second Half 04.06.2023 29:48

Dr. Randy Woodson - Carolina Newsmakers 28.05.2023 59:50

NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson joins us to discuss higher education and opportunities that we can seize to improve.

Dr. Randy Woodson - Second Half 28.05.2023 29:35

NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson joins us to discuss higher education and opportunities that we can seize to improve.

Dale Folwell - Carolina Newsmakers 21.05.2023 59:50

State Treasurer Dale Folwell has the latest on the state health plan and how inflation impacts the state's finances.

Dale Folwell - Second Half 21.05.2023 29:49

State Treasurer Dale Folwell has the latest on the state health plan and how inflation impacts the state's finances.

Christopher Chung - Carolina Newsmakers 21.05.2023 59:50

CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Christopher Chung discusses the latest on luring new businesses to North Carolina.

Christopher Chung - Second Half 14.05.2023 29:40

CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Christopher Chung discusses the latest on luring new businesses to North Carolina.

Eric Boyette - Carolina Newsmakers 07.05.2023 59:50

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Eric Boyette joins us to provide an update on the state's transportation needs, the status funding and what's on the horizon.

Eric Boyette - Second Half 07.05.2023 30:07

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Eric Boyette joins us to provide an update on the state's transportation needs, the status funding and what's on the horizon.

Brad Crone - Carolina Newsmakers 30.04.2023 59:50

President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone joins us to discuss Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and voter ID. We also explore what's on the table in the legislative session and take a look at the 2024 elections.

Brad Crone - Second Half 30.04.2023 29:35

Patrick Woodie - Carolina Newsmakers 23.04.2023 59:50

President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Patrick Woodie, joins us to discuss the successes and challenges facing rural counties in the state.

Patrick Woodie - Second Half 23.04.2023 29:25

President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Patrick Woodie, joins us to discuss the successes and challenges facing rural counties in the state.

Josh Stein - Carolina Newsmakers 16.04.2023 59:50

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein joins us to discuss fentanyl and the opioid crisis, as well as various lawsuits.

Josh Stein - Second Half 16.04.2023 29:23

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein joins us to discuss fentanyl and the opioid crisis, as well as various lawsuits.

John Hood - Carolina Newsmakers 09.04.2023 59:50

President of the John William Pope Foundation, John Hood, provides analysis of the indictment of Donald Trump, the 2024 North Carolina governor's race, and what's next for the general assembly with a supermajority in the House.

John Hood - Second Half 09.04.2023 29:19

Dr. Scott Ralls - Carolina Newsmakers 02.04.2023 59:50

Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, discusses the latest innovations in the community college system and how this resource impacts local areas.

Dr. Scott Ralls - Second Half 02.04.2023 29:31

Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, discusses the latest innovations in the community college system and how this resource impacts local areas.

Kody Kinsley - Carolina Newsmakers 26.03.2023 59:50

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley discusses behavioral health and resilience, the response to COVID-19 and Medicaid expansion.

Kody Kinsley - Second Half 26.03.2023 29:30

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley discusses behavioral health and resilience, the response to COVID-19 and Medicaid expansion.