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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Lynn Minges - Carolina Newsmakers 19.03.2023 59:50

Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, joins us to assess food and hospitality industries in the state.

Lynn Minges - Second Half 19.03.2023 29:39

Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, joins us to assess food and hospitality industries in the state.

Brenda Berg - Carolina Newsmakers 12.03.2023 59:50

President of BEST NC, Brenda Berg, showcases a new report related to teacher pay and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing K-12 education in the state.

Brenda Berg - Second Half 12.03.2023 29:37

President of BEST NC, Brenda Berg, showcases a new report related to teacher pay and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing K-12 education in the state.

Mike Causey - Carolina Newsmakers 05.03.2023 59:50

North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey joins us to discuss the latest on insurance rates, what you need to know about scams, and tips for your policies.

Mike Causey - Second Half 05.03.2023 29:51

North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey joins us to discuss the latest on insurance rates, what you need to know about scams, and tips for your policies.

Dr. Mike Walden - Carolina Newsmakers 26.02.2023 59:50

Professor of Economics, Dr. Mike Walden, discusses the economic outlook of North Carolina and also dives into the impact of Asia on the global economy.

Dr. Mike Walden - Second Half 26.02.2023 29:29

Professor of Economics, Dr. Mike Walden, discusses the economic outlook of North Carolina and also dives into the impact of Asia on the global economy.

John Bell - Carolina Newsmakers 23.02.2023 59:50

Representative John Bell, NC House Speaker and representative of District 10, joins us to discuss the current legislative session, including Medicaid expansion, sports betting and more.

John Bell - Second Half 23.02.2023 28:39

Representative John Bell, NC House Speaker and representative of District 10, joins us to discuss the current legislative session, including Medicaid expansion, sports betting and more.

Virginia Foxx - Carolina Newsmakers 23.02.2023 59:50

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx joins the program to discuss education, the national debt and foreign affairs.

Virginia Foxx - Second Half 14.02.2023 29:37

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx joins the program to discuss education, the national debt and foreign affairs.

Tom Jensen - Carolina Newsmakers 14.02.2023 59:50

Director of Public Policy Polling, Tom Jensen, provides analysis of the 2024 NC governor's race and the 2024 presidential race.

Tom Jensen - Second Half 06.02.2023 29:25

Director of Public Policy Polling, Tom Jensen, provides analysis of the 2024 NC governor's race and the 2024 presidential race.

Brad Crone - Carolina Newsmakers 29.01.2023 59:50

Political strategist and President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone joins us to discuss the Governor's race, council of state positions and hot issues in the state legislation.

Brad Crone - Second Half 29.01.2023 29:20

Political strategist and President of Campaign Connections Brad Crone joins us to discuss the Governor's race, council of state positions and hot issues in the state legislation.

Andy Ellen - Carolina Newsmakers 22.01.2023 59:50

Andy Ellen, President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, discusses inflation and rising retail prices, when we can see relief, and what legislation could be impacting retailers.

Andy Ellen - Second Half 22.01.2023 29:27

Andy Ellen, President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, discusses inflation and rising retail prices, when we can see relief, and what legislation could be impacting retailers.

Dale Folwell - Carolina Newsmakers 15.01.2023 59:50

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell discuss the changes being made to the state health plan, as well as the impact on inflation and interest changes on state funds.

Dale Folwell - Second Half 15.01.2023 29:54

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell discuss the changes being made to the state health plan, as well as the impact on inflation and interest changes on state funds.

Wendy Harris - Carolina Newsmakers 08.01.2023 59:50

Wendy Harris, Past President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the outlook of the real estate market in 2023.

Wendy Harris - Second Half 08.01.2023 29:27

Wendy Harris, Past President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, joins us to discuss the outlook of the real estate market in 2023.

John Hood - Carolina Newsmakers 01.01.2023 59:50

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, joins us to discuss the biggest political stories of 2022 and what to expect in 2023.

John Hood - Second Half 01.01.2023 29:48

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, joins us to discuss the biggest political stories of 2022 and what to expect in 2023.

Steve Lawler - Carolina Newsmakers 25.12.2022 59:50

President of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, Steve Lawler, joins us to discuss the challenges facing hospitals as the state grows, the potential impact of Medicaid expansion and the role of certificates of need.