Carolina Newsmakers

Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey

Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey

Former Governor Pat McCrory

Former Governor Pat McCrory

Michael Landguth - Second Half

Michael Landguth

Brad Crone - Second Half

Political strategist Brad Crone

Dr. Wesley Burks, Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, and CEO of UNC Health, joins us to discuss the exciting new NC Children's Project, healthcare in the state, and the challenges facing rural communities.

Dr. Wesley Burks, Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, and CEO of UNC Health, joins us to discuss the exciting new NC Children's Project, healthcare in the state, and the challenges facing rural communities.

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss the duties of her office, new business creation in the state, resources for rural businesses, and avoiding charity scams and other fraudulent activities.

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss the duties of her office, new business creation in the state, resources for rural businesses, and avoiding charity scams and other fraudulent activities.

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner joins us to discuss his priorities as treasurer of the state, as well as discussing the state health plan and state pension plan.

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner joins us to discuss his priorities as treasurer of the state, as well as discussing the state health plan and state pension plan.

Patrick Woodie, President of the NC Rural Economic Development Center, talks about the economic needs of our rural communities, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and which rural counties are growing the fastest.

Patrick Woodie, President of the NC Rural Economic Development Center, talks about the economic needs of our rural communities, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and which rural counties are growing the fastest.

David Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor, joins us for a discussion on his objectives in his role, how the Auditor's office operates, and how the audit process works.

David Boliek, North Carolina State Auditor, joins us for a discussion on his objectives in his role, how the Auditor's office operates, and how the audit process works.

David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, join us for a discussion on public broadcasting in North Carolina as well as the state of news media.

David Crabtree, Chief Executive Officer of PBS North Carolina, join us for a discussion on public broadcasting in North Carolina as well as the state of news media.

Mitch Kokai, Senior Policy Analyst at the John Locke Foundation, provide a preview of Donald Trump's return to the White House and what to watch on the state level as newly-elected officials take office.

Mitch Kokai, Senior Policy Analyst at the John Locke Foundation, provide a preview of Donald Trump's return to the White House and what to watch on the state level as newly-elected officials take office.

Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, is our guest as we have a discussion about the importance of agriculture in North Carolina, how the guest worker program works, and the challenges facing the state's farmers.

Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, is our guest as we have a discussion about the importance of agriculture in North Carolina, how the guest worker program works, and the challenges facing the state's farmers.

President of Wake Tech Community College, Dr. Scott Ralls joins us to discuss how community colleges operate within the state and the innovations he sees on the horizon.