Carolina Newsmakers

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.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, joins us to recap 2024 in NC politics and provides a preview of what to watch and expect in 2025.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, joins us to recap 2024 in NC politics and provides a preview of what to watch and expect in 2025.

NC State Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden provides an economic recap of 2024 and gives his economic outlook for 2025.

NC State Economics Professor Emeritus Dr. Mike Walden provides an economic recap of 2024 and gives his economic outlook for 2025.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is our guest as we discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene, tips for your homeowners and automotive policies, and more.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is our guest as we discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene, tips for your homeowners and automotive policies, and more.

Andy Ellen, President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, joins us to discuss the outlook of holiday spending for retailers in the state, ways to shop safely online, and the impact of organized retail crime.

Andy Ellen, President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, joins us to discuss the outlook of holiday spending for retailers in the state, ways to shop safely online, and the impact of organized retail crime.

Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BEST NC joins us to discuss new data related to per pupil spending in NC, legislation to watch, and challenges facing educators in the state.

Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BEST NC joins us to discuss new data related to per pupil spending in NC, legislation to watch, and challenges facing educators in the state.

Treasurer of the State of North Carolina, Dale Folwell, discusses the state health plan, advice for treasurer-elect Brad Briner, and discusses his future plans once his term as treasurer ends.

Treasurer of the State of North Carolina, Dale Folwell, discusses the state health plan, advice for treasurer-elect Brad Briner, and discusses his future plans once his term as treasurer ends.

Bob Phillips, Executive Director of Common Cause NC, recaps the election results and the impact on the state government.

Bob Phillips, Executive Director of Common Cause NC, recaps the election results and the impact on the state government.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, takes a look at state and national 2024 elections in our last preview before voting day.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, takes a look at state and national 2024 elections in our last preview before voting day.

Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us to discuss the state of college athletics and the impact of high school athletes now being able to profit off of NIL.

Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us to discuss the state of college athletics and the impact of high school athletes now being able to profit off of NIL.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, provides insight on the 2024 election. Brad examines the presidential race, governor's race and council of state races.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, provides insight on the 2024 election. Brad examines the presidential race, governor's race and council of state races.

Heather Frazee, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter, joins us to discuss the relief effort in western North Carolina and the best ways that we can provide aid.

Heather Frazee, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter, joins us to discuss the relief effort in western North Carolina and the best ways that we can provide aid.

Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, joins us to share important deadlines for the 2024 election, what to know about voter ID, and the latest on absentee ballots.

Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, joins us to share important deadlines for the 2024 election, what to know about voter ID, and the latest on absentee ballots.