Carolina Newsmakers

Dr. Michael Walden is an economist and professor at North Carolina State University. He holds the position of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University, and is also a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management. Dr. Walden joins Don Curtis to discuss recent...

Dr. Michael Walden is an economist and professor at North Carolina State University. He holds the position of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University, and is also a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management. Dr. Walden joins Don Curtis to discuss recent...

Eric Davis, Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education, joins us to discuss public education in North Carolina.

Eric Davis, Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education, joins us to discuss public education in North Carolina.

Gregory Griggs, Executive Vice President at NC Academy of Family Physicians

Gregory Griggs, Executive Vice President at NC Academy of Family Physicians

Treasurer of the state of North Carolina, Dale Folwell is this week's guest as we discuss the transition of the state health plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Aetna, the cost of health care, and the future of the state pension plan.

Treasurer of the state of North Carolina, Dale Folwell is this week's guest as we discuss the transition of the state health plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Aetna, the cost of health care, and the future of the state pension plan.

Steve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, joins us for a discussion on healthcare, medical debt, Medicaid expansion, and the challenges facing hospitals in North Carolina.

Steve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, joins us for a discussion on healthcare, medical debt, Medicaid expansion, and the challenges facing hospitals in North Carolina.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Joey Hopkins is our guest as we discuss the growing transportation needs of North Carolina.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Joey Hopkins is our guest as we discuss the growing transportation needs of North Carolina.

Patrick Woodie, President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities racing rural communities in our state.

Patrick Woodie, President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities racing rural communities in our state.

Dr. Nathan Dollar, Director of Carolina Demography, is this week's guest as we dive into the changing population dynamics of North Carolina. Where the state's growth is coming from, which areas are losing population, and important trends to watch going forward.

Dr. Nathan Dollar, Director of Carolina Demography, is this week's guest as we dive into the changing population dynamics of North Carolina. Where the state's growth is coming from, which areas are losing population, and important trends to watch going forward.

Tom Jensen, Executive Director of Public Policy Polling, discusses the latest data on the major races in the 2024 election.

Tom Jensen, Executive Director of Public Policy Polling, discusses the latest data on the major races in the 2024 election.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, discusses outlook of the presidential election and what impact it would have on the rest of the ballot.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, discusses outlook of the presidential election and what impact it would have on the rest of the ballot.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, joins us to discuss where the presidential race stands, how it could impact down ballot positions, and what to expect from the legislative session.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, joins us to discuss where the presidential race stands, how it could impact down ballot positions, and what to expect from the legislative session.

U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx joins us for a discussion on education, student debt, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, and Social Security.

U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx joins us for a discussion on education, student debt, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, and Social Security.

Dr. Mike Walden, NC State Economics Professor Emeritus, provides his insight on inflation, the prospects of a 4-day work week, and how the cost of living in North Carolina compares to other states.