Carolina Newsmakers

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.

Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina, Bob Phillips, discusses the latest on redistricting, money in politics, voting access, the media and artificial intelligence.

Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina, Bob Phillips, discusses the latest on redistricting, money in politics, voting access, the media and artificial intelligence.

Lee Roberts, Interim Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses student debt, athletics, admissions and much more in this episode.

Lee Roberts, Interim Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses student debt, athletics, admissions and much more in this episode.

Cecilia Holden, President and CEO of myFutureNC joins us to discuss education and attainment demands that face our growing state.

Cecilia Holden, President and CEO of myFutureNC joins us to discuss education and attainment demands that face our growing state.

President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, Andy Ellen joins us to discuss the current state of retail sales in North Carolina, the struggle to fill open positions, the impact of organized retail crime, and legislation to walk.

President of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, Andy Ellen joins us to discuss the current state of retail sales in North Carolina, the struggle to fill open positions, the impact of organized retail crime, and legislation to walk.

President and CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Christopher Chung, is our guest as we discuss what the state is doing to recruit new business and bolster existing businesses.

President and CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Christopher Chung, is our guest as we discuss what the state is doing to recruit new business and bolster existing businesses.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, gives his take on the legislative session, 2024 elections and more.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, gives his take on the legislative session, 2024 elections and more.

Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BESTNC discusses K-12 education in the state, important facts and figures, and the challenges facing our public schools.

Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BESTNC discusses K-12 education in the state, important facts and figures, and the challenges facing our public schools.

Gary Salamido, President & CEO of the NC Chamber discusses the many great qualities of our state that are attracting new businesses.

Gary Salamido, President & CEO of the NC Chamber discusses the many great qualities of our state that are attracting new businesses.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, discusses what to expect in the legislative session, the main races in the primary election runoff, and factors to watch in the 2024 Presidential race.

John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, discusses what to expect in the legislative session, the main races in the primary election runoff, and factors to watch in the 2024 Presidential race.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Administration Pamela Cashwell is our guest as we explore the many duties of her department.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Administration Pamela Cashwell is our guest as we explore the many duties of her department.

Rev. Bruce Stanley, President and CEO of the Methodist Home for Children, joins us for a discussion on early childhood development.

Rev. Bruce Stanley, President and CEO of the Methodist Home for Children, joins us for a discussion on early childhood development.

Treasurer of the State of North Carolina Dale Folwell provides an update on the state health plan and the pension plan. He also discusses his future plans as his term as Treasurer comes to an end.

Treasurer of the State of North Carolina Dale Folwell provides an update on the state health plan and the pension plan. He also discusses his future plans as his term as Treasurer comes to an end.