Carolina Newsmakers

President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate Phil Berger shares his thoughts on the upcoming legislative session. We also get his early impressions on Medicaid Expansion and sports betting.

President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate Phil Berger shares his thoughts on the upcoming legislative session. We also get his early impressions on Medicaid Expansion and sports betting.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey shares the latest on the rate increase request for homeowners insurance. We also explore auto insurance and the impact of distracted driving, as well as insurance fraud and scams.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey shares the latest on the rate increase request for homeowners insurance. We also explore auto insurance and the impact of distracted driving, as well as insurance fraud and scams.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley shares the latest on Medicaid Expansion, and provides insight on the subjects of behavioral health, child care and much more.

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley shares the latest on Medicaid Expansion, and provides insight on the subjects of behavioral health, child care and much more.

Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources does in-depth on the many ways that his department is impacting the state.

Reid Wilson, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources does in-depth on the many ways that his department is impacting the state.

Executive Director of Public Policy Polling Tom Jensen joins us to preview the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and to set the national scene.

Executive Director of Public Policy Polling Tom Jensen joins us to preview the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and to set the national scene.

Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, discusses agriculture in the state and the challenges facing our farmers.

Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, discusses agriculture in the state and the challenges facing our farmers.

Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, joins us to discuss the vital role of community colleges and how they are evolving to bring an even bigger positive economic impact to the state.

Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, joins us to discuss the vital role of community colleges and how they are evolving to bring an even bigger positive economic impact to the state.

Retired NC State Economics Professor Dr. Mike Walden joins us to discuss the health of the state and national economics, and what to expect in 2024.

Retired NC State Economics Professor Dr. Mike Walden joins us to discuss the health of the state and national economics, and what to expect in 2024.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.

Brad Crone, President of Campaign Connections, previews primary elections and gives the lay of the political land across the state and on a national level.

Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association joins us to provide an update on two vital aspects of North Carolina's service economy.

Lynn Minges, President and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association joins us to provide an update on two vital aspects of North Carolina's service economy.

Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.

Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.

Former NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us for a discussion on college athletics. We venture into who is responsible for the dramatically changing landscape, the impact of Name, Image and Likeness rules, the transfer portal, media rights and salaries.

Former NC Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins us for a discussion on college athletics. We venture into who is responsible for the dramatically changing landscape, the impact of Name, Image and Likeness rules, the transfer portal, media rights and salaries.

Patrick Woodie, President of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, provides an update on the economic health of the state's rural counties.