The Carolina Cabinet

On this special edition of Carolina Cabinet, hosts Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers just days before the municipal election. Together, they tackle hot topics including the transition to four-year terms for local officials, how citizen input shapes town planning, and what these changes mean for Hope Mills’ future. Mayor Jessie Bellflowers gets candid...

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet, your trusted homegrown conservative talk radio show for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-hosts Laura Mussler and Pastor Joshua Goodman welcome Cynthia Hamilton, an Army veteran and Hope Mills Commissioner candidate. The show starts with local updates, Pastor Josh’s inspiring message of hope, and Carol Ulrich’s urgent cal...

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet podcast! In this episode, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Commissioner Bryan Marley to unpack the latest controversies in Hope Mills. Commissioner Marley shares his emergency services background and gives his side of the story regarding the recent censure of Commissioner Craver, highlighting issues of ethics, transparency, and the public’s perception of...

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this edition, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler dive deep into the latest shakeups and intriguing moments from the recent Cumberland County GOP Convention. From the razor-thin margins in the primary race between Senate Leader Phil Berger and Sheriff Sam Page, to the evolving grassroots versus establishment battle within the party, th...

Welcome back to Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk show serving Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. On today’s episode, your host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler are joined in studio by U.S. Senate candidate Richard Dansie. Together, they dive into a lively discussion around political roots, fiscal responsibility, and the economic outlook for 2026. Hear Richard D...

On this episode of Carolina Cabinet, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler welcome Ron Starling, candidate for Hope Mills commissioner, for a candid and insightful conversation about local government, growth, and taxes in Hope Mills, North Carolina. With a background in law enforcement and public service, Starling shares his views on the recent shift to four-year commissioner terms, the chal...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s only homegrown conservative talk radio show! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Commissioner Joanne Scarola for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation. Joanne faces tough questions head-on about accusations swirling around politics versus professionalism, transparency in commission mee...

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! This week, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about civic engagement, local government, and some of the hottest issues facing Cumberland County. The discussion dives into everything from recent elections and “Laura on the Loose” voter interviews, to the controve...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County's premier hour of conservative talk radio, hosted by Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler. In this episode, we sit down with Karen Saracen, a Hope Mills commissioner candidate, VA nurse, and dedicated community volunteer. Karen shares her journey from central New Jersey to North Carolina, her strong commitment to serving veterans, and her a...

Welcome to another lively episode of the Carolina Cabinet, broadcasting from the studios of WFAY and WMRV in Cumberland County! Tonight, host Peter Pappas, along with co-hosts Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, dive straight into pressing national debates and local issues without the usual fanfare. After all, it’s their third show of the evening and they’re ready to cut to the chase. In this roundt...

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet, your go-to for common-sense conversations and conservative perspectives in Eastern North Carolina! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by guest co-host Laura Musler and Pastor Josh as they welcome a very special guest: Dr. Antonio Jones, realtor, community leader, and candidate for Fayetteville City Council District 3. In this episode, the gro...

On this episode of Carolina Cabinet, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler welcome Ron Starling, candidate for Hope Mills commissioner, for a candid and insightful conversation about local government, growth, and taxes in Hope Mills, North Carolina. With a background in law enforcement and public service, Starling shares his views on the recent shift to four-year commissioner terms, the chal...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s only homegrown conservative talk radio show! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Commissioner Joanne Scarola for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation. Joanne faces tough questions head-on about accusations swirling around politics versus professionalism, transparency in commission mee...

Welcome to another lively episode of the Carolina Cabinet—the smartest (and self-declared sexiest!) hour of conservative talk radio in Eastern North Carolina. This week, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler are joined by a special guest: District 8 Councilwoman and Fayetteville mayoral candidate Courtney Banks McLaughlin. In this episode, the team dives into the nuances of local politics, c...

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet—the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond! Join host Peter Pappas, co-hosts Pastor Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, and special guest Travis Hamed, candidate for Fayetteville City Council District 8, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about local elections, public safety, community events, and the ever-evo...

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this lively and insightful discussion, host Peter Pappas is joined by special guest co-host Laura Musler and a panel of notable guests from the Independent Conservative Alliance (ICA): Bobby Hurst, Jackie Taylor, and John Szoka. Together, they dive into the purpose and process of the ICA, a political action committee dedicated to finding and s...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s homegrown conservative talk show! In this week’s episode, host Peter Pappas and guest co-host Laura Musler sit down with Ted Melkoumov, a small business owner and candidate for Fayetteville’s District 1 City Council. Ted opens up about his journey from homelessness to entrepreneurship, his hands-on approach to helping the city’s unhous...

Welcome to another edition of Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County’s smartest hour of talk radio! In this episode, host Peter Pappas sits down with special guest Stephon Ferguson, candidate for Fayetteville City Council District 1, alongside Pastor Joshua Goodman and guest co-host Laura Musler. Together, they dive into the heart and soul of Fayetteville’s District 1, discussing the unique challenge...

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, the region’s homegrown conservative talk radio show. In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by guest co-host Laura Musler and Pastor Joshua Goodman as they sit down with North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. The conversation kicks off with Pastor Josh’s uplifting message about hope and personal affirmation, setting a positive tone for an ho...

Welcome to another lively episode of Carolina Cabinet! In this special edition, host Peter Pappas is joined by Pastor Josh, Vince Higgins, and Kelly Papagikos to dive into everything you need to know about Fayetteville’s much-anticipated Greek Festival. The conversation is rich with stories about community, food, and tradition, as the guests share the history and evolution of the festival—from its...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond! In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Laura Mussler and special guest Dr. Josh McConkey, a decorated emergency physician, military veteran, and current North Carolina Lieutenant Governor candidate, as well as Pastor Josh. The conversation delves deep into local Nort...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Carolina Cabinet, where Fayetteville mayoral candidate Tisha Waddell joins us for a thoughtful, in-depth conversation about the future of our city. Hosted by Peter Pappas, with Laura Musler as co-host, this episode places Tisha’s experiences, beliefs, and vision front and center. Tisha opens up about her practical approach to leadership, emphasizing transparen...

Welcome to this episode of the Carolina Cabinet! This week, Peter Pappas, Joshua Goodman, and guest co-host Laura Musler sit down with special guest Nahlee Smith—a dynamic community advocate and current candidate for mayor of Fayetteville. In this energizing conversation, Nahlee shares her personal journey through homelessness and financial struggles, offering a unique perspective on housing, gun...

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, your homegrown source for conservative talk radio in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-hosts Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, as well as special guest James Thomas, who is running for Fayetteville City Council in District One. In this lively, community-focused episode, the team shares updates a...

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s sexiest conservative talk show! In this lively episode, host Peter Pappas, co-host Joshua Goodman, and guest co-host Laura Musler dive into the pressing issues and energetic debates shaping Fayetteville and the broader Cumberland County community. Special guests Councilman Deno Hondros (District 9) and Gail Morfesis (District 2 candida...