Hosted by Don Curtis · EN-US · 566 episodes
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Don Curtis hosts Carolina Newsmakers, a education show with 566 episodes published.
Josh Dobson, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association and former North Carolina Labor Commissioner, joins Don Curtis for a conversation about the state of healthcare across North Carolina. They disc
Duke University public policy professor Pope “Mac” McCorkle joins Don Curtis to discuss North Carolina’s shifting political landscape. The conversation covers whether North Carolina remains a true purple state, the natio
Pollster Tom Jensen joins Don Curtis to discuss the political landscape in North Carolina, including why the state remains so closely divided, how the 2026 U.S. Senate race is shaping up and what voters are saying about
Former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr joins Don Curtis to discuss the state of North Carolina’s courts, election law and public trust in government. Orr shares his perspective on redistricting, partisan judicial r
Cory Biggs, Director of Policy and Advocacy for myFutureNC, joins Don Curtis to discuss North Carolina’s education-to-workforce pipeline and the effort to help more residents earn credentials and degrees that lead to str
Former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory joins Carolina Newsmakers for a wide-ranging conversation about the changing balance of power in Raleigh, the future of the Republican Party and the legacy of Senate leader Phil
Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the latest Carolina Journal poll and what it reveals about North Carolina’s political landscape. Kokai breaks down voter attitudes, key issues
AARP North Carolina State Director Mike Olender joins Don Curtis to discuss the issues affecting older adults and their families across the state. From financial security and health care to caregiving, livable communitie
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joins Don Curtis for Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the state of the insurance industry and the challenges facing consumers. Causey also weighs in on factors influencing
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to break down today’s economic headlines and what they mean for North Carolinians. From inflation and interest rates to job growth, he offers clear insigh
This week on Carolina Newsmakers , host Don Curtis sits down with Gary Salamido, President and CEO of the NC Chamber, for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of North Carolina’s economy and what lies ahead. From
This week on Carolina Newsmakers , host Don Curtis welcomes Brenda Hayden and Sofia Crisp with NC REALTORS for a timely conversation about North Carolina’s fast-moving housing market. From affordability challenges and in
Travis Fain of Fain Communications joins Don Curtis to break down the latest headlines shaping North Carolina and the nation. From Trump’s shifting leadership moves and foreign policy messaging to major state development
State Treasurer Brad Briner joins Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the health of North Carolina’s pension plan, the rollout of the NC Investment Authority and the state’s credit rating. Briner also weighs in on the future
Political strategist and Campaign Connections president Brad Crone joins Don Curtis to break down the high-stakes recount involving Senate leader Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, questions surrounding
Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BEST NC, talks about the state of education in North Carolina and the policies shaping the future of students across the state. Berg discusses workforce readiness, teacher recruitment an
Patrick Woodie, president of the NC Rural Center, joins Don Curtis to discuss new initiatives aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting small towns across North Carolina. Woodie explains how partnerships wi
Donna King, editor-in-chief of Carolina Journal and executive vice president of the John Locke Foundation, joins Carolina Newsmakers to break down a new poll of likely GOP voters, reaction to President Trump’s State of t
Dr. David McLennan, Professor of Political Science at Meredith College and Executive Director of the Meredith Poll, joins Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the political landscape in North Carolina and react to the U.S. Sup
Former state Supreme Court justice Robert Orr joins Don Curtis to discuss whether a federal government shutdown is a real possibility, what’s driving the latest budget standoff in Washington and what it could mean for No
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