Rich Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing belief in New York Giants QB JJ McCarthy New England Patriots WR AJ Brown and who wins the NFC East this season Actor John Turturro joins Rich in-studio to promote his new 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' film discuss his belove Knicks winning an NBA title for the first time in -decades how his sports fandom compares to his brother Nick Turturro's fiery to say the least manner of footing for his favorite teams reveals what it was like witnessing Dr J dunk on Wilt Chamberlain during an NBA vs ABA [... more]

A recent New York Times investigation into autism therapy clinics has raised concerns about Medicaid spending and oversight in North Carolina. The state's Medicaid budget agreement includes provisions to address these concerns, including limits on therapy hours and requirements for licensed providers. Meanwhile, a K-12 education bill making its way through the North Carolina Senate includes a study on open enrollment policies and a state-funded artificial intelligence tutoring program. The bill also includes funding for advanced teacher roles and new limits on district overspending. [... more]

Rapid spending on autism therapy in North Carolina's Medicaid program is projected to exceed a billion dollars within the next two years, prompting state lawmakers to raise alarms and press health officials to explain these rapidly rising costs. Meanwhile, a legal challenge in North Carolina is testing the limits of body camera footage access, and a ballot selfie ban is being appealed to the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. [... more]