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Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

February 01, 2021

Carolina Journal Radio No. 924: State should take new steps to fight collusive lawsuits

If a state government agency wants to avoid complying with N C law it might be able to accomplish its goal through a collusive lawsuit settlement But state lawmakers could take steps this year to strike back against those settlements Andy Jackson director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation explains why the General Assembly should address the issue The recent addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the U S Supreme Court has revived discussion of the legal concept of originalism One ongoing debate among constitutional theorists involves the importance of court precedents for [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

January 25, 2021

Carolina Journal Radio No. 923: Cooper, Robinson to offer contrasting N.C. visions

Democratic Gov Roy Cooper and Republican Lt Gov Mark Robinson could present very different messages to N C voters and taxpayers in the years ahead The two men previewed a divergent path during their public swearing-in ceremonies in Raleigh While Cooper complained about the COVID- pandemic racism unaffordable health care and unequal opportunity Robinson emphasized the state's successes He pointed to his own story as North Carolina's first black lieutenant governor Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses the contrast between Cooper and Robinson Prospective Asian-American students sued the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over its admissions policies The [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

January 18, 2021

Carolina Journal Radio No. 922: COVID-19, government lockdowns create special challenges for businesses that sell alcohol

From extended COVID- shutdowns to unexpected government fines owners of alcohol-related businesses in North Carolina have faced special challenges in the past year John Trump Carolina Journal managing editor recaps some of the industry's key concerns Bar owners and operators across North Carolina filed lawsuits just before the Christmas holiday The suits challenge the executive orders Gov Roy Cooper has used during the COVID- pandemic to keep bars shuttered Jessica Thompson attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the suit she filed on behalf of owners of a popular Greenville bar It has been closed for more than nine months [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

January 11, 2021

Carolina Journal Radio No. 921: Chief Justice Newby takes over as top N.C. court official

After a month of uncertainty Republican Paul Newby emerged as the eventual winner of the N C Supreme Court chief justice's election unseating incumbent Democrat Cheri Beasley Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses Newby's likely impact as the leader of the state's highest court and top officer in North Carolina's judicial branch American history has faced attacks in recent years But a textbook titled Land of Hope aims to renew interest in the traditional story of American greatness Author Wilfred McClay professor in the history of liberty at the University of Oklahoma explains why he decided to set his scholarly [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

January 04, 2021

Carolina Journal Radio No. 920: Teachers union fights efforts to reopen schools

The N C Association of Educators teachers union has been vocal about keeping brick-and-mortar schools closed to students during the COVID- pandemic That's despite the evidence of major learning loss The union stance also ignores scientific arguments in favor of returning students to classrooms Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies explores NCAE's opposition to restoring classroom instruction The N C General Assembly is likely to debate law enforcement reforms as the year moves forward State lawmakers might want to consult Colorado for clues about avoiding bad reform proposals John Cooke assistant Republican [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 28, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 919: Year-end program highlights key issues from 2020

As we look forward to a new year Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from Amy Coney Barrett has joined the U S Supreme Court as its th justice She has said her judicial philosophy mirrors that of the late Justice Antonin Scalia and supporters characterize her as an originalist Jon Guze John Locke Foundation director of legal studies analyzes Barrett's record He discusses the new justice's likely impact on the nation's highest court As Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden relied on advice from U S Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez known popularly as AOC in developing policies [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 21, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 918: New index tracks COVID-related ‘misery’

The COVID- pandemic has produced both health and economic consequences A new misery index attempts to document how those consequences have played out in states across the country Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow explains why he developed the index He explains how North Carolina compares to neighboring states and others throughout the United States Gov Roy Cooper set up a new bipartisan group to focus on health insurance coverage The governor is focusing on one aspect of coverage Medicaid expansion But lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle want to turn attention to other issues including relaxation [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 14, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 917: Looking ahead to North Carolina’s 2022 Senate race

We still haven't heard the final word on the election but some observers are already looking ahead to North Carolina's next big electoral contest Voters will replace Republican Richard Burr in the U S Senate in Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes early announcements and speculation about a contest that could have a major impact on partisan control of Congress' upper chamber The federal government will look different under President-elect Joe Biden next year than it does now under President Trump But some parts of the government will carry on without much change even as the White House sees a [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 07, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 916: Truitt to take reins as top N.C. education official

North Carolina welcomes a new state superintendent of public instruction in Republican Catherine Truitt will take the job after serving as leader of the online-only Western Governors University in this state Truitt also served as former Republican Gov Pat McCrory's top education adviser Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar assesses Truitt's top priorities in her job at the head of the N C Department of Public Instruction Mention the word environmentalism and many people will think of left-of-center activists who oppose development energy exploration and other economic activity But a recent article in the [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 30, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 915: Returning students to in-person schooling presents urgent challenge

There's an urgent need to return N C public school students to in-person instruction That's the message Terry Stoops hopes to send The John Locke Foundation's vice president for research and director of education studies explains why the science and data suggest that school kids face much more danger of long-lasting negative effects if they remain stuck in forced online learning Republicans will maintain control of both chambers of the N C General Assembly in After winning key elections this month state Senate leader Phil Berger R-Rockingham and House Speaker Tim Moore R-Cleveland offered their reactions to voters' decisions Berger [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 23, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 914: N.C. voters tackle taxes, bonds, alcohol measures

Elections for president U S Senate and governor grabbed the headlines But North Carolinians addressed many other items during the recent election including local referendums on issues such as taxes bonds and alcohol Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow analyzes the results of local referendum votes across the state While Democrat Joe Biden has declared victory in the presidential race President Trump appeared to claim North Carolina's electoral votes Democratic Gov Roy Cooper won re-election but Republicans secured significant victories in other statewide races In an online forum nearly one week after Election Day GOP political consultant Jonathan Felts [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 16, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 913: Voters add three new Republicans to Council of State

Democratic Gov Roy Cooper will serve a second term as North Carolina state government's chief executive officer But voters have added three new Republicans to the group of elected executives making up the Council of State Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief discusses Cooper's re-election victory the historic election of Mark Robinson as North Carolina's first African-American lieutenant governor and two other newcomers among the council of statewide elected officials A legislative watchdog group believes North Carolina can help clean up government finances by giving new authority to internal auditors You'll learn details of the proposed reform along with reaction from [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 09, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 912: Supreme Court welcomes originalist Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett has joined the U S Supreme Court as its th justice She has said her judicial philosophy mirrors that of the late Justice Antonin Scalia and supporters characterize her as an originalist Jon Guze John Locke Foundation director legal studies analyzes Barrett's record He discusses the new justice's likely impact on the nation's highest court Those who want to reform higher education ought to look at governing boards That's a key piece of advice in a recent report from the James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal Report author Jay Schalin the center's director of policy analysis [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 02, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 911: Voters should pay attention to important down-ballot races

The races for president governor and U S Senate have been dominating N C headlines But voters are making other important decisions in the next week Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses recent developments in races for offices such as lieutenant governor superintendent of public instruction state treasurer and labor commissioner North Carolina's popular Opportunity Scholarship program faces a new legal challenge Plaintiffs challenging the scholarships are tied to the N C Association of Educators teachers union Corey DeAngelis director of school choice at the libertarian Reason Foundation analyzed the suit during a recent online forum North Carolina's junior U [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 26, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 910: Questions surround key COVID-19 data points

Debate about the COVID- pandemic has featured plenty of data involving case numbers deaths and hospitalizations Dig into the details and you learn that the numbers might not be as useful as they first appear They might even portray a misleading picture Jon Sanders John Locke Foundation director of regulatory studies discusses key aspects of his research into key COVID- numbers Americans are paying much more attention to China these days largely because of that country's role in the pandemic Part of the discussion involves American trade with China Scott Lincicome senior fellow in economic studies at the Cato Institute [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 19, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 909: Taxpayers cannot afford another state, local bailout

Federal taxpayers cannot afford another bailout of state and local governments Joseph Coletti the John Locke Foundation's senior fellow explains why in a column he co-wrote for TheHill com Coletti contends most state governments have fared better than expected during the COVID- pandemic Throwing more money at them now would lead to waste while continuing to drive up the multitrillion-dollar federal debt High-profile Democratic politicians have endorsed the Green New Deal It's billed as an environmental program but the deal would extend government's reach far beyond environmental policy Kent Lassman president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute discussed the Green New [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 12, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 908: Barrett nomination highlights left-wing attacks on Constitution

Reaction to the nomination of federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U S Supreme Court offers a reminder of progressives' continuing attacks against the U S Constitution Jon Guze John Locke Foundation director of legal studies analyzes Barrett's nomination He discusses the attacks Barrett faces because of her conservative jurisprudence As the Supreme Court returns to action Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute looks back at the court's key rulings from its last term Shapiro also discusses recent trends on the high court and looks ahead to major cases for the new term The COVID- pandemic has raised plenty [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 05, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 907: New analysis reveals N.C. Medicaid expansion funding gap

Gov Roy Cooper and other advocates of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina argue consistently that expansion would not cost any state taxpayer dollars A new analysis from the John Locke Foundation and the Ohio-based Buckeye Institute call that claim into question A model based on enrollment estimates and Medicaid costs in expansion states suggests N C budget writers would face a gap of million to million to cover new Medicaid costs Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation health care policy analyst highlights key points from the new Medicaid expansion analysis A Superior Court judge recently struck down Wilmington's restrictions on vacation [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 28, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 906: North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race has national significance

The outcome of North Carolina's U S Senate race could help determine which party controls the chamber for the next two years Incumbent Republican Sen Thom Tillis faces a tough challenge from Democrat Cal Cunningham Carolina Journal Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson analyzes recent developments in the hotly contested race It's safe to say N C colleges and universities did not reopen in the fall in the way they had expected Some campuses welcomed students back only to send them home again for online learning within a matter of weeks Jenna Robinson president of the James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 21, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 905: Courtroom deal raises questions about N.C. school funding

A Union County judge has approved a deal calling on the state of North Carolina to boost education spending by more than million a year It's the first stage of a plan that would lead to billions of dollars of new spending The money is tied to the long-running Leandro lawsuit Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies analyzes the latest developments in the quarter-century-old Leandro case The N C Association of Educators teachers union is leading a lawsuit designed to kill the state's Opportunity Scholarship program But three families are going to [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 14, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 904: Comparing N.C. response to Spanish Flu and COVID-19

More than years ago North Carolina addressed problems linked to the Spanlsh Flu Today the state continues to cope with ongoing challenges linked to COVID- In a recent column for Carolina Journal Bren e Goforth of the John Locke Foundation contrasted the state's responses to the two worldwide pandemics She shares highlights from her research The year has featured plenty of political turmoil Andrew McCarthy senior fellow at the National Review Institute placed today's troubles in historical context during a recent online forum co-sponsored by the John Locke Foundation McCarthy offered ideas for addressing today's polarized political climate Greensboro businessman [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 07, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 903: Election campaigns head into home stretch

The election moves into its home stretch now that both major parties have held their national conventions Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief discusses highlights from the GOP event including the renomination of Donald Trump for a second term in the White House Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is relying on advice from U S Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez known popularly as AOC in developing policies related to energy and the environment John Locke Foundation CEO Amy O Cooke The Right AOC explains why the other AOC's policy proposals would be wrong for America U S Rep Richard Hudson wants the federal [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 31, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 902: Democrats make Biden nomination official as campaign heats up

Joe Biden has officially accepted the nomination as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the impact of the recent Democratic National Convention on the presidential race The COVID- pandemic has generated questions about North Carolina's housing supply A recent online forum from the John Locke Foundation highlighted housing issues tied to the pandemic State legislative staffer Brent Woodcox founder of a group called YIMBY Raleigh offered ideas about policy changes that could help residents deal with housing challenges Mark Zimmerman senior vice president of NC REALTORS offered additional perspective During the midst of the pandemic [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 24, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 901: Kamala Harris’ potential impact on N.C. presidential vote

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has named California Sen Kamala Harris as his running mate in the bid to replace Republican Donald Trump in the White House Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief explores Harris' credentials for the vice president's job Henderson discusses the VP candidate's pros and cons for the Biden campaign in North Carolina and nationwide The U S Supreme Court declined this year to take up new cases clarifying Second Amendment rights During a recent online forum sponsored by the John Locke Foundation Campbell University law professor Greg Wallace analyzed the high court's rejection of gun-rights cases Wallace [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 17, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 900: Milestone episode focuses attention on fight for freedom

Carolina Journal Radio celebrates its th weekly episode marking more than years of documenting interesting developments in N C politics and public policy Using that milestone as a starting point John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke looks ahead to the future for JLF efforts to spread the message about individual freedom personal responsibility and limited constitutional government Plaintiffs tied to the N C Association of Educators teachers union are challenging Opportunity Scholarship school vouchers in court Opponents contend vouchers violate the state constitution despite the fact that the N C Supreme Court upheld Opportunity Scholarships in Jeanette Doran president and [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 10, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 899: Data help create a typical COVID-19 patient profile

Now that we've been dealing with COVID- for several months health experts have better information about the typical characteristics of patients struggling with the disease Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation health care policy analyst recently reviewed available data and compiled them for a COVID- patient profile The election is approaching and the John Locke Foundation hosted a recent online forum featuring experts on key N C electoral contests You'll hear assessments from political consultants Jonathan Felts Brad Crone and Jim Blaine The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked a national conversation about police reform But U S Rep [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 27, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 897: Cooper’s school reopening plan creates uncertainty

Gov Roy Cooper has announced that N C public schools should reopen with a mix of online and in-person classes No public school can reopen with all students in class at the school building Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies analyzes the impact of Cooper's order for students parents and teachers in the upcoming academic year A recent report focused on diversity of viewpoints at the University of North Carolina's flagship Chapel Hill campus Co-author and UNC business professor Mark McNeilly discussed details of the report during a recent online John Locke [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 15, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 891: COVID-19, protests affect N.C. election landscape

Candidates in North Carolina's high-profile elections have been coping with the impact of the COVID- pandemic Now they could face challenges linked to looting and riots that followed protests of the controversial Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes potential impacts of these unforeseen developments on the state's most important electoral contests The pandemic has caused stress for North Carolina's meat supply State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler assessed this issue and other ag-related challenges during a recent online forum sponsored by the John Locke Foundation The John Locke Foundation and Washington D C -based Brookings [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

May 25, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 888: COVID-19 pandemic draws new attention to telemedicine

The COVID- pandemic has generated more attention for telemedicine As more people access health care through their phones and computers the John Locke Foundation and Brookings Institution have prepared a new telemedicine report Co-author Jordan Roberts JLF's health care policy analyst discusses the report's key findings and recommendations North Carolina has entered the first stage of Gov Roy Cooper's phased reopening of the state's economy Critics contend the state ought to be reopening more quickly During a recent online forum sponsored by the John Locke Foundation N C House Speaker Tim Moore R-Cleveland offered his ideas for moving North Carolina's [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

May 11, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 886: Better modeling could improve COVID-19 response

Much of the discussion about COVID- involves models predicting the disease's impact Governments at all levels are relying on those models as they make decisions about the best way to respond to the pandemic Donald van der Vaart John Locke Foundation senior fellow and former N C environment secretary explains why he believes the state should be looking at a range of models Van der Vaart also explains why COVID- offers an existential threat in a way that climate change does not The decision to shut down much of North Carolina's economy has generated opposition The first Raleigh protest of [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 20, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 883: Post COVID-19 future unclear for North Carolina

Much of the N C economy has shut down because of government orders linked to the COVID- pandemic It's not clear when the economy can move forward again Nor can we tell what the new normal will look like once the pandemic has subsided John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke addresses questions and concerns linked to planning for the post-coronavirus world The shutdown of public school buildings across North Carolina has thrust many families toward the world of online education Lauren Acome head of school at the public charter N C Virtual Academy offers parents ideas for helping students transition [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 13, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 882: COVID-19 pandemic prompts questions about government restrictions

As governments across North Carolina and the United States enact new restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID- coronavirus some observers are asking questions and urging caution John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke discusses the tension between government's efforts to address a health pandemic and the freedom of action required in a society with a limited constitutional government Restaurants and hotels are among the businesses hit hard by government shutdowns linked to the COVID- pandemic Lynn Minges president and CEO of the N C Restaurant and Lodging Association assessed the shutdowns' impact on the hospitality industry during a recent [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 30, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 880: Coronavirus pandemic closes N.C. schools

COVID- prompted statewide public school closings Those closings are bound to cause disruptions for teachers students parents and others as the academic year resumes Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies assesses the challenge schools will face returning to a normal schedule He addresses the likelihood that students will get access to all the material they would have encountered without the interruption in classes If you follow the U S Supreme Court and constitutional law you've likely heard the term originalism Until recently it's been hard to find a book-length introduction to the [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 16, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 878: Voters’ Super Tuesday choices set stage for November elections

Joe Biden's win in the Democratic presidential primary topped the headlines but voters made other significant choices in North Carolina's March election Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes key primary results He looks ahead at the potential impact for the general election in November Government rules can have a major impact on the food we eat Sometimes those rules stand in the way of local entrepreneurs Donald Bryson president and CEO of the Civitas Institute discusses the harmful impact of overly burdensome regulations He makes the case for freedom of the fork State lawmakers continue to look for ways to [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 09, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 877: Carolina Journal breaks story of N.C. DOT circus train

Carolina Journal recently broke the news that the N C Department of Transportation had purchased a former circus train and parked its cars in a wooded area near Spring Hope in Nash County The CJ story stirred up interest in the transaction among lawmakers who oversee the DOT It's just the latest example of the impact of CJ's work Editor-in-chief Rick Henderson discusses the circus train story He also highlights the N C Press Association's recent recognition of CJ's outstanding achievements NCPA presented seven awards to Carolina Journal writers and editors at an annual banquet Any person who has been [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

February 17, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 874: N.C. voters look ahead to Super Tuesday

In a matter of weeks N C voters will participate in the Super Tuesday elections Democrats are likely to face heated presidential and U S Senate primaries Republicans will decide who should face incumbent Roy Cooper in the governor's race and members of both parties will see other important races on primary ballots No one will have to show a voter ID Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses key issues in play as Super Tuesday approaches North Carolina has made significant reforms to its alcohol regulations in recent years There's still plenty of room to relax decades-old restrictions that block [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 30, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 867: Year-end special revisits intriguing 2019 topics

As we look forward to a new year Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from North Carolina's system for funding public schools is broken A more student-centered approach to funding could fix the problem Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar discusses recommendations from a new report that recommends a major overhaul of N C public education financing The U S Supreme Court ruled in that unions representing state government workers couldn't force nonmembers to pay union dues The winning plaintiff in that case Mark Janus continues his fight against forced [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 23, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 866: Interesting developments in N.C. 2020 Senate race

North Carolina will conduct one of the nation's most hotly contested U S Senate races in Incumbent Republican Thom Tillis is seeking his second term A potential primary challenger recently dropped out of the race Meanwhile Democrats are competing for the right to face Tillis next fall Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes recent developments in the highly anticipated Senate battle He also looks at the number of names on N C presidential primary ballots The college football bowl season has arrived and college basketball teams are nearing the heart of their conference schedules It's a good time for Jenna [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 16, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 865: Redistricting fights resolved for 2020 elections

A three-judge state Superior Court panel has accepted North Carolina's redrawn congressional election map This completes the state's most redistricting fight and sets the stage for elections Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the impact of court fights that forced Republican legislative leaders to redraw legislative and congressional election maps for the last election preceding a new national census The U S Constitution's First Amendment has come into conflict in recent years with state and local anti-discrimination laws Gregory Wallace Campbell University law professor assesses how this conflict has played out in recent legal disputes As the three-judge redistricting panel [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 02, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 863: Candidates flock to wide-open N.C. lieutenant governor’s race

The open N C lieutenant governor's race is drawing a crowded field of candidates including one Republican who plans to vacate his current job on the Council of State Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes recent developments in the race for lieutenant governor Henderson also explains how Mark Johnson's decision to run for lieutenant governor will open up competition for the statewide job of superintendent of public instruction The current lineup of the U S Supreme Court has started its second year of hearing cases together Daniel Gibson an attorney with the Stam law firm assesses the high court's first [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 11, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 860: Judges call for new congressional map, accept legislative districts

A three-judge panel has upheld the latest version of North Carolina's state House and Senate election maps But the same panel has tossed the congressional election map Now state lawmakers will need to redraw that map quickly for the state to open up candidate filing as scheduled in December Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief discusses the latest developments in North Carolina's redistricting dispute State lawmakers continue to pursue a process that could lead to a complete rewrite of North Carolina's criminal code Rep Dennis Riddell R-Alamance has played a leading role in that process Riddell discusses the latest legislation designed [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 21, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 857: Recording unveils national Democratic strategy in N.C. Senate race

Release of a secret recording has shed some light on national Democrats' plans for winning North Carolina's U S Senate race In the recording Democratic state Sen Jeff Jackson says he was discouraged from running a grass-roots campaign for the U S Senate seat Instead Jackson says Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer wanted Jackson to spend all of his campaign time raising money to fund negative ads against Republican incumbent Thom Tillis Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses the impact of the recording for the campaign Britain's chaotic Brexit process now has a new leader Prime Minister Boris Johnson has [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 07, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 855: Leadership shakeup for UNC system

The University of North Carolina System's controversial chairman has resigned from that post Harry Smith's decision shakes up the university's Board of Governors as that board deals with other leadership issues That includes the search for a new system president and for a new chancellor at the flagship campus in Chapel Hill Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses UNC's leadership challenges Sarah Lawrence College political scientist Samuel Abrams unleashed a wave of criticism when he decided to write in the New York Times about the lack of ideological diversity on college campuses Abrams traveled to Raleigh this year to discuss [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 23, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 853: Republicans win both N.C. special congressional elections

Voters in two N C congressional districts headed to the polls for special elections this week Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes results from the special rd District and th District races Henderson looks ahead to possible implications for Republicans and Democrats running in Political polarization has had major effects on American political life Thomas Cushman professor of sociology at Wellesley College and a - visiting research fellow at Wake Forest examines the impact of polarization on support for free speech Cushman says surveys show that young people divide on ideological grounds over whether to give precedence to inclusion and [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 09, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 851: Trump stumps in N.C. ahead of special congressional elections

President Trump heads back to North Carolina one day before voters head to the polls in two special congressional elections Trump's trip to Fayetteville is designed to support the campaign of Republican Dan Bishop in the th District race Bishop faces Democrat Dan McCready in a special election resulting from alleged absentee ballot shenanigans involving a contractor for previous Republican candidate Mark Harris Voters in the rd District also head to the polls to choose the successor to the late U S Rep Walter Jones Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes Trump's visit and its potential impact on the special [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 02, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 850: Poll projects close N.C. presidential race again in 2020

President Trump holds slim leads well within the margin of error over several major Democratic contenders for the presidential race in North Carolina That's according to the latest Civitas Poll Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes those numbers and other poll highlights As thousands of college students head back to campus it's a good time to remind you about a recent report questioning the politicization of education schools in North Carolina Jay Schalin director of policy analysis at the James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal recently compiled a report detailing the problem Schalin shares highlights from his research and [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 12, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 847: Alcohol regulation reforms take major step forward in North Carolina

Reform of North Carolina's alcohol regulations has taken a major step forward this year Gov Roy Cooper has signed into law measures that ease restrictions on craft brewers and distillers New laws also make other changes that reduce government barriers for consumers Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief assesses the recent legislative interest in reforming decades-old alcohol rules President Trump is scheduled to head to Charlotte next year for the Republican National Convention That didn't stop Charlotte City Council from voting recently to condemn some of the president's remarks including criticism of four Democratic congresswomen known collectively as the Squad You'll [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 22, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 844: Lineups set for special Sept. 10 congressional elections

State Rep Greg Murphy has won the Republican runoff in this year's special rd District congressional election He moves on to face Democrat Allen Thomas plus Libertarian and Constitution Party candidates in the Sept general election Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes developments in this contest and the special th District matchup between Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Dan McCready A new state law places more emphasis in N C high schools on economics and personal financial literacy Lt Gov Dan Forest and colleagues on the N C State Board of Education recently discussed the creation of a mandatory high [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 15, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 843: Polling data offer hints about N.C. governor’s race

The general election is more than a year away but there's plenty of political activity at the state and federal level Democratic Gov Roy Cooper and Republican Lt Gov Dan Forest appear to be headed toward a contest for the Executive Mansion Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes recent polling data linked to the governor's race Education reform represents an important goal But reformers have a mixed record of success That's the assessment from Robert Pondiscio senior fellow at the Thomas B Fordham Institute Pondiscio explains why education reform measures often fall short of their worthwhile goals He offers reformers [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 01, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 841: More candidates join North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race

North Carolina's U S Senate race picked up two more candidates in recent weeks Cal Cunningham a former state senator dropped his campaign for lieutenant governor to make a second bid for the upper chamber on Capitol Hill Another former state senator Eric Mansfield also added his name to the list of Democrats who want to challenge incumbent Republican Thom Tillis Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the latest developments in the high-profile race The certificate of need represents one way government steps in to restrict health care innovation Josh Windham attorney at the Institute for Justice explains why IJ [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 17, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 839: Compromise opens door for more craft-beer growth

As Gov Roy Cooper signed into law a compromise between craft brewers and N C beer distributors several other proposed alcohol reforms remain in play within the General Assembly Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the prospects for additional reforms during this legislative session As Medicaid expansion continues to play a major role in this year's legislative debates State Auditor Beth Wood is drawing attention to disturbing findings her auditors have issued in connection with North Carolina's existing multibillion-dollar Medicaid program Wood explains why she is raising questions about management of existing Medicaid dollars North Carolina's craft brewers and the [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 03, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 837: Partisan politics and the N.C. elections board shakeup

Accusations of partisan politics emerged after the new Democratic majority on the N C State Board of Elections decided to fire state elections director Kim Strach Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the politics of the decision He looks at the potential impact on elections scheduled this year and in Many of government's problems stem from an unwillingness to apply common sense to public policy issues That's a key tenet of Try Common Sense the latest book from Philip Howard of the government reform group Common Ground Howard explains how a dose of common sense would make government operate much [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

May 27, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 836: Bishop’s win sets table for 9th District contest

State Sen Dan Bishop won a crowded Republican primary in North Carolina's special th Congressional District election That victory sets up a Sept showdown with Democrat Dan McCready who came close to winning the disputed th District race in Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief discusses Bishop's win and looks ahead to the general election The feminist movement has had an undeniable impact on the lives of women Mona Charen senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center says feminism has had a much-less-publicized effect on men Charen explored the consequences of feminism during a recent presentation in North Carolina [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

May 20, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 835: Tillis picks up GOP challenger in 2020 Senate race

Republican U S Sen Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not face an easy path to re-election in While Democrats have not yet lined up a high-profile challenger retired conservative businessman Garland Tucker recently announced his plan to challenge Tillis in the GOP primary Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the current state of the U S Senate race The recent death of a South Carolina college student helped attract attention to concerns about safety involving Uber Lyft and similar ridesharing operations Some N C lawmakers are pushing the Passenger Protection Act to address those concerns You'll learn key elements [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

May 06, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 833: Two stories highlight ongoing incentives debate

Tax incentives are back in the headlines Carolina Journal reports the rare story of a major aircraft industry company building operations in Winston-Salem without seeking any handouts from state local government Meanwhile S C legislators squabble over a multimillion-dollar incentives package designed to lure the Carolina Panthers business operations south of the state line Rick Henderson CJ editor-in-chief analyzes the latest incentives news North Carolina has made billions of dollars in promises to retired state workers Those promises involve both pensions and health care State Treasurer Dale Folwell focuses on the price of those promises He's warning policymakers about the [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 08, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 829: N.C. election maps head back to nation’s highest court

North Carolina's ongoing congressional redistricting dispute returned to the U S Supreme Court recently As justices decide whether Republicans engaged in too much partisanship when they drew election maps a case challenging state legislative district maps is proceeding to trial in state court later this year Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the latest developments in both sets of legal challenges School choice has boomed in North Carolina in recent years Advocates hope to build on choice options in the coming year Mike Long president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina shares his group's top priorities Some N [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 01, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 828: East Carolina chancellor announces resignation plan

After months of controversy involving his job status East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton has announced his resignation He'll collect a severance package of nearly Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes Staton's decision and the implications for the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors The U S Supreme Court ruled last year that unions representing state government workers couldn't force nonmembers to pay union dues The winning plaintiff in that case Mark Janus continues his fight against forced unionization Now a senior fellow with the Liberty Justice Center Janus recently visited North Carolina to discuss his case and [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 25, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 827: N.C. Supreme Court sees major personnel changes

With the appointments of new Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Associate Justice Mark Davis the N C Supreme Court now has six Democrats and just one Republican Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the political implications of changes within the state's highest court Henderson also looks ahead to three contested Supreme Court elections in Donald Trump has changed the face of presidential politics He's also had an impact on the national Republican Party F H Buckley professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University assesses those changes in his recent book The Republican Workers Party Buckley shares [... more]

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Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 18, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 826: Cooper budget plan features teacher pay raise, bond, Medicaid expansion

Gov Roy Cooper recommends average percent public school teacher pay raises and a billion bond package in his latest budget plan Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow analyzes Cooper's proposals and highlights key pros and cons George Washington Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton garner more attention but James Wilson also played a significant role as an American Founder Jim Zink associate professor N C State University has studied Wilson's impact on the U S Constitution Zink shares details of his research State Treasurer Dale Folwell is running into opposition as he tries to change the prices the State Health [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 04, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 824: New election proceeding for N.C. 9th Congressional District

North Carolina's newly reconstituted state elections board ordered a new election in North Carolina's th Congressional District after a four-day hearing into absentee ballot irregularities Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the board's decision and looks ahead to the next stage in the th District dispute During the heated debate over the last U S Supreme Court confirmation critics argued that Brett Kavanaugh represented a threat to the Constitution Greg Wallace professor at the Campbell University Law School examines those claims Wallace assesses now-Justice Kavanaugh's likely impact on the nation's highest court U S Rep Walter Jones died recently at [... more]