David Hatley's self-funded independent run for the governor's mansion is gaining steam across West Tennessee Hatley has invested even more of his own money into the campaign Meanwhile Sen Marsha Blackburn's team unleashed a new ad attacking Hatley's character Who are you voting for in the governor's race See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Democrats have narrowly regained their position as North Carolina's largest registered political party surpassing Republicans for the first time since January although unaffiliated voters remain the state's largest overall voting bloc Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-in voting numbers showing accepted absentee ballots running below the same point in Meanwhile North Carolina's Local Government Commission has voted to take control of the finances of Ronda and Rowland following ongoing financial management problems Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses new filings before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving Gov Josh Stein [... more]

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Craig Collins sits in for Dana Zohran Mamdani says socialism will take over national politics Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear backtracks his prior support for men in women's sports Nicki Minaj gets interviewed by Fox News and unapologetically emphasizes her political support for President Trump Abdul El-Sayed attacks the NFL as brutal and not ethical President Trump comments on AI regulation saying he would resolve any problems if or when they occur At a college socialist event the crowd chanted From the river to the sea before AOC took the stage AOC speaks at Cornell and calls for abolishing ICE and [... more]

North Carolina is marking two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western communities killing people and causing nearly billion in damage while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the region Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a long-term economic recovery plan developed with input from counties and regional organizations focusing on areas including infrastructure housing workforce development tourism agriculture and economic growth Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge's decision to delay former FBI Director James Comey's arraignment until January Plus North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh for a skeleton session with no votes [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence James Madison became known as the Father of the Constitution But the man who gave the Constitution much of its final language including the famous words We the People of the United States is largely forgotten His name was Gouverneur Morris Dennis C Rasmussen author of The Constitution's Penman and a Jack Miller Center Fellow shares the extraordinary story of the Founding Father who spoke more often than anyone else at the Constitutional Convention helped shape the document's final form and delivered one of its fiercest [... more]

President Donald Trump returned to North Carolina to campaign for Republican U S Senate candidate Michael Whatley using his Gastonia rally to criticize Democrat Roy Cooper's record on crime and the response to Hurricane Helene The program also highlights remarks from Whatley and congressional candidates Laurie Buckhout and Jennifer Balkcom as Republicans rally supporters ahead of the November midterms Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss an appeals court ruling upholding the transfer of North Carolina election board appointment authority to State Auditor Dave Boliek Plus Butterball has agreed to pay to settle a disability [... more]

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his new book Off Ramp How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt and how conservatives can stick to their principles while still getting things done Gov Cox reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah one year later detailing his real-time reaction how law enforcement secured the scene and why Erika Kirk's act of forgiveness helped lower the temperature in a divided nation Plus a look at Western forest management environmental policy and why the radical DSA agenda is failing working-class Americans Learn more about your ad [... more]

One year after the murder of Iryna Zarutska aboard Charlotte's light rail system the program looks back at the case and its lasting impact on public safety criminal justice policy and transit security in North Carolina Meanwhile Governor Josh Stein says DMV wait times have fallen since summer while new school rankings show only one traditional public high school among North Carolina's top Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss North Carolina joining a regional anti-fraud enforcement partnership with other southeastern states Plus a new report examines whether the expansion of universal school choice is beginning to [... more]

Students from a Wake County public school traveled to China through an exchange program linked to the Chinese Communist Party raising questions about the program and its connections Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a new report finding North Carolina's business tax climate remains among the strongest in the nation compared with key competitor states Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation reacts to Governor Josh Stein's veto of House Bill and the ongoing debate over the election reforms included in the legislation Plus AmeriCorps has awarded million to support volunteer and service programs across North [... more]

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Jennifer Balkcom in North Carolina's th Congressional District while new questions are emerging over campaign funds connected to outgoing Congressman Chuck Edwards and a Las Vegas trip Meanwhile North Carolina has secured nearly million in federal funding for rail safety improvements and track upgrades across the state Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a major court ruling finding that North Carolina has failed to meet its constitutional obligation to maintain and protect the state's fisheries Plus a judge has ruled that former Governor Roy Cooper will not be [... more]

Governor Josh Stein has vetoed a North Carolina elections bill that would shorten the state's early voting period setting up another potential showdown with Republican lawmakers over election policy Meanwhile a new audit of the Charlotte Area Transit System found millions of dollars in estimated annual losses from fare evasion while also identifying broader security and enforcement concerns Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-era shutdown lawsuit where bar owners argue former Governor Roy Cooper's testimony is crucial to their case Plus Stein has vetoed legislation that would allow [... more]

The Christian Resistance discusses various topics including the potential for voter ID fraud in Minnesota, the controversy surrounding Barack Obama's past, and the debate over abortion laws in Massachusetts and other states. They also touch on the topic of election fraud and the role of the Bible in guiding their views on politics and society. [... more]

The August Carolina Journal Poll provides a new snapshot of North Carolina voters heading toward the November election including views on the direction of the country and approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Governor Josh Stein David Larson of Carolina Journal breaks down the latest generic legislative and congressional ballots before turning to the U S Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley the North Carolina Supreme Court contest and the issues voters say matter most The poll also explores opinions on state tax policy proposed changes to the early voting timeline hemp and cannabis regulations and voter [... more]

Governor Josh Stein signed four bills into law, including one that reduces his appointment powers and another that extends housing supplies and limits local zoning barriers across North Carolina. Meanwhile, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson rejected a proposed settlement with Duke Energy Progress, citing a 6.8% rate hike as too high. Senator Ted Budd led an unsuccessful effort to amend the U.S. Senate's continuing resolution to delay federal restrictions on hemp products, while North Carolina lawmakers remain deadlocked over legislation that would incorporate federal hemp standards into state law. The North Carolina Department of Labor recovered a record $3.7 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state. [... more]

Mecklenburg County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Tanya McKnight, accused of subjecting six-year-old Dominique Moody to prolonged abuse before the child's death. The case has led to scrutiny of child welfare agencies and legislative action to create a state backstop for high-risk cases. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein is challenging the North Carolina General Assembly's changes to judicial appointments, arguing that they limit his authority to appoint judges. [... more]

A discussion about Hunter Biden's laptop, Tucker Carlson's interview with him, and the controversy surrounding it, as well as a critique of feminism and the abortion debate, and a discussion about the Seattle City Council's decision to fund sex changes for transgender refugees. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories born on the Fourth of July in the tiny village of Plymouth Notch Vermont Calvin Coolidge grew up surrounded by hardworking neighbors who prized honesty humility thrift and service above wealth or status Those lessons stayed with him from the family store to the governor's office and ultimately to the White House Matthew Denhart of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation along with acclaimed Coolidge interpreter Tracy Messer reading from Coolidge's autobiography share the remarkable story of America's th president from his rural upbringing and dramatic midnight swearing-in by his father to the principles [... more]

North Carolina's 11th congressional district is set to choose a new Republican candidate after Congressman Chuck Edwards dropped out of the race due to a House Ethics Committee report. The district's executive committee will meet Monday to select a replacement nominee. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction marked the first anniversary of Superintendent Mo Green's five-year strategic plan, launching a public dashboard and pointing to four record results as evidence of progress. The plan aims to make North Carolina's public education system the best in the nation by 2030. In other news, the North Carolina General Assembly has taken action on two pieces of legislation, House Bill 958 and House Bill 834, dealing with elections across the state. The bills have undergone significant changes, with some provisions being moved from one bill to the other. Dr. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation joins the Carolina Journal News Hour to discuss the latest developments. Additionally, new data from the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that North Carolina has returned to and exceeded pre-pandemic levels across nearly all reported measures, with encouraging percentage drops in student safety, risk behaviors, and mental health. [... more]

Gavin Newsom declares Congress is dead, sparking debate about the state of democracy and the role of the federal government. Meanwhile, Vice President Vance announces the discovery of over $230 billion in fraud, highlighting the need for Congressional action to address the issue. The conversation also turns to the upcoming midterms and the potential impact of the elections on the country's future. [... more]