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Family Policy Matters

NC Family Policy

May 22, 2023

3 Ways the 2024 Elections Will Look Different in North Carolina

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr Andy Jackson Director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation to discuss the North Carolina Supreme Court's recent decision reversals and the implications they will have for the elections These include voter ID redistricting and voting rights for felons [... more]

Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

September 20, 2022

Joel Fritsch discusses the biased media and the suppression of the truth to drive a narrative

Joel Fritsch National File discusses the biased media and the suppression of the truth to drive a narrative The Ashley Biden Diary and the Hunter Biden laptop are stories about a severely dysfunctional family and the man leading that family is holding the nuclear button Why weren't we told Battling to find the truth and share the truth [... more]

Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

September 09, 2022

Don Jans igniting brushfires of freedom / Robert Spencer discusses the present threat of Islam in the US

Don Jans igniting brushfires of freedom by understanding where our life liberty and property rights are found Exposing the Ism's from the inside Not describing what is wrong from the outside but unwinding them from the inside Robert Spencer Jihad Watch discusses the present threat of Islam in the US and the lack of attention being paced on the threat Salman Rushdie attack was preceded by two foiled attempts by Iran to kidnap and then assassinate a woman that Iran considered a threat Cleveland Police Officer who is Muslim had severe anti-Semitic text messages and associate actions but was released [... more]

Family Policy Matters

NC Family Policy

June 20, 2022

Pandemic Learning Losses (Part 2)

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Dr Terry Stoops from the John Locke Foundation for Part of a -part show Dr Stoops unpacks two recent reports from the NC Department of Public Instruction that evaluate K- student performance during the pandemic [... more]

Family Policy Matters

NC Family Policy

June 13, 2022

Pandemic Learning Losses (Part 1)

Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

April 01, 2022

Don Jans #FirstTheyComeforTheChildren Gordon Chaps Klingenschmitt #ExposingDisneyLGBTQAgenda

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Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

October 02, 2021

#Jonathan Emord Part 2

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Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

July 29, 2021

Pastor Dave Scarlett #RemnantAwakening #BiblicalTruth Barbara From Harlem #HarlemTruth Robert Curry #GettingUnLocke_d Rev Clenard Childress

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Chosen Generation

Pastor Greg Young

July 28, 2021

Maria Miller Latinos for Trump Putting God First No Compromise 072821

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Family Policy Matters

NC Family Policy

March 01, 2021

The Future of NC Schools

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Terry Stoops of the John Locke Foundation to discuss the future of schooling in North Carolina particularly as it pertains to reopening schools to in-person education and the rise of school choice in light of the COVID- pandemic [... more]

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]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

October 17, 2020

Foundational Faith of America

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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

August 03, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 898: Public school uncertainty prompts interest in alternatives

Uncertainty about the - academic year in N C public schools is sparking renewed interest in educational alternatives The N C Senate's Republican leader recently used unease about public school schedules as a reason to promote the Opportunity Scholarship Program Those scholarships help low-income families send their children to private schools Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies assesses the current climate for school choice in North Carolina Speaking of school choice the U S Supreme Court recently delivered a victory for advocates of education options Mike Long president of Parents for Educational [... 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

July 20, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 896: Owners scrap plans for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Duke Energy and Dominion Energy have decided to pull the plug on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline The pipeline had faced multiple legal challenges and permitting delays Donald van der Vaart John Locke Foundation senior fellow analyzes the reasons guiding the ACP owners' decision Van der Vaart also discusses the impact for N C electricity ratepayers U S Rep Greg Murphy R- rd District brings an interesting perspective to the COVID- policy debate Murphy is a physician He understands more about COVID- 's health implications than most policymakers Murphy shared his concerns about North Carolina's coronavirus response during a recent Raleigh [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 13, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 895: Audit highlights ‘cracks, potholes, detours’ in N.C. transportation budget

North Carolina's state transportation budget is full of cracks potholes and detours That's the conclusion of the John Locke Foundation's top budget analyst Senior Fellow Joseph Coletti He dissects key problems with the state Transportation Department's budgeting practices Gov Roy Cooper recently issued a statewide order for North Carolinians to wear face masks in public Even if Cooper has the power to issue that order it presents practical enforcement concerns Jeanette Doran president of the N C Institute for Constitutional Law discusses both the order's questionable enforcement mechanism and legal questions surrounding Cooper's order State lawmakers continue to show interest [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 06, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 894: Recent events shine light on dubious history of N.C. barber regulations

The state of North Carolina requires more than hours of training and a year of apprenticeship before a person can become a barber Jon Sanders John Locke Foundation director of regulatory studies says those requirements stem from the racism that helped guide North Carolina's earliest occupational licensing Sanders discusses the history of barber regulations Ever since the COVID- pandemic threw hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians out of work state government has faced problems getting unemployment checks into people's hands A recent legislative hearing highlighted public concerns about the slow pace of unemployment relief State lawmakers added new funding for [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 29, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 893: Lawsuit highlights concerns about N.C. Medicaid contract

A lawsuit has helped expose controversy surrounding a multimillion-dollar N C Medicaid contract Donald van der Vaart John Locke Foundation senior fellow dissects the issue He says evidence suggests that state regulators manipulated the bidding process to help a favored company State Auditor Beth Wood recently revealed that the N C Transportation Department overspent its budget by million in one year Wood presented those findings to the General Assembly's transportation oversight group You'll hear highlights from Wood's comments and lawmakers' responses Many N C businesses remain closed because of government restrictions tied to COVID- State lawmakers have tried to ease [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 22, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 892: Reopened schools will continue to face COVID-19 challenges

North Carolina's public schools are expected to reopen for the fall but they'll face some changes linked to continuing concerns about COVID- Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar analyzes state guidelines for public school operations in the - academic year The pandemic already has created a nearly billion hole in North Carolina's budget Forecasters are not certain whether that hole will grow larger in the months ahead You'll hear recent projections from chief legislative economist Barry Boardman along with reaction from top N C House and Senate budget writers Count Senate leader Phil Berger [... 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

June 08, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 890: Carolina Rebound offers ideas for post-COVID-19 K-12 education

As North Carolina recovers from the negative impacts of the COVID- pandemic the John Locke Foundation is offering help The new Carolina Rebound project is designed to give policymakers ideas that will help the state recover as quickly and efficiently as possible Terry Stoops JLF vice president for research and director of education studies highlights Carolina Rebound's recommendation for K- education While some businesses have scrambled to cope with the impact of COVID- others have remained closed because of government orders Steve Pinkerton owner of Vitality Fitness in Concord recently discussed for a John Locke Foundation audience his unsuccessful efforts [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 01, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 889: Carolina Rebound offers tax, spending recommendations

As North Carolina recovers from the negative impacts of the COVID- pandemic the John Locke Foundation is offering help The new Carolina Rebound project is designed to give policymakers ideas that will help the state recover as quickly and efficiently as possible Joseph Coletti JLF senior fellow discusses Carolina Rebound's recommendations for state tax and budget policy The pandemic shut down many N C businesses Even those allowed to stay open had to scramble to adapt their business plans to changing circumstances Ron Joyce of Triad-based Joyce Farms recently explained during a John Locke Foundation online forum how COVID- has [... 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 18, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 887: Remote learning presents challenge for N.C. schools, families

The closing of public school buildings across North Carolina has forced students into remote learning for the final months of the school year But thousands of students have not logged on to participate in a single online education session Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies analyzes the impact for educational attainment in N C schools Gov Roy Cooper's economic shutdown has prompted a number of complaints from business owners workers and other government officials Gaston County Commissioner Tracy Philbeck has offered vocal opposition to the governor's statewide shutdown orders Philbeck shared his [... 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

May 04, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 885: Debate continues about pace of N.C. reopening

As North Carolina grapples with the impact of COVID- debate has turned to when and how to reopen the state's economy While many are calling on government officials to ease restrictions tied to the pandemic some worry that a reopened economy could lead to major health-related problems Becki Gray John Locke Foundation senior vice president analyzes the debate Families across North Carolina have been grappling with the challenges of online education since COVID- shut down brick-and-mortar schools Catherine Truitt chancellor of the online Western Governors University North Carolina offered ideas for parents and students during a presentation for the John [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 27, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 884: JLF leads national effort to boost state CARES Act flexibility

The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to ensure state governments have more flexibility in their use of federal CARES Act money Without that flexibility states will have incentives to engage in unsustainable new spending John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke explains how JLF is working to help avoid that outcome North Carolina could lose half its small businesses if government doesn't relax soon the economic restrictions tied to the COVID- pandemic Ray Starling general counsel of the NC Chamber delivered that warning recently to state lawmakers Starling also offered lawmakers a larger assessment of the pandemic's impact [... 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

April 06, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 881: John Locke Foundation helps policymakers respond to COVID-19 challenges

The COVID- coronavirus pandemic is reshaping lives in North Carolina across the country and around the world The John Locke Foundation is helping N C leaders respond to challenges linked to the pandemic CEO Amy Cooke discusses freedom-forward ideas JLF is promoting to help the state She also assesses the impact on people's wallets job opportunities and plans for the future Ohio University economics professor Richard Vedder has spent more than five decades teaching in college classrooms He's had a front-row view of higher education's problems Vedder discusses his concerns in the recent book Restoring the Promise During a recent [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 03, 2020

The All-Seeing Sovereign

God alone has the right to execute His sovereign rule over the world Today R C Sproul continues his examination of the Westminster Confession to consider that God maintains absolute control of all things Get the Single-Volume Edition of 'Truths We Confess' by R C Sproul https gift renewingyourmind org truths-we-confess Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... 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 23, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 879: Coronavirus pandemic highlights government barriers that limit response

The coronavirus scare reminds us about government-erected barriers that stand in the way of an effective response Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation health care policy analyst discusses policy changes at the state level that would help North Carolina deal better with problems linked to the virus's spread Medicaid expansion has dominated the N C political debate in recent years A recent report challenges a key claim from expansion's proponents They say the infusion of government money linked to expansion would help shore up struggling rural hospitals Roy Lenardson government affairs director with the Foundation for Government Accountability explains why those [... 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

March 02, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 876: Cooper makes unusual claim about business taxes

Gov Roy Cooper emerged from a recent meeting with business executives and proclaimed that none of them had asked for a tax cut Cooper used that fact to bolster his opposition to reducing business taxation The problem for Cooper is that every company cited in his comments about the meeting has taken advantage of targeted state tax breaks Those targeted incentives top million Jon Sanders John Locke Foundation director of regulatory studies analyzes the governor's skewed view of business tax policy The N C Coalition for Charter Schools has named Lindalyn Kakadelis as its new executive director Kakadelis explains how [... more]