A federal safety audit has found widespread non-compliance within the Charlotte area transportation system, citing serious deficiencies in how the agency manages safety risks, protects transit workers, and oversees rising violence across its system. Meanwhile, a state audit has revealed over $1 billion in lapsed salaries across North Carolina, with some agencies collecting funds for vacant positions for years. The state auditor recommends improving tracking and reporting of lapsed salaries, reducing administrative delays in the hiring process, and making state salaries more competitive with surrounding states. [... more]

A former US Senator is facing a lawsuit in North Carolina over allegations of alienating a married man's affections, while the University of North Carolina System President implements a new policy requiring instructors to post course descriptions and syllabi online to increase transparency. Meanwhile, a state audit reveals $1.04 billion in lapsed salaries across North Carolina, and the FBI captures a fugitive accused of murdering a Charlotte woman in 2016. [... more]

Christians are called to be generous, but must also be discerning in their giving. Ron Blue joins the show to discuss strategic giving, including questions to ask before supporting a ministry, such as leadership, growth, and accountability. The hosts also take calls from listeners, including one who struggles with variable income and another who wonders about giving to their church after receiving a large donation. [... more]

Ren and Gabby discuss updates from Lantern's regions across the world and the trending topics in the US like AI generation of CSAM images Learn more about Lantern Rescue's mission at https lanternrescue org and sign up as a Liberator to make an impact today Text PRAY to - - to join Lantern's Prayer community A warning this program contains sensitive content Listener discretion is advised Join us as a Liberator at https lanternrescue org liberator If you or someone you know has experienced exploitation call the National Human Trafficking Hotline NHTH at - - - [... more]

Landon Rescue conducts international rescue operations for people suffering from human trafficking, specializing in sending former U.S. special operation law enforcement and intelligence personnel to partner with host nations and assist them in creating specialized units to combat ongoing security problems such as genocide, terrorism, and human trafficking. [... more]

The crisis at the southern border continues to grow, with cartels taking operational control and human trafficking, sex trafficking, and drug cartels becoming major issues. Bipartisan legislation is being introduced to address the problem, but the Biden administration's response has been criticized for being inadequate. [... more]

A recent study reveals the characteristics of COVID-19 patients, including age, gender, and underlying health conditions. The University of North Carolina system faces scrutiny and criticism from higher education watchdogs. A federal electric vehicle tax credit is being used to subsidize wealthy Californians, rather than helping average Americans. North Carolina congressman Richard Hudson expresses disappointment with the direction of the police reform conversation. [... more]

The scientific method is a way of studying the natural world, but its application in the origins debate is often misunderstood. Creation scientists argue that the claims of historical science are not as well established as those from operational sciences, and that assumptions are often made about the past. Understanding the scientific method can help discern whether a claim is truly scientific or not, and that claims about the past, such as evolution, are not supported by empirical evidence. [... more]