Tennessee's legislative agenda focuses on expanding school choice, tackling immigration, and reforming healthcare. The Regulatory Freedom Act aims to reduce bureaucratic red tape, while capping property taxes and expanding school vouchers are also on the table. [... more]

The passing of Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, is a significant loss for the Christian community. His impact on American culture and education is immeasurable, from promoting homeschooling to advocating for Christian values in the public sphere. Meanwhile, Christians in Nigeria face ongoing persecution, with over 7,000 killed this year alone. The exodus of parents from public schools to alternative education options is a growing trend, with many choosing Christian schools for their children. The concept of penal substitutionary atonement is also being debated, with some questioning its validity. Amidst these challenges, there is a quiet revival happening in the UK, with young people returning to Christianity, and a growing interest in spiritual things worldwide. [... more]

A discussion on the flaws in the US education system, the concept of school choice, and the potential for private schools to offer better alternatives. The conversation also touches on the idea of Social Security being a Ponzi scheme and the need for reform. [... more]

The Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina has seen a significant increase in demand, with over 72,000 families applying for scholarships. The program provides funding for students to attend private schools, giving parents the freedom to choose the best education for their children. Critics argue that this will harm local public schools, but proponents claim it will improve education overall by allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's education. [... more]

The discussion revolves around various topics including billionaires and taxes, the implications of socialism, the differences between Florida and other states, education vouchers, the 2024 election, China's influence, the FTC's actions against Twitter, Elon Musk's mission to expose the truth, border control, the fentanyl crisis, the NFL, Aaron Rodgers' potential move to the Jets, comedy and politics, and the Federal Reserve's actions on inflation and the economy. [... more]

North Carolina's public schools face constitutional challenges, with a decades-old case, Leandro, seeking to ensure every child has a sound basic education. The Opportunity Scholarship program helps low-income families send their kids to private schools, but a teacher's union is trying to kill it. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has created healthcare challenges, and the state's latest coronavirus relief package aims to provide relief to families and individuals affected by the pandemic. [... more]

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]