Jan 25, 2023
This week, perhaps the state’s most powerful politician, Senator Phil Berger joins Tim to talk about the 2023 legislative session that kicks off in full this week. Sen. Berger dishes on Medicaid expansion, abortion, tax cuts, voter ID, medical marijuana, sports betting, whether North Carolina is truly a “purple”...
Jan 18, 2023
When you think of gaming and Esports you probably don’t think politics, but you probably should. The industry is exploding in growth and North Carolina finds itself in the center of it all. Picture arenas full of people with million dollar purses for the champion.
But also imagine high school leagues that compete like...
Jan 11, 2023
Last week, the battle over elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made headlines, but it also brought up memories of North Carolina’s very own speaker battle 20 years ago this month. It led to a co-speaker arrangement with a Democrat and a Republican. It also led to high drama, prison time for one of the speakers, and...
Jan 4, 2023
The economy in 2022 was full of news about inflation, a potential recession, and interest rates. So what’s in store for 2023? Two of North Carolina’s premiere economists, Dr. John Connaughton from UNC-Charlotte and NC State professor emeritus Dr. Michael Walden, join us with their forecast. Later, we also talk about...