Carolina Newsmakers
by Don Curtis
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A weekly public affairs program featuring stories that affect our day-to-day lives - from the local economy to crime to social programs to taxes and education.
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- Dr. Steven Greene, Professor of Political Science at NC State University · 59 minNC State University political science professor Dr. Steven Greene joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers for an in-depth analysis of the 2026 midterm elections. They examine the…
- Kevin Leonard & Amy Bason, NC Association of County Commissioners · 60 minKevin Leonard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and Amy Bason, Deputy Director and General Counsel, join Don Curtis to discuss the…
- Jeff Moore, Vice President of Communications, John Locke Foundation · 60 minJeff Moore, Vice President of Communications at the John Locke Foundation, joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the latest Carolina Journal poll, North Carolina's…
- Sam Hayes, State Board of Elections Executive Director · 59 minAs early voting gets underway in North Carolina, State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to discuss election security, voter…
- Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at NC State University · 60 minThis week on Carolina Newsmakers, Don Curtis talks with economist Dr. Mike Walden about the economic pressures facing families and businesses across the state. From inflation and…
- Chris Brandenburg, AARP North Carolina · 60 minNorth Carolina is getting older, but is the state prepared for the challenges ahead? This week on Carolina Newsmakers, Don Curtis talks with Chris Brandenburg of AARP North…
- State Treasurer Brad Briner · 60 minNorth Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner joins Don Curtis to discuss the proposed WakeMed–Atrium Health merger and whether changes to the deal addressed his earlier concerns…
- Cecilia Holden, President & CEO of myFutureNC · 58 minCecilia Holden, President and CEO of myFutureNC, joins Don Curtis to discuss North Carolina’s progress toward its 2 million by 2030 educational attainment goal and the challenges…
- Brad Crone, Campaign Connections · 60 minPolitical strategist Brad Crone joins Don Curtis to break down the latest developments in North Carolina politics and the issues shaping the 2026 election season. They discuss…
- Travis Fain, Fain Communications · 60 minNorth Carolina politics is shifting fast, and longtime political observer Travis Fain joins Don Curtis to break down the 2026 elections, the state’s changing political landscape…
- Dr. Monty Sullivan, Acting President of the N.C. Community College System · 60 minDr. Monty Sullivan, the new leader of the North Carolina Community College System, joins Don Curtis to discuss his path into education and his priorities for the state’s 58…
- Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory · 60 minFormer North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to discuss Andrew Dunn’s new biography, The Change Agent, and reflect on his political career and…
- Mitch Kokai, Senior Political Analyst with John Locke Foundation · 60 minMitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins Don Curtis to break down the latest Carolina Journal Poll, the 2026 political landscape, affordability and inflation, the state…
- Chris Cooper, Director of Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University · 60 minChris Cooper, the Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science and director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University, joins Don…
- Peg O'Connell, Public health advocate · 60 minPublic health advocate Peg O’Connell joins Don Curtis to discuss efforts to curb youth nicotine use, regulate emerging products such as nicotine pouches and strengthen North…
- Brenda Berg, President/CEO of Best NC · 60 minBEST NC President and CEO Brenda Berg joins Don Curtis to discuss North Carolina’s new state budget and what it means for public education. She also examines teacher pay and…
- Dr. Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at NC State University · 60 minEconomist Dr. Mike Walden joins Don Curtis to examine North Carolina’s economic outlook and the latest developments affecting families, businesses and state government. The…
- Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey · 60 minNorth Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joins Don Curtis to discuss the major insurance issues facing consumers across the state. Topics include prior authorization…
- Wit Tuttell, Visit NC · 60 minThis week on Carolina Newsmakers, Don Curtis welcomes Wit Tuttell, Executive Director of Visit North Carolina. They discuss the state of North Carolina's tourism industry…
- Josh Dobson, President/CEO of NC Healthcare Association · 60 minJosh Dobson, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association and former North Carolina Labor Commissioner, joins Don Curtis for a conversation about the state of…
