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Rep. Tim Longest with the Shortest #NCPOL Commute + Sen Benton Sawrey Guest Hosts

Guest host Sen. Benton Sawrey, a Johnston Co Republican, and co-host Brian Lewis team up to break down a wintry week in #ncpol. From icy politics to the Governor making yet another budget pitch, the latest John Locke Foundation poll, fresh primary chatter, a heartbreaking tragedy in Cabarrus County…

Tariffs, Inflation, and the U.S. Economy | A Conversation with Economist Roy Cordato | Locked In

Dr. Roy Cordato, Senior Economist Emeritus at the John Locke Foundation, joins Algenon Cash for a wide-ranging discussion about the current state of the U.S. economy. The conversation explores the role of tariffs, inflation, government spending, federal debt, and interest rates, and examines ho…

Short Session, Leandro Case and NC Economy | Hour 2

This episode is presented by Create A Video – NC Legislative short session begins on Monday, Mitch Kokai (John Locke Foundation) talks Leandro case, and a look at the NC economy with Jeff Moore from the John Locke Foundation. | Donna King fills in for Pete.Become a supporter of this podcast: https:…

Short Session Preview and Data Centers | Hour 1

This episode is presented by Create A Video –  Andrew Pomeranz (Carolina Journal) talks NC Legislative Short Session and Donald Bryson (John Locke Foundation) joins Donna to talk about the impact of Data Centers. | Donna King fills in for Pete.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake…

The NC Speaker Who Never Was: Former Rep. Leo Daughtry's Story

Former Rep. Leo Daughtry joins Skye and Brian to reflect on his storied political career, including the dramatic battle for Speaker of the North Carolina House heading into the 2003–2004 biennium. For weeks, the Johnston County Republican was widely viewed as the next Speaker after his party narro…

Mitch Kokai, Senior Political Analyst with John Locke Foundation

Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins Carolina Newsmakers to discuss the latest Carolina Journal poll and what it reveals about North Carolina’s political landscape. Kokai breaks down voter attitudes, key issues shaping the state and what the numbers may suggest for upcoming elections. The…

The NC State Budget

STATE BUDGETS ARE MORE THAN JUST SPREADSHEETS. THEY REFLECT A STATE'S PRIORITIES... WHAT GOVERNMENT CHOOSES TO FUND... WHAT IT CHOOSES NOT TO FUND... AND HOW MUCH OF YOUR MONEY IT BELIEVES IT SHOULD KEEP. NORTH CAROLINA'S GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FINALLY AGREED ON A NEW STATE BUDGET — BRING…

North Carolina's Widening Gap: New Poll Shows Whatley Trailing Cooper While Bleeding Support From His Own Base

Give Us Your Feedback A new John Locke Foundation and Carolina Journal poll has some uncomfortable numbers for North Carolina Republicans. Michael Whatley trails former Governor Roy Cooper by 13 points in the U.S. Senate race, and roughly 15% of 2024 Trump voters say they're ready to cross over. We…

Mitch Kokai, Senior Political Analyst with John Locke Foundation

Mitch 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 budget as well as energy and data centers.

CMS Investigation Expands; Gas Tax Vote; Voter Rolls Reviewed

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is facing expanding scrutiny, with the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office joining state and local investigations into matters involving the district, while the State Board of Education says it will take whatever actions are authorized if violations of state fiscal requirem…