# John Horan

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project

0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added…

Governance In NMBI

The regulation of professional standards in Irish nursing and midwifery is complex, often misunderstood, and critical to public protection. Ensuring that the regulator remains impartial and focused on public interest requires expertise that goes beyond the professions themselves. This episode tackl…

Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project

0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added…

America 250: An Interview with Professor Kathleen DuVal

Connecting the Docs is back for a short commemorative series focused on the 250th anniversary of American independence! To start things off, we are joined by Professor Kathleen DuVal of the University of North Carolina. Professor DuVal is a Pulitzer Prize winning author of Native Nations: A Millenn…

The War of Independence: Fighting for the Crown

As the United States continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the nation has spent a lot of time remembering the success and strength of the Patriots who fought for their freedom from tyranny. From where we stand today, it is difficult to imagine opposing such a righteous cause, but those who …

State Symbols: Food Fights

Things are heating up at Connecting the Docs as we start off our seventh podcast season with an episode all about some of North Carolina’s most controversial food-related state symbols. Pull up a seat at the table as we discuss North Carolina barbeque, our hotly debated state fruit(s), and the stra…

Week 40 - Friday

Former GAA president John Horan has been appointed to lead the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association, replacing Mary McAleese following disagreements over the timeline for merging the three organisations. RTÉ could have €20 million in funding restored following Budget 2027, provid…

The Church is One | The Church is Holy

In this episode, Fr. John Horan talks about the source of unity and holiness in the Church and how we are called to live that out. He also discusses the work toward reunification and the examples of holiness we have with the saints. Be Formed is a 90-day discipleship experience for men and women th…

State Symbols: Pitch, Pine, and Poetry

How much do you know about the history of North Carolina's nickname, ‘The Tar Heel State’? We’re covering this history and more in today’s episode as we branch out to discuss a classic symbol of the Old North State, the Long Leaf Pine, and its deeply rooted impact on our economy, geography, and cul…