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Carolina Newsmakers

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.Curtis Media Group 2022 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • NC State Board of Elections director Sam Hayes

    NC State Board of Elections director Sam Hayes
    Jan 26 2026

    North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes discusses how the state is preparing for upcoming elections and ensuring confidence in the voting process. The conversation covers election administration, security, voter registration and the challenges of running fair and efficient elections across all 100 counties.
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    1 hr
  • NC Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley

    NC Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley
    Jan 18 2026

    North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley discusses the state’s economic outlook, business recruitment priorities and how North Carolina competes across the Southeast. The conversation also explores workforce development, rural investment, infrastructure needs, housing challenges and what success looks like at the Department of Commerce.
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    1 hr
  • David Crabtree, CEO of PBS North Carolina

    David Crabtree, CEO of PBS North Carolina
    Jan 18 2026

    David Crabtree joins Don Curtis to examine the uncertain moment facing public broadcasting. Crabtree explains why the Corporation for Public Broadcasting board recently voted to dissolve and what that decision could mean for public broadcasting nationwide and for PBS North Carolina in particular.
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    1 hr
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