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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
  • Travis Fain, CTF Communications

    Travis Fain, CTF Communications
    Sep 7 2025

    Travis Fain from CTF Communications joins Don Curtis to break down the latest news from Washington - from Trump’s plan to exempt podcasters and influencers from tip taxes to a new round of tariffs that could raise drug prices. They also look at rising North Carolina test scores, record enrollment at Fayetteville State University and what Gov. Stein’s NC STRONG initiative means for the state’s future.
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    1 hr
  • State Treasurer Brad Briner

    State Treasurer Brad Briner
    Aug 31 2025

    State Treasurer Brad Briner joins Don Curtis to talk about recent changes to the state health plan, stability of the state pension fund and recovering $170 million in unspent taxpayer dollars. They also discuss how the Treasurer's office is partnering with OpenAI to modernize investments and fight fraud.
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    1 hr
  • NC Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey

    NC Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey
    Aug 24 2025

    North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joins Don Curtis to discuss the latest issues facing consumers, including disaster recovery, fraud prevention and insurance market trends.
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    1 hr
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