State Government Radio: Politics & Newsmakers Series

People in Politics for Monday: Political Winners & Losers

Politicos Ballard Everett and Brad Crone join SGR's Scott Carr to review what's on the political ticker this week: Estimates of a quick state budget adjustment may have been over-optimistic... A review of the first round of debates in the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races...Teachers and opponents of involuntary annexations have been out in force on Jones St.... The weekly list of political Ups & Downs...and a discussion with GOP Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3rd) on the politics of war and what having an "exit strategy" means.

Carolina Newsmakers for Tuesday: Howard Lee

State Board of Education chairman Howard Lee joins Don Curtis to discuss solutions to improving North Carolina's high school graduation rate.

Carolina Newsmakers for Wednesday: Dr. Scott Ralls

North Carolina Community College System president Scott Ralls joins Don Curtis to discuss the role vocational training can have on economic development. Dr. Ralls also gives his thoughts on system funding in the state budget.

For Your Information for Thursday: John Tote

Mental Health Association of North Carolina director John Tote offers his thoughts on state spending proposals in the area of mental health. Tote also weighs in on the impact of a provision that would restrict mergers of local community support services.

People in Politics for Friday: Political Winners and Losers

Political issues... the questions... the candidates... the elections...Tar Heel political gurus Brad Crone and Ballard Everett join host Scott Carr for a review of all things political in North Carolina. This is the show for policy wonks and armchair analysts, as the expert panel leaves few stones unturned, or stories untold, in keeping their audience on top of the hottest political talk, expert advice and campaign news.