This week, we bid Civitalk farewell as we prepare for the exciting transition ahead: Civitas and John Locke Foundation's new union! Ray and Brooke reflect on the lessons they've ... Keep Reading
Publications
Shifting sentiments, woke Santa, and the best part of 2020
This episode, Ray and Brooke get into the Christmas cheer by discussing "Woke Santa" and his dalliance with political correctness at the expense of a child, as well as the changing ... Keep Reading
Tis the season for political intrigue
Ray is joined by Bob Luebke, director of policy for the Civitas Institute. They talk the good and bad of Christmas, the current political realignment going on in the nation, ... Keep Reading
Turkeys, toilet paper droughts, and looming shutdowns
Thanksgiving is on the horizon and Ray and Brooke sit down to discuss cherished Thanksgiving traditions and edibles, as well as venture into the uncertainty and disruption COVID ... Keep Reading
The future of travel and conservative gains in North Carolina
"Even though Cooper won, a lot of the issues he ran on lost." - Ray Nothstine On this episode of Civitalk, Ray and Brooke discuss the dynamics of the election results. Does Trump ... Keep Reading
Elections in limbo, the future of the GOP, and the changing NC judiciary
This week, Ray and Brooke are joined by election policy analyst Andy Jackson to dive deep into the Election Day results. They discuss the impact President Trump has had on the ... Keep Reading
When the polls go sour: An interview with Joseph Campbell
What went wrong with the polls in 2016? This week, Joseph Campbell, author of Lost in a Gallup, joins Ray and Brooke to examine this question that has perplexed many voters and ... Keep Reading
Confirming ACB, presidential visits, and the politics of celebrating Halloween
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss unscientific political prognostications based on which homes decide to observe Halloween and which cars they drive, Amy Coney Barrett's ... Keep Reading
Cooper-Forest showdown and Civitas Action Freedom Rankings
This week, Ray is joined by Leah Byers to discuss the recent gubernatorial debate between Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, sharing what they believe were the evening's hits ... Keep Reading
Mansplaining, scandals, and socialists
This week, Ray and Brooke examine the substance of the Vice Presidential debate and issue a definitive ruling on the accusations that Vice President Mike Pence was Mansplainer in ... Keep Reading
