What is the role of the government in education? How much liberty and freedom should parents have when it comes to how and where their child is schooled? This week, Ray and Brooke ... Keep Reading
Civitalk
Flawed people, the fight to educate our kids, and 100 episodes
This week, Ray and Brooke celebrate 100 episodes of Civitalk, opening up with what they believe life will be like 100 years from now and their favorite 100-year-old individuals. ... Keep Reading
Voter ID, Madison Cawthorn, and election safety
This week, Brooke is joined by Dr. Andy Jackson, Civitas’ elections policy analyst, to discuss the 11th Congressional District Republican primary win of Madison Cawthorn, a ... Keep Reading
Censoring conservatives and mandating masks
This week, Eric Peterson of Pelican Institute joins Ray and Brooke for a robust debate on online censorship. Should social media platforms be completely content-neutral or should ... Keep Reading
Censoring the cinema and pesky data
This week, Ray and Brooke make early (and likely very premature) 2020 electoral predictions for the presidency, making moderately compelling, but highly unscientific, cases for ... Keep Reading
Civil unrest, a time for compassion, and the role of government
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss the heavy-hearted moment we are in as a state and nation. There are several essential, core functions of government: protecting life, liberty, and ... Keep Reading
The politics of reopening and education recovery
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss Phase 2, the education landscape in North Carolina, the politics of reopening, mask wearing, and remember the late Congressman Sam Johnson ... Keep Reading
Keeping NC farmers competitive, agriculture during a pandemic, and quarantine snacks
This week, Michael Harden, Civitas' new director of agricultural studies and outreach, joins the conversation to discuss worrisome developments in agriculture during the pandemic, ... Keep Reading
Election integrity, amazing state parks, and the financial mystery around this year’s election
Dr. Andy Jackson joins us this week to discuss a recent lawsuit led by Marc Elias (Hilary Clinton and Dan McCready's former attorney) that seeks to gut the vital progress the state ... Keep Reading
Phase 1, crossing the border, and celebrity influence during coronavirus
This week, Ray is joined by Leah Byers, policy analyst and government affairs coordinator, to discuss what Gov. Roy Cooper's Phase 1 entails (and doesn't), the challenges of ... Keep Reading
