This week I'm joined by Dr. Andy Jackson, Civitas' elections policy analyst. We discuss the uphill battle to implement voter ID, Michael Bloomberg's poor showing at the most ... Keep Reading
Civitalk
Defusing the state debt bomb with Daniel DiSalvo
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights. We have a robust economic climate that attracts outside business and fosters innovation. Sadly, ... Keep Reading
Podcast: An acquittal, hips that don’t lie, and Trump’s State of the Union
This week, Ray and I discuss the end of the long road to impeachment and acquittal. Almost since President Trump's inauguration, Democratic lawmakers in Congress have vowed to ... Keep Reading
Quality of Life, Coronavirus, and Empowering Parents
From viral outbreaks to quality of life surveys and school choice polls, there's a little bit of everything packed into this week's episode. Take a listen! ... Keep Reading
Trading Dewey for Plato: A look at classical education
Our modern education system's utilitarian approach can be tied to John Dewey, a 20th century philosopher and education reformer. But should Dewey's methodology have the final say ... Keep Reading
Teachers’ unions, mansplainers, and unpatriots
Would you send yourself or someone you love to a "mansplaining" conference dedicated to "making women great again?" With the lofty promise to "make you the greatest you ever," the ... Keep Reading
Opting out of a royal mess
This week, Ray Nothstine and "permanent guest host/alternate co-host" Leah Byers talk about the royal drama around the royal family, the problems surrounding Iran and a potential ... Keep Reading
The ins and outs of impeachment, past and present
The American people have been inundated with impeachment talk and drama for months now (well, actually we've heard rumblings and threats of it since the beginning of President ... Keep Reading
A conservative’s 2020 wishlist
Join us for a discussion with Donald Bryson, Civitas' president and CEO, to hear what should be on every North Carolina conservative's 2020 wishlist, from reducing corporate ... Keep Reading
The political theater of impeachment, Mark Meadows’ future, and J.K. Rowling gets cancelled
Much like winter, impeachment is coming. Now, we wait for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to send the articles of impeachment over to the Senate, which seems to be something she is ... Keep Reading