If Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, former Gov. Pat McCrory, and Rep. Holly Grange were in a primary matchup today, who would win? According to the latest Civitas Poll, McCrory has a ... Keep Reading
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Christmas presents and presidential primaries
This week we're digging into the controversy that continues over Confederate monuments, an overview of 2020 candidates across the state, and are any of the Democratic candidates ... Keep Reading
Cooper versus Forest, capitalism, and the best Christmas songs
This week we're discussing a recent Politico forecast that designated the North Carolina gubernatorial race as a toss up. Although Democrats would like to think Gov. Cooper sits on ... Keep Reading
Thanksgiving, a battle over our children’s education funding, and college football
Happy Thanksgiving, Civitalk listeners! This week, host Ray Nothstine and guest host Bob Luebke cover a state Supreme Court case that every parent and taxpayer should be aware of. ... Keep Reading
Fair elections and free expression: an interview with elections policy analyst, Andy Jackson
North Carolina continues to be a hotbed of election-related activity and it doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon. Lawsuit after lawsuit continue to confirm the Left's ... Keep Reading
Jeffrey Epstein, Kamala Harris’ 10 hour school day, and Gov. Cooper’s character
Hi listeners! After a week off due to Ray's insistence on being stuck in a Houston airport for an inordinate amount of time, we are back in the studio. This week we're talking ... Keep Reading
Fighting for community: one mom’s road to school choice
Any good parent will do whatever is within their power to make sure their child is safe, cared for, and loved. Part of fulfilling one's parental responsibility is ensuring a child ... Keep Reading
Marriage, caring for the needy, and progressive elitism
This week we pull back the curtain on what really motivates big-government politicians and influencers (hint: it's not because they trust you to make good choices). We also dive ... Keep Reading
Hong Kong, Medicaid expansion, and Halloween costumes gone wrong
From, ahem..."memorable" Halloween costumes (looking at you Lumberjack Leah and Terrorist Ray) to the unfolding drama in Hong Kong and political prognostications for the 2020 ... Keep Reading
The economy’s role in the 2020 presidential election, the rise of loneliness, and the power of forgiveness
The economic forecast appears to be changing, as tariffs and exorbitant spending take their toll. What effect will the economy have on President Trump's re-election prospects as we ... Keep Reading