Friday, May 29, 2009

Terry Stoops - John Locke Foundation

Discussing the debate over proposed cuts to K-12 education budget in our state.

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Don Carrington - Executive Editor of Carolina Journal

Telling you why if you’re looking for something very fun – perhaps even extreme – to do this weekend here in North Carolina, skydiving might be just the thing you need to spice up your time off.

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Barlow Herget - StateGovernmentRadio.com

Barlow reviews the political events of the past week.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Todd Hirschfield - National Tailgating League

Discussing his plan to give sports fans some organized fun at sporting events.

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Michael Santoli - Barron’s Magazine Associate Editor

Discussing the eyebrow-raising report that GM plans to start importing Chinese-built cars into the U.S. in 2011 in order to save on production costs.

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Steve Kallend - North Carolina Solar Center at NC State

Discussing some very interesting remarks made by Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who earlier this week said the Obama administration supports the idea of painting flat rooftops white in order to save energy and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.

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Dr. Mike Walden - NC State Economist

Discussing his view of the economy and whether or not we should expect a recovery by the third quarter.

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Jeff Orrock - National Weather Service

Discussing the forecast for the 2009 hurricane season, which officially begins June 1.

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Sheri Strickland - North Carolina Association of Educators

Discussing why the group has proclaimed that “we’re at war” and that public education is “under attack” due to proposed cuts in the new state budget.


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Adam Chodikoff - Senior Producer for The Daily Show

A Duke graduate talks about his career now as a senior producer, chief researcher, and self-styled “cataloguer of lies” for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Professor Bill Marshall - UNC Law School

Discussing the president’s choice for the US Supreme Court to replace retiring justice David Souter.

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Bruce Klingner - Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies Center

Discussing the escalation of tension and worldwide concern over North Korea’s detonation of a nuclear device and firing of several short-range missiles.

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Tony Asion - Director of El Pueblo

Discussing the nomination of the first Hispanic – Sonia Sotomayor – to the US Supreme Court, by President Barack Obama.


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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Peter Moore - Editor of Men's Health Magazine

Discussing why he says that you should seriously consider being THANKFUL you’re out of work.

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Dr. Warren Jasper and Michael Sieber - NC State

Discussing why NASA is so interested in the lunar "blanket" designed by Sieber and other NC State students.

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Kieran Shanahan - Former Federal Prosecutor

Discussing the federal grand jury system, how it works, how it’s different from a regular courtroom.

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Jay Ratliff - Aviation Expert

Discussing possible safety issues with regional carriers vs. "legacy" carriers.

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Doug Taggart - NC Troops to Teachers

Discussing this unique effort to utilize the skills and experience of our military personnel in the classroom.

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Dr. Troy Kickler - North Carolina History Project Director

Discussing the role of North Carolina soldiers in war.

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Major John Gerber

Discussing his tour in Iraq and working for Emergency Services in North Carolina.

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Michael Langley - Head of the USO at RDU

Discussing the men and women who come through the facility each day and how we can help keep the USO and its incredible decades-long services up and running.


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Major General Jerry Curry - US Army Retired

Giving his views on foreign affairs.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Senator Richard Burr

Discussing his health care reform proposal, and the state of the tobacco industry in NC in light of continued tobacco tax hikes, smoking bans, and he and Sen. Hagan’s effort to thwart additional regulation.

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Jen Singer - Blogger with GoodHousekeeping.com

Discussing tips for "staycations"

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Barlow Herget - StateGovernmentRadio.com

Barlow reviews the political events of the past week.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Mike Raley - Host of WPTF's Weekend Gardener

Giving you a heads-up on what we should be doing to our yard and garden right now to make sure it’s healthy and beautiful heading into summer. You can listen to Mike every Saturday morning from 8am to 10am on WPTF's Weekend Gardener show.

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Jackie Gingrich Cushman - Columnist for Townhall.com

The daughter of Newt Gingrich shares what she and her dad have discovered from their own life experiences, and what they consider to to be the keys to happiness and success.

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Michael Santoli - Barron’s Magazine Associate Editor

Discussing the impact on your wallet of landmark changes to the credit card industry that were approved by the Senate earlier this week.

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Don Carrington - Executive Editor of Carolina Journal

Discussing covering the grand jury proceedings, where authorities are looking into some of the activities of the Easleys.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Gregg Stebben - Author of "Internet Privacy For Dummies"

Discussing the latest in search engine innovations and the threat they pose to Google.

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Joe Kita - Writer for Popular Science Magazine

Discussing “Geek Getaways” – some very cool, unpredictable, wild vacation ideas that will wow the family and create memories you’ll not soon forget.

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Sam Kazman - Competitive Enterprise Institute

Discussing the potential negative impact on car safety related to President Obama’s proposed CAFÉ standard, federal gas mileage rules that will eventually require an average of 35.5 miles per gallon.

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Pamela Vesper - Private Investigator

Discussing questions swirling around two coastal North Carolina developments – one of them is Cannonsgate - and some folks who bought lots now say they think they might have been taken for a ride. So much so, in fact, that they’re suing.


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Witt Tuttle - North Carolina Department of Tourism

Giving you some great Memorial Day travel ideas that are not only fun and relaxing, but will give you a great glimpse into North Carolina’s history and heritage.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Nate Green - Author of "Built For Show"

Discussing smart, healthy ways to lose weight and get ready for summer and why it’s important not to freak out and go overboard with crash diets and exercise marathons.

Kevin Duffus - Author of "Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks"

Discussing a fascinating historical mystery surrounding a man Duffus believes was a member of Blackbeard’s pirate crew.

Jerry Mathers - Star of "Leave It To Beaver"

Discussing North Carolina's high diabetes rates and a new national report on up-and-coming medicines that’s being released today.

Ed Legge - Edison Electric Institute

Discussing questions over the state of one of this country’s most important pieces of infrastructure, our electric transmission grid.

Andrew Curliss - Reporter for the News and Observer

Discussing the latest developments in the Mike and Mary Easley story.

Larry Pratt - Gun Owners of America

Discussing a new twist on gun rights legislation in several states.

Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger

Discussing his call for a public hearing on the missing 2005 Highway Patrol records related to Mike Easley’s travel.

Perry Woods - Democratic Political Consultant

Discussing the latest on former governor Mike Easley and two other big two political developments in North Carolina politics.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Susan Fani - Catholic League

Discussing President Obama’s controversial speech at Notre Dame, and the movie that also has Catholics crying foul, Angels & Demons.

Marti Hampton - Real Estate Agent

Discussing the current real estate market, ways to take advantage of the opportunities the market presents, but also avoid any pitfalls such as buying properties that may seem to be a great deal but really aren’t.

Craig Chilton of www.layoffremedy.com

Discussing a very unique job opportunity of driving municipal vehicles from the manufacturer to their local homes – things like buses and fire trucks.

Bob Glaser - North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association

Discussing the economic and community impact brought on by the closures of Chrysler and GM dealerships across North Carolina.

Jay Ratliff - Aviation Expert

Discussing the threat of cyber attacks on our air traffic computer networks in light of a US Transportation Department report that warns the FAA’s modernization effort is creating new cyber vulnerability for the air traffic control system.

Tom Campbell - Political Analyst and Creator of NC Spin

Discussing the Mike Easley mess and what he’s hearing from political insiders now that both federal and state investigations are underway.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Andrew Curliss - Reporter for the News and Observer

Discussing the latest on the alleged misconduct of former governor Mike Easley.

Patrick Short and Ginger Cherry - Sanderson High School

Discussing the incredible honor bestowed on Patrick, who has been named a 2009 presidential scholar by the US Secretary of Education.

Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger

Discussing his call for a special prosecutor to investigate growing questions over business dealings between former governor Mike Easley and his associates.

Barlow Herget - StateGovernmentRadio.com

Barlow reviews the political events of the past week.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Gretchen Peters - Author of “Seeds of Terror”

Discussing the Obama administration's evolving policy toward Afghanistan and the battle against Taliban insurgents, a conflict whose outcome, she says, will help define Obama's presidency.


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Leo Kim - Author of “Healing the Rift”

Discussing the healing power of the mind.

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Jack Wooten - UNC Basketball Player

Discussing his audacious move at the White House while the team was being honored by President Obama.

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Michael Santoli - Barron’s Magazine Associate Editor

Discussing the brewing controversy over reports that the Obama administration is talking about how it can change compensation practices – who gets paid what -- in the financial-services industry, including at companies that didn’t take federal bailout money.


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Tom Hendrickson - Rural Economic Development Center

Discussing the Rural Economic Development Center’s study that recommends expanding our state’s horse industry as a way to spur economic development and save farmland.

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Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams

Discussing Garner’s plans to honor its police officers this week.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Brandon Millett - CEO of the GI Film Festival

Discussing his film festival in Washington D.C. this weekend.

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Sara Enochs and Roy McAlister - Authors

Discussing their joint mission to help Americans understand practical technologies for converting the world’s 800 million motor vehicles to operation on hydrogen, natural gas, biomass alcohols, and other renewable fuels.

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Martha Williams - Continuing Education at Wake Tech

Discussing a new Wake Tech class specifically geared to helping mid-career professionals who unexpectedly find themselves in the job market right now, learn practical ways to research new markets and industries, and learn ways to market themselves.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Gregg Stebben - Author of "Internet Privacy For Dummies"

Discussing the big changes and innovations he predicts we’ll see this summer in the world of technology, and he says they will be BIG.

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Jeffrey Toobin - Senior Legal Analyst for CNN

Discussing the Supreme Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice David Souter and what it means to the makeup of the Court and the consequential issues that may come before the Court over the next few years.

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Denise McCourt - American Petroleum Institute

Discussing the issue energy independence and the importance of increased access to America’s vast energy resources, both onshore and offshore, to meet the energy needs of American consumers.

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Dr. Matthew Parker - Science Professor at NC State

Discussing his involvement in a groundbreaking tornado project from May 10 to June 13.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Andrew Curliss - Reporter for the Raleigh News & Observer

Discussing his investigation into former governor Mike Easley’s apparent private air service and the cozy relationships between the Easley family and several businessmen – particularly NC State Board of Trustees Chairman McQueen Campbell.

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Kieran Shanahan - Former Federal Prosecutor

Discussing the legal implications of former Governor Easley's recent disclosures.

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Joe Canose - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Discussing the results of a new foundation survey that revealed, to the surprise of many advocates, that 5 .6 million Americans are living with some form of paralysis, and that 1 out of 3 cases is caused by something many of us could face in life: a stroke.

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Karin Winegar - Author and Writer for the New York Times

Discussing the wonder of animals and their impact on our physical and emotional health.

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MJ Gohel - Director and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation

Discussing Pakistan’s bombing of a Taliban-controlled town inside its borders.

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Rick Bennett - Raleigh Backyard Chicken Farmer

Discussing the popular trend of raising chickens in urban settings and to explain Hen-side the Beltline Tour d’Coop.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Michael Mandel - Chief Economist for Business Week

Discussing his reaction to President Obama’s proposal to tighten taxes on U.S.-based multinationals.

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Wanda Boone - Durham Together for Resilient Youth

Discussing why her group thinks landlords should be held accountable for the behavior of their rowdy tenants.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Wendell Powell - State Employees Association of NC

Explaining his opposition to mandatory furloughs of state employees as the governor and legislature try to deal with North Carolina’s budget crisis.

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Michael Letts - Executive Director of In-Vest USA

Discussing his non-profit group that helps local police forces get more bullet-proof vests.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Peter Moore - Editor of Men's Health Magazine

Discussing a bandage buyer’s guide for parents now that spring is here and the whole family is heading outside, where the opportunities for cuts, scrapes and bruises abound.


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Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete - Hosts of The Money Pit

Discussing the cool innovations and new products for do-it-yourselfers being introduced at the National Hardware Show. They’re seeing some interesting “green” things for the home and garden. You can listen to The Money Pit every Saturday from Noon until 2pm!


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Liz Claman - Fox Business News

Discussing her incredible opportunity of speaking with two of the richest men in the world, and two of the biggest investors in the world -- Warren Buffett and Bill Gates – about the economy, taxes, and the role of charities in the world.


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Brandy Bynum - Action for Children North Carolina

Discussing her organization’s push to change the way North Carolina’s juvenile justice system handles teenagers under the age of 18.

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Phil D'Agostino - Human Performance Enhancement Professional

Telling you how to compete and preserve your job in a down economy .

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr

Discussing executions in North Carolina and the retirement of US Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

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Patrice Lee - Wake CARES

Discussing the Supreme Court ruling against her group and what legal options they have – if any.

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Lori Millberg - Wake County School Board Member

Discussing the North Carolina Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling in favor of Wake County and against the parent group Wake Cares.

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