Is the Recession Really Over?

Dr. Mike Walden, an Economist @ NC State University, tells us whether he thinks it's really over like so many reporters and economists claim.....

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Oil Spill Effects

Lincoln Pratson, Pofessor of Energy & Environment @ Duke's Nicholas School of Environment, discusses the worsening spill in the Gulf and it's potential on future drilling.

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The Internet Legend...

...Bob Lee sits in studio with Bill discussing the issues of the day with a dash of Homespun Humor.

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US House District 2 Candidates

Todd Gailas, Renee Ellmers and Frank Deatrich, Contenders for the seat currently occupied by Bob Etheridge, sit in studio during the 2 o'clock hour on LuMaye.

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Gulf Oil Spill

Dave Cohen, CBS Correspondent, fills us in on yet a THIRD leak from that sunken oil platform in the Gulf.

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Another Drought?

Joe Sobel, with Accuweather, talks about the abnormally dry weather across the state of NC and what that might mean for drought possibilities.

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New Develoments in Taft Case

Rick Martinez, News Director of WPTF, outlines out the latest in the Kathy Taft murder case.

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Out With David Price Forum

Kin Genardo, a Reporter with NBC 17, discusses the forum with Republican Candidates for US House District 4 (The seat currently held by David Price) that she will be moderating.

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Puerto Rico State Vote?

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx talks to Bill enroute tot he vote for the possibility of Puerto Rico becoming a state.

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Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick

CBS Correspondent Dave Cohen talks about the latest clean up attempt, this one involving burning off spilled oil, from the Coast guard after an oil rig exploded and sunk.

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Wake County School Committee Vote

The latest in the ongoing battle to change the current diversity policy, as well as finances and even the wording in new proposals in this Wake County Schoolboard Committee meeting earlier today. Wake County Schoolboard Chairman Ron Margiotta gives us the details.

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Financial Regulatory Reform

Dr. Lawrence Baxter, a visiting Professor to Duke University, talks about the needs, causes, effects and current proposals for Financial Regulatory reform in the wake of the current economic downturn.

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Financial Reform

Dr. Mike Walden, Professor of Economics at NC State, talks about the previous attempts and current strategy on financial reform in the US.

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NC District 13 Republican Race

Bill Randall, Frank Hurley & Dan Huffman (Bernie Reeves was not able to attend) sit in studio to answer questions and have a brief "Getting to know you" session with Bill LuMaye prior to the Primary. The winner of the primary will face off with Rep. Brad Miller (D) for the District 13 Seat.

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National Weather Service on Zebulon Twister

Jeff orrock, a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, talks about last week's tornado and the prospects for the rest of the Tornado Season.

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Durham County Schools New Performance Standards

The Durham County School Board Monday approved a plan that, if passed, will divide schools into three categories. The ones that score in the lowest for a 3 year period will be closed. And there's more...

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The Republicans Who Would Replace Price

Republican contenders for US House District 4 seat discuss issues and answer caller's questions prior to the May Primary.

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Tedesco & Sheehan on School Diversity

John Tedesco, Wake County Schoolboard Member, joins Bill in studio to talk about his School Assignment Zone proposal and the continuing diversity issue. Ruth Sheehan (News and Observer) steps in during the 2nd hour to join the discussion.

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El Pueblo on Illegal Immigration

Tony Asion, Executive Director of El Pueblo (A statewide advocacy and public policy organization for the Latino Community), joins LuMaye in studio to discuss the new Arizona Immigration Law.

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After the Ban: Air Quality Poll

Ann Houston Staples, of DHHS Tobacco Prevention & Control, talks about the follow up study she led to see how the smoking ban has changed air quality in NC restaurants.

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New Unemployment Numbers

John Quinterno, a Principal with South by North Strategies, talks over the latest unemployment numbers that are showing declines in every county in NC.

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NC FIRE on Immigration

Maureen Wilson, NC State Director of NC FIRE (North Carolinians For Immigration Reform and Enforcement), joins us briefly to tell us about her organization, their goals and views on the illegal immigration problem. For more on NC Fire: http://www.ncfire.info/

We'll be asking Ms. Wilson to join us in the following weeks for a longer interview, stay tuned for more details: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bill-LuMaye/92632928437?ref=ts

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ALIPAC on Immigration

And the storm continues on the eve of the Arizona law passage, we turn to William Gheen of Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) for more on Immigration reform, laws and needed changes.

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NC Listen on Arizona Immigration Law

Ron Woodard, of NC Listen, further delves in immigration law and how it's affecting us on the homefront.

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Deer Population Control

Kindra Mammone, Executive Director of Claws Inc, explains why culling the herd around Chapel Hill is a bad idea.

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Neuse River Resident Responds

Prof. Ed Smallwood gives the other side of the Milbernie Dam Project, as a resident he discusses why he thinks it's a bad idea. to "Restore the river."

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Climate Change Poll

Sarah Dutton, CBS News Director of Surveys, talks about the latest CBS Climate Change Poll just released today.

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Reconsider the Healtcare Lawsuit

Daren Bakst, of the John Locke Foundation, explains his encouragement to Attorney General Roy Cooper to reconsider joining the lawsuit by fellow Attorney Generals against the Federal Government.

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Energy Star Rebate Program

Seth Effron, Spokesman for the NC Energy Office, talks about the early success of the energy star rebate program.

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Climate News

Brian Merchant, of treehugger.com, gives the best and worst for climate news in 2009.

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"Restoring" a River

Restoration Systems is proposing to remove the Milburnie Dam, thus enabling the river to be more to it's original state. They pay for the entire removal, they then sell credits to Developers. George Howard, President of Restoration Systems, explains more about the project and how it's supposed to work.

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Finaicial Regualtion

Dick Morris, Political Strategist, speaks to Bill on a variety of topics mainly focused on Financial reforms in the current administration.

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Climate Change Commission

NC Senator Andrew Brock talks to us about the NC Commission on Climate Change and what, if anything, they hope to or are accomplishing.

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Green Events & More

Steve Milloy, Publisher from JunkScience.com, gives us the lowdown on various events and background for Earth Day.

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General Motors Nearer to Paying Loans

CBS Correspondent Jeff Gilbert gives us the lowdon on GM's CEO Ed Whiteacre announcing the company will soon pay off $5.8 millions in loans from the Government

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Tedesco's Reponse to Earlier Meeker Interview

After the earlier Mayor Meeker interview concerning the school board's recent actions (Moving 100 students from high school in Garner to SE Raleigh as part of the their new Neighborhood Schools policy), we offered Wake County School Board's John Tedesco a chance to counter some of Meeker's comments.

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Raleigh Mayor Speaks Out on Diversity

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker weighs in on the recent hubbub over Diversity and the actions of the Wake County School Board.

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Board of Commissioners on Wake School Diversity

Tony Gurley, Chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, speaks on changes in Wake Schools, his thoughts and how the board is involved.

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Special Request: "Thank You Mr. President"

A fan requested vignette from 4/16, Obama jokingly thinks some folks should thank him, so Bill lists out all the new taxes and proposals and thanks the President for each one..... If there are any clips you'd like to see posted alongside guest interviews, please email and let us know the time and date.

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Columbine Anniversary

CBS Correspondent Lee Frank outlines the activities and observances from Colorado on the anniversary of the Columbine School Massacre.

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Gov. Perdue's Budget Announcement

Dr. Mike Walden discusses the newly announced proposed budget with 41 Billion in cuts.

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Sam Cooper Sentencing

WPTF News Director Rick Martinez sits in studio for Live @ 5 to discuss the life sentence given to Sam Cooper.

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Healthcare Effects on Local Business Owners

Jim & Tana Malerba, of Coats Auto Body Repair, join Bill to talk about how they feel the new healthcare legislation will affect business and their employees.

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"Potentially Devastating Blow" to al-Qaeda?

Professor Raymond Tanter, CBS terror Correspondent & former Senior Staffer with the National Security Council during the Reagan/Bush Administration, on the recent killings of the top 2 al Qaeda members in Iraq.

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Ruffin Poole Pleads Guilty

Don Carrington, Executive Editor of the Carolina Journal, gives us his take on Ruffin Poole's Guilty Plea to only ONE of 57 charges in a recent plea deal.

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Taft Case Update

Our own News Director Rick Martinez gives us the latest on the Kathy Taft murder and the arrested suspect.

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2nd Amendment/Constitution Rally Updates

Randy Dye gives us on-site updates for the "Open & Carry Muster Outside DC/Restore the Constitution Rally-Muster Outside DC”

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Can Palin Win?

Paul Bedard, of US News, speaks with Bill on Palin's chances should she choose to run for higher office.

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NC Republican Party Chairman on Attorney General's Decision

Chairman Tom Fetzer expresses his disappointment with NC State Attorney General Roy Cooper's decision to not join in the federal lawsuit against US Healthcare Reform

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Rep Paul Stam on Roy Cooper

Republican Representative Paul Stam gives his opinion on NC Attorney General Roy Cooper's decision to NOT join the Federal lawsuit against the new US Healthcare plan.

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The Internet Legend, Bob Lee

Bob Lee, The Internet Legend & Purveyor of Irreverent And Provocative Commentaries, joins us in studio for the 4 o'clock hour.

http://www.bobleesays.com/

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New Deal or Raw Deal? FDR Book and Modern Comparisons

Burt Folsom, Professor of History @ Hillsdale College & Author of "New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America," joins Bill for a political discussion and talk about his new book.

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Icelandic Eruption: Vulcanology 101

Dr. Michael Rampino (Vulcanologist, Professor of Biology and Faculty of Arts & Science at New York University) explains the fundamentals of volcanic eruptions; their effects and risks with Bill in the wake of the world traffic stopping eruptions on an Icelandic Glacier.

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Raleigh Tea Party Live Report

Josh Ellis of State Government Radio checks in from the Tea Party rally at the state capitol.

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Timothy Hennis Death Penalty

Master Sergeant Timothy Hennis has just received the death penalty through a Military court. What's next? How did this case get to this point? Ret. Army Colonel and JAG Officer David Hayden explains military procedure and the appeals process as may be applied to this case.

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Senator Burr on the Tea Party

Senator Richard Burr gives us his take on input on the Tea Parties sweeping the state and nation on this tax Day.


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Right Wing Rap Attack

Paul Scott, "The Hip-Hop Truth Minista' of Durham ," calls Rappers to arms to tangle with the Tea Party.

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Tax Day! Payday for Whom?

Curtis Dubay, Senior Policy Analyst with the Heritage Foundation, discusses how many don't pay Federal Income taxes and with Refundable Tax Credits, Government merely redistributes money.

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NC Policy Watch on Tea Parties

Rob Schofield, Director of Research &
Policy Development for NC Policy Watch, comments on the current political climate and issues that have spurred the growing tea Party movement.

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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Tea Parties

We check in with NC Representatives on the Tea Parties being hosted across the state and country.

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Profiling the Taft Killer

Dr. Michael Teague, forensic psychologist/ former psychological profiler for the Raleigh Police Department & State Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, gives his his ideas and statistics on potential traits for the Katy Taft's murderer.

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New Arizona Immigration Law

William Gheen, from Americans for Legal Immigration (ALIPAC), on the strict new Arizona legislation getting ready to be signed into law that may give fresh incentive to other states.

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Kathy Taft Investigation

Private Investigator with "Cat's Eye Private Investigations" gives her unique perspective on the how's and why's of the Taft Investigation.


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Raleigh's Tea Party

Laura Long, Local NC tea Party Organizer, speaks to Bill LuMaye about tomorrow's tea Party at the Raleigh Capitol.

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Raleigh Water Rate Hike

Kenny Waldroup, Assistant Public Utilities Director of Raleigh, will explain why water prices will be going up, though people are using less water....

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View From the John Locke Foundation

John Hood, President of the John Locke Foundation, sits in studio with Bill LuMaye to discuss issues and topics ranging from the tea Party to Obama's views on Nuclear Disarmament.

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Claude Pope in Studio

The Wake Country Republican Chair sits in studio with Bill discussing the issues of the day including the sign/flag ordinance with the Tea Party Demonstration.

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Latest Nucelar Summit

CBS Correspondent Mark Knoller discusses representatives of 47 Countries opening a Nuclear Summit in Washington today.

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Safety Center May Rise Again

Russell Allen, Raleigh City Manager, calls in about the city once again taking up the Lightener Safety Center issue, a highly contested, expensive new state of the art center to consolidate all Safety Services.

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Public vs Private in Wake County Schools

Maria Mauriello, co-founder of "Bigger Picture for Wake" (A grassroots organization of Parents), discusses Public vs Private Schools in Wake County.

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Rep. Stupak Resignation

Dotty Lynch, CBS Political Consultant, on the recent announcement by Representative Bart Stupak that he will resign at the end of his term.

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Kathy Taft Investigation

Rick Martinez, WPTF News Director, sits in studio to give the latest on the just unveiled information in the murder of Kathy Taft, the former state school board member.

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Latest on Fetzer Request to RNC Chair

Tom Fetzer, NC Republican Party Chairman, gives us the latest on his written request to the RNC Chairman Michael Steele to step down amid allegations of scandal.

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Local Jobs for America Act

MaryBe McMillan, Secretary-Treasurer of the NC State AFL-CIO talks about the new legislation collecting co-sponsors in the House.

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Unemployment & Current Finance

Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Economist, talks over the latest unemployment numbers, Oil prices and the nation's mounting debt.

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Confederate History Month Response From NAACP

Hilary Shelton, Director of the NAACP Washington Bureau, discusses the NAACP response to the recently announced Confederate History Month in Va.

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Confederate History Month

Terrell Garren, Civil War Historian & Sons of Confederate Veterans Member, weighs in on Va. Governor McDonnell's proclamation of April being Confederate History Month.

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Bertie County Murder Suspect Released

Donnie Harrison, Wake County Sherrif, explains to Bill LuMaye how a mistake occurred allowing a murder suspect to be released, also the suspect's subsequent surrender.

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Fetzer to RNC Chairman: Step Down

Tom Fetzer, Chair of the NC Republican Party, sent a letter asking National Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele to resign amidst scandal.

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Hockey All-Star Game Comes to Raleigh

Harvey Schmitt, President of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, talks about today's announcement that the NHL All Star game will officially take place in Raleigh.

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Charter Schools

Terry Stoops, Director of Education Studies @ The John Locke Foundation, weighs in on Charter Schools across the state of NC.

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Health Bill Costs to NC Companies

Sara Burrows, of the John Locke Foundation, calls in to talk about the latest Carolina Journal Article on Health Bill Costs to NC Companies.

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Kinston Election Decision

Michael Rosman, Center for Individual Rights, weighs in on the Obama Administration's decision that Kinston NC must put Party affiliations on ballot so that African American voters can know which candidate to vote for.

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Lawmakers Listen More to Campaign Funders?

That's what 80% of NC Voters think according to the NC Center For Voter Education. Damon Circosta, Executive Director of the organization, calls in to discuss their latest poll.

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New NC Unemployment Numbers

John Quinterno of South by North Strategies talks over the new state unemployment numbers released today. Yet another record reached...

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NC State of the State

A majority of North Carolina voters believe state government is failing them. Chris Hayes of NC Civitas Institute talks to Bill Lumaye over recent polls on the State of the State

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Next National Issue: Immigration?

Hans Christian Linnartz, a Duke University Immigration Expert, calls WPTF to give us his take on Immigration being the next hot button National Issue now that Health Care has passed, how it'll be handled in his view by Obama and how it might affect us locally.

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Should NC Join the AG Lawsuit?

Representative Paul Stam talks about the rally held today to urge Gov. Perdue & Attorney General Roy Coopr to join the suit against Obamacare.

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Constitutionality of Health Care

Cherie Berry, the NC State Labor Commissioner, talks with Bill concerning the recent strings of Healthcare legislation and whether they are are able to be upheld due to Constitutionality issues.

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Nuclear Disarmament?

Retired Air Force General Burt Moore talks about President Obama's new Nuclear Proposals for Disarmament.

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Census Undercount?

Chris Kromm, Director of the Institute of Southern Studies, talks about the Institute's study of all 100 NC counties and which are at risk for undercounting during the Census.

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NC Governments Facing Tough Budget Decisions

Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Economist, calls in to talk about the budget crunches NC Governments are facing, especially Durham schools offering teachers the choice between furloughs or pay-cuts.

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"Like Nailing Jello to the Wall..."

Rev. Issac Villegas, Pastor of the Chapel Hill Mennonite Fellowship, tries to give an explanation of the protest he helped to lead outside if an I.C.E. office in Raleigh today. We weren't able to get a clear idea of his views, see if you fare much better...

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Heritage Foundation Wants No Part of Obama's Inclusion

Earnest Istook, former Oklanhoma Congressman & Heritage Foundation Distinguished Fellow, rebuttals President Obama saying ideas in the Healthcare legislation came from Heritage...

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