Gov. Cooper came under a bit of media scrutiny this week as word spread that he would be announcing his 2020 re-election bid in New York City. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest also threw in his name for the gubernatorial race, positioning himself as the Republican contender. Has the Super Bowl become too political? Some Americans […]

The irresponsible mishandling of the altercation between Covington Catholic School boys and activist Nathan Phillips is yet another sobering example of how destructive media and societal bias can be. Character assassination is something that is sadly becoming all too familiar. And this week also marked the anniversary of America’s decision to legalize the murder of […]

Join us as we examine the outrage about President Trump’s decision to serve Clemson football players fast food.  The current government shutdown has now broken the record for the longest one in U.S. history. What does this mean for furloughed workers? And when it comes to Medicaid expansion, do the benefits outweigh the costs? Based […]

Join us this week as we share our thoughts on the President’s Oval Office address and the Democratic response. We also discuss the recent purge of over half a million registered voters from the rolls, as well as delve into the American Psychological Association’s attack on men. Like what you hear? Go ahead and subscribe to […]

We kick off the first episode of this year with a discussion about the 116th Congress, highlighting the record number of women being sworn in and the tensions within the Democratic party. We also touch on the partial government shutdown and make a few political predictions for 2019. Have a question or comment? Send us […]

Join us this week as we discuss the fight between Democrats in Congress and the White House surrounding funding for the border wall. We’re also making predictions about which Democrats might throw their hat in for a 2020 presidential run, as well as highlighting a concerning story that isn’t raising enough alarms: an eleven year […]

What is your favorite Christmas movie? Numerous titles are floated as we take a deep dive into this all important topic. When it comes to voter ID, Gov. Cooper wasn’t content to allow the citizens of North Carolina and members of the General Assembly be the only ones making headlines. His veto of the voter […]

Ray Nothstine is joined by Donald Bryson to unpack what is happening in NC-09, the congressional district that has been making national headlines for the investigation into whether election fraud helped secure a victory for Republican Mark Harris in the November election. Donald and Ray also discuss what bills we should expect to see in […]

In an unexpected turn of events, the result of the Mark Harris–Dan McCready race in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District is now up in the air. It began with a refusal by the Board of Elections to certify the results. What it has turned into is an investigation of potential election fraud that spans multiple […]

Should North Carolina explore its’ natural energy potential along the coast? Join former Fayetteville mayor, Nat Robertson, as he speaks with Civitas President Donald Bryson and Editor Ray Nothstine on why exploratory offshore drilling could be very good for our state’s economy and job market. Bonus: Black Friday. You either love it or hate it. Ray […]