Civitalk

Ray is back from the beach and we’re going to meander through a variety of topics, as there are quite a few scenic things to view and discuss! We’ll begin our journey with a deep dive into the complexities and joys of family vacations and then move to more benign subjects like socialism, the student […]

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 recent Democratic presidential debate, and the challenges (and joys) of parenting kids in a tech-heavy culture. Have a question or comment? Send us a message at [email protected]!

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, we’re also no stranger to overpromising benefits to state employees, which has left us with $34 billion in unfunded liabilities. However, North Carolina has sought in earnest […]

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 pursue impeachment, The opportunity finally came and went. Where do we go from here? And this year’s Super Bowl halftime show generated a lot of buzz, accompanied by no […]

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!

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 in American education? Winston Brady, Dean of Academics at Thales Academy argues that there’s a case to be made for a return to education pre-Dewey. More precisely, a classical […]

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 22 Convention is designed to “raise your femininity by 500%” as the all male team helps you navigate womanhood. Ray and I will discuss our […]

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 military draft, claims of racism and voter ID laws.

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 Trump’s term in January of 2017). Join Ray and I as we discuss the history and uncover interesting facts about impeachment with attorney Daniel Gibson of Stam […]

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 welfare and expanding school choice to reforming healthcare.