We talk with leaders from across North Carolina who gathered in Raleigh this week for the 2018 Emerging Issues Forum. This year’s Forum focused on investing early in our children’s education and health and the impact it has on our state’s economy.

Guests:

• Leslie Boney, Director, Institute for Emerging Issues

• Brenda Howerton, President, NC Association of County Commissioners

• Mark Richardson, Chairman, Rockingham County Commission

• NC Governor Roy Cooper

• Jim Hansen, Regional President, PNC Bank

• Venessa Harrison, President, AT&T North Carolina

• Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary, NC Dept. of Health & Human Services