NC SPIN Podcasts

This week Tom Campbell discusses the recent tightening of restrictions in response to the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases and deaths in North Carolina.

Question to John Hood and Chris Fitzsimon – Part of the repeal to the discriminatory HB2 legislation was a law that prohibited local communities from passing their own nondiscrimination ordinances to protect LGBTQ residents. That law has now expired and advocates are urging local governments to pass anti-discrimination laws. What do you think of this? Should HB142 be reinstated? Do we need each community to pass anti-discrimination laws or should this be a state responsibility?

Question to Leo Daughtry and Donna Martinez – Highway 12 is a ribbon of a road along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Last week a winter storm once again covered sections of the road with sand. Sand and road washouts are a common occurrence. North Carolina has spent untold millions of dollars trying to keep this road on our barrier island open. Some are saying we should give up the fight and find other transportation alternatives or perhaps build an elevated highway like the one in the Florida keys. What do you think we should do about Highway 12?

NC SPIN episode #1151 Air Date 12/4/2020

Panelists:

The protest season

The raging virus

Racial justice

Tell Us Something We Don’t Know

Donna Martinez, WPTF and John Locke Foundation

Leo Daughtry, former legislator

John Hood, Syndicated columnist and author

Chris Fitzsimon, Director States Newsroom

Tom Campbell, Moderator

This week Tom Campbell discusses reasons why Democrats in North Carolina didn't see the gains they were hoping for in the 2020 election.

Question to John Hood and Chris Fitzsimon – Damaging storms and severe weather created major damage in our state and insurance claims surged. Insurance companies are requesting a 24.5 percent average increase in homeowners’ insurance as a result. In the middle of a pandemic, with so many out of work Insurance Commmissioner Mike Causey is faced with negotiating a settlement at a lower rate. What should he do? Is there an acceptable increase? What happens if homeowners have their insurance canceled.

NC SPIN episode #1150 Air Date 11/27/2020

Topics:

North Carolina yesterday

North Carolina today

North Carolina Tomorrow

Author’s books

Panelists:

Michael Walden, Economist, NC State University

James LeLoudis, UNC Chapel Hill

Chris Fitzsimon, Director States Newsroom

John Hood, Syndicated columnist and author

Tom Campbell, Moderator

This week Tom Campbell discusses what we can expect to see in this last month of 2020. He also discusses a way to make a difference for the better.

Question to Becki Gray and Howard Lee – The North Carolina Sheriffs Association released a report proposing statewide law enforcement reforms. One of the recommendations was that every North Carolina High School Junior should watch videos explaining how to interact with law enforcement. Some community activists oppose the idea because it could more easily violate someone’s rights. What do you think about the proposal? Should these videos be produced by law enforcement officials or should a bipartisan group be involved in the production?

NC SPIN episode #1149 Air Date 11/20/2020

Topics:

The virus rages

Various

Tell Us Something We Don’t Know

Panelists:

Howard Lee, former State Senator/cabinet member

Becki Gray, VP John Locke Foundation

Chris Fitzsimon, Director States Newsroom

John Hood, Syndicated columnist and author

Tom Campbell, Moderator