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Trump Versus Biden, Socialism, and the Jussie Smollett Hoax
February 23, 2019

The latest Civitas Poll revealed many interesting findings about where North Carolinians stand on a number of hot button issues. Join us as we analyze the Trump versus Biden, Sanders, Harris, and Booker match-ups.

The Green New Deal, Cocaine Mitch, and Greatest Love Stories
February 16, 2019

The Green New Deal was recently rolled out by Democrats in Congress. What’s it all about and who supports this sweeping, far-reaching proposal? How did Mitch McConnell get the nickname “Cocaine Mitch” and what is his response to the Green New Deal?

En Vogue Environmentalism, Political Fashion Statements, and Fact Checks
February 09, 2019

This week, Gov. Roy Cooper testified before the U.S. Houses Natural Resources Committee in D.C. Civitas President Donald Bryson commented on this event by saying, “Gov. Cooper is an en vogue environmentalist.

Governor Cooper’s Campaign Kickoff, the Super Bowl, and the NC Supreme Court Shake-Up
February 01, 2019

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,

Roe v. Wade, Covington Catholic, and Cooper’s Shady Actions
January 25, 2019

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 b...

The Shutdown, Big Macs, and a Personality Test
January 19, 2019

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?

Toxic Masculinity, Voter Roll Purges, and Trump’s Oval Office Address
January 11, 2019

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 As...

Women in Congress, Government Shutdown, and New Years Resolutions
January 04, 2019

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 ...

Trump’s Border Wall, Potential 2020 Democratic Nominees, and Desmond is Amazing
December 28, 2018

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,

Top Christmas movies, Gov. Cooper’s voter ID veto, and Medicaid expansion
December 22, 2018

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 b...