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Election Fraud, What to Expect in 2019, and Christmas Memories
December 15, 2018

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 th...

Ballot Harvesting, Bad Gifts, & Healthcare Costs
December 07, 2018

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.

Black Friday, Christmas Gifts, and Offshore Drilling
November 23, 2018

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 go...

Thanksgiving Dinner, Pipelines, and Dodging Amazon
November 16, 2018

North Carolinians should be dancing in the streets now that we know for certain that Amazon has decided to forego our crony incentives for the sake of bigger wallets. And, we’ve got bigger fish to fry, anyways.

Rural-Urban Divide, Transageism, Voter ID, and the White House Press Room
November 09, 2018

Perhaps one key takeaway from the results of the 2018 midterms is the growing divide between rural and urban communities. With activists in some quarters making a push to eliminate the electoral college, rural citizens stand to have their voices muffle...

Birthright Citizenship, Amendments, and Political Tension in Marriage
November 02, 2018

Does President Trump have the authority to issue an Executive Order to rescind “birthright citizenship?” How should we understand birthright citizenship in the context of the 14th Amendment? And, are you wondering about the likelihood that all six cons...

The Migrant Caravan, Early Voting, and Trump’s Charlotte Rally
October 26, 2018

What should we make of the caravan currently headed to the U.S. border? Can we learn anything from the latest in early voting numbers? Will Trump’s visit to Charlotte give a boost to GOP candidates in tight races? We’re covering it all!

Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Results, Growing Violence Against Conservatives, and Halloween Costumes
October 19, 2018

Did Elizabeth Warren’s decision to undergo a Trump-taunt induced DNA test hurt her chance to run in 2020? What Halloween costumes are on this year’s politically incorrect naughty list? And are we seeing a rise in violence against conservatives?

Ted Budd, Conservative Movies, and Great Books
October 12, 2018

Join us this week as we talk about the importance of telling good stories when championing conservatives policies and doing some forecasting of one of our state’s biggest toss up races: Ted Budd and Kathy Manning (NC-13). Have a question or comment?

A Voter ID Debate, Hurricane Relief Aid, Gettysburg, and the Kavanaugh Circus
October 05, 2018

This week, Ray and Brooke are joined by Civitas President Donald Bryson. Join them as they discuss the historical significance of Gettysburg, explore the case for a voter ID amendment and analyze the final leg of the lengthy Kavanaugh confirmation proc...