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Carolina Newsmakers

Carolina Newsmakers

By: Don Curtis
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 A weekly public affairs program featuring stories that affect our day-to-day lives - from the local economy to crime to social programs to taxes and education.Curtis Media Group 2022 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Gary Salamido, President/CEO of NC Chamber

    Gary Salamido, President/CEO of NC Chamber
    Apr 20 2026

    This week on Carolina Newsmakers, host Don Curtis sits down with Gary Salamido, President and CEO of the NC Chamber, for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of North Carolina’s economy and what lies ahead. From workforce shortages and rapid population growth to energy policy, infrastructure and the state’s business climate, Salamido breaks down the biggest challenges and opportunities facing employers across the state.
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    1 hr
  • Brenda Hayden & Sofia Crisp, NC REALTORS

    Brenda Hayden & Sofia Crisp, NC REALTORS
    Apr 20 2026

    This week on Carolina Newsmakers, host Don Curtis welcomes Brenda Hayden and Sofia Crisp with NC REALTORS for a timely conversation about North Carolina’s fast-moving housing market. From affordability challenges and inventory shortages to rising interest rates and population growth, they explore what’s driving the state’s real estate trends and what it means for buyers, sellers and communities.
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    1 hr
  • Travis Fain, Fain Communications

    Travis Fain, Fain Communications
    Apr 7 2026

    Travis Fain of Fain Communications joins Don Curtis to break down the latest headlines shaping North Carolina and the nation. From Trump’s shifting leadership moves and foreign policy messaging to major state developments like the Leandro ruling, environmental debates over water quality and logging and the ongoing battle over the state budget, Fain offers insight into the issues driving politics in 2026.
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    1 hr
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