HeyJaredCarolina Newsmakers
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.
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- 12
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- Sep 20, 2026
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Cecilia Holden, President & CEO of myFutureNC (opens the original)
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Cecilia Holden, President and CEO of myFutureNC, joins Don Curtis to discuss North Carolina’s progress toward its 2 million by 2030 educational attainment goal and the challenges still facing the state’s workforce pipeline. They also examine adult learners, employer-valued credentials, workforce alignment, and what North Carolina must do to prepare more people for the jobs of the future.
Brad Crone, Campaign Connections (opens the original)
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Political strategist Brad Crone joins Don Curtis to break down the latest developments in North Carolina politics and the issues shaping the 2026 election season. They discuss the political landscape, key races, voter concerns, campaign strategy, and what to watch as Election Day approaches.
Travis Fain, Fain Communications (opens the original)
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North Carolina politics is shifting fast, and longtime political observer Travis Fain joins Don Curtis to break down the 2026 elections, the state’s changing political landscape and the issues driving voters this fall. Fain also shares his work on a new law enforcement trust initiative, efforts to improve teen driver safety and what he’s learned moving from covering public policy to helping shape it.
Dr. Monty Sullivan, Acting President of the N.C. Community College System (opens the original)
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Dr. Monty Sullivan, the new leader of the North Carolina Community College System, joins Don Curtis to discuss his path into education and his priorities for the state’s 58 community colleges. Sullivan also examines workforce shortages, Propel NC, short-term credentials, affordability, faculty recruitment and how technology is changing education and the workplace.
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (opens the original)
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Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory joins Don Curtis on Carolina Newsmakers to discuss Andrew Dunn’s new biography, The Change Agent , and reflect on his political career and legacy. McCrory also weighs in on the U.S. Senate race, Gov. Josh Stein, the direction of the Republican Party, election law, energy and data centers, Charlotte’s growth and Hurricane Helene recovery.
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