Carolina Newsmakers

Hosted by Don Curtis · Don Curtis

5.0from 5 ratings

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43Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

331
Episodes: 5
Ratings: Daily
Cadence: 2019
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About Carolina 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.

Publisher: Don Curtis
Category: education · government
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 25 Jan 2019
Latest episode: 20 Sept 2026

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331 episodes in the feed.

20 Sept 2026
Cecilia Holden, President & CEO of myFutureNC
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.
20 Sept 2026
Brad Crone, Campaign Connections
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.
30 Aug 2026
Dr. Monty Sullivan, Acting President of the N.C. Community College System
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.

Who has been a guest on Carolina Newsmakers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

Mitch Kokai
Brad Crone
Bob Phillips
Pat McCrory
Travis Fain

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Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality: 52
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 82

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Latest episodes

Cecilia Holden, President & CEO of myFutureNC

Brad Crone, Campaign Connections

Dr. Monty Sullivan, Acting President of the N.C. Community College System