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Governor Mitt Romney
	On everyone's shortlist as a possible candidate for President, with a hopeful message for North Carolina, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney visits Charlotte and discusses how that state was turned around, bringing down a $3 Billion surplus to a $1 Billion surplus, without raising taxes.

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Kaye McGarrey
	Veteran Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board member Kaye McGarrey discusses the politics of public education and the things that hold back our schools from providing students with real skills and knowledge to compete in a world economy.
November 28, 2006
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Tara Servatius
	"Covering the stories no one else will cover," says Tara Servatius, is the key to her success as a reporter, since 1998, for CREATIVE LOAFING-CHARLOTTE. Using the example of Atlanta and Texas, and Charlotte's adventuring into light rail, Servatius spotlight's NC's need to compete.
November 21, 2006
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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx
	Tireless and tenacious, former state Senator, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) "had a very good term," she says, after arriving in Washington with 109th Congress. Foxx shares her experiences, speaking with authority, conviction and knowledge.
November 14, 2006
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Dr. Jack Sommer
	Former Professor of Public Policy at UNC-Charlotte and President of Political and Economy Research, Dr. Jack Sommer acknowledges true climatologists are drowned out of the discussion of Global Climate Change, with an almost religious devotion to the human contribution - in denial of the data.
October 31, 2006
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Dr. David Hartgen
	Professor of Transportation Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr. David Hartgen, author of a Reason Foundation study presenting solutions to the universally recognized traffic and transportation problems discusses how to proceed with a plan to rise to the challenge now.
October 24, 2006
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Pamela Daigle
	CEO of the Greater Carolinas Red Cross, Pamela Daigle expresses relief at the end of Hurricane Season, but reminds us of the selfless contributions of 3000 volunteers and the broad range of work done throughout the year by her organization in three counties.
October 17, 2006
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McKenzie & Smith
	Gastonia Police Detective Mike McKenzie and Gaston County Sheriff's Deputy Rocky Smith are on the frontline, facing the challenge of Gang Violence on the rise throughout America. Together they discuss the methods of identifying and mitigating Gang Violence and increasing community awareness.
October 10, 2006
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Lenny McAlister
	President - Lincoln-Cheatham, Pennsylvania native, 2002 graduate of Davidson, Lenny McAlister explains why young leaders need "to be seen in the business suit and on the basketball court". A Christian, McAlister talks about Leadership and the false perception of the Republicans as "exclusionary."
October 3, 2006
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Perri Morgan
	Long-time advocate in Raleigh for the unique outlook of Small Business, Perri Morgan, Executive Director of NC100, after 10 years with the National Federation of Independent Business talks about the instant oversight of the bottom line in Small Business and how this view differs from government.
September 26, 2006
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Otis Crowder
	Soon to be celebrating 60 years as a family-owned public works construction firm, Otis Crowder, of Crowder Construction talks about road, bridges, waste treatment and other infrastructure construction, and the problems of working with government, particularly erratic funding and "trust fund" misappropriation.
September 19, 2006
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Pat Mumford
	At-Large Charlotte City Councilman Pat Mumford, in his fifth year and third term, says, having already harvested "low-hanging fruit," funding issues dominated deliberations recently. Among other things, he discusses the proliferation of Gang-Related activity and the city's reaction to a "multi-faceted" problem.
September 12, 2006
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Andy Dulin
	A discussion with Andy Dulin, newly-elected member of the Charlotte city council, who appreciates being part of "the information flow" and being able to help constituents with problems like stop signs. He believes average citizens ought to be able to work, travel and live with a reasonable expectation of safety.
September 5, 2006
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Dr. Dave Kirlin
	Gastonia city councilman and podiatrist Dr. Dave Kirlin talks about his reasons for locating his practice in North Carolina, and the challenges facing an area and region rapidly becoming a bedroom community and the effect of decisions made in Raleigh and Washington on Gastonia.
August 29, 2006
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Senator Jim Jacumin
	Rounding out his first term as a state Senator, representing Burke and Caldwell counties, businessman Jim Jacumin shares his observations on the state budget process is used to buy votes and how the philosophy of government in Raleigh desperately needs change.
August 22, 2006
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Don Lochman
	Four term Charlotte (District 7) City Councilman Don Lochman discusses the spike in crime rates in Charlotte, the role of gerrymandering in maintenance of power over the council and his philosophy of fiscal restraint and low taxes, and adopting successful models used for long-term planning in transportation.
August 15, 2006
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Jim Puckett and Dan Bishop
	Stalwart conservative Mecklenburg county commissioners Jim Puckett and Dan Bishop talk about their shared experiences in both the public policy and political climate of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region.
August 8, 2006
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Jenny Carroll
	Originally from Guatemala, after 30 years in Charlotte, Latino Translator and Consultant Jenny Carroll offers her perspective as a liaison between government and business with Latin America, including legal and illegal immigration.
July 25, 2006
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Jim Morrill
	Working the political landscape of North Carolina for more than 25 years, veteran Charlotte Observer reporter Jim Morrill talks about his observations of changes over the years in Raleigh, and the under-reported story of state government's effect on the lives of all North Carolinians.
July 18, 2006
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Lynn Wheeler
	Former Charlotte City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem, Lynn Wheeler, a fourteen year veteran including service as chair of Charlotte's budget and strategic planning committees, talks about challenges, crime, transportation and immigration, and Charlotte as a "donor region" working with state government.
July 11, 2006
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Bill Witherspoon
	Executive Director of the North Carolina Petroleum Council, with three decades watching over the oil and gas industry in our state, talks in depth over a range of topics from consumer gasoline prices to technological advances in off-shore drilling.
July 6, 2006
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Thom Tillis
	Republican state Representative-elect, Thom Tillis discusses the need for those experienced in business in state government, finding efficiencies and savings and effecting change and structural reform.
June 30, 2006
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Governor Jim Martin
	Distinguished statesman former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin (1975-1983), on the forefront of state policy, among other things, discusses voter reluctance to approve Public School Bond referendums.
June 27, 2006
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Frank Turek
	Author, speaker and consultant. With a doctorate in "Apologetics," giving an answer for one's hope, with regard to Christianity, and evidence for one's position with regard to morality in the public square.
June 13, 2006
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Mark C. Cramer, Esq.
	Senior vice president for the Institute for Defense and Business, Reagan administration veteran Mark Cramer talks about the need for government to learn from private industry methods for saving taxpayer money while still providing good government services.
May 30, 2006
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Vincent James
	President of Gulf South Corporation, discusses both "vertical and horizontal" development of real estate, and how demeanor and professionalism has played a role in his personal and public success.
May 23, 2006
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Drs. Chris Ullrich and Richard Gilbert
	Dr. Chris Ullrich, neuroradiologist for Charlotte Radiology, and Dr. Richard Gilbert, CEO - S.E. Anesthesiology Consultants, discuss ways to provide real solutions to the crisis in health care and health care access in North Carolina.
May 2, 2006
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Mayor Gary Underwood
	Mayor and lifelong resident of Waxhaw Gary Underwood talks about the importance of long-term planning in an established community in the midst of the tremendous change and growth underway in Union County.
April 28, 2006
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Richie Starnes
	Covering the challenges of growth, Richie Starnes of COUNTY EDGE discusses the challenges and need for publishing a new conservative weekly in Union County.
April 25, 2006
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John Dodd
	President of the Jesse Helms Center at Wingate, John Dodd reports on former Senator Helm's health and the amazing, true story of his warm personality and style. Dodd also discusses the status of the Conservative movement in the early 21st Century.
April 11, 2006
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Don Harrow
	Vice president for Public Affairs of Piedmont Natural Gas, veteran of 15 years in the energy industry in North Carolina, Don Harrow lends his perspective on the effect of public policy on prices and supply
April 4, 2006
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A Fair Plan to Fix State Government
	Simply and directly, Foundation President NC Senator Robert Pittenger demonstrates, with the latest statistics, common sense solutions to the structural problems in Raleigh and state government.
March 28, 2006
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Pastor Charles Mack
	Senior Pastor, Progressive Baptist Church, Charles Mack reflects on both the positive and distressing changes during his quarter-century of pioneering ministry in Charlotte, emphasizing on outreach to families and children, encouraging the strong and changes the lives of those with needs.
March 11, 2006
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Mayor Nancy Anderson
	Fifth generation Union County farmer, former Air Force Lt. Colonel, wife and mother, A true "Renaissance Woman," Weddington Mayor Nancy Anderson says roads and school construction, preserving the best of our past and welcoming the best for the future, top the agenda.
March 7, 2006
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Vice Chancellor David Dunn
	David Dunn, Vice Chancellor of University Relations & Community Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, talks enthusiastically about his choice to leave a noted, successful career in business and investments to devote his career to service to his alma mater.
February 28, 2006
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Rep. John Rhodes and Sen. Fern Shubert
	Incumbent state Rep. John Rhodes (R-Mecklenburg) and former state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Fern Shubert (R-Union) share insights into structural problems in state government and in the General Assembly in Raleigh.
February 17, 2006
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Mayor Kim Phillips
	Mayor Kim Phillips discusses the phenomenal challenges and growth faced by Huntersville. Situated between Lake Norman and Charlotte, the town of 35,000 contends with explosive growth and an often indifferent state General Assembly with a strong Community Spirit.
February 21, 2006
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Homicide and its victims
	Annette Morrison, Director for Crisis Intervention, United Family Services, discusses homicide and its aftermath. Steve Monger, whose daughter Elaine was murdered in August, shares his personal story.
February 7, 2006
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Mayor Jennie Stultz
	Involved in public policy for 35 years, Jennie Stultz, Mayor of Gastonia, discusses the challenges of reinventing a municipal economy in the face of job losses and competition in a regional and global marketplace.
January 31, 2006
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Rep. Lawrence Davis
	Veteran legislator Lawrence Davis, who has watched state government and the General Assembly from "both sides of the aisle," gives a historic view on how things work in Raleigh, and how they might work better in the future.

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Bishop Phillip Davis
	The optimistic leader of Nations Forward Community Church, Bishop Davis discusses the role of fatherhood, family and free enterprise. "Helping up" those who need help.
January 24, 2006
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District Attorney Peter Gilchrist
	Distinguished Mecklenburg County district attorney Peter Gilchrist expounds on the present state of law enforcement in Charlotte.
January 17, 2006
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Hon. Edwin M. Meese III
	Integral to the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, former attorney general of the United State Ed Meese talks about conservatism and Ronald Reagan's eternal optimism.

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Senator Bob Rucho
	Matthews dentist and state Senate veteran Robert Rucho shares his perspective on life inside and outside the state legislature..

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Remarkable Story - Triumphing over Domestic Abuse
	Karen Parker and Anne Michael discuss domestic abuse, and the 39,000 of 80,000 cases reported in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. True stories of survival, escape and triumph.
December 6, 2005
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Faison and Tennyson - The Draw of the Queen City
	Former chairman of the Federal Reserve Henry Faison and EquiFirst founder and CEO Jeff Tennyson, pragmatically discuss the growth, future and magic of Charlotte.
November 29, 2005
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A voice for the voiceless - The Right to Life
	Barbara Holt, Director - North Carolina Right to Life, talks about the Abortion issue and the political challenge of giving a voice to the unborn, and the 31,000 abortions annually in North Carolina.

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Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts
	On everyone's shortlist as a possible candidate for President, with a hopeful message for North Carolina, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney visits Charlotte and discusses how that state was turned around, bringing down a $3 Billion surplus to a $1 Billion surplus, without raising taxes. - 30 Minutes
November 22, 2005
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Perspectives on the State Legislature
	Freshman state Representative Doug Vinson and veteran Rep. Ed McMahan give both fresh and circumspect, sober viewpoints on Charlotte-Mecklenburg and the structural problems in North Carolina state government in Raleigh. - 30 Minutes
November 15, 2005
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Dr. Tony Zeiss
	"It's our connection with business that's so important," says Dr. Tony Zeiss, recognized as the number one CEO of the number one community college in America, as he discusses the ever-increasing importance of Community Colleges in the real world. - 30 Minutes
November 8, 2005
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The Hispanic Business Community in Charlotte
	Elisa Rodriguez, president of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte and past president Carlos Sanchez. - 30 Minutes
November 1, 2005
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The economic engine of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
	Prof. John Connaughton, UNC-Charlotte, primary economic consultant to Charlotte movers and shakers for 25 years, gives insight and direction into the present and future of Charlotte. - 30 Minutes
October 25, 2005
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General Buster Glossen USAF (Ret.) The Iraqi Battle
	Architect of the Air War in the 1991 Liberation of Iraq, General Glossen's provides a fascinating and sober perspective on the situation in Iraq not generally heard anywhere else.- 30 Minutes
October 18, 2005
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*Changing Challenges in North Carolina Law Enforcement*
	Straight shooter Mecklenburg County Sheriff since 1994, Jim Pendergraph, discusses the full range of changes experienced by Law Enforcement, including illegal immigration and video poker - 30 Minutes
October 11, 2005
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*Gaston County*
	NC House freshman Rep. Dr. Bill Current (Gaston) and Tom Keigher, chairman of the Gaston County Commission discuss the Legislature and the need for change in state government - 30 Minutes
October 4, 2005
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*The Mayors*
	Mayors R. Lee Myers of Matthews and Gary Knox of Cornelius discuss the challenges facing fast growing municipalities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, and together their relationship with the entire state. - 30 Minutes
September 27, 2005
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*Empowering Parents, Freeing Educators*
	Lindalyn Kakadelis, Director of the North Carolina Education Alliance and Senator Eddie Goodall (Union) discuss real solutions to chronic poor performance, teacher shortages and high drop out rates in North Carolina's public schools - 30 Minutes
September 27, 2005
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*Meeting the Challenge*
	Maj. Vernon "Sonny" Simpson and Lt1. Joe Boles, 38th Brigade Combat Team NCNG, discuss the scope and structure of North Carolina's National Guard - 30 Minutes
September 27, 2005
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*"Board of Education," not "Board of Diversity*
	Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board member Larry Gavereau and member-at-large Kaye McGarry discuss 7 - 2 split in board decisions. Hot Issue: Consolidation.- 30 Minutes
September 20, 2005
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*Charlotte City Center Partners*
	Michael Smith, former president of the Charlotte Chamber and President of the Charlotte City Center Partners, organized to promote the economic and cultural development of the Queen City's center city.- 30 Minutes
August 30, 2005
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*Illegal Immigration*
	Dr. Ron Woodward details the hard realities of the affect of Illegal Immigration on North Carolina and how state policy encourages its rapid growth.- 30 Minutes
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
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*Common Sense Alternatives*
	Senator Pittenger delivers a presentation shown to enthusiastic business leaders throughout NC; facts, demonstrating how we can attract jobs and finds efficiencies to better manage our state.- 30 Minutes
August 2, 2005
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*Medical Malpractice Crisis*
	Dr. Craig Van Der Veer, chief of neurosurgery for Carolinas Health Care, and Dr. David Newman discuss a crisis in the delivery of medical care to you and your family. - 30 Minutes
July 26, 2005
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*Homeland Security*
	Dr. Wynn Mabry explains how average North Carolinians can take positive steps to protect their families.- 30 Minutes
July 19, 2005
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