Today, we’re joined by Dr. Jeff Sarbaum, Senior Economist at UNC Greensboro, to dissect the latest economic indicators. With a Q1 GDP contraction, plummeting consumer confidence, and looming retail concerns, we explore what these trends mean for the U.S. economy and everyday Americans.

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Tariffs aren’t just headlines — they’re real pressure on family farms and small businesses that we depend on. In this conversation, I’m joined by Zeb Williams of Old Nick Williams Distillery and Bob and Marlowe Ivy, a father-daughter hog farming team from Eastern North Carolina.

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In this episode, we sit down with Theodore Hicks, Chief Investment Officer at Hicks & Associates Wealth Management, for an insightful conversation on what’s really moving the markets right now.

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In this episode, I lock in with John Hood — conservative historian, author, and president of the John William Pope Foundation — for a timely conversation on the policies shaping Trump’s new term.

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In this episode, I sit down with Cecile Jordan, a small business owner and content creator, to discuss the unique challenges women face when starting a business and balancing family life.

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Join me for an insightful conversation with Donna King, editor-in-chief of Carolina Journal and a leading voice in political journalism.

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In this special highlight episode, we bring together the best insights from thought leaders David Larson, Donald Bryson, and Mayor Jason Hayes as they discuss leadership, vision, and the challenges shaping the future of the state.

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This special episode compiles the most insightful moments from our past conversations with five influential voices in North Carolina real estate: Rebekah McGee, Robbie Perkins, Ramsey Hamadi, Jeff Zenger, and Tony Harrington.

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