Budgets, scandals, and economic woes all helped John Locke Foundation experts earn attention from the broadcast media in the past week. John Hood joined host Don Curtis for the Curtis Media Group’s “Carolina Newsmakers” radio program, which will air this weekend. Hood and Curtis discussed major news items of the day. Meanwhile, JLF Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray joined Hood this week on the syndicated N.C. Spin television program. Discussion topics included the state budget, school governance issues, President Obama’s trip to North Carolina, and forced annexation. Concerns about federal stimulus spending prompted WTVD Television to interview Joseph Coletti. Meanwhile, Carolina Journal Executive Editor Don Carrington appeared on WPTF one week ago to update morning radio listeners about the latest developments in the state and federal investigations involving former Gov. Mike Easley. Meck Deck blogger Jeff Taylor discussed Charlotte-area and Triangle employment trends during an appearance with Tara Servatius Monday on WBT Radio.
