Beyond forced sterilization and eugenics, other topics helped earn air time and public speaking opportunities for John Locke Foundation experts this week. Carolina Journal Associate Editor Sara Burrows discussed state occupational licensing laws with Bill LuMaye on WPTF Radio. Roy Cordato, JLF Vice President for Research and Resident Scholar, discussed the failure of the Obama administration’s stimulus program with Chad Adams on the WLTT Radio morning program. Joseph Coletti, Director of Health and Fiscal Policy Studies, discussed the state pension fund with Lockwood Phillips on WTKF’s “Viewpoints Radio.” Phillips also interviewed Michael Sanera, Director of Research and Local Government Studies, about the new JLF City & County Issue Guide 2011. The Greenville Daily Reflector promoted Sanera’s speech on the Progressive movement for an Eastern N.C. Tea Party group in Winterville. Becki Gray, Vice President for Outreach, discussed state capital news both Monday and Friday on WTSB Radio. Gray also offered a briefing on the recently concluded state legislative session during an appearance this week in Edenton. The same Chowan County town served as the setting for a North Carolina History Project lecture from Judge John Tyson on James K. Polk and his presidential goals. The Chowan Herald promoted that event. Troy Kickler promoted the event and the History Project during an interview for WTIB Radio’s “News and Views.” The Edenton Historical Commission also helped promote the History Project recently by including a Locke Letter feature story in a commission newsletter that heads to 1,000 people. Mitch Kokai, Director of Communications, analyzed Republicans’ legislative redistricting plans for WTVD Television and discussed the latest legislative developments with Curtis Wright on WAAV/WFNC Radio. Meck Deck blogger Jeff Taylor dissected Charlotte and Mecklenburg County news during an appearance on “Speak Out Charlotte.”