When a former dean of Harvard College worries about the future of higher education, the academic world notices. Harry Lewis shared his concerns at the recent Pope Center annual conference, and you’ll hear some highlights of his discussion on the next Carolina Journal Radio.

Now that local elections are complete, political junkies can turn their full attention to 2008. John Hood will share his insight about next year’s governor’s race, while political pundit and consultant Dick Morris will discuss the presidential campaign.

Women are competing for both of North Carolina’s marquee electoral prizes next year, so Troy Kickler will offer some insight about the role of women in the state’s political history.

And you’ll hear a warning from terrorism expert Steven Emerson about the challenges the nation faces ? six years after 9/11.