As state lawmakers pore through Gov. Beverly Perdue?s budget proposals and craft their own plans, they could find some interesting alternative ideas from Joe Coletti. He discusses his ?Back to Basics? budget plan in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

The group Americans for Prosperity is worried about the federal budget, bailouts and stimulus plans, as well as the card-check legislation that would strengthen the hands of union thugs. AFP President Tim Phillips will discuss his group?s top priorities.

AFP emphasizes freedom, as does the Free to Choose Network. Executive Editor Max Borders will join us to explain the network?s role in waging the communications battle against those who favor big-government solutions.

Plus Pope Center campus outreach coordinator Jenna Ashley Robinson will discuss some hot higher-education issues, and we?ll learn why the State Employee Health Plan faces more than just a short-term cash crunch.