Since the John Locke Foundation introduced its NCTransparency.com Web site, several local governments have responded with efforts to boost the amount of information they post online. Joe Coletti offers an update in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Terry Stoops will also join us to discuss his latest assessment of N.C. public school systems? ?parent-friendliness.? Speaking of education, Leigh Bortins of Classical Conversations will explain how her company helps parents who prefer a ?home-centered? education for their children.

We?ll also address some myths about the economic downturn. Forbes Media CEO Steve Forbes will discuss themes from his new book, How Capitalism Will Save Us, while BB&T Chairman John Allison will offer his thoughts about the causes of the financial crisis.