What does Ruffin Poole?s recent guilty plea mean for the ongoing criminal investigation of controversies surrounding former Gov. Mike Easley? Rick Henderson explores that topic in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Paul Chesser of the Heartland Institute and Climate Strategies Watch will share his insights about the likely impact of ?Climategate? on global warming policies at the state and national levels.

And we?ll examine the Tea Party movement. You?ll hear highlights from John Locke Foundation experts? recent presentations to tax day Tea Parties, and you?ll learn why some people felt compelled to participate in those gatherings across the state. Plus Jon Ham will examine the media?s treatment of Tea Party protests.