For a second straight year, some large North Carolina families have faced hassles in getting income tax refunds from the state Revenue Department. David Bass discusses that story during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Terry Stoops will explain why charter school operators deserve no criticism for any perceived lack of racial and ethnic diversity within their schools.

Plus a pair of N.C. State University professors will share their expertise. Michael Walden will discuss the latest economic recession and North Carolina?s future economic prospects. Robert Clark will outline some challenges North Carolina?s state pension fund faces.

You?ll also hear Sen. Robert Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, offer a critique of legislative Democrats? plans for boosting job growth in the state.