Former Gov. Mike Easley has taken a leave of absence from the private law firm that hired him after he moved out of the executive mansion. Does this move have anything to do with the federal investigation surrounding Easley?s activities as governor? Rick Henderson addresses that question and offers more insights about the Easley case during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Daren Bakst will explain his opposition to a bill that would require North Carolina law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples from people arrested on certain felony charges.

We?ll also hear from a pair of charter school operators, who will make the case for an end to North Carolina?s cap of 100 statewide charters. Terry Stoops will offer his reaction to their proposals. Speaking of education, you?ll hear highlights from a recent legislative debate about whether local governments should be allowed to supplement salaries of state community college presidents.

And Christopher Wolfe of the Thomas International Center will discuss the importance of ?subsidiarity? to the fundamental American principle of limited government.