Does it make sense to devote federal stimulus money to highway signs that promote stimulus spending? Rick Henderson explores that topic in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Michael Sanera joins us to discuss a constitutional workshop he and Troy Kickler will present Aug. 7 in Raleigh.

Plus we?ll examine the new DNA collection law from several angles. You?ll hear Gov. Beverly Perdue and Attorney General Roy Cooper explain why they supported it. You?ll also hear Daren Bakst and the ACLU?s Sarah Preston point out problems associated with a law requiring law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples from any person arrested on certain felony charges. Plus we?ll feature highlights from the contentious N.C. House debate on the measure.