Those who run the state lottery tout record sales numbers. Is this good news? John Hood explores that question ? and the implications for other forms of gambling in North Carolina ? during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Terry Stoops will assess the impact of the latest No Child Left Behind public school test results. Speaking of schools, you?ll learn one strategy state lawmakers are using to boost the ties between North Carolina?s public schools and its business community.

You?ll hear some recent political prognostication from Michael Barone of the Washington Examiner. Plus Adam Nicholson of the American Family Business Institute will offer us an update on the federal debate over the estate tax, commonly known as the ?death tax.?