The story of a Hoke County 4-year-old who ate school-prepared chicken nuggets instead of her home-prepared turkey-and-cheese sandwich because of nanny-state regulations has attracted national attention. Rick Henderson discusses the story’s most recent developments during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.
Michael Sanera will discuss his latest analysis of Raleigh’s money-losing, taxpayer-owned convention center.
We’ll also explore two topics linked to the current state budget. First, lawmakers will share their concerns about bureaucrats’ decision to put off a $5 million cut in nonprofit funding for a year. Second, the University of North Carolina system’s top budget officer will discuss the impact of budget cuts on university employment.
Plus Cold War history buffs should enjoy a conversation with Francis Gary Powers Jr., son of the famous U2 spy plane pilot shot down over Russian territory in 1960.