North Carolina lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are placing a new emphasis on fighting human trafficking. Rick Henderson explains how they’re pursuing that goal during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Joseph Coletti examines claims that the N.C. state budget will feature a $1 billion gap between revenues and expenses in the not-too-distant future. George Washington University political scientist Henry Nau examines evidence of a grand strategy within President Trump’s foreign policy.

Andy Ellen of the N.C. Retail Merchants Association highlights problems linked to a proposed federal border-adjustment tax. Plus you’ll hear highlights from legislative debate about an anti-child abuse measure dubbed Rylan’s Law.