When the new Democrat-led State Board of Elections decided to fire state elections director Kim Strach, critics fired accusations of partisanship. Rick Henderson analyzes Strach’s dismissal for the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Jordan Roberts examines the prospects for dental therapy in North Carolina. Author Philip Howard explains why the federal government would improve if policymakers decide to Try Common Sense.

Plus you’ll hear highlights from legislative debates on bills to strengthen state gang laws and fight back against telephone number spoofing.