NC SPIN episode #1116 Air Date 04/03/2020
COVID-19 update, The state budget and tax collections, 2020 elections, Healthcare delivery, Tell us something we don’t know Watch NC SPIN Previous Episodes
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
In our first full week of the stay-home directive NC SPIN takes a look at North Carolina this week. We begin with excerpts from an interview with DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, then our panel discusses how we are being impacted. Joining our panel this week are Anna Beavon Gravely, Executive Director of NC FREE; Donna Martinez, with WPTF Radio and the John Locke Foundation; Chris Fitzsimon, Director States Newsroom; and John Hood, syndicated columnist and author. Be sure to watch NC SPIN on UNC-TV Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. You can also view NC SPIN on the NC Channel on Friday night at 10 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. And you can stream our show at your convenience by visiting our ncspin.com website. Thank you for watching NC SPIN.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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Victory over the virusShould we be forced to choose between a healthy populous or a healthy economy? Does this have to be an either-or proposition? Read More |
Immediate action needed to protect eastern nc communities
Dr. Mike Waldrum, CEO of Vidant Health, and Dr. Mark Stacy, Dean of the Brody School of Medicine at ECU make an urgent plea to the people and to local officials to take decisive action. Read More
Technology has reduced suffering
Whether it be for religious services, support groups, book clubs, video “play dates,” or virtual “coffees” with neighbors and colleagues, modern technology serves a timeless need, the desire for sociability that is deeply embedded in human nature. Read More
State should clear the path for coronavirus health response
North Carolina's unprecedented health crisis can be helped if the legislature will take these three actions. Read More
The state to watch - again
Prepare to turn off your television this fall. But get ready to vote. Read More
Liberal group suggests Gov. Cooper replace Folwell as Treasurer
Using a public health crisis to advance political goals is shameful, not to mention the method prescribed by some is contrary to state law. Read More
The local Right dishes up more distinctly unhelpful talk about the public health crisis
We have a right to complain about government. But just because we have the right to say stupid things doesn't mean thinking people shouldn't speak out forcefully in reply. Read More
Majority think Burr should resign; Tillis unpopular too
How do North Carolinians feel about their leaders and actions that have been taken regarding the virus? Read More
Light to see
We are flying blind and don't know who has the virus. To see the true numbers we need some light. Read More
"Welcome a good disaster"
Disasters give leaders the chance to show they care and are in command. We rally around leaders but can also run out of patience. Read More
Shelter in place isn't sustainable
Did Governor Cooper make the right call? Regardless there is no way people will shelter in place for months. Read More
Good things from pandemic?
The coronavirus is bringing us closer to our families, unless my wife kills me first. Read More
State must brace for recession
Many North Carolinians have been laid off, furloughed, or seen their self-employment income dwindle to little or nothing. Our state's response should be rapid, robust and prudent. Read More
Trump's big bet
To win Trump needs to get a plurality of Independents to vote for him. He's betting a lot of money he can do it. Read More
The blame game is not good politics right now
People are scared right now. They don’t understand what exactly is happening with this virus and they want answers. There will be time to point fingers and assign blame. But now is not that time. Read More
State Government’s Response to Coronavirus: Budget & Tax Recommendations
Stat government needs to take more measures now to avoid a panic in coming months. Here are several recommendations to follow in the coronavirus crisis. Read More
How will the economy change after the virus crisis?
Short of developing a vaccine that protects us against all future viruses we should be prepared for economic changes. Read More
The Right's dangerous policy prescriptions for the COVID-19 pandemic
Budget surpluses are attributable to a decade of brutal cuts to core services and structure. Now is the time for anything but fiscal restraint. Read More
Socialism goes viral
In truth, “socialism” is an epithet we use for things government does that we don’t like. So is what we are doing today truly socialism? Read More
Campaigning in a pandemic
This election season will look quite different. How does a candidate share information with voters in this environment? Read More
Loosening controls helps avert disaster
Increasing regulation isn't the way to respond to disasters. Deregulation has its uses. Read More
And the Catawba call
How will Governor Cooper and the legislature negotiate with the Catawba for a new gambling casino in North Carolina? Read More
Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows
North Carolina Senator Richard Burr warned a group of supporters about the dangers of Coronavirus weeks before feds alerted us. Read More
Pandemic tests our institutions
Pandemics, wars, and other disasters have always tested the durability of the institutions that form free societies. If they are to pass the test, we must all do our part — and keep our heads. Read More
Clearly not ready to lead
Making bad decisions in this pandemic can lead to have a devastating outcome. Leaders must be prepared to make the hard decisions. Read More
NC is financially prepared for this crisis
Many things are uncertain in this crisis, but because of financial discipline over the past decade we are better prepared than ever to meet uncertainty. Read More
