This week, Brooke is joined by Leah Byers, Civitas policy analyst and government affairs coordinator. They make guesses as to former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe ... Keep Reading
Parental rights in education and regulating homeschooling
What is the role of the government in education? How much liberty and freedom should parents have when it comes to how and where their child is schooled? This week, Ray and Brooke ... Keep Reading
Flawed people, the fight to educate our kids, and 100 episodes
This week, Ray and Brooke celebrate 100 episodes of Civitalk, opening up with what they believe life will be like 100 years from now and their favorite 100-year-old individuals. ... Keep Reading
Voter ID, Madison Cawthorn, and election safety
This week, Brooke is joined by Dr. Andy Jackson, Civitas’ elections policy analyst, to discuss the 11th Congressional District Republican primary win of Madison Cawthorn, a ... Keep Reading
Censoring conservatives and mandating masks
This week, Eric Peterson of Pelican Institute joins Ray and Brooke for a robust debate on online censorship. Should social media platforms be completely content-neutral or should ... Keep Reading
Sex and the Supreme Court
This week, attorney Daniel Gibson makes his third guest appearance on Civitalk, helping us make sense of the recent Supreme Court decision, Bostock v. Clayton County. After Justice ... Keep Reading
Censoring the cinema and pesky data
This week, Ray and Brooke make early (and likely very premature) 2020 electoral predictions for the presidency, making moderately compelling, but highly unscientific, cases for ... Keep Reading
Civil unrest, a time for compassion, and the role of government
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss the heavy-hearted moment we are in as a state and nation. There are several essential, core functions of government: protecting life, liberty, and ... Keep Reading
The politics of reopening and education recovery
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss Phase 2, the education landscape in North Carolina, the politics of reopening, mask wearing, and remember the late Congressman Sam Johnson ... Keep Reading
Keeping agriculture going despite coronavirus
By Andy Jackson and Donald Bryson A few simple steps can aid North Carolina farmers: Keep open all farmers markets statewide, and local governments should waive municipal ... Keep Reading
