You Decide: What Does The Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?
By Mike Walden Recently the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made headlines by reducing its interest rate for the first time since 2020. Most analysts...
In Helene’s Wake, Leadership Is Crucial
By John Hood RALEIGH — I got it wrong. Deeply wrong. Embarrassingly wrong.
It was a few days after Hurricane Floyd struck the coast on...
You Decide: Why Is There Confusion About The Job Market?
By Mike Walden As a professional economist for almost five decades, I am the first to admit that many economic numbers and measures are...
Opinion: Federal Funds Are Going Away
By John Hood RALEIGH — One of the most predictable crises of modern times is the implosion of America’s federal finances.
The basic math is...
You Decide: Can The President Control The Economy?
By Mike Walden With the presidential campaigns in full force, one question people are asking is if a president can control the economy. In...
Opinion: Recession: Not If, But When
By Joseph Harris John Locke Foundation
In reaction to an array of economic indicators pointing toward an upcoming recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell...
You Decide: Are We Headed For A Recession?
By Dr. Mike Walden
The year 2024 began with optimism for the economy. Despite relatively high interest rates and efforts by the Federal Reserve to...
Remembering Carl Lamm
By Brad Crone There aren’t many times you meet someone like Carl Lamm. There was something about his presence that made you feel good,...
A Tribute To Mr. Carl Lamm
I had been listening to WTSB for years and enjoyed his daily program Carl and Friends. In 2012 I was teaching history at Johnston...
Opinion: Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This
By John Hood RALEIGH — In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a budget that funded core state responsibilities, instigated critical repairs and...
