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News & ViewsNC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar on the impact of the Border Patrol’s immigration crackdownNC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is causing heartache and consternation for thousands upon thousands of North Carolinians. What’s more it’s not just people lacking proper documentation who are being negatively impacted. As NC Newsline journalist Brandon Kingdollar recently reported, in many instances, it’s American citizens and lawful residents who are being wrongfully targeted and harmed, and recently, we caught up with Brandon to learn more. We also got a chance to ask him about another controversial federal law enforcement initiative – this one targeting a product that millions of...
2025-12-0118 min
Podcasts Archives • NC NewslineNC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar on the impact of the Border Patrol’s immigration crackdownNC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is causing heartache and consternation for thousands upon thousands of North Carolinians. What’s more it’s not just people lacking proper documentation who are being negatively impacted. As NC Newsline journalist Brandon Kingdollar recently reported, in many instances, it’s American citizens and lawful residents who are being wrongfully targeted and harmed, and recently, we caught up with Brandon to learn more. We also got a chance to ask him about another controversial federal law enforcement initiative – this one targeting a product that millions of...
2025-12-0118 minNews & ViewsNC Newsline reporter Greg Childress on the state’s vexing affordable housing shortageReporter Greg ChildressAffordable housing remains one of the most vexing problems in North Carolina and around the country. What’s more, as we were reminded in a conversation this past week with NC Newsline poverty and housing reporter Greg Chidress, it’s a challenge that’s only been made worse by real and threatened federal funding cuts and the uncertainty those cuts are driving amongst the heroic service providers here and elsewhere who do their best to help the unhoused and expand the housing stock.
Happily, the story is not exclusively bleak. As Childress remind...
2025-11-2411 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineNC Newsline reporter Greg Childress on the state’s vexing affordable housing shortageReporter Greg ChildressAffordable housing remains one of the most vexing problems in North Carolina and around the country. What’s more, as we were reminded in a conversation this past week with NC Newsline poverty and housing reporter Greg Chidress, it’s a challenge that’s only been made worse by real and threatened federal funding cuts and the uncertainty those cuts are driving amongst the heroic service providers here and elsewhere who do their best to help the unhoused and expand the housing stock.
Happily, the story is not exclusively bleak. As Childress remind...
2025-11-2411 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineNewsline government and politics reporter Galen Bacharier on the government shutdown and SNAP cutsNC Newsline political reporter Galen Bacharier
The federal government shutdown continued to have an array of devastating impacts in recent days and, by any fair estimate, one of the most harmful has been the shutoff in SNAP food assistance. While a pair of federal court rulings appear to have forced the Trump administration to restart benefits for the millions of families who rely upon them, at last report, those benefits will be at just half of previous levels – a change that will guarantee a spike in hunger and suffering.
So how is this pla...
2025-11-1013 minNews & ViewsNewsline government and politics reporter Galen Bacharier on the government shutdown and SNAP cutsNC Newsline political reporter Galen Bacharier
The federal government shutdown continued to have an array of devastating impacts in recent days and, by any fair estimate, one of the most harmful has been the shutoff in SNAP food assistance. While a pair of federal court rulings appear to have forced the Trump administration to restart benefits for the millions of families who rely upon them, at last report, those benefits will be at just half of previous levels – a change that will guarantee a spike in hunger and suffering.
So how is this pla...
2025-11-1013 minNews & ViewsNC Newsline reporter Lynn Bonner on improving the financial stability of the State Health PlanLynn Bonner (File photo)
After several months of uncertainty and waiting, the State Health Plan board finally made some decisions recently about how it will deal with the half-billion-dollar shortfall it’s been running. And topping the list, as had been expected, will be some new and not insignificant premium hikes for state employees. The increases – especially when paired with the state legislature’s failure to reach agreement on a new state budget (and the freeze that’s effectively placed on employee salaries) – is causing a lot of heartburn for teachers and state employees and recently to...
2025-08-2512 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineNC Newsline reporter Lynn Bonner on improving the financial stability of the State Health PlanLynn Bonner (File photo)
After several months of uncertainty and waiting, the State Health Plan board finally made some decisions recently about how it will deal with the half-billion-dollar shortfall it’s been running. And topping the list, as had been expected, will be some new and not insignificant premium hikes for state employees. The increases – especially when paired with the state legislature’s failure to reach agreement on a new state budget (and the freeze that’s effectively placed on employee salaries) – is causing a lot of heartburn for teachers and state employees and recently to...
2025-08-2512 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineOur final one-minute commentaryPhoto: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline
Two decades ago, the leaders of Capitol Broadcasting Company had a bold and courageous idea: to devote one minute each night after the simulcast of the WRAL News on Mix 101.5 to a no-holds-barred commentary from veteran journalist and political observer, Chris Fitzsimon.
For more than a decade, Fitzsimon held forth on scores of vitally important and frequently controversial issues with insightful takes that spoke truth to power and championed the rights of average North Carolinians.
In 2017, I was fortunate enough to inherit that role and since t...
2025-08-1501 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineOur final one-minute commentaryPhoto: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline
Two decades ago, the leaders of Capitol Broadcasting Company had a bold and courageous idea: to devote one minute each night after the simulcast of the WRAL News on Mix 101.5 to a no-holds-barred commentary from veteran journalist and political observer, Chris Fitzsimon.
For more than a decade, Fitzsimon held forth on scores of vitally important and frequently controversial issues with insightful takes that spoke truth to power and championed the rights of average North Carolinians.
In 2017, I was fortunate enough to inherit that role and since t...
2025-08-1501 min
The Bottom Line from NC NewslineOur final one-minute commentaryPhoto: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline
Two decades ago, the leaders of Capitol Broadcasting Company had a bold and courageous idea: to devote one minute each night after the simulcast of the WRAL News on Mix 101.5 to a no-holds-barred commentary from veteran journalist and political observer, Chris Fitzsimon.
For more than a decade, Fitzsimon held forth on scores of vitally important and frequently controversial issues with insightful takes that spoke truth to power and championed the rights of average North Carolinians.
In 2017, I was fortunate enough to inherit that role and since t...
2025-08-1501 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineBernie Sanders tells it like it isSen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in Asheville on August 10, 2025. (Screengrab You Tube livestream)
He may now be 83, but few if any American political leaders do a better job of truth-telling and connecting with young people than Vermont’s sagacious Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sanders was in Asheville this week as part of a national “Fight the Oligarchy” tour and as NC Newsline’s Clayton Henkel reported, the senator pulled no punches in blasting the ruthless and un-American authoritarianism that President Trump and his minions are seeking to inflict on the natio...
2025-08-1401 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineBernie Sanders tells it like it isSen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in Asheville on August 10, 2025. (Screengrab You Tube livestream)
He may now be 83, but few if any American political leaders do a better job of truth-telling and connecting with young people than Vermont’s sagacious Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sanders was in Asheville this week as part of a national “Fight the Oligarchy” tour and as NC Newsline’s Clayton Henkel reported, the senator pulled no punches in blasting the ruthless and un-American authoritarianism that President Trump and his minions are seeking to inflict on the natio...
2025-08-1401 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineBernie Sanders tells it like it isSen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in Asheville on August 10, 2025. (Screengrab You Tube livestream)
He may now be 83, but few if any American political leaders do a better job of truth-telling and connecting with young people than Vermont’s sagacious Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sanders was in Asheville this week as part of a national “Fight the Oligarchy” tour and as NC Newsline’s Clayton Henkel reported, the senator pulled no punches in blasting the ruthless and un-American authoritarianism that President Trump and his minions are seeking to inflict on the natio...
2025-08-1401 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineThe gerrymandering mess threatens to spiral out of controlDemonstrators gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. to demand fair districting maps. (NC Newsline file photo)
Gerrymandering. Most Americans are familiar with this phenomenon in which politicians rig electoral maps and elections for partisan purposes. But unless you’re a serious political observer, you may not be up to speed on just how far out of control this practice has gotten of late or, indeed, how unless something is done soon, it could spiral out of control.
And make no mistake: the threat is real. Right now, in Tex...
2025-08-1301 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineThe gerrymandering mess threatens to spiral out of controlDemonstrators gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. to demand fair districting maps. (NC Newsline file photo)
Gerrymandering. Most Americans are familiar with this phenomenon in which politicians rig electoral maps and elections for partisan purposes. But unless you’re a serious political observer, you may not be up to speed on just how far out of control this practice has gotten of late or, indeed, how unless something is done soon, it could spiral out of control.
And make no mistake: the threat is real. Right now, in Tex...
2025-08-1301 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineThe gerrymandering mess threatens to spiral out of controlDemonstrators gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. to demand fair districting maps. (NC Newsline file photo)
Gerrymandering. Most Americans are familiar with this phenomenon in which politicians rig electoral maps and elections for partisan purposes. But unless you’re a serious political observer, you may not be up to speed on just how far out of control this practice has gotten of late or, indeed, how unless something is done soon, it could spiral out of control.
And make no mistake: the threat is real. Right now, in Tex...
2025-08-1301 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineThe legislature’s mini-budget won’t get the job doneA state flag flies outside the North Carolina Legislative Building on May 8, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
As has so often been the case with a legislature that refuses to work and negotiate in good faith, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein had little choice last week but to sign the so-called mini-budget that state lawmakers approved a few days earlier.
With the new fiscal year already well-underway and numerous vital public programs and services in jeopardy, Stein understandably had no appetite for provoking a crisis by vetoing what he rightfully described as a “Ban...
2025-08-1201 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineThe legislature’s mini-budget won’t get the job doneA state flag flies outside the North Carolina Legislative Building on May 8, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
As has so often been the case with a legislature that refuses to work and negotiate in good faith, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein had little choice last week but to sign the so-called mini-budget that state lawmakers approved a few days earlier.
With the new fiscal year already well-underway and numerous vital public programs and services in jeopardy, Stein understandably had no appetite for provoking a crisis by vetoing what he rightfully described as a “Ban...
2025-08-1201 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineThe legislature’s mini-budget won’t get the job doneA state flag flies outside the North Carolina Legislative Building on May 8, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
As has so often been the case with a legislature that refuses to work and negotiate in good faith, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein had little choice last week but to sign the so-called mini-budget that state lawmakers approved a few days earlier.
With the new fiscal year already well-underway and numerous vital public programs and services in jeopardy, Stein understandably had no appetite for provoking a crisis by vetoing what he rightfully described as a “Ban...
2025-08-1201 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineThe damage Trump’s deportation agenda is doing to the economyPhoto: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline
It’s an article of faith on the political far right that the Trump administration’s mass immigrant deportation policies will be a boon to U.S. born workers.
A new report from economists at the Economic Policy Institute, however, finds the opposite to be true and that the net impact of mass deportation on employment – both for immigrants and U.S. born workers – is decidedly negative.
Indeed, the administration’s goal of deporting one-million people per year will lead to a loss of nearly six million job...
2025-08-1101 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineDemocratic lawmaker embarrasses with uninformed anti-immigrant speechNorth Carolina Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) speaks on the House floor on July 29, 2025. Cunningham voted to override one of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, breaking with her Democratic Party colleagues. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
It’s no surprise that State Rep. Carla Cunningham – a Democrat from Mecklenburg County — declined to speak with reporters this week after helping to override Gov. Stein’s veto of a mean-spirited and ill-conceived anti-immigrant bill.
That’s what often happens when a politician puts their foot in their mouth.
House Bill 318 will force local sheriffs – even when it makes...
2025-08-0101 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineDemocratic lawmaker embarrasses with uninformed anti-immigrant speechNorth Carolina Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) speaks on the House floor on July 29, 2025. Cunningham voted to override one of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, breaking with her Democratic Party colleagues. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
It’s no surprise that State Rep. Carla Cunningham – a Democrat from Mecklenburg County — declined to speak with reporters this week after helping to override Gov. Stein’s veto of a mean-spirited and ill-conceived anti-immigrant bill.
That’s what often happens when a politician puts their foot in their mouth.
House Bill 318 will force local sheriffs – even when it makes...
2025-08-0101 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineDemocratic lawmaker embarrasses with uninformed anti-immigrant speechNorth Carolina Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) speaks on the House floor on July 29, 2025. Cunningham voted to override on Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, breaking with her Democratic Party colleagues. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
It’s no surprise that State Rep. Carla Cunningham – a Democrat from Mecklenburg County — declined to speak with reporters this week after helping to override Gov. Stein’s veto of a mean-spirited and ill-conceived anti-immigrant bill.
That’s what often happens when a politician puts their foot in their mouth.
House Bill 318 will force local sheriffs – even when it makes thei...
2025-08-0101 min
MD NewslineRethinking MS: Nutrition, Brain Health, and Outcomes In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Olivia Wills and Karen Zoczak—accredited practicing dietitians and researchers from Australia—explore the evolving role of dietetics in multiple sclerosis (MS) care. Recorded at a global MS conference, the discussion spotlights the importance of individualized dietary support as part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care plan. Dr. Wills and Ms. Zoczak share insights from their latest research and real-world clinical experiences, highlighting how nutrition can improve symptom management, metabolic health, and overall quality of life in people living with MS. Episode Highlights: The Expanding Role of Dietitians in MS C...
2025-07-2953 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineEducation policy expert Zahava Stadler of New America on the recent federal funding freezeZahava Stadler
Project Director, Education Funding Equity Initiative (Courtesy photo)
One of the most disturbing hallmarks of the Trump administration has been its relentless effort to defund public education – an effort that hit a new low earlier this month when Trump’s Department of Education announced suddenly and without warning that it would be freezing billions of dollars in essential funds – funds that Congress already appropriated and for which school districts had already budgeted.
Recently, in order to learn even more about this troubling action, Newsline’s Rob Schofield caught up with a national...
2025-07-2818 minNews & ViewsEducation policy expert Zahava Stadler of New America on the recent federal funding freezeZahava Stadler
Project Director, Education Funding Equity Initiative (Courtesy photo)
One of the most disturbing hallmarks of the Trump administration has been its relentless effort to defund public education – an effort that hit a new low earlier this month when Trump’s Department of Education announced suddenly and without warning that it would be freezing billions of dollars in essential funds – funds that Congress already appropriated and for which school districts had already budgeted.
Recently, in order to learn even more about this troubling action, Newsline’s Rob Schofield caught up with a national...
2025-07-2818 min
MD NewslineChallenging Thyroid Cancer Cases and Re-differentiation TherapyIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Sarimar Agosto Salgado, Oncologic Endocrinologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, shares insights from a panel discussion at the AACE 2025 conference on the complexities of advanced thyroid cancer. She explores case-based approaches to recurrent, radioactive iodine-refractory disease and introduces the evolving strategy of re-differentiation therapy—a promising method for resensitizing tumors to radioactive iodine. Dr. Salgado also highlights real-world challenges including diagnostic errors, late referrals, and the need for greater access to multidisciplinary care. Episode Highlights Understanding Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Disease Dr. Salgado explains that a subset of thyroid cancer patients no...
2025-07-2212 min
MD NewslineLipodystrophy vs. Cushing, CGM Confidence, & Socioeconomic Barriers In this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Omolara G. Adeniran, an endocrinologist practicing in Florida, shares her frontline experience addressing the complex realities of diabetes management, technology hesitancy, and healthcare disparities. Drawing on insights from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) conference, Dr. Adeniran discusses lipodystrophy, CGM technology, and how to navigate social determinants of health in real-world patient care. Episode Highlights: Recognizing Lipodystrophy and Treatment Overlap Dr. Adeniran highlights a key learning from the conference—a lecture on differentiating lipodystrophy from Cushing syndrome, a diagnostic challenge due to overlapping features. She shares how im...
2025-07-1516 minNews & ViewsNewsline’s Galen Bacharier on veto overrides and what work legislators may tackle at the end of JulyGalen Bacharier (File photo)The new state fiscal year started July 1, and the state legislature is on vacation for most of the month, but that doesn’t mean we have a new state budget. Thanks to big disagreements between NC House and Senate Republicans, the state is listing along on its old budget and several major decisions – most notably around teacher and state employee pay – remain on hold.
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh the week of July 28th and at that time they’ll have a long list of potential agenda items, including the budget, several...
2025-07-1413 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineNewsline’s Galen Bacharier on veto overrides and what work legislators may tackle at the end of JulyGalen Bacharier (File photo)The new state fiscal year started July 1, and the state legislature is on vacation for most of the month, but that doesn’t mean we have a new state budget. Thanks to big disagreements between NC House and Senate Republicans, the state is listing along on its old budget and several major decisions – most notably around teacher and state employee pay – remain on hold.
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh the week of July 28th and at that time they’ll have a long list of potential agenda items, including the budget, several...
2025-07-1413 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineSEANC’s Ardis Watkins on how the failure to pass a new state budget is impacting the state workforceSEANC Executive Director Ardis Watkins (Courtesy photo)
Despite their failure to agree on a new state budget, North Carolina lawmakers are taking most of the month of July – the first month of the new fiscal year – off. Not surprisingly, this is not a situation that’s sitting particularly well with a lot of state employees as they wrestle with another year of declining pay, staff shortages, and soon-to-be-announced premium hikes for the State Health Plan.
NC Newsline’s Rob Schofield got the chance to discuss some of these issues and concerns with the executive...
2025-07-1413 minNews & ViewsSEANC’s Ardis Watkins on how the failure to pass a new state budget is impacting the state workforceSEANC Executive Director Ardis Watkins (Courtesy photo)
Despite their failure to agree on a new state budget, North Carolina lawmakers are taking most of the month of July – the first month of the new fiscal year – off. Not surprisingly, this is not a situation that’s sitting particularly well with a lot of state employees as they wrestle with another year of declining pay, staff shortages, and soon-to-be-announced premium hikes for the State Health Plan.
NC Newsline’s Rob Schofield got the chance to discuss some of these issues and concerns with the executive...
2025-07-1413 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineHunger and homelessness in North Carolina are about to get much worseThe alcove of a vacant building in downtown Raleigh provides temporary shelter for North Carolina’s homeless population. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
President Donald Trump may have only the faintest idea of what’s in the massive budget bill he signed into law last Friday, but sadly, the contents and the destructive impacts they’ll have are no mystery to the nation’s already beleaguered charities.
Last week, North Carolina food banks sent out an urgent alert explaining that the bill’s massive cuts to SNAP food assistance will have devastating effects.
While...
2025-07-0901 minPodcasts Archives • NC NewslineHunger and homelessness in North Carolina are about to get much worseThe alcove of a vacant building in downtown Raleigh provides temporary shelter for North Carolina’s homeless population. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
President Donald Trump may have only the faintest idea of what’s in the massive budget bill he signed into law last Friday, but sadly, the contents and the destructive impacts they’ll have are no mystery to the nation’s already beleaguered charities.
Last week, North Carolina food banks sent out an urgent alert explaining that the bill’s massive cuts to SNAP food assistance will have devastating effects.
While...
2025-07-0901 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineHunger and homelessness in North Carolina are about to get much worseThe alcove of a vacant building in downtown Raleigh provides temporary shelter for North Carolina’s homeless population. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
President Donald Trump may have only the faintest idea of what’s in the massive budget bill he signed into law last Friday, but sadly, the contents and the destructive impacts they’ll have are no mystery to the nation’s already beleaguered charities.
Last week, North Carolina food banks sent out an urgent alert explaining that the bill’s massive cuts to SNAP food assistance will have devastating effects.
While...
2025-07-0901 min
MD NewslineHow Hypoglycemia & Incidental Scans Reveal Hidden Endocrine TumorsIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Kamrun Naher, an endocrinologist based in Brooklyn, shares two compelling case studies that highlight how seemingly psychiatric symptoms and subtle complaints can conceal serious endocrine disorders. She recounts a rare case where suicidal behavior and insomnia led to the discovery of a neuroendocrine tumor in the pancreas, as well as a cluster of unexpected diagnoses of pheochromocytoma—a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. Dr. Naher underscores the need for multidisciplinary collaboration, greater awareness among providers, and earlier patient education to prevent delayed diagnoses and potentially life-threatening complications. Episode Hi...
2025-07-0828 min
MD NewslineA Conversation About Bariatric Surgery, Medication, and Patient OutcomesIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Jamie Almandoz, Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Medical Director of the Weight Wellness and Obesity Medicine Program, discusses the evolving science of post-bariatric weight management, the rising use of GLP-1 medications, and the role of multidisciplinary care in treating obesity as a chronic illness. He shares practical insights into weight regain after bariatric surgery, how medications can support long-term outcomes, and the importance of nutrition, mental health, and individualized care. Episode Highlights Understanding Post-Bariatric Weight Regain Dr. Almandoz explains why obesity is not cured by surgery and...
2025-06-2627 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineStein must veto concealed handgun billNorth Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs a bill into law at the governor's mansion on June 13, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
The first months of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s administration have been marked by a striking lack of hostility and conflict. To his credit, Stein has worked diligently to build bridges and find common ground with Republicans – both in Raleigh and Washington. He’s yet to veto a bill.
Unfortunately, this move toward the center has won little reciprocation from the GOP and this fact is evidenced in a bill approved by the...
2025-06-1701 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineStein must veto concealed handgun billNorth Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs a bill into law at the governor's mansion on June 13, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
The first months of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s administration have been marked by a striking lack of hostility and conflict. To his credit, Stein has worked diligently to build bridges and find common ground with Republicans – both in Raleigh and Washington. He’s yet to veto a bill.
Unfortunately, this move toward the center has won little reciprocation from the GOP and this fact is evidenced in a bill approved by the...
2025-06-1701 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineCoverage of weight-loss drugs should be a no-brainer for state’s Medicaid programPackages of the injectable weight-loss medication Wegovy are shown (Photo illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
If North Carolinians lived in a perfect world, everyone would have easy access to plenty of healthy and affordable food, the self-control to resist junk food, and genes that would let them stay active, trim and fit throughout their lives.
Unfortunately, we don’t live in such a world.
And it’s in light of this that it was a no-brainer for state Health and Human Services officials to make prescriptions for weight-loss drugs a cover...
2025-06-1101 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineCoverage of weight-loss drugs should be a no-brainer for state’s Medicaid programPackages of the injectable weight-loss medication Wegovy are shown (Photo illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
If North Carolinians lived in a perfect world, everyone would have easy access to plenty of healthy and affordable food, the self-control to resist junk food, and genes that would let them stay active, trim and fit throughout their lives.
Unfortunately, we don’t live in such a world.
And it’s in light of this that it was a no-brainer for state Health and Human Services officials to make prescriptions for weight-loss drugs a cover...
2025-06-1101 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineNC: Foolishly speeding toward a fiscal cliffThe seal of North Carolina in the Senate chamber features a cornucopia as a symbol of abundance. But 15 years of budget cutting have left the state far from prosperous. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
If you get a chance, check out a recent essay authored by retired Legislative Fiscal Analyst Richard Bostic. It was posted by Raleigh’s News & Observer.
In it, Bostic, who spent 31 years advising state legislative leaders, issues a loud and clear warning about the fiscal cliff toward which our state is speeding.
His simple and straightforward message: it’...
2025-06-0501 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineNC: Foolishly speeding toward a fiscal cliffThe seal of North Carolina in the Senate chamber features a cornucopia as a symbol of abundance. But 15 years of budget cutting have left the state far from prosperous. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
If you get a chance, check out a recent essay authored by retired Legislative Fiscal Analyst Richard Bostic. It was posted by Raleigh’s News & Observer.
In it, Bostic, who spent 31 years advising state legislative leaders, issues a loud and clear warning about the fiscal cliff toward which our state is speeding.
His simple and straightforward message: it’...
2025-06-0501 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineCounties must address biased and unjust property tax assessments(Photo: Clayton Henkel)
It’s a universal rule of local government that nobody likes their property tax bill or the way their property is assessed. By any measure, the assessors have a tough and thankless job.
That said, it’s also true that there are unjust assessments and sometimes they’re the byproduct of historical bias and discrimination that affect large numbers of property owners. And right now, that appears to be the case in some North Carolina communities.
As NC Newsline reported last week, advocates in Orange County recently provided compell...
2025-06-0201 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineCounties must address biased and unjust property tax assessments(Photo: Clayton Henkel)
It’s a universal rule of local government that nobody likes their property tax bill or the way their property is assessed. By any measure, the assessors have a tough and thankless job.
That said, it’s also true that there are unjust assessments and sometimes they’re the byproduct of historical bias and discrimination that affect large numbers of property owners. And right now, that appears to be the case in some North Carolina communities.
As NC Newsline reported last week, advocates in Orange County recently provided compell...
2025-06-0201 min
MD NewslineUnderstanding Environmental Impacts on Neurology and Public HealthIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Beth Malow, a professor of neurology and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shares her unique perspective on the intersections of climate change, sleep health, and brain health. She explores how environmental factors like air pollution and extreme heat can worsen conditions such as autism, dementia, stroke, and sleep disorders, while also discussing the importance of interdisciplinary research, science communication, and patient advocacy in mitigating these risks. Episode Highlights: The Role of Sleep in Brain Health Dr. Malow describes sleep as the brain's "reset button," explaining how sleep...
2025-06-0229 minCommentary Archives • NC NewslineTrump to western North Carolina: Drop deadAn Asheville cyclist pedals toward a "WNC Strong" billboard moving past an enormous debris pile from Helene on his right. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
Sometimes, it’s hard to keep track of the wild policy swings that are the signatures of the second Trump administration. From tariffs and trade to Russia and Ukraine, it often takes just hours for supposedly strong policy stances to be contradicted or abandoned by the president or his aides.
And now, this chaotic pattern is directly impacting North Carolina.
Both last fall and this past Jan...
2025-05-2901 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineTrump to western North Carolina: Drop deadAn Asheville cyclist pedals toward a "WNC Strong" billboard moving past an enormous debris pile from Helene on his right. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
Sometimes, it’s hard to keep track of the wild policy swings that are the signatures of the second Trump administration. From tariffs and trade to Russia and Ukraine, it often takes just hours for supposedly strong policy stances to be contradicted or abandoned by the president or his aides.
And now, this chaotic pattern is directly impacting North Carolina.
Both last fall and this past Jan...
2025-05-2901 min
MD NewslinePediatric Neurology & Rare Disease BreakthroughsIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Jennifer Vermillion, assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Rochester, shares her insights into pediatric movement disorders and rare neurodegenerative diseases, including Tourette syndrome and Batten disease (NCLs). She discusses how early diagnosis, genetic research, and advances in treatment—including gene therapy—are reshaping outcomes for children with these conditions. Dr. Vermillion also emphasizes the role of natural history studies, clinical trial design, and equitable access in improving care for patients and families. Episode Highlights: Recognizing Movement Disorders in Children Dr. Vermillion explains the spectrum of p...
2025-05-2831 minNews & ViewsFormer director of the State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, on her tenure, accomplishmentsKaren Brinson Bell joins NC Newsline's Rob Schofield to discuss her six year tenure as director of the NC State Board of Elections. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
Over the past six years, few public servants in North Carolina have had a bigger or more positive impact under more difficult circumstances than former State Board of Elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell. Despite woefully inadequate appropriations from the state legislature and relentless attacks from uninformed conspiracy theorists, Brinson Bell persevered, strengthened North Carolina elections and kept them among the nation’s most efficient and honestly run...
2025-05-2623 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineGOP continues its transformation of the Board of Elections into a partisan toolNorth Carolina state auditor Dave Boliek speaks to lawmakers about a bill that would give his office a new team to examine state spending and jobs on April 2, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
The efforts of North Carolina Republican lawmakers to transform the state Board of Elections into a partisan puppet show continue apace.
First, was the absurd move that placed MAGA state auditor Dave Boliek over the board instead of the Governor.
Then came Boliek’s appointment of a pair of ultra-partisan GOP politicians as board members.
And las...
2025-05-2101 minNews & ViewsNewsline reporter Galen Bacharier on the budget debate and the hectic happenings of the legislatureGalen Bacharier (File photo)
Lawmakers in Raleigh recently concluded crossover week – a chaotic period in which they considered and voted on scores of bills in dozens of important subject areas in just a few days. And for better or worse, a lot of important and controversial measures won approval and remain eligible for final passage this session.
So, what passed? What failed? And what’s on the agenda going forward? Newsline’s Rob Schofield recently sat down with reporter Galen Bacharier, to find out. And as Galen told Rob, while the state budget debate...
2025-05-1915 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineNC House budget rules make a mockery of representative governmentNorth Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
Everyone knows the state legislature must operate under a set of parliamentary rules and procedures. After all, maintaining order in a large group of opinionated and talkative politicians is no easy feat.
That said, when the rules become so numerous, complex and restrictive that they make majority rule effectively impossible, they’ve gone too far and right now, that’s the case in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Last week, House leaders rolled out their new state budget proposal in a serie...
2025-05-1901 min
MD NewslineThe Future of Brain Inflammation Care: AI, Autoimmunity, and the Extinguish TrialIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Stacey Clardy, a neurologist at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VA, shares her expertise in autoimmune neurology, focusing on autoimmune encephalitis—a complex, often misunderstood condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Dr. Clardy explains how symptoms often mimic psychiatric disorders, complicating timely diagnosis and treatment. She also discusses the Extinguish Trial, a groundbreaking NIH-supported clinical study testing a potential treatment for NMDA receptor encephalitis, the most common form of autoimmune encephalitis. Episode Highlights: Understanding Autoimmune Encephalitis and NMDA Receptors Autoimmune encephalitis causes brain inflammation, wh...
2025-05-1854 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineFormer South Carolina utility regulator offers damning assessment of NC Senate energy proposalPower lines in North Carolina (Photo: NC Utilities Commission)
Among the most worrisome bills under consideration in Raleigh this year is a Senate proposal that would weaken the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By removing a 2030 target for a 70 percent reduction in carbon emissions, the bill takes another big step backward in confronting the global climate crisis.
But as Tom Ervin, a former judge and South Carolina Public Service Commission member noted in a recent op-ed for NC Newsline, there’s another reason for concern: the legislation’s likely impact on rate...
2025-05-1601 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineLegislature’s cruel attacks on transgender rights will endanger livesA demonstrator holds a sign reading "Trans Kids Belong" at a March 2024 rally outside the North Carolina Legislative Building. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)
Why are so many conservative politicians obsessed with denying the existence of transgender people? Several years ago, it was the infamous bathroom bill that sought to micromanage the public restrooms trans people used.
Now, the same forces are at it again with bills targeting transgender youth. Under legislation approved by the state House last week, charges of abuse and neglect against parents who refuse to acknowledge their child’s gen...
2025-05-1301 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineNew state elections board embarrasses with shameful treatment of executive directorMembers of the North Carolina Board of Elections are sworn into office on May 7, 2025. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)
Fears about the trouble that lies ahead for North Carolina now that judges have okayed the scheme to give auditor Dave Boliek control over the state Board of Elections, were confirmed last week by the cruel and classless behavior of Boliek’s new right-wing appointees.
After firing longtime elections board executive director Karen Brinson Bell – a rigorously nonpartisan professional who worked miracles on a shoestring budget and won national acclaim for her work to help...
2025-05-1201 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineNobody voted to make Dave Boliek governorNorth Carolina state auditor Dave Boliek speaks to lawmakers about a bill that would give his office a new team to examine state spending and jobs on April 2, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
If you’re like the vast majority of North Carolina voters, the decision you made last November in the auditor’s race was pretty low on your list of priority contests.
Ah, but for Republican lawmakers looking for ways to seize more powers from Gov. Josh Stein, newly elected Republican auditor Dave Boliek has turned out to be a convenient tool...
2025-05-0701 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineChaotic week at the legislature highlights NC’s flawed lawmaking processNorth Carolina senators on the chamber floor during debate on the state budget on April 16, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
Like many seemingly inexplicable practices that just sort of happened over time, designers of our state government could probably never have imagined something like “crossover week” at the North Carolina legislature.
“Crossover” is an artificial semi-annual deadline by which bills must be approved by at least one body – the Senate or the House – in order to remain eligible for passage that year. This year’s deadline is this Thursday May 8.
While the reasoning b...
2025-05-0501 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineIllogical cruelty: Lawmakers seek to criminalize homelessnessLast year, people experiencing homelessness in Raleigh packed to leave an encampment off of Highway 70 near Interstate 40. (Photo: Greg Childress/NC Newsline)
As anyone who steps outside of a gated community these days is aware, the number of impoverished and homeless people living on the street is, thanks to our unjust and top heavy economy, way up.
What’s more, providing useful assistance to these people – many of whom struggle with disabilities, mental and physical health challenges and just plain hopelessness — is extremely tough.
Here, however, is one thing we do know fr...
2025-05-0201 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineState leaders should heed experts in combating substance use disorder(Photo: Getty Images)
There are many factors that go into the overdose epidemic of opioids and other drugs that kill thousands of North Carolinians each year.
As a pair of law and medicine experts explained, however, in a recent NC Newsline op-ed, there are some increasingly successful strategies that deserve public support.
And topping the list is the urgent need for everyone – health care providers, law enforcement, elected officials – to recognize that substance use disorder – is just that: a medical disorder, not merely an addiction or personal weakness to be frowned upon.
2025-04-3001 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineA simple step to prevent gun violence that all sides should be able to supportGetty Images/Luke Sharrett
North Carolinians are generally of two very different minds on the gun violence that plagues our society. While polls consistently show that most favor stronger laws to regulate firearms, a loud and determined minority opposes virtually any regulation.
Here, however, is at least one simple prevention step that all sides should be able to endorse: installing inside locks on the doors to college classrooms.
As NC State professor Walter Robinson explained in a recent NC Newsline op-ed, he and his faculty colleagues have repeatedly asked sc...
2025-04-2901 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineFlood insurance failures in western NC highlight the need for reformsFlood debris piles left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Bat Cave, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Flood insurance. It’s something that most people have heard of and that many probably have a notion they should look into as the climate warms and severe storms grow more frequent.
To their credit, some have done more than think about it. As NC Newsline’s Galen Bacharier reported this week, about 10 percent of businesses and five percent of homeowners in western North Carolina actually had flood insurance prior to Hurricane Helen...
2025-04-2401 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineThe NC Senate’s head-in-the-sand budget proposalNorth Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) holds a press conference on Senate Republicans' budget proposal on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
There are many shortcomings in the new proposed state budget approved by the North Carolina Senate last week – the inadequate pay raises for teachers and state employees, the failure to invest in numerous core public services that have been reeling from staffing shortages, the giveaways to unaccountable special interests.
But if there’s an overarching flaw that lies at the heart of the proposal, it is the...
2025-04-2101 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineTrump cuts to public health are putting lives at riskA nurse administers a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to a patient in Utah. More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps that likely will lower vaccination rates. (George Frey/Getty Images)
If there is one American elected official who you’d think would make disease prevention among their highest priorities, it would be President Donald Trump. Just five years ago, Trump’s dreadful response to COVID-19 helped unleash one of the nation’s worst public health crises.
Tragically, however, by all indications, he hasn’t learned a...
2025-04-1101 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineLatest ruling in Riggs-Griffin election dispute is an assault on democracyDemonstrators in downtown Raleigh declare Allison Riggs rightfully won the state Supreme Court race against Jefferson Griffin. (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline)It’s now been more than five months since North Carolina voters elected incumbent Justice Allison Riggs over challenger Jefferson Griffin to a state Supreme Court seat, but amazingly, Republican efforts to overturn the election continue.
Last Friday, a pair of GOP state Court of Appeals judges accepted Griffin’s ridiculous theory that sixty-five thousand registered North Carolina voters who complied with all voting rules, including providing a valid photo ID, must still none...
2025-04-0701 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineLatest Jackson lawsuit illustrates folly of GOP effort to curb attorney general’s dutiesNorth Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson stands and claps during Gov. Josh Stein's State of the State address in the House chamber on March 12, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
As North Carolina’s top lawyer, Attorney General Jeff Jackson has many important jobs — handling important criminal prosecutions, protecting consumers, representing state agencies in litigation. But if there’s a duty that is clearly his Number One priority, it has to be defending North Carolinians from unlawful attacks on their rights and well-being.
And it’s in light of this obvious fact that Jackson should be...
2025-04-0301 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineJust imagine what Trump-loyal Republicans would do if Gov. Stein did thisNorth Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers his first State of the State address to the General Assembly at the Legislative Building in Raleigh on March 12, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
The hypocritical double standards at work on the modern political right these days are often enough to make your head spin. Just think what Fox News shouters would be saying right now if a Kamala Harris administration had committed an outrageous breach of national security like the one Trump’s defense team did recently by divulging details of planned military operation.
And the sam...
2025-04-0201 min
MD NewslineObesity as a Chronic Illness, Treatments and SolutionsIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Janelle Duah, a specialist in internal medicine, obesity, and lifestyle medicine, discusses the evolving understanding of obesity as a chronic disease rather than a personal failing. She explains the neurobiological, physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to weight gain, highlighting why traditional methods of diet and exercise alone often fail. Dr. Duah also explores the latest FDA-approved weight loss medications, the impact of gut microbiome on obesity, and how personalized treatment plans can lead to better patient outcomes. Episode Highlights: Understanding Obesity as a Chronic Disease Obesity is no...
2025-03-2835 min
MD NewslineHow Epigenetics and AI Are Transforming Cancer CareIn this episode of MD Newsline, Dr. Diego Marzese, a breast cancer researcher specializing in epigenetics, explores how gene expression changes impact tumor behavior, treatment response, and disease progression. He discusses groundbreaking findings on how tumors activate or deactivate genetic alterations at different stages, the role of ethnicity in epigenetic variations, and how AI and machine learning are accelerating cancer research. Dr. Marzese also highlights the shift toward population-based health recommendations and the future of truly personalized cancer treatment. Episode Highlights: The Role of Epigenetics in Breast Cancer Epigenetics refers to how environmental and lifestyle factors...
2025-03-1606 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineTerrorizing innocent schoolchildrenPhoto: Getty Images/istock
The Trump administration’s new and ham-handed anti-immigration policies are terrorizing innocent kids and disrupting our schools.
In numerous places, U.S. citizen children who’ve lived here their entire lives go to school each day fearing their non-citizen parents may not be at home when the school day ends.
As NC Newsline reported this week, teachers and parents in Cabarrus and Durham Counties say worries about the crackdown are causing big problems in their communities.
One Cabarrus County middle schooler even asked his teacher quote...
2025-02-0601 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineNC conservative group embarrasses with fawning treatment of pardoned insurrectionistTrump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election. (Photo: Getty Images/Brent Stirton)
As 82nd Airborne veteran Scott Peoples put it in a recent op-ed for NC Newsline, President Trump’s decision to pardon participants in the deadly January 6, 2021 insurrection — even those who violently assaulted police officers — was a low point in the history of the American presidency.
Even many conservative Trump supporters were appalled.
Sadly, however, one prominent conservative voice in North Carolina — a group that calls itself independent and libertarian — has thrown in with the ri...
2025-02-0501 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineStein, lawmakers should move quickly to tie off the work of Rebuild NCPryor Gibson, interim director of ReBuild NC, testifies in front of North Carolina lawmakers on the state of the hurricane homebuilding program on Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
One of Gov. Josh Stein’s best actions since taking office was to make rebuilding hurricane ravaged western North Carolina a top priority, and putting a new office with new leaders in charge.
Unfortunately, as NC Newsline reported repeatedly in recent years, the state’s previous disaster recovery office — known as NCORR or Rebuild NC — chalked up a mostly abysmal record in responding to Hurricane...
2025-02-0401 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineClimate change is making more and more of the nation uninsurablePACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: An aerial view of a fire truck (LOWER L) near homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire as wildfires cause damage and loss through the LA region on January 13, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. Multiple wildfires fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds continue to burn across Los Angeles County, with some containment achieved. According to reports, 24 people have died with over 180,000 people under evacuation order or warning. Over 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged, while more than 35,000 acres have burned. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
For those Americans (like President Trump) w...
2025-01-2201 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineThe death penalty is slowly fading awayDemonstrators marched in front of the governor's mansion asking the governor to commute the death sentences of those on death row. (Photo: NC Newsline/Kel Lyons)
There are a lot of reasons that the death penalty is almost never imposed anymore.
As a growing cadre of experts has demonstrated, the death penalty is hugely and uniquely expensive to apply and doesn’t deter crime –indeed, there’s compelling evidence it spurs more of it.
What’s more and more importantly, stacks of evidence now confirm the death penalty has long been applied u...
2025-01-0901 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineMichele Morrow continues to embarrassMichele Morrow, Republican candidate for superintendent of public instruction, speaks at a campaign event on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Elon, North Carolina. After losing the race vowed to "fight harder than ever before to protect our children and save our schools." (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
There will be a parade of extremists and lightly qualified politicos in the nominations and appointments that President-elect Donald Trump will advance over the coming days. Once again, Americans will have to endure a time in which important government functions are entrusted to individuals who don’t even support the mis...
2024-11-1301 min
MD NewslineReducing the Risk of Heart Disease with Dr. Marlon EverettIn this informative MD Newsline webcast, Dr. Pete Thomas, Medical Correspondent for MD Newsline, interviews Dr. Marlon Everett, Chairman of Cardiology at Advocate Trinity Hospital and a practicing interventional cardiologist in Chicago. Dr. Everett provides expert insights into cardiovascular health, discussing the prevention and management of plaque buildup, cholesterol levels, inflammation, and the latest in lipid-lowering treatments. Episode Highlights: Understanding Risk Factors Dr. Everett explains the two types of heart disease risk factors: genetic and modifiable. While genetic factors, such as family history, cannot be changed, modifiable factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and obesity can be...
2024-11-1351 minThe Bottom Line from NC NewslineElection rhetoric is causing innocent people to feel their lives are on the lineNorth Carolina made significant progress in 2024 in expanding access to health care but important challenges remain. (Kieferpix/Getty Images)
The notion that hotly contested elections can foster stress and uncertainty is nothing new.
That said, this year’s election feels different and not for good reason.
Sadly, in several important areas, basic societal norms of simple decency that have long governed how we treat and refer to our fellow human beings — are being abandoned in favor of extreme and hateful stances that cause millions of good people to feel as if their...
2024-11-0101 minElection 2024 Archives • NC NewslineCongressman Wiley Nickel on a new plan to end gerrymandering and his recent trip to UkraineU.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel (NC-13) (Courtesy photo) Thanks to new and gerrymandered congressional maps enacted last fall by the Republican-dominated state legislature, the outcomes to almost all of North Carolina’s fall congressional elections have been pre-decided. One lawmaker directly impacted by this is Triangle-area Democratic Congressman Wiley Nickel, who saw his formerly competitive district transformed into one that only a Republican can win.
To his credit, however, Nickel has resolved to make the term he’s serving in Congress an impactful one and last week, he sat down with Newsline to discuss several area...
2024-04-2213 minElection 2024 Archives • NC NewslineAnn Webb of Common Cause NC on how the end of the three-day grace period is disenfranchising votersCommon Cause policy director Ann Webb (Courtesy photo)In 2009, as voting by mail, became more and more a part of North Carolina elections, lawmakers of both parties unanimously agreed that mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day would still be counted if they arrived at county boards of elections within three days afterward.
Under a new law passed by Republican majorities at the North Carolina legislature last year, however, the grace period was ended – even though official election results aren’t tallied and posted until several days after the election.
The result: a lot of m...
2024-04-0815 min
MD NewslinePromoting Breast Health Equity MD Newsline Podcast Episode 1: Promoting Breast Health Equity With guest Laura Crandon, Founder and President of Touch4Life Transcript: [00:00] LC: "So really to take what some would call a tragedy given my metastatic condition and take that and turn it into a triumph so other people can learn from what I've been through." LW: Hello, I'm Dr. Lauren Weinand, and welcome to the MD Newsline podcast. If you're a health equity-minded health care provider or health advocate...
2023-11-1415 min
The Bottom LineApril6 - NC Newsline report spotlights a grave injustice, and state leaders should take actionApril6 - NC Newsline report spotlights a grave injustice, and state leaders should take action by NC Newsline
2023-04-0601 min
The Newsline ReviewMarch 14, 2020 -- It's All Shutting Down...What is The Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of this week's most important news.
Joe Biden dominates the national Democratic stage, Harvey Weinstein is sentenced for sexual abuse, and Corona virus shuts down classes at BYU (and my graduation).
Featuring special guests: Director of Public Policy of YWCA Erin Jemison and Newsline reporter Ashley Pasley
2020-03-1420 minThe Newsline ReviewMarch 7, 2020 -- A Super Duper Super Tuesday!What is The Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of this week's most important news.
Bernie Sanders wins big in Utah, but will that be enough to get him to the Democratic Presidential nomination? Lorrie Vallow makes her first court appearance in Idaho, and Alex Trebek leaves his fans a heartwarming message after 1 year of pancreatic cancer treatment.
Featuring special guests: Managing Director of UtahPolicy.com Bryan Schott and Newsline reporter Kim Petersen
2020-03-0720 minThe Newsline ReviewFebruary 29, 2020--T is for Trouble, That's Good Enough for Me!What is The Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of this week's most important news.
It's make or break for Democratic Presidential hopefuls in South Carolina, a woman is preparing for extradition to Idaho after her kids disappeared in September, and what tools are available for victims of sexual assault in Utah.
Featuring special guests: Newsline reporters Savannah Hegerhorst and Bon Lee.
2020-02-2920 minThe Newsline ReviewFebruary 22, 2020--Gambling it All Away in Nevada!What is The Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of this week's most important news.
Democratic Presidential hopefuls prepare for a Nevada Caucus, a woman is arrested in Hawaii after her kids disappeared in September, and how a controversial Utah Senate Bill may affect Utahns.
Featuring special guests: Katrina Barker-- Communications and Marketing Manager of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, Mary Taylor--President of ProLife Utah, and Newsline Reporter Rachel Smith.
2020-02-2219 minThe Newsline ReviewFebruary 15, 2020--Getting All "Luvy-Duvy"What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
Provo is marked as the number 1 best place for dating, Bernie Sanders wins big in New Hampshire, and Parkland, Florida remembers a deadly mass shooting.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Madie Williams
2020-02-1520 minThe Newsline ReviewFebruary 8, 2020--Apparently "Impeach" IS an Ice Cream FlavorWhat is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
President Donald Trump wins "bigly" with his impeachment and State of the Union, Mark Zuckerberg leaves his mark at Silicon Slopes, and Utah recovers from a devastating snow storm.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Cecilee Henstrom and Cassidy McKinney.
2020-02-0820 minThe Newsline ReviewDecember 7, 2019--Kim Jong Un's Big Christmas Surprise!What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
The White House refuses to take part in the Impeachment proceedings, Pensacola, Florida reacts to a deadly mass shooting, and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un promises a Christmas surprise for the United States... whether it's a good present or bad present is still unknown.
Special Thanks to today's guests: Newsline Reporters Tori Gurr and Berto Sanchez.
2019-12-0720 minThe Newsline ReviewNovember 23 2019 -- Never Let Frozen Go!What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
Who has Frozen fever? What dangers the Utah inversion presents, and an ambitious campaign by Salt Lake law enforcement agencies to arrest child predators.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Sarah Collins and Gabby Stockard
2019-11-2320 minThe Newsline ReviewNovember 16, 2019 -- "Impeach" is Not an Ice Cream FlavorWhat is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
The Congressional impeachment hearings begin, Joker earns $1 Billion worldwide at the box office, and one Newsline Reporter has a special role on a Disney+ original show.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Taylor Hansen and Anessa Pennington
2019-11-1622 minThe Newsline ReviewNovember 9, 2019 -- Pirates of the Porch-ibbeanWhat is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
Nine people are tragically killed in a vicious assault in Mexico, Utah deals with a pirate problem, and Chris Brown cleans out his closet.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Sarah Collins and Kevin Hatch.
2019-11-0920 minThe Newsline ReviewNovember 2, 2019 -- Daylight Savings Saves the Day!What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
Utah gets 5% ABV beer, Utah deals with record-low temperatures, and a woman finds her long lost father after watching Newsline.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Dani Hallows, Joseph Carson, and Halston Brown.
2019-11-0220 minThe Newsline ReviewOctober 26, 2019 -- Half Pepe Lé Pew, Half 7/11 SlurpeeWhat is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
Domestic Violence Awareness month is in full swing. Learn what options trick-or-treaters with allergies have. The world makes a startling discover about Mitt Romney.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Taylor Hansen and Ashley Dean.
2019-10-2620 minThe Newsline ReviewOctober 19, 2019 -- Mitt HappensWhat is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
This week, we find out who's trying to get Mitt Romney elected as President of the United States (Spoiler Alert: it's not Mitt Romney). E-Scooters may have a hidden environmental cost, and the nominees for the Rock and Roll hall of fame are announced.
Featuring guests: Newsline Reporters Haley Davis and Joseph Carson.
2019-10-1920 minThe Newsline ReviewOctober 5, 2019 -- The Joke's on You!What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
This week, Newsline Reporter Berto Sanchez comes on the show live to share an interesting to relieve pain and his thoughts on the opioid crisis, Joker stirs up audiences, and The Trump Administration continues to grapple with the possibility of Impeachment.
2019-10-0525 minThe Newsline ReviewSeptember 27, 2019 -- Abbey Road Turns 50.What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
This week, things heat up for The Trump Administration with a whistle blower report, the vaping industry is on fire, and we groove through the weekend as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles album, Abbey Road.
Check out our full website here: https://universe.byu.edu/newsline/
2019-09-2825 minThe Newsline ReviewSeptember 20, 2019 -- Dude, Where's My Alien?What is the Newsline Review? We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
This week, we beam down to our friends at Area 51, learn about new words in the dictionary, and meet a cool kid with a Thanos cast.
Check out our full website here: https://universe.byu.edu/newsline/
2019-09-2027 minThe Newsline ReviewSERIES TEASERWhat is The Newsline Review?
We're the show that brings you the weekly roundup of the week's most important news.
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