A Republican-led push for FEMA reform, a proposed bill to deny asylum to criminals, and a coalition advocating against green subsidies due to economic concerns. Additionally, North Carolina’s potential move toward cryptocurrency adoption was discussed. Brianna Kraemer from the Carolina Journal analyzed the North Carolina legislature as a key target for Democrats in upcoming elections. […]
Vince shares his reaction to the Super Bowl as well as the halftime show and the latest political headlines. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.
President Donald Trump toured the devastation of Western North Carolina and held a news conference where he let local people tell their personal stories of loss and frustration dealing with FEMA and insurance companies.
Progress by NCDOT on Western North Carolina roadways damaged by Hurricane Helene, the passing of NC Representative Joe John after a battle with cancer, and a lawsuit alleging that hurricane relief funds were distributed based on racial equity. Commentary included Katie Zehnder from the Carolina Journal on the lawsuit, Donna King discussing the executive order […]
Reintroduction of the Lumbee Fairness Act by Harris and Rouzer with support from Trump, a FEMA voucher extension granted at the last minute reported by Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal, McNabb’s upcoming Title IX hearing at WCU, an executive order on abortion access and birth control issued by Stein along with a letter to FEMA, […]
After failing to deliver a hundred mobile trailers to Hurricane Helene survivors by Thanksgiving weekend, FEMA told WBTV News that it would no longer give timelines and would only communicate via written statements.
FEMA begins clearing out of Western North Carolina, despite widespread devastation and ongoing needs. Also, Vice President-elect JD Vance visited the area today.
Two months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, temperatures are freezing, people are living in tents, and unverified (and often false) tales are sweeping social media. In some cases, it's making it harder to help people.
Re-election of Representative Richard Hudson as Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and updates on price scanning fines. FEMA is set to address questions about hurricane responses in Western North Carolina and Florida next Tuesday. Republicans have selected John Thune as the new Senate leader. Carolina Journal’s Katie Zehnder shares news of a specialty […]
Host of Capitol Tonight Tim Boyum joins Bo and Beth to break down President Elect Donald Trump’s latest cabinet appointments. Also, Tim gives his take on the reports that FEMA workers apparently avoided helping houses with Trump signs.
Fired FEMA employee says that Helene volunteers were instructed to avoid Trump homes in Western North Carolina. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed the Supreme Court’s rejection of former NC Congressman Mark Meadows’ appeal in the Georgia election case. Theresa Opeka from the Carolina Journal noted Josh Dobson’s new role as president and […]
A FEMA supervisor has been fired for instructing staff to avoid homes with Trump yard signs in both Western North Carolina and Florida. But she says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is scapegoating her for its own directives.
