Unrest in America: A Conversation with Brigadier General J.R. Gorham

As the country wrestles with political tension, institutional distrust, and questions about the use of force, the conversation moves from the macro to the local — the role of the National Guard in American cities, the politicization of the military, fears around coups and national curfews, immigration enforcement, historical memory tied to the civil rights era, and the responsibilities of leadership in moments of unrest.


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Fox 8 News Swing State | Algenon Cash

Enjoyed my friend Bob Buckley and his team producing Fox 8 News Swing State. We talked about the early moments that pushed me toward business, the challenges that I had to overcome at the start of my life, and how those experiences shaped the work we’re doing today at Wharton Gladden and Eat Drink Triad.

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What History Tells Us About Today’s Washington — A Conversation with John Hood

In this episode, John Hood locks in for a wide-ranging conversation on power, leadership, and historical perspective. We examine the current administration’s approach in Washington, the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its broader economic and geopolitical repercussions, and what history suggests as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

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NC economy looks steady, but worrying signs are under surface

As we close out the year and plan for 2026, North Carolina occupies an enviable space in the national economic landscape. Job announcements continue. Consumers are still spending. Markets remain elevated. On the surface, the state looks steady, even strong. But beneath that stability are signals that deserve more careful attention — signals that help explain why confidence feels fragile even when the data looks fine.

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Film projects helps boost economy and tourism

If you drive across Forsyth County and pay attention to how quickly the landscape shifts, it becomes clear why movie producers keep poking around this region. A single afternoon can take you from farmland to brick-lined streets to mid-century neighborhoods that look as if they’ve barely changed. That mix looks good on camera, and it’s exactly what productions need.

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