Podcasts
IIANC Radio Podcast
Don't miss an episode of IIANC's podcast, IIANC Radio! This single show will include conversations from CEO Aubie
Knight, VP of Governmental Affairs Joe Stewart, and other IIANC staff
members that discuss issues pertinent to the independent insurance
agency system. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any future shows! We will have brand new episodes each month (and sometimes more frequently!)
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Is a Recession Coming?
Noted economist and retired NCSU business professor Dr. Michael Walden offers up his insights on the state of the current global, national and state economies, and provides an assessment of what key factors in the financial markets you should watch in the coming months to determine the likelihood of a recession in late 2024. He also talks about what the continued population growth and increasing internationalization of our state's business community means for the state, and why he's calling this current economic era the 'Anxious Age.'
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Great Political Stories
IIANC's Joe Stewart chats with his lobbying colleague Brian Lewis, owner of the governmental affairs firm New Frame, and co-host with his business partner Skye David of the podcast Do Politics Better. The conversation covers the state of politics today, some of the highlights of the more than 1,000 editions of Do Politics Better that have been aired, and a few great stories from their collective years working in NC politics.
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Educating the Future: Insights on North Carolina's K-12 Education
Brenda Berg, President and CEO of BEST NC, joins IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart to talk about the state of K-12 public education in North Carolina, and offer some insights on creative and innovative things North Carolina can do to make sure our public schools are preparing our young people for the jobs of the 21st Century economy.
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All About Those Voter Attitudes
Dr. David McLennan, a political science professor and Director of the Meredith College Polling Program, joins IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart for a conversation on voter attitudes - both nationally and here in North Carolina - on public policy issues and candidates at this point in the 2024 election season.
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HOA Statutes & Insurance Insights
We're back for 2024! This edition of IIANC Radio features a conversation with Jim Slaughter, President of Law Firm Carolinas, which has the largest community association legal practice in the Carolinas. Jim talks with IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart about North Carolina's unique statutes regarding HOAs and condos, as well insights on the insurance-related issues that have been discussed and debated in recent months at the NC General Assembly.