Ed McMahan, Former NC Rep.

Attorney Bill Graham

The court cases shaping policy — from Washington to North Carolina. Recent rulings on voting rights, redistricting, education and abortion access aren’t just legal decisions — they’re determining who holds power. Bill Graham has decades of experience working at the intersection of law, public policy, and government.

Chris William

The line between business and government is getting harder to see… and the decisions made in one are driving the other, from prices at the checkout line to decisions about hiring, investment, and growth. And those decisions don’t stay in the boardroom — they impact prices, jobs, and the broader direction of the economy. Chris William is the host of Carolina Business Review and a longtime observer of business and economic trends across the Carolinas.

Ed McMahan, Former NC Rep.

For decades, Ed McMahan has played a role in shaping both policy and growth in this region. from helping lay the foundation for Charlotte’s light rail system… to supporting major economic development projects that helped elevate Charlotte’s national profile… like Johnson & Wales. So what does he see when he looks at Charlotte today — and where does he think we are headed next? We continue our “Pioneers in Politics and Business” series with a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly and a longtime leader at Little & Associates.

Ned Curran, Charlotte Transit Plan

TURNING PLANS INTO REALITY IS FAR MORE COMPLICATED THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. COSTS HAVE RISEN, PRIORITIES HAVE SHIFTED, AND QUESTIONS REMAIN ABOUT HOW TO BUILD A SYSTEM THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR A GROWING REGION.

Mike Causey, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance

TARGETING FRAUD… FROM INSURANCE SCAMS TO RISING COSTS, WE LOOK AT WHAT’S BEING DONE TO PROTECT NORTH CAROLINIANS. PLUS — THE FIGHT OVER RATE HIKES AND A PUSH FOR FAIRER DRUG PRICES. WE SIT DOWN WITH NORTH CAROLINA’S INSURANCE COMMISSIONER …