Episodes

April 21, 2026

Partisan Divide: Examining County Politics, Board Actions, and Commun…

🎙️ Ready for the smartest hour in Carolina talk radio? Dive into this week's energetic episode of Carolina Cabinet with Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler! From behind-the-scenes local politics and juicy Board of Elections storie...

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April 19, 2026

Tax Day Survival, Local News, and the Data Center Dilemma

🎙️ Carolina Cabinet: Tune in to Cumberland County’s Smartest Hour of Talk! It’s Tax Day, it’s hot topics, and it’s a no-holds-barred hour with Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler—just the two of them, unscripted, unfiltered, and r...

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April 17, 2026

Olivia Cook on Fostering Unity and Local Partnerships

🌟 New Episode Alert: "The Carolina Cabinet" — Building Stronger Communities, One Conversation at a Time! 🌟 Are you ready for straight talk, strong opinions, and real discussions about the issues shaping our communities, our s...

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April 17, 2026

Spotlight on Dogwood Festival: Director Kaylynn Suarez Discusses Grow…

🌸 Get Ready for Spring at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival! 🌸 Join thousands of families, friends, and fun-seekers at Cumberland County’s biggest spring event – the legendary Dogwood Festival, happening April 24th–26th in do...

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April 17, 2026

Easter, Iran, and Election Drama: Unpacking Current Events with the C…

🎙️ New Episode of Carolina Cabinet! 🎙️ Dive into the hottest issues shaping North Carolina & beyond with Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler! From breaking down global headlines to unpacking heated local controversies, this week’s...

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April 17, 2026

Inside Cumberland County: Schools, Infrastructure, and Nonprofit Over…

🎙️ Ready to Get Smart About Local Issues? Tune in to Carolina Cabinet ! Looking for unapologetically real, sharp, and entertaining coverage of Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s hottest topics? Each week, Peter Pappas and L...

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April 17, 2026

Lennie Friedman and the Forward Party Vision for North Carolina

🌟 Is North Carolina ready to shake up politics? 🌟 On this week’s episode of the Carolina Cabinet , Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Lenny Friedman, Vice Chair of the NC Forward Party, to talk about bold ideas that...

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March 29, 2026

Show #213 - Carolina Cabinet Election Recap: Surprises, Turnout, and …

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, where Cumberland County’s smartest hour of talk radio digs deep into the latest political buzz. In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler roll up their sleeves to break...

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March 29, 2026

Show #214 - Cumberland County GOP Shakeup, National Tensions, and Loc…

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this edition, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler dive deep into the latest shakeups and intriguing moments from the recent Cumberland County GOP Convention. From...

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March 29, 2026

Show #215 - Lennie Friedman On : The Forward Party, Ranked Choice Vot…

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet—your smartest hour of talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond. On today’s episode, we’re taking a fresh look at North Carolina politics with a unique guest who’s tackled challenges from...

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March 29, 2026

Show #216 - Chairman Kirk Deviere on the State of the County

The conversation covers a range of topics including the state of the county address, community engagement, investment in infrastructure, funding models, education funding, school board oversight, and water and sewer managemen...

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March 29, 2026

Show #194 - Brenee Orozco Talks Law, Family, and Why She’s Running fo…

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, hosts Peter Pappas, Joshua Goodman, and Laura Mussler are joined by special guest Brenee Orosco, a seasoned attorney and candidate for district court judge in Cumberland ...

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March 29, 2026

Show #193 - Joe Bailer’s Plans for Sheriff, Jail Reform, and Youth Me…

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Laura Mussler for an in-depth conversation with Joe Bailer, candidate for Cumberland County Sheriff. They dive into Joe’s background—fro...

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March 29, 2026

Show #192 - Inside the Race: Elizabeth Ann Temple on MAGA, Equality, …

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County's smartest hour of talk radio, recorded live from the WFAY and WMRV studios. In this enlightening conversation, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler welc...

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March 29, 2026

Show #191 - Sherry Miller for Judge: A Local Perspective on Courts, C…

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet—the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this episode, hosts Peter Pappas and Laura Musler are joined by Sherry Miller, Fayetteville native, family...

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March 29, 2026

Show #190 - Challenging the Status Quo: Caitlin Marsh’s Journey to th…

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk radio show in the region, where Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler bring you smart, lively conversations from the heart of North Carolina. In this episode, we’...

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March 29, 2026

Show #189 - New Year, No Kings: Political Drama from Arizona to Venez…

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! This episode brings together Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler for a spirited discussion of current events and local headlines. Kicking off the new year, they reflect on personal growth, str...

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March 26, 2026

Show #184 - The Cabinet Talks Election Eve Predictions

The Carolina Cabinet radio show covers a range of topics, including local politics, elections, and environmental issues. The hosts discuss recent news, election candidates, and the impact of corporate actions on the community...

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March 26, 2026

Show #185- Senate Candidate Don Brown and Young Republicans Leader Ro…

Welcome to another episode of "Carolina Cabinet," the only homegrown conservative talk radio show serving Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. This week, Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Laura Mussler for a lively br...

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March 26, 2026

Show #183 - Hope Mills in Transition: Mayor Bellflowers on Challenges…

On this special edition of Carolina Cabinet, hosts Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers just days before the municipal election. Together, they tackle hot topics including the trans...

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March 26, 2026

Show #182 - Cynthia Hamilton on Fiscal Discipline and Transparency in…

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet, your trusted homegrown conservative talk radio show for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-hosts Laura Mussler and Pastor Joshua Goodman welcome Cynt...

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March 26, 2026

Show #181 - Bryan Marley discusses board integrity, public safety, an…

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet podcast! In this episode, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Commissioner Bryan Marley to unpack the latest controversies in Hope Mills. Commissioner Marley shares his emergency servi...

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March 9, 2026

From GOP Convention Chaos to Global Conflict: The Week in Carolina Co…

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this edition, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler dive deep into the latest shakeups and intriguing moments from the recent Cumberland County GOP Convention. From...

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Feb. 15, 2026

Show #203 - Sheriff Candidate Troy McDuffie on Public Safety, ICE Pol…

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler sit down with sheriff’s candidate Troy McDuffie for an insightful conversation about his decades-long career in law enforcement...

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