Show #187 - Carolina Cabinet Year-End Review Part 1: Power Bills, 50-Year Mortgages, and Local Impact
Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler kick off their year-end review with a candid, insightful, and often entertaining look back at 2025’s hottest local issues. From the rising cost of power bills and the realities behind 50-year mortgages to the complexities of job development programs and the undeniable impact of local elections, Peter Pappas and Laura Musler break down the numbers, policies, and stories that truly shaped Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and North Carolina over the past year.
Balancing humor with hard facts, they dig into topics like the John Locke Foundation’s top findings, the real cost of your utility bills, why nuclear energy matters, and what’s at stake with long-term mortgage gimmicks. They also reflect on standout moments and guests from the show, challenge listeners to get more involved in their community, and highlight why local government is anything but a spectator sport.
Whether you’re a policy nerd or just care about your community’s future, this episode is packed with the receipts, local perspective, and a dose of fun that you’ve come to expect from the Carolina Cabinet. Let’s dive into the realities behind the headlines and pave the way for an even more engaged 2026!
