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Dec. 14, 2025

Show 185 - Robert Edwards Jr. on Sports, Financial Growth, and Changing Lives

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler welcome special guest Robert Edwards Jr., the team market owner of the Fayetteville Liberty basketball team. Together, they dive deep into Robert Edwards Jr.’s mission to bring professional basketball back to Fayetteville and how…

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Dec. 6, 2025

Show 184 - Myron Pitts Talks News, Neighborhoods, and the Power of Local Involvement

Welcome to the latest episode of Carolina Cabinet! Host Peter Pappas is joined by intrepid reporter Myron Pitts and co-host Laura Musler for Cumberland County’s smartest hour of talk radio. In this lively conversation, the trio digs into the pulse of Fayetteville’s local politics, from election filings and the perennial…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Show 183 - Kind 2 Kritters Outreach: Renee Petite’s Journey in Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Building

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! This week, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler are joined by special guest Renee Petite, the passionate founder of Kind 2 Kritters Outreach—a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting animals and pet owners in need throughout our region. Together, they explore the realities of…

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Nov. 19, 2025

Show 182 - Keeping It Honest: Paddy Gibney Chats About Community, Leadership, and Staying True

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk radio show serving the voices of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. In this lively episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler are joined by local leaders and community members for a candid discussion on everything from long-standing traditions…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Show 181 - Election Eve in Carolina: Local News, Water Crisis, and Vote Integrity Debates

Welcome back to Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk radio show in the Fayetteville and Cumberland County region. In this special "Election Eve" episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler dive into the latest political buzz just before local voters head to the polls. You’ll hear their take…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Show 180 - Managing Growth in Hope Mills: Mayor Bellflowers on Citizen Engagement and Town Planning

On this special edition of the Carolina Cabinet, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers to break down the upcoming municipal election and some of the most significant issues impacting the community. With just days left until voters hit the polls, the conversation digs…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Show 179 - Cynthia Hamilton’s Vision for Transparency and Fiscal Discipline

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk radio show serving Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the surrounding region. Tonight’s show dives into local leadership and community impact as host Peter Pappas and co-hosts Laura Mussler and Pastor Joshua Goodman welcome Cynthia Hamilton—Army veteran, financial manager,…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Show 178 - Elyse Craver Reflects on Allegations, Loyalty, and Leadership

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet! Today, we dive deep into the controversial and turbulent world of local politics in Hope Mills with our guest, Commissioner Elyse Craver. Hosted by Peter Pappas and co-hosted by Laura Mussler, this candid conversation centers on Elyse’s recent experiences navigating public censure, accusations…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Show 177 - Don Brown’s Senate Campaign Meets Roman Gutierrez’s Young Republicans Movement

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 breakdown of recent local elections, the shifting landscape of American politics, and more. Special guests include Don…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 176 - Ron Starling on Hope Mills: Taxes, Growth, and Local Leadership

On this episode of Carolina Cabinet, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler welcome Ron Starling, candidate for Hope Mills commissioner, for a candid and insightful conversation about local government, growth, and taxes in Hope Mills, North Carolina. With a background in law enforcement and public service, Starling shares his…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 175 - Joanne Scarola on Censure, Staff Allegations, and Local Growth

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s only homegrown conservative talk radio show! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Commissioner Joanne Scarola for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation. Joanne faces tough questions head-on about accusations swirling around politics versus professionalism,…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 174 - Standing Room Only: Hot Topics in Hope Mills Politics with Mayor Jesse Bellflowers

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! This week, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about civic engagement, local government, and some of the hottest issues facing Cumberland County. The discussion dives into everything from recent elections…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 173 - From Nursing to Politics: Karen Saracen’s Journey to Hope Mills Commissioner

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County's smartest hour of conservative talk radio, hosted by Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler. In this episode, we sit down with Karen Saracen, a Hope Mills commissioner candidate, VA nurse, and longtime community volunteer. Karen shares her journey from central New Jersey…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 172 - From Banking to Ballots: Lisa Trammel’s Journey into Hope Mills Politics

Welcome to another lively episode of the Carolina Cabinet, broadcasting from the studios of WFAY and WMRV in Cumberland County! Tonight, host Peter Pappas, along with co-hosts Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, dive straight into pressing national debates and local issues without the usual fanfare. After all, it’s their third…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 171 - Serving Seniors, Supporting Youth: Grilley Mitchell on the Path Forward for Hope Mills

Welcome back to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County's smartest hour of talk radio! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by Pastor Josh, guest co-host Laura Musler, and special guest Grilley Mitchell—a Hope Mills community leader, former commissioner, and passionate advocate for the area's most vulnerable residents.…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Show 170 - Restoring Trust and Transparency: Antonio Jones’ Vision for Better Local Government

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet, your go-to for common-sense conversations and conservative perspectives in Eastern North Carolina! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by guest co-host Laura Musler and Pastor Josh as they welcome a very special guest: Dr. Antonio Jones, realtor, community leader, and candidate…

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Oct. 2, 2025

Show 168 - Courtney Banks McLaughlin Talks Leadership, Community, and Local Politics

Welcome to another lively episode of the Carolina Cabinet—the smartest (and self-declared sexiest!) hour of conservative talk radio in Eastern North Carolina. This week, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Mussler are joined by a special guest: District 8 Councilwoman and Fayetteville mayoral candidate Courtney Banks McLaughlin. In this episode,…

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Oct. 2, 2025

Show 168 - Travis Hamed runs for District 8: Crime, Community, and Conservative Leadership

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet—the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond! Join host Peter Pappas, co-hosts Pastor Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, and special guest Travis Hamed, candidate for Fayetteville City Council District 8, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about local…

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Sept. 28, 2025

Show 167 - Why Candidate Quality Matters: ICA’s Approach to Conservative Leadership and Transparency

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this lively and insightful discussion, host Peter Pappas is joined by special guest co-host Laura Musler and a panel of notable guests from the Independent Conservative Alliance (ICA): Bobby Hurst, Jackie Taylor, and John Szoka. Together, they dive into the purpose…

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Sept. 28, 2025

Show 166 - Ted Melkoumov Talks Homelessness, Housing, and Local Conservative Issues

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s homegrown conservative talk show! In this week’s episode, host Peter Pappas and guest co-host Laura Musler sit down with Ted Melkoumov, a small business owner and candidate for Fayetteville’s District 1 City Council. Ted opens up about his journey from homelessness…

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Sept. 28, 2025

Show 165 - From Radio to City Council: Stephon Ferguson’s Journey and Goals for District 1

Welcome to another edition of Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County’s smartest hour of talk radio! In this episode, host Peter Pappas sits down with special guest Stephon Ferguson, candidate for Fayetteville City Council District 1, alongside Pastor Joshua Goodman and guest co-host Laura Musler. Together, they dive into the heart and…

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Sept. 20, 2025

Show #164: Dave Boliek Discusses Audits, City Spending, and DMV Overhauls

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, the region’s homegrown conservative talk radio show. In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by guest co-host Laura Musler and Pastor Joshua Goodman as they sit down with North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. The conversation kicks off with Pastor Josh’s uplifting…

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Sept. 11, 2025

Show 163 - Greek Festival 2025: Fayetteville’s Favorite Tradition Keeps Growing Strong

Welcome to another lively episode of Carolina Cabinet! In this special edition, host Peter Pappas is joined by Pastor Josh, Vince Higgins, and Kelly Papagikos to dive into everything you need to know about Fayetteville’s much-anticipated Greek Festival. The conversation is rich with stories about community, food, and tradition, as…

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Sept. 11, 2025

Show 162 - The Path to Lieutenant Governor: Josh McConkey Talks Challenges, Service, and NC Policy

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond! In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Laura Mussler and special guest Dr. Josh McConkey, a decorated emergency physician, military veteran, and current North Carolina Lieutenant Governor candidate, as…

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