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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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Sept. 7, 2025

Show 161 - Beyond Party Lines: Tisha Waddell’s Take on Honest Governance and Community Listening

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Carolina Cabinet, where Fayetteville mayoral candidate Tisha Waddell joins us for a thoughtful, in-depth conversation about the future of our city. Hosted by Peter Pappas, with Laura Musler as co-host, this episode places Tisha’s experiences, beliefs, and vision front and center. Tisha opens…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Show 160 - From Homelessness to Hope: Nahlee Smith’s Journey and Solutions for Fayetteville

Welcome to this episode of the Carolina Cabinet! This week, Peter Pappas, Joshua Goodman, and guest co-host Laura Musler sit down with special guest Nahlee Smith—a dynamic community advocate and current candidate for mayor of Fayetteville. In this energizing conversation, Nahlee shares her personal journey through homelessness and financial struggles,…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Show 159 - Behind the Campaign: James Thomas on District 1 Challenges, Civic Duty, and Innovation

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet, your homegrown source for conservative talk radio in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-hosts Joshua Goodman and Laura Mussler, as well as special guest James Thomas, who is running for Fayetteville City Council in District…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Show 158 - Deno Hondros and Gail Morfesis on Air: Insights and Aspirations for Fayetteville

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina’s sexiest conservative talk show! In this lively episode, host Peter Pappas, co-host Joshua Goodman, and guest co-host Laura Musler dive into the pressing issues and energetic debates shaping Fayetteville and the broader Cumberland County community. Special guests Councilman Deno Hondros (District…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Show 157 - City Council Candidates Kathy Greggs and Clifton Johnson Join the Carolina Cabinet

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet, Eastern North Carolina's smartest hour of conservative talk radio. In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-hosts Pastor Joshua Goodman and Laura Musler for a lively discussion about local issues affecting Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. Special guests Kathy Greggs—candidate for Fayetteville City…

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Aug. 9, 2025

Show 156 - Hope Mills Election Insights with Todd Henderson and Community Impact with Tony U Brown

Welcome to a brand new episode of Carolina Cabinet! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Pastor Joshua Goodman and guest co-host Laura Musler for a jam-packed episode full of local insight, good laughs, and lively conservative conversation. In this episode, the Cabinet sits down with Todd Henderson,…

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Aug. 3, 2025

Show 155 - Emmanuel Jarvis & the Frederick Douglass Foundation: Faith, Family, Leadership

Welcome to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet, your homegrown hub for conservative talk radio in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this dynamic episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Pastor Joshua Goodman, special guest host Leonard Bryant, and featured guest Emmanuel Jarvis, President of the Frederick Douglass Foundation…

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July 27, 2025

The panel weighs in on Fayetteville’s 11 p.m. curfew

Welcome to another lively episode of Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk show for Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-hosts Pastor Joshua Goodman and Carrie J. as they kick off the hour with reflections on personal growth, forgiveness, and letting go…

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July 27, 2025

John Ashford Responds to Mayor Colvin’s Surprise Decision to Run Again

Welcome to another lively episode of Carolina Cabinet, the only homegrown conservative talk show for Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond! This week, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-hosts Pastor Joshua Goodman and Carrie J. as they kick off the hour with reflections on personal growth, forgiveness, and letting go…

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