The Homebuyers' Market has Arrived, and the Structural Reset
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Population decline is quietly breaking the housing model Americans came to expect. In this episode, we examine how slower population growth, immigration shifts, and years of overbuilding are cooling demand across rentals and home purchases. From free-rent concessions to softening prices, the conversation explores what this reset means for renters, first-time buyers, builders, and investors, and why patience may finally pay off in a changing housing market.
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Is Avelo’s Downsizing a Sign of Things to Come?
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This episode chronicles the dramatic rise and sudden contraction of Avelo Airlines at Wilmington International Airport. After aggressively expanding in 2025 with a new base, 50 jobs, and 15 nonstop destinations, Avelo abruptly closed the hub in January 2026 to "transform" its balance sheet. We examine the economic fallout as Wilmington reverts to an "outstation," losing direct service to 11 cities, including Detroit and Punta Cana, less than a year after they began.
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Inside the Secret Operation to Protect the 2024 Presidential Election
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A secret Mar-a-Lago briefing triggers a desperate race to stop a global election plot. Hunted whistleblowers, rogue agencies, and hidden loyalties collide in this gripping true story of sabotage, survival, and America’s narrow escape from a rigged 2024 election. As told by journalist Emerald Robinson.
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Wilmington's Mystery Mailer and the Organization Behind it
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Uncover how Raleigh PACs, including the CLC, flood Wilmington elections with dark money. Through deceptive "mystery mailers," operatives exploit low-information voters to sideline party candidates and install officials aligned with real estate development interests. This remote network of operatives effectively decides local power.
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2025 Wilmington Municipal Candidates' Voting Record: Luke Waddell is the Most Pro-Developer
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The 2025 Wilmington municipal election reveals a stark divide. Incumbents like Luke Waddell and Bill Saffo consistently approved high-density rezoning, a pattern echoed by Planning Commission candidates Richard Collier and JC Lyle. This pro-growth voting record, tied to developer campaign contributions, accelerated infrastructure strain. We scrutinize these voting records against challengers Billy Craig and Kelly Roberts, who explicitly demand a development moratorium
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Developers vs. Residents: Who Will Shape Wilmington’s Future?
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The Battle for Wilmington: Development, Dollars, and Democracy Summary: Wilmington, North Carolina, is facing a crisis of identity, trading its small-town charm and livability for gridlock and high-density development. This deep dive investigates the unsustainable pace of growth and the resulting frustration over lagging infrastructure. We pull back the curtain on local politics, where large campaign donations fuel suspicion of a developer "quid pro quo" influencing controversial rezoning decisions, despite warnings that they violate policy. Explore the immense environmental cost of this...
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PowerSchool Breach: Are Accomplices Still At Large, with the Database in Hand?
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A massive breach of PowerSchool, the student information system used by thousands of school districts, has exposed the personal data of more than 62 million students and nearly 10 million teachers. The attack pulled back the curtain on how one small group infiltrated a global education platform and exfiltrated everything from Social Security numbers to medical records, data that could haunt victims for years. In this episode, we break down how the breach happened, why the stolen information is so valuable on the dark web, and what it means for families, schools, and the future of student data...
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Republican-led School Board Prefers Gaslighting and Struggle Sessions over Transparency
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This episode dissects the board's alleged attempts to control information flow and silence dissent under the guise of enforcing ethical standards and maintaining internal trust. It unpacks the New Hanover County Schools Board's scheduled 'struggle session,' where a Republican-led majority faces accusations of gaslighting board member David Perry and the public. Perry, who spoke with a parent about their closed-session student appeal decision, is facing potential censure, with Pat Bradford asserting he "breached board confidentiality and policy" (Policy 2120) by sharing information before the...
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NHCS Superintendent Barnes' 1st Year Marked by $5 Mil. Shortfall and Systemic DEI Culture
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Join us as we dive into New Hanover County Schools' $5 million deficit, Superintendent Barnes' social justice background, and the lasting influence of DEI and Black Liberation ideologies in classrooms.
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Coordinated Ambush on Texas ICE facility: a Product of Radical Educators?
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The 2025 Texas ICE facility ambush was a planned attack on July 4, 2025, involving firearms, body armor, and "insurrectionist material" like "fight ICE terror with class war" flyers. Our conversation explored its implied link to public education. Sources reveal concerns that educators promote "Far Left values" using books like "Stamped," which honors Angela Davis as a "visionary". Davis, a prominent Communist Party leader, was accused of purchasing guns used in a deadly 1970 courtroom takeover and was on the FBI's Most Wanted List. An email from a teacher also advocated against "hero worship"...
info_outlineThis episode chronicles the dramatic rise and sudden contraction of Avelo Airlines at Wilmington International Airport. After aggressively expanding in 2025 with a new base, 50 jobs, and 15 nonstop destinations, Avelo abruptly closed the hub in January 2026 to "transform" its balance sheet. We examine the economic fallout as Wilmington reverts to an "outstation," losing direct service to 11 cities, including Detroit and Punta Cana, less than a year after they began.