North Carolina’s high-profile U.S. Senate campaign has featured some dubious claims about the state’s recent record on education spending and teacher pay raises. Terry Stoops examines the claims during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Speaking of elections, Rick Henderson analyzes some other key congressional races, and you’ll hear highlights from a recent forum featuring candidates for four seats on the state Supreme Court.

Duke professor John Staddon assesses the purported public health benefits associated with smoking bans. Plus you’ll hear an update on a lawsuit involving North Carolina’s release of information from unemployment appeals.