How might the recent criminal indictments of three people tied closely to Gov. Beverly Perdue’s 2008 election campaign affect Tar Heel politics in the year ahead? John Hood addresses that question in the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio.

Speaking of political scandal, Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce shares his memories of the Watergate controversy. Boyce was assistant chief counsel of the congressional committee that uncovered key Watergate details.

Roy Cordato makes the case for North Carolina to repeal its corporate income tax, and you’ll hear a legislative debate about the future of targeted tax incentives in this state.

You’ll also hear lawmakers discuss planning for a state-based health insurance exchange tied to the 2010 federal health care reform law.