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The Connector podcast from The Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University explores connections being made across sectors, regions and perspectives, resulting in a more vibrant and prosperous North Carolina. IEI is a nonpartisan public policy organization focused on the state’s vibrancy and economic competitiveness, working with leaders in business, education and public policy to discuss issues with profound implications for North Carolina’s future prosperity.
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Water Wednesdays: Investing in Our Water Workforce
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May 20, 2026 |
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Water Wednesdays: Rethinking Resiliency in Our Water Systems
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May 06, 2026 |
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Special Release: First in Future with former Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Part One (Original release date: Dec. 26, 2017)
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Special Release: First in Future with former Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Part Two (Original release date: Jan. 2, 2018)
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Watt's Next?
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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NC Community Colleges: Expanding Opportunities for Students and Adult Learners
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Exploring NC's New Digital Skills Standards
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Kenan Fellows Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Teacher Leadership
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Igniting Tomorrow’s Workforce
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Climbing the Benefits Cliff in North Carolina
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Designing Our Future: Sustainable Cities & Urban Planning
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The Pappas Effect: Building Resilient Communities
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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The ALICE Report: Unpacking Financial Need in North Carolina
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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NC Tri-Share: Accessible Childcare for Working Families
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May 05, 2025 |
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Building Raleigh's Sustainable Future
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Closing the Gap: Educational Attainment in North Carolina
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Preparing North Carolina’s Workforce Leaders
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Watt’s It Going to Take: How Does NC Reach Its Energy Goals
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Watt’s Up?: Energy 101 and Preparing Students
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Population, Industry and Energy: The Future of North Carolina
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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From Unbanked to Banked
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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How Benefits Fuel Financial Resilience
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Connecting the 2022-2024 Emerging Issues Forums
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Getting a Personal Finance Education
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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What Gives You Hope?
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Navigating Conflict at the Holidays
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Previewing the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Checking in with Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Expanding Digital Access in Western NC
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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The Role of Libraries in Digital Inclusion
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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National Support for Bridging North Carolina’s Digital Divide
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Checking in with Wilson Education Partnership
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Checking in with Isothermal Community College
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Checking in with Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Pathways to the Workforce
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Talent First Tuesdays: Opportunity Youth
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May 23, 2023 |
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Talent First Tuesdays: Families and Caregivers of Young Children
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May 16, 2023 |
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Talent First Tuesdays: Individuals with Disabilities and/or Neurodiversity
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May 16, 2023 |
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Talent First Tuesdays: Transitioning Military and Their Families
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May 09, 2023 |
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Talent First Tuesdays: Justice-Involved Persons
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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What is a Workforce Development Board?
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Supporting North Carolina’s Teachers
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Recapping the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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A Data Dive into Underrepresented Workers
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Inclusive Hiring
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Talent First Economics Preview
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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First in Future: Conversation with Governor Cooper
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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First in Future: Can Kitty Hawk Take Flight?
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Connected: Upper Coastal Plain Digital Inclusion Plan
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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First in Future: Where Are The Workers
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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First in Future: What NC Can Do About Hunger
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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First in Future: Mental Health Reaches Critical Mass
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Connected: Digital Inclusion and Federal Funding
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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First in Future: The Future of Telehealth
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Connected: Charlotte's Innovative Digital Navigator Program
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Faith and Community: Rural Clergy Mental Health
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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First in Future: How Churches & Faith Organizations are Recovering?
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Connected: Building a Community-wide Digital Equity Plan in Forsyth County
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Faith and Community: Rural Food Ministries
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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First in Future: After the Flood Waters Recede?
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Connected: Supporting Connectivity for Migrant Farmworkers
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Faith and Community: Rural Aging
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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First in Future: Power of Local Support in Educational Attainment
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Faith and Community: Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Connected: Cooperative Extension’s role in digital inclusion
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Aug 16, 2021 |