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On the Record
Join David Crabtree on WRAL-TV as he goes "On the Record" for a half-hour discussion of the most current topics, political discussions and news events of the week.
David goes behind the headlines for a more in-depth discussion of the issues, every Saturday at 7 p.m. on WRAL-TV. Comments or questions? Email ontherecord@wral.com.
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A Raleigh businessman who donates a lot of money to political candidates and causes is criticized by some, praised by others. David Crabtree goes "On the Record" with Art Pope.
David Crabtree and WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie go "On the Record" with William Peace University professor David Mclennan and political consultant Brad Crone about Gov. Bev Perdue's decision not to seek re-election in the fall.
WRAL News anchor David Crabtree and Capital Bureau Chief Laura Leslie sit down with Kim Strach from the N.C. Board of Elections and Damon Circosta from the N.C. Center for Voter Education for this week's On the Record. The election isn't until November, but campaign ads have already begun. Who can dominate the airwaves and why should we care?
WRAL News anchor David Crabtree and Capitol Bureau chief Laura Leslie go "On the Record" with Democratic representative Deborah Ross and Republican representative David Lewis.
David Crabtree has an in-depth discussion with N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco about the use of tax incentives to draw businesses and jobs to the Tar Heel state.
North Carolina State University athletic director Debbie Yow sits down with David Crabtree and WRAL Sports anchor Jeff Gravley to talk about the state of NC State athletics and the broader issues that have generated discussion among fans and supporters of college athletics.
WRAL morning news anchor Kelcey Carlson WRAL.com managing editor Jodi Leese Glusco sit down with David Crabtree and Laura Leslie to go On the Record about the top stories of 2011.
North Carolina Central law professor Irving Joyner and N.C. House Majority Leader Paul Stam (R-Wake) go On the Record with David Crabtree and Laura Leslie to discuss the Racial Justice Act.
Amy Laura Hall, an ethics professor at Duke University Divinity School, discusses ethics in families and politics.
The United States military has been at war in Afghanistan for 10 years. WRAL anchor Ken Smith, photojournalist Chad Flowers and engineer Tony Gupton go On the Record to talk about their two-week stay with the 82nd Airborne.
There is no natural gas production in North Carolina, but that could change in the near future. WRAL reporter Cullen Browder discusses natural gas production with David Crabtree and guest Robert Jackson, a professor at Duke University.
For 10 days in November, Fayetteville will remember and honor the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans in a long-overdue homecoming. The event includes celebrations, discussions, fellowship, and memories and culminates in the annual Veterans' Day Parade Nov. 11.
Andrew Taylor, a political science professor at North Carolina State University, and Bob Phillips, director of Common Cause North Carolina, join host Laura Leslie and WRAL News education reporter Mike Charbonneau for a look at the five school board races this year.
Recent budget cuts have left elections officials short of the resources needed to inform voters, run early voting sites and make sure voting machines work. Damon Circosta with the N.C. Center for Voter Education and former State Board of Elections member Bill Peaslee talk about how we pay for elections and what it could mean for 2012.
WRAL's David Crabtree goes on the record with Maxine Eichner, a professor at University of North Carolina's law school, and Robert Orr, former state Supreme Court justice, on a proposed constitutional amendment to protect marriage.
WRAL News anchor David Crabtree and Capitol Bureau chief Laura Leslie go "On the Record" with state treasurer Janet Cowell.
WRAL anchor David Crabtree talks with Rev. Stuart Hoke, who was next door in an Episcopal church when the towers fell on 9/11.
WRAL's David Crabtree goes On the Record with Raleigh mayoral candidates Billie Jean Redmond, Randall Williams and Nancy McFarlane.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks with Raleigh Spy Conference founder Bernie Reeves and Michael Sulick, who retired from the CIA after 28 years.
WRAL's Laura Leslie and her guests go "On the Record" about the Dow's wild rollercoaster week.
Lawmakers will come back next month to consider amending the state's constitution. To outline what might be ahead, we visited with guest Democratic political consultant Gary Pearce, Republican political consultant Carter Wrenn and Mark Binker, capitol bureau chief for the Greensboro News and Record.
Duke and N.C. State professors go "On the Record" to explain what the debt showdown in D.C. really means.
WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner and two photojournalists go "On the Record" about covering hurricanes.
House Speaker Thom Tillis goes "On the Record" about the GOP's first year in control of the General Assembly.
WRAL's David Crabtree and guests go On the Record about the work of law enforcement authorities and the risk of abuse of power.
WRAL's David Crabtree and Laura Leslie go "On the Record" about redistricting with former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and Jane Penske, director of North Carolina Coalition for Reform.
Reps. Tom Murry, R-Wake County, and Marcus Brandon, D-Guilford, go "On the Record" with WRAL's David Crabtree and Laura Leslie about their first year in the General Assembly.
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton goes "On the Record" about the state budget battle.
WRAL's David Crabtree goes "On the Record" with CBS correspondent and former WRAL reporter Jim Axelrod, who is in town to talk about his new memoir, "In the Long Run."
WRAL's Cullen Browder goes "On the Record" about the state budget with Reps. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, and Grier Martin, D-Wake.
WRAL's David Crabtree and Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie go "On the Record" with Senate President Pro-Tem Phil Berger about the state budget battle.
WRAL's David Crabtree and Laura Leslie go "On the Record" about debates over unemployment, the state budget and voting requirements at the state Legislature this week.
WRAL's David Crabtree and NCCapitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie go "On the Record" about how social media is pushing into the world of politics.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks to Wake County schools superintendent Tony Tata and looks at Osama bin Laden's death, FEMA's response to the April tornadoes and the state budget debate.
Republicans and Democrats go "On the Record" about the state budget battle with WRAL's Cullen Browder and Laura Leslie.
Reps. Nelson Dollar and Deborah Ross go "On the Record" with WRAL's David Crabtree and Laura Leslie about the state budget, charter schools, voter IDs and a fox at the state Legislature.
WRAL's David Crabtree and Laura Leslie go "On the Record" about the state budget with Rep. Henry Michaux, D-Durham County, and Sen, Richard Stevens, R-Wake County.
Pat McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte and 2008 GOP gubernatorial candidate, goes "On the Record" with NC Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL's David Crabtree.
"On the Record" looks at new model for student assignment proposed by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Wake Education Partnership.
"On the Record" looks at legal loopholes for DWI offenders, lawmakers' closed meetings with lobbyists, and the crash of a B52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs.
WRAL's David Crabtree goes "On the Record" about the 2012 Democratic National Convention coming to Charlotte.
Freshman state lawmakers go "On the Record" with WRAL's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and anchor David Crabtree.
WRAL's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talks about how journalists will approach and present key issues for taxpayers.
New Wake County Superintendent Tony Tata goes "On the Record" with David Crabtree.
Whether your're facing foreclosure or thinking about buying a new home, get the latest tips from experts "On the Record" with David Crabtree.
Swede Boreen, of Pinehurst, recalls surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor that got American involved in World War II.
Gary Pierce, a reporter and political adviser, has written a biography of Gov. Jim Hunt. The pair talk about Hunt's legacy with WRAL's David Crabtree.
Rep. Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg County; Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake County, and State Republican Party Chairman Tom Fetzer speak about the recent mid-term election results in "On the Record."
Rep. Mike McIntyre, D-District 7, and Republican challenger Illario Pantano go head-to-head in “On the Record.”
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, D-District 2, and Republican challenger Renee Ellmers go "On the Record" and debate health care reform.
Incumbent Brad Miller, a Democrat, and his challenger Republican Bill Randall discuss the issues in the 13th District.
Democratic Congressman David Price and Republican challenger B.J. Lawson face off over the issues in the upcoming election.
As political races and rhetoric heat up, On The Record looks at the candidates and issues.
WRAL assignment editor Jennifer Joyner goes “On the Record” about her battle with obesity and her new book, “Designated Fat Girl.”
Retired Gen. Hugh Shelton talks about his four decades in the Army and his new career as chairman of Red Hat.
WRAL's Crabtree goes "On the Record" to discuss home sales and the economy.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks about Triangle Flight of Honor, which helps veteran World War II survivors from North Carolina visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.
Rufus Edmisten, former state Attorney General, goes "On the Record" about investigating President Nixon and Watergate 36 years ago.
WRAL's Crabtree goes "On the Record" to discuss the death penalty and race in North Carolina.
Michael Alves, an educational consultant who believes Wake County parents can have more choices in their children's schooling without creating high-poverty schools, appeared on Saturday's On the Record with WRAL's David Crabtree.
Debra Goldman, vice chairwoman of the Wake County Board of Education, explains the position of the board majority in favor of a change to the student assignment policy. Five new members of the board voted in February to change that policy to emphasize neighborhood schools. Next On the Record: Michael Alves, an education consultant, outlines the opposition to that change.
George Hausen, the President of Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc., talks with WRAL's David Crabtree.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield North Carolina's new CEO Brad Wilson goes "On the Record" with WRAL's David Crabtree.
Take a look at what’s in the just-passed state budget and what’s left on lawmakers’ plates. Also, take a look at the spreading obesity among children in North Carolina.
The runoffs are over, and the ballots have been set for the November 2010 elections.
New technology is changing journalism and putting it in the hands of everyday people. WRAL’s David Crabtree, WRAL.com's Jodi Glusco and NCSU’s Dr. Robert Schrag discuss.
WRAL's David Crabtree explores why one out of 10 children are being bullied - and what can be done to stop it.
Two Republicans are vying for the nomination to challenge Rep. Brad Miller, D-13th District. They go On the Record with David Crabtree.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks with a man who was abused by a Catholic priest as a child.
WRAL's David Crabtree goes on the record about efforts to combat illiteracy in North Carolina, where about 1 million people can't read or write.
Sen. Josh Stein, D-Wake, and House Minority Whip Rep. Thom Tilli go "On the Record" with WRAL's David Crabtree about the state budget.
AIDS continues to be the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. World Vision Experience: AIDS is working to make more people aware of the disease.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks to the three leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate before Tuesday’s primary.
WRAL’s David Crabtree explores the campaign against puppy mills in North Carolina.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks with new N.C. State University Chancellor Randy Woodson.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks with Dr. Lawrence Wheeler, director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, about the museum’s new building, which includes 362 skylights, louvers and aluminum and glass walls.
WRAL News reporter David Crabtree, photographer Keith Baker and engineer Tony Gupton traveled to Haiti this week with Global Medical Outreach to report on the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and medical relief efforts.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks with the original writers and director of "Good Ole Girls." The musical debuted in Chapel Hill 10 years ago and is now a hit on Off-Broadway.
David talks to two local experts about the recession and where jobs can be created.
WRAL's Bryan Mims, Tom Normanly and Tony Gupton talk with David Crabtree about their experiences in earthquake-devastated Haiti.
WRAL's Cullen Browder talks with a man who lived through the earthquake in Haiti and those who are helping the victims.
David visits with the dean of the new Campbell Law School in downtown Raleigh
CHAT with WRAL's David Crabtree LIVE at 1:30 p.m. Monday about how health care reform will impact businesses and the health care industry.
Host David Crabtree chats about 2009's top stories with WRAL's Kelcey Carlson, Brian Shrader and Dane Huffman.
WRAL's David Crabtree and Dr. Allen Mask and UNC's Dr. David Webber cut through the misinformation, myths and confusion surrounding the H1N1 virus and the seasonal flu.
Vietnam veterans talk about their return trip to the country where they waged war decades ago.
WRAL's David Crabtree talks about the latest development in the health care debate with Bob Gretchen, CEO of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Chat with David Crabtree LIVE Monday at 1:30 p.m. He's talked about the Easley investigation with State Board of Elections head Larry Leake, Easley legal counselor Tommy Hicks and Joe Sinsheimer, Democratic consultant and political watchdog.
WRAL's Cullen Browder takes a look into the unfolding state and federal investigation into former Gov. Mike Easley’s campaign finances.
Hear from a survivor of domestic violence, and learn what you can do about it. Chat with WRAL's David Crabtree about the subject LIVE at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
With four new members, how will the Wake County Board of Education change public schools? Chat with the "On the Record" host LIVE at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
The Oct. 6 election could change long-standing policies about diversity, busing and neighborhood schools.
Do recent angry, outbursts indicate the decline of civility in the U.S.? Read the chat with WRAL's David Crabtree and GOLO's Angela Connor, and hear from St. Augustine's Dr. James Seymour and UNC's Dr. Chris Lundberg.
The governor discusses the budget, the economy and the state's future. Replay David Crabtree's talk with viewers about the interview with Bev Perdue.
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