A fascinating story has unfolded in Dare County over who really owns island property that two politically connected people have built houses on, thanks to a Carolina Journal investigation. Managing Editor Rick Henderson explains the key players in the story, which includes the state of North Carolina. Then we turn to the debate over teacher compensation. Some N.C. legislators want the state to move forward with a program of so-called “differentiated pay” for public school teachers. Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, sparked a recent debate on the topic with his Elevating Educators Act. You’ll hear highlights from a state House discussion of Horn’s proposals. Continuing our look at education policy, a conservative criticism of Jeb Bush as a potential presidential candidate involves his early, vocal support for Common Core public school standards. The former Florida governor addressed that criticism during a recent speech to supporters in Raleigh. That’s followed by a nostalgic look at North Carolina politics with a former chief of staff to two Republican governors and a U.S. senator. Phil Kirk is also a former two-time state cabinet secretary, legislator, and head of the state’s largest business lobbying group. In those many roles, Kirk has dealt with most of the state’s top political leaders over more than 40 years. He shares his thoughts about different N.C. governors he has known. And finally, we look at what’s ahead for the General Assembly as the long session continues. John Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray explains the issues likely to come up now that the deadline has passed for bills to be eligible for consideration. She discusses energy, the General Fund budget, and more.