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We’ll discuss the history of the American furniture manufacturing industry from an insider’s perspective. Former furniture industry CEO Michael Dugan joins us to talk about the “wars” inside the furniture industry, from the power struggles between “outsiders” and “insiders” of the industry, to the global wars between US furniture producers and the lower-wage Asian producers. We’ll also talk about how the once-thriving North Carolina furniture industry is faring amid these changes and the economic downturn.
Guest
Michael Dugan – Author, The Furniture Wars: How America Lost a $50 Billion Industry

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Join us for a conversation with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Peter Gorman. We’ll discuss the budget woes the system is facing this fiscal year, including the possible loss of hundreds of teaching positions around the county. We’ll talk about how the school system is handling the prospects of such deep funding cuts, and how students, teachers, administrators and staff will be affected.
Guest
Dr. Peter Gorman – Superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

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