Bessent Brings Iran Pressure; $137M for Helene; Buckhout Suspended

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is bringing the Trump administration’s economic pressure campaign against Iran to Asheville as global finance leaders gather in western North Carolina. Meanwhile, FEMA has approved an additional $137 million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts as rebuilding continues across the region. Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Kalshi’s decision to suspend NC-1 congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout after she traded on the outcome of her own race. Plus, lawmakers are returning to Raleigh for a skeleton session of the General Assembly with no business expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.