The Roundtable Talk Podcast

The Roundtable Talk Podcast

Roundtable Talk is a conservative, community-minded conversation from Hoke County, North Carolina. Hoke County is a fast-growing community just outside Ft. Bragg, and part of what constitutes the fifth-largest city by population in North Carolina. Connect and learn more at www.RoundtableTalkPodcast.com

Episodes

January 13, 2026 31 mins
In Episode 148 of The Roundtable Talk Podcast, hosts Chris Holland and Ruben Castellon sit down with Dr. Ralph Carter, orthopedic surgeon and candidate for North Carolina House District 48 (Hoke and Scotland Counties).

Dr. Carter shares his heart for public service, his perspective on healthcare, and his plan to restore strong local leadership by focusing on affordability, infrastructure, and real wellness for families across southe...
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It’s filing season in North Carolina, and the local slate is taking shape. Ruben and Chris walk through who files where, what it costs, deadlines that actually matter, and what redrawn districts could mean for Hoke County. We hit the basics (age, residency, unaffiliated petitions, fees), local races already drawing primaries, and a quick reality check on challenges and eligibility.
Plus a community calendar—Hometown Christmas, Rock...
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Streaming live from Christian 105.7 (WCLN), Ruben Castellon and Chris Holland sit down with Rockfish Chamber of Commerce president Erlene Harper for a practical look at how a small chamber drives big impact.

We cover: what a chamber really does (advocacy, education, networking), opportunities for micro-businesses and pop-ups, veterans advocacy, and the path toward group insurance. Erlene walks us through Backpack Buddies—a trusted-...
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October 7, 2025 31 mins
Ruben and Chris unpack Hoke County’s $115,000 refund tied to gaming-machine licenses after a legal clampdown and zoning rollback. They press for transparency, suggest FOIA as a tool, and even call out how poor livestream audio erodes public trust. Plus: clear, parent-friendly NC DMV updates, and a quick look at fall parades, festivals, and the Hoke Native American Scholarship Foundation banquet—ending with a teaser for America250 p...
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