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Studio67 · October 8 · 31 min

The Current with K.J. - October 8, 2026

On this episode of The Current with K.J., we remember the life and music of R&B legend Freddie Jackson, who died at age 70; examine protests at Cornell University surrounding the school’s response to sexual assault allegations; and look at a record number of book bans in public schools across the country. We also break down General Motors’ plans to bring more hybrid vehicles to its U.S. lineup and the unprecedented legal and medical questions surrounding Christa Pike after she survived Tennessee’s attempt to carry out her death sentence. Then, in Carolina Focus, we explain the proposed constitutional amendment that would lower North Carolina’s income tax cap to 3.5% and what a “yes” or “no” vote would actually mean for taxpayers. We also look at a discussion in Wake County over whether families should have greater opportunities to appeal short-term student suspensions and the growing use of Buy Now, Pay Later services, and why financial experts are urging consumers to keep a close eye on those seemingly small payments. Finally, in The Hawk’s Nest, we catch up on the latest news, events and announcements from Nash Community College.

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On this episode of The Current with K.J., we remember the life and music of R&B legend Freddie Jackson, who died at age 70; examine protests at Cornell University surrounding the school’s response to sexual assault allegations; and look at a record number of book bans in public schools across the country. We also break down General Motors’ plans to bring more hybrid vehicles to its U.S. lineup and the unprecedented legal and medical questions surrounding Christa Pike after she survived Tennessee’s attempt to carry out her death sentence.

Then, in Carolina Focus, we explain the proposed constitutional amendment that would lower North Carolina’s income tax cap to 3.5% and what a “yes” or “no” vote would actually mean for taxpayers. We also look at a discussion in Wake County over whether families should have greater opportunities to appeal short-term student suspensions and the growing use of Buy Now, Pay Later services, and why financial experts are urging consumers to keep a close eye on those seemingly small payments.

Finally, in The Hawk’s Nest, we catch up on the latest news, events and announcements from Nash Community College.

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