In Episode 158 of the Roundtable Talk Podcast, hosts Ruben Castellon and Chris Holland open with good news from Hoke County Schools — celebrating outstanding athletes, dedicated coaches, a Rockfish Middle School Teacher of the Month, and seniors racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, including one student awarded over $500,000.<br /><br />As Chair of the Hoke County Board of Education, Ruben puts out a call for parents and especially teachers to weigh in on 22 new discipline and behavior policies currently posted for public comment. The hosts also break down the new driver's education commitment policy, then turn to Raleigh, where two constitutional amendments — capping the state income tax rate at 3.5% and authorizing statewide property tax guardrails — are headed to the November 2026 ballot.<br /><br />Plus: data center regulations, Memorial Day plans, and America 250 celebrations in Raeford.<br /><br /><b>Sponsors</b>:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://raefordguns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raeford Guns</a></li><li><a href="https://hoke.northstatejournal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North State Journal (Hoke County edition)</a></li><li><a href="https://thelibreinitiative.com/state/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The LIBRE Initiative</a></li><li><a href="https://christian1057.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian 105.7 FM.</a></li></ul>