RT Podcast 148 | Dr. Ralph Carter

In Episode 148 , The Roundtable Talk Podcast goes deep into the intersection of health, economy, and government accountability with longtime North Carolina physician Dr. Ralph Carter, orthopedic surgeon and candidate for North Carolina House District 48 (Hoke and Scotland Counties).

“Health care, taxation, and education—they’re not distant issues. They affect families right here in Hoke and Scotland Counties every single day. If we take care of our people, we’ll take care of our state.” — Dr. Ralph Carter

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 southeastern North Carolina.

Carter, who has spent 36 years practicing orthopedic medicine in Laurinburg, explains why the state’s next chapter requires local leaders who understand both public health and small‑town challenges.
Together, Holland and Castellon press into timely issues such as:

•  The declining health of North Carolina’s youth — and how public policy, food systems, and education can change the trend.
•  Affordability and tax reform — why income and property‑tax adjustments could strengthen rural counties.
•   Infrastructure and water security — protecting the Cape Fear River supply and fostering development with smarter planning.
•   Equal pay for teachers and jobs that keep families rooted in Hoke and Scotland Counties.
•   Improving healthcare access through rural medical centers and stronger partnerships with North Carolina’s universities.
•   Why local representation matters — and how voters can make their voices count in District 48.

Believing that economic freedom, medical integrity, and everyday common sense are connected, Dr. Carter shares both professional insight and personal conviction on how state policy can better serve real people.