was the first and only two-term Republican governor in North Carolina, serving from 1985-1993.
A new biography argues that Martin was a trailblazing GOP politician who helped propel the rise of the party and establish a competitive two-party system. (John F. Blair/ 2015) documents Martin鈥檚 life from his childhood as the son of a Presbyterian minister in South Carolina, to his career as a chemistry professor at Davidson College, to his 26 years in public office, to his post-gubernatorial career in public affairs and medical research.
Host Frank Stasio talks with former Governor Jim Martin and , conservative writer and commentator who authored the biography.
Martin and Hood will speak at several events around the state this month including:
- from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History
- from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. hosted by the Randolph County Republican Party Headquarters
- from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Cedars
- October 27 in Asheville from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel
