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Why are NC lawmakers paying for a school game that few students are playing?

By Jeff Tiberii

Published September 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT

A Wake County middle school student plays the Plasma Games ”SciOps: Global Defense” video game. — A middle school student in Wake County plays the Plasma Games ”SciOps: Global Defense” video game.

Earmarks and pork barrel spending in government budgets might not be new, but are of continued concern.

A recent report details millions of tax-payer dollars allocated for an obscure video game company. It’s aimed at helping public school students; but the kids aren’t utilizing the game. So why is money continuing to go to this private business?

Due South co-host Jeff Tiberii chats with a reporter about power, secrecy, and the latest in a News & Observer series.

Guest

Dan Kane, investigative reporter, News & Observer

Due South

Jeff Tiberii

Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of WUNC's "Due South." Jeff joined WUNC in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and WUNC’s Greensboro Bureau Chief and later, the Capitol Bureau Chief. Jeff has covered state and federal politics, produced the radio documentary “Right Turn,” launched a podcast, and was named North Carolina Radio Reporter of the Year four times.

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