最高の Do Better Podcast ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Congressman Patrick McHenry Reflects on His Career Start at the NC General Assembly 1:04:15

4d ago1:04:15

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Congressman Patrick McHenry is wrapping up a storied 20-year career in the U.S. Congress this December. The Republican from the 10th District talks to Brian about his time in Congress, including the nearly three weeks in 2023 he spent as the Speaker of the House, as well as his first elected position as a state legislator in the General Assembly in…

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License to Legislate: Rep. Jake Johnson Talks Helene, Politics, & 007 Fandom 59:34

11d ago59:34

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Rep. Jake Johnson is Western North Carolina to his core. Born and raised in rural Polk County, he knows just about everyone in his close-knit district spanning over Rutherford, McDowell, Henderson, and his home county. The 30-year old Republican talks about his public service, including his important position as co-chair of the House Oversight and …

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Consultants Nathan Babcock (GOP) & Kimberly Reynolds (Dem) Preview the Election 55:24

18d ago55:24

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Political consultants Nathan Babcock, a Republican, and Kimberly Reynolds, a Democrat, preview the 2024 General Election. The veteran operatives discuss #ncpol races from U.S. President to Council of State to the General Assembly, including the disruptive effect of the Mark Robinson scandal on all races. Skye and Brian also talk early voting, the L…

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Chris Cooper's 'Anatomy of a Purple State' & Helene's Election Effect 1:03:35

25d ago1:03:35

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Professor Chris Cooper's 'Anatomy of a Purple State' hit bookstores this week and the Western Carolina University political scientist stops by the podcast to discuss it with Skye and Brian. While in Raleigh, Dr. Cooper also talks about Hurricane Helene's impact on his part of the state and the effect he thinks the aftermath of the storm will have o…

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Kelly McCullen on the Ever Shifting 'State Lines' of NC Politics 55:49

1M ago55:49

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Kelly McCullen is the host of State Lines, a weekly roundtable public affairs show that features political analysts, journalists and elected officials. Kelly also serves as executive producer to several PBS-NC public affairs shows, including Side by Side with Nido Qubein and The NC Listening Project. The Clinton native also talks about his start in…

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Mike Carpenter Built a Powerhouse Lobbying Program, Career, & Legacy 57:44

1M ago57:44

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Lobbyist Mike Carpenter is a fixture at the General Assembly in his role as General Counsel at the NC Home Builders Association. However, many don't realize that it was Mike who started the government relations program at NCHBA in 1989 after a career prosecuting drug dealers in the NC Attorney General's Office. Mike takes listeners all the way to 1…

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Sen. Bob Brinson's Life of Public Service Continues in the NC Senate 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

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Note from DPB: This podcast was recorded the day before CNN broke the news about Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's alleged online pornography posts. Skye and Brian record a brief intro before the podcast starts to give listeners a heads up to this fact and to comment about the gravity of the news. The podcast will talk more about the controversy next we…

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GOP Political Operative Jonathan Felts: 'I'm Not One to Back Down from the Press' 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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If you're a Republican embroiled in a media dust-up, Jonathan Felts is the guy to call. Whether reporters are inquiring about a Kentucky Bourbon Trail or an election complaint has been filed, Felts is the guy who likes to take problems head on. Felts talks to Skye and Brian about growing up in Davie County, his conservative upbringing, life in Wash…

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Meet Braxton Winston, the Democratic Candidate for Labor Commissioner 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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A fatal 2016 police shooting in Charlotte thrusted Braxton Winston onto the political/advocacy scene and eventually led him to make a successful bid for the Charlotte City Council a year later. Now, the Onslow County native is running statewide for Labor Commissioner as a Democrat. Braxton discusses the race and why he feels his experience as a Uni…

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Meet Luke Farley, the GOP Candidate for Labor Commissioner 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Luke Farley is new to politics. Yet, the Onslow County native surprised the NC political world when he won a heated Republican primary race for Labor Commissioner against a candidate with more name recognition and high profile endorsements from around the state. Luke discusses the primary campaign and the general election, including his experience …

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Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens on Support, Strategy, and Success 20:09

2M ago20:09

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In this episode of Do Better Revolution, we are honored to welcome Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens, a Vice President of Student Affairs and a dedicated leader in higher education. Dr. Patterson-Stephens opens up about the challenges, lessons, and personal experiences that have shaped her leadership journey, particularly as a woman of color navigating…

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Tim Kent's Time Machine Travels to When the Lt Governor Ran the Senate 57:03

2M ago57:03

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There was a time when the Lieutenant Governor ran the NC Senate and had powers equal to the NC Speaker of the House. Some would argue that from 1973-1988, the so-called second-in-command had more powers than even the Governor. Tim Kent is the Executive Director of the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association and he was a reporter at WRAL when the LG …

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NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons Wants to Keep the Conservative Party Going in '24 57:21

3M ago57:21

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NC Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons stops by the podcast to talk about the RNC Convention in Milwaukee, the Republican case against Vice President Kamala Harris, and his professional transition from Executive Director to Chairman of the NC GOP. The California native talks about growing up an Army kid, his move to South Carolina, managing cam…

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Rep. Garland Pierce, a Rural Democrat Who Keeps Winning 38:56

3M ago38:56

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In his last visit to the podcast in February 2023, Rep. Garland Pierce had just won his 10th election to the NC House in a hard fought battle against a well funded Republican challenger. In 2024, he's in another difficult and expensive fight to represent Hoke and Scotland Counties. In this special edition of the podcast, Rep. Pierce talks politics,…

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Living Your Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud 21:30

3M ago21:30

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Episode 10 In this episode, we're honored to have Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud, an accomplished leader who has held numerous titles including Dean, Chancellor, and President, in various educational institutions. She discusses the nuances of her leadership journey, which is a combination of intentional efforts and unforeseen opportunities. Dr. Stanbac…

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Political Polling, Partisan Indexes & More with John Locke Foundation's Donald Bryson 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Political polling has always been under public scrutiny, but the 2016 election took our skepticism to an all new level. To help us understand polling, Skye and Brian sit down with John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson, whose organization issues ten #ncpol polls each year. Plus, the podcast discusses Governor Cooper's exit from VP consideration, v…

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The Dark Side of Politics with Political Operative Dan Crawford 53:02

3M ago53:02

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Independent expenditures and c4s are an increasingly important yet misunderstood part of modern day politics. So what is an IE and a c4, and how do they function in a political ecosystem? Veteran political operative Dan Crawford stops by the podcast to have a conversation about it. Plus, Skye and Brian unpack a wild week in NC politics, including G…

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House GOP Caucus Director Stephen Wiley is Bullish About 2024 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Stephen Wiley has one job as the NC House Republican Caucus director: Win elections so the GOP maintains control of the House. The one-time Apple store employee talks about how the political landscape looks in 2024, the quality of candidates he's fielding versus those he's facing, and his take on the future of the Republican brand. Skye and Brian t…

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NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton is the Life of the Party 1:06:40

4M ago1:06:40

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This podcast episode is the first of two featuring conversations with the elected chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties in NC. NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton is everywhere it seems. Following her on social media can be downright dizzying as she criss-crosses the state (and nation) as she pushes out her party's message. However…

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Sen. Brent Jackson's Take on the Budget Impasse as Session (Kind Of) Wraps 42:55

4M ago42:55

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Senate 'Big Chair' Brent Jackson is a featured guest one week after his House counterpart, Rep. Jason Saine, made his case for the House budget on the podcast. The Senate budget writer talks about the impasse with the House, the decision to go it alone with the budget after the House submitted its own, the Farm Act, watermelons and cantaloupes, and…

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House 'Big Chair' Jason Saine on How We Got Here in the Budget Process 50:14

5M ago50:14

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After weeks of hearing that a budget would be a conference report agreement between the House and Senate, the House pulled the trigger and released its own budget this week. Meanwhile the Senate said it's heading home at the end of June. Rep. Jason Saine is a senior budget writer in the House and he takes listeners behind-the-scenes on how we got h…

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Democratic Ad Man Frank Eaton Opens Up About His Craft 58:32

5M ago58:32

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Listeners may not know Frank Eaton's name, but it's likely they're very familiar with his political ads. They include eye-popping, attention-getting productions for Rep. Charles Graham, Rep. Deb Butler, Sen. Graig Meyer, Sen. Rachel Hunt, and Lt. Governor Walter Dalton. The former UNC School of the Arts student also has clients in other states. Fra…

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Senate Senior Policy Counsel Brent Woodcox: 'I'm a Man of Peace' 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

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Brent Woodcox serves as the Senior Policy Counsel to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and Senate Republicans. Brent also has a presence on X (formerly Twitter) where he weighs in on policy and politics. Recently, Brent came under fire from a Republican activist who questioned the lifelong Republican's political loyalty. Brent talks about his so…

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Why Sen. Mary Wills Bode is Not on the Ballot in 2024 59:25

5M ago59:25

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Sen. Mary Wills Bode was Democrats' new hope after the 2022 election in which she won a competitive Senate seat and put up solid numbers in rural part of her Wake-Granville counties district. However, within a year Sen. Bode announced she was not seeking re-election, was rumored to run statewide, but after the candidate filing in December she was u…

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Secretary Grier Martin's Mission at the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs 54:30

5M ago54:30

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NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin sits down with Skye and Brian for a conversation as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. The Afghanistan War veteran recently returned to North Carolina after working at the Pentagon and now leads North Carolina's work advocating for the state's military installations, the active…

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Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr.'s Unfiltered Take on Policy, Politics, & Politicians 53:00

6M ago53:00

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Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr. guest hosts the podcast this week with Skye and Brian as they tick through the latest policy, budget, and process developments inside the General Assembly. The Robeson County Republican also gives a candid take on many 2024 candidates on both sides of aisle, including his swing Senate district. The Do Politics Better podc…

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Budget Surplus a Bust? The Return of Blust? And Talking Shop with Rep. Mark Brody 56:17

6M ago56:17

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The $400 million budget surplus predicted for this fiscal year ending on June 30 and the $1 billion surplus penciled in for next year isn't going to happen, at least not at those levels. Skye and Brian also talk about an anti-semitism bill, a dense bill, new polling, voter ID lawsuit, Race of the Week, #TOTW, and more. Plus a conversation with Rep.…

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Political Reporter Bryan Anderson on Politics in the Newsroom 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Bryan Anderson is a freelance journalist who founded Anderson Alerts, a substack on all things #ncpol. The California native talks about his stints at the News & Observer, Sacremento Bee, WRAL, and The Assembly. While Bryan loves his work as a NC politics reporter, he has concerns about his profession and he opens up about them in this podcast. Sky…

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#NCPOL Operative Nathan Babcock: 'I Went from Missionary to Mercenary' 1:02:04

6M ago1:02:04

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Nathan Babcock plays two crucial roles in #ncpol. Half of his work is inside the General Assembly working as a policy advisor to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger. During campaign season he's a Republican political consultant who takes lead on some of the most high profile, battleground districts. Nathan talks about his two jobs, including some …

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Majority Leader John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri Preview Short Session 54:55

7M ago54:55

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There's a lot of unfinished issues for legislators to tackle in the General Assembly short session set to begin on April 24: Medical marijuana, gambling, social issues, opportunity scholarships, immigration, and more. Then there's the rumors. House Majority Leader John Bell and Senate Democratic Whip Jay Chaudhuri join Skye and Brian for a comprehe…

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Rep. Charles Smith Holds Court as College Hoopster, Lawyer, & Legislator 58:46

7M ago58:46

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Rep. Charles Smith was a three-sport athlete (basketball, baseball, and soccer) in high school. The power forward/centerfielder/sweeper would go on to play college basketball at Emory & Henry College before heading to UNC Law. The newly minted lawyer would return to his native Fayetteville as a prosecutor and entered private practice. Along this jo…

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GOP Campaign Consultant Jim Burton's One Goal is to Win 56:22

7M ago56:22

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Campaign consultant Jim Burton works everyday to get Republicans elected up and down the ballot. Burton takes listeners behind the scenes of his 2022 work to get Sen. Bobby Hanig elected in a Democratic leaning district. Burton also talks about his craft, including how polling informs a political message, the targeting of voters, working directly w…

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Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed Opens Up About His Muslim Faith, Ramadan, & Politics 55:23

7M ago55:23

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As Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed talks about his faith and its linkage to Christianity and Judaism, the importance of fasting during this Islamic Holy Month, and how it informs his politics. Skye and Brian also unpack the Rep. Michael Wray concession, Rep. Kevin Crutchfield still fighting, a new presidential poll…

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A Heartfelt Conversation with Lobbyist Andy Ellen 59:02

8M ago59:02

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Veteran lobbyist Andy Ellen went for a morning run in the summer of 2023, returned home to catch up on news before heading to the General Assembly, and he collapsed. He had a heart attack. The President/General Counsel of the NC Retail Merchants Association opens up about that day, his family's history with heart disease, and why he wants you to se…

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Rep. Brian Biggs' Big Ideas 54:27

8M ago54:27

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Rep. Brian Biggs is in his first term representing Randolph County, however his path to victory included a primary race in 2022 against a veteran GOP legislator. The Freshman GOP Whip talks about his life, family and political career, including that intra-party race and his prior service on the Randolph County School Board. Skye and Brian unpack th…

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Knives Out Primary Election Analysis with Sen. Jim Perry 58:43

8M ago58:43

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It was a North Carolina primary election for the ages, one that was incorrectly described in the days leading up to it as a "sleeper." Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir/Craven/Beaufort) guest hosts the podcast with Skye and Brian as they try to make sense of a primary election that defied the political odds and protocols. The Do Politics Better podcast is s…

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Special Primary Election Preview with Professors Michael Bitzer & Chris Cooper 55:07

8M ago55:07

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Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5, the day many races across North Carolina will be ultimately decided. However, some of the more crowded races are likely heading to runoffs. Political science professors Michael Bitzer (Catawba College) and Chris Cooper (Western Carolina University) join Skye and Brian for the entire podcast to talk early vo…

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Kimberly Reynolds: Democrats' Maven Political Operative 59:18

9M ago59:18

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Kimberly Reynolds is a Democratic political consultant at Maven Strategies, a firm she founded with Maggie Barlow. Kimberly talks about her career dating back to 1999, including her past work for the NC Senate Caucus program and #ncpol campaigns she's managed. Skye and Brian also share Republican polling from Capen Consulting, which includes the st…

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The Political Mettle of Sen. Eddie Settle 50:56

9M ago50:56

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Sen. Eddie Settle is a no-nonsense, unpretentious, and accessible legislator whose style of legislating has won him admiration and respect from his colleagues, including Democrats. The Wilkes County native talks with Skye and Brian about his politics, life, family, work, and faith. Plus, early voting is underway, a voter identification lawsuit sche…

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Rep. Caleb Rudow on Trading a Safe House Seat to Run for Congress 52:13

9M ago52:13

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Rep. Caleb Rudow is currently sitting in one of the safest House seats in the General Assembly. The Asheville Democrat could sit back in 2024, put a few yard signs up, and coast to re-election victory. So why is he trading it in to challenge GOP freshman Congressman Chuck Edwards in the ruby-red leaning 11th District? Skye and Brian also break down…

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Dylan Watts: The Man Behind the Senate Caucus Curtain 56:55

9M ago56:55

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The Senate Republican Caucus is well known as a well-oiled, disciplined machine known for recruiting top-shelf candidates, methodically executing campaign plans, and winning majorities (sometimes supermajorities) since 2010. Political operative Dylan Watts runs that machine and he sits down to talk about his life and work, which sometimes is a blur…

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Sens. Warren Daniel & Julie Mayfield Live from Asheville! 51:53

9M ago51:53

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The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a live recording of the Do Politics Better Podcast in front of an audience of over 100 people on the campus of UNC Asheville on January 19. Skye and Brian were joined by Senators Warren Daniel and Julie Mayfield to review the 2023 General Assembly session, issues they partnered on, and bills they were o…

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Tim Kent: The Life & Stories of an Ultimate Political Insider 58:31

10M ago58:31

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Tim Kent, the executive director of the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, traces his North Carolina political roots back to 1981, the year he arrived in the state and started covering its politics as an on-air TV reporter. Kent talks about covering the Hunt-Helms race in 1984, a bipartisan overthrow of a Democratic Speaker of the House in 198…

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Meet Kian Sadjadi, NC Democratic Party Executive Director 54:46

10M ago54:46

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The NC Democratic Party announced last fall it hired Kian Sadjadi as its new executive director. The 36-year old veteran political operative will lead Democrats in 2024 as they try to turn their Election Day fortunes around. Skye and Brian also talk endorsement announcements, a fledgling redistricting lawsuit, Race of the Week, Tweet of the Week, a…

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Sen. Vickie Sawyer on Dealing with Social Media Trolls in the New Year 50:02

10M ago50:02

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Sen. Vickie Sawyer kicks off the first podcast episode of 2024, and the conversation centers around social media trolls and how to deal with them. The Iredell County Republican also reads some mean tweets she received from trolls when she announced on X she was running for re-election. Skye and Brian also discuss how they let each other down in 202…

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Sen. Thom Tillis: From Trailer Parks to NC Speaker to US Senator 1:06:56

11M ago1:06:56

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In this year-end podcast, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis sits down with Skye and Brian on Capitol Hill to talk about his early life growing up in trailer parks, his first foray into politics, the historic 2010 Republican takeover of the General Assembly, and his approach to representing NC in the U.S. Senate. Also, Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir/Beaufort/Cr…

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Journalist Billy Ball Talks NC Politics, Culture, & Coping with Tragedy 56:29

11M ago56:29

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Billy Ball writes about North Carolina politics and culture as Senior Editor at Cardinal & Pine, a left-leaning, online newspaper. Whether Ball is covering water quality in rural North Carolina, school funding disparities, or writing about the sounds of the cicada during summer time, his writing is steeped in authenticity. Billy talks about growing…

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Rep. David Willis’ Journey from Eastern NC to China to the General Assembly 47:39

11M ago47:39

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Rep. David Willis was raised by a single mom in Wilson, NC and eventually made his way to Union County, where he became an early childhood education provider. In between, he had stops in Greensboro, Boone, New York City, and China, where he met his wife at a Christmas party. The second term Republican talks to Skye and Brian about his life journey,…

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Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2023: A Year of Growth and Discovery 14:06

11M ago14:06

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In this solo episode, I reflect on my top five lessons from 2023, a year I label as one of growth and discovery. Join me on a journey of introspection, learning, and potential transformation as I share my insights and experiences from the past year. In this episode I share Embracing New Beginnings: My big move to Los Angeles and transition to a new…

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Rep. Maria Cervania: ’Here’s a Story I’ve Never Shared’ 55:38

11M ago55:38

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Rep. Maria Cervania is serving in her first term in the General Assembly after serving her Cary and Morrisville communities on the Wake County Board of Commissioners. The progressive Democrat talks about growing up in a Republican household with deep military ties and an inspiring and heart-wrenching immigration story from the Philippines. Plus, Se…

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