The DO BETTER Revolution podcast is dedicated to transparent conversations that cultivate greater depth + understanding with respect to how we relate to one another. By sharing diverse perspectives through the lens of our own lived experiences we are building a revolutionary community fueled by doing better for ourselves so we can ultimately do better for each other.
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On the Do Better podcast, we will discuss mindset and marketing. Our podcast releases every Monday! So start your week off right and Do Better👍🏻
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The Do Better Show is talk-radio with a twist. Engaging listeners with relatable, raw and real topics, leaving you with encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Full episodes drop every Thursday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedobetterpodcast/support
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An uncensored, no nonsense podcast on all things Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). Join your hosts, Ray and Sam, as they discuss the hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) ups and downs of navigating Detroit Public Transit daily. Tune in every Friday!
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Tune in to this podcast featuring a group of millennial friends who are getting their lives, together. Somewhere between Grown-ish and Girlfriends, these women share stories about navigating life in their twenties, in hopes that their journeys will help others. From dating to careers to mental health to what happens before the glow-up, nothing is off-limits in these candid conversations. So grab a cup of tea (or a glass of wine), settle in, and get ready to laugh. New episodes premiere every ...
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A weekly look at North Carolina politics and the North Carolina General Assembly from two lobbyists’ perspectives. Hosted by lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David.
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NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons Wants to Keep the Conservative Party Going in '24
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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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Living Your Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud
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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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Rep. Garland Pierce, a Rural Democrat Who Keeps Winning
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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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Political Polling, Partisan Indexes & More with John Locke Foundation's Donald Bryson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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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Self Love, Diversity, Personal Empowerment
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Episode 13 In this engaging episode, we delve into a captivating conversation with Kamelle Mills, Senior SoulCycle Instructor. We explore his remarkable journey, highlighting the transformative effects of his unwavering passion, steadfast perseverance, and commitment to self-empowerment. The episode delves into Kamelle's multifaceted career and lif…
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Dr. Michael Bitzer: ’2024 is Going to be Off the Charts’
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Dr. Michael Bitzer is often quoted in the media on all things #ncpol in addition to contributing to political discussions with his engaging and informational social media posts. The political scientist at Catawba College sits down with Skye and Brian to talk about his career, scholarly work, the 2024 election, and his fascination with North Carolin…
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Rep. Kelly Hastings on Overcoming a Learning Disability
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Rep. Kelly Hastings has served in the General Assembly since 2011, however his work in NC politics dates back to 1992 when Lt. Governor Jim Gardner ran for Governor against Jim Hunt. It's also when the Cleveland County Republican met a young campaign volunteer by the name of Tim Moore, and a friendship began. The 7-term legislator opens up about hi…
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2023 Long Session Wrap Up with Sen. Todd Johnson & Rep. Allison Dahle
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The General Assembly's 2023 long session is adjourned and Sen. Todd Johnson (R-Union) and Rep. Allison Dahle (D-Wake) sit down with Skye and Brian to break it all down, including Medicaid expansion, the party switch, abortion, medical marijuana, LGBTQ+ bills, casinos, budget, redistricting, and more. The podcast also ticks through some campaign ann…
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Harnessing the Power of Manifestation and Taking Proactive Steps Towards Your Goals
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Episode 11: Harnessing the Power of Manifestation and Taking Proactive Steps Towards Your Goals In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with Niki, where we delve into the fascinating techniques she employs to manifest her dreams. Niki has a unique approach, blending the realms of the right brain and left brain, creating a holistic vision …
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Reps. Destin Hall, John Bell, Jason Saine, & Brenden Jones on the Speaker Deal
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A deal for NC House Speaker has been reached by Reps. Destin Hall, John Bell, Jason Saine, and Brenden Jones. The four Republican legislators talk to Skye and Brian about why an agreement was reached, the timing of the announcement, and details of what a House leadership team will look like in 2025. The podcast also unpacks a week of political news…
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Israel’s War Hits Home for Lobbyist Bruce Mildwurf
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Most of the world looked in horror as Hamas attacked Israel with brutal terrorism on October 7. When General Assembly lobbyist Bruce Mildwurf heard the news, he immediately thought of his daughter who is serving in the Israeli Army. One day later, Israel formally declared war against Hamas. The NC School Boards Association lead lobbyist opens up ab…
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Rep. Jarrod Lowery’s Love of Home, Family, & Lumbee Heritage
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Rep. Jarrod Lowery loves Robeson County. It's where his Lumbee people have lived for thousands of years, it's where he grew up, and it's where he met his wife and is raising a family. The freshman Republican talks about life in his home county and how he's been working for most of his life to improve it, honor and celebrate it, and now represent it…
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Behind the Lines: Redistricting 101 with Dan Crawford
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Dan Crawford has been on all sides of redistricting. In 2001, he worked for a Democratic Senate Redistricting Committee Chair, who oversaw the gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts that year. Two decades later, Dan found himself on the U.S. Supreme Court steps holding a press conference about the lawsuit his organization was bri…
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Professor Chris Cooper: #NCPOL Class Is In Session
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Dr. Chris Cooper is a regular contributor to #ncpol. His commentary and political insights can be found on X (Twitter) and in NC and national media outlets. The Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Western Carolina University visited Raleigh to talk about his easy-to-understand public engagement, and his teaching and scholarly wo…
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Casinos Fold & Budget Rolls: In the Room with Rep Allen Chesser
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Rep. Allen Chesser was in the room on Tuesday afternoon when the news came down that casino legislation in the state budget was dead, including the one planned for his Nash County district. The freshman Republican takes us behind the scenes of this epic political drama, his work over the last nine months to bring casinos to his district, and why he…
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Senate Doubles Down on Casinos, House Plays Against the Odds
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It was an epic week at the General Assembly as casino politics took center stage and threw a state budget vote off track this week. In this special edition of the podcast, Skye and Brian give a rundown of what happened (and what's likely to happen)from their vantage point just outside the Senate GOP Caucus room. They also discuss Mark Harris' re-en…
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