Do Politics Better Podcast
New FrameA weekly look at North Carolina politics and the North Carolina General Assembly from two lobbyists’ perspectives. Hosted by lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David.
Mr. McDowell Goes to Washington
May 8 • 57m
Coffee Talk with Rep. Beth Helfrich
May 1 • 1h 3m
Rep. Phil Rubin: "I Was a 'West Wing' Kid"
Mar 27 • 1h 5m
Wrapping Up 2024 with Senators Todd Johnson & Jay Chaudhuri
Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 18m
Brad Crone on When Conservative Democrats Ran NC Politics
Dec 12, 2024 • 59m
Remembering Tim Kent: A Conversation with Stephen Kent
Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 6m
New House Majority Leader Brenden Jones Talks New Leadership Team
Nov 21, 2024 • 59m
Dr. Jeff Warren on Science, Politics, & Religion for Hyper-Partisan Times
Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 7m
Breaking Down NC's 2024 Election Results
Nov 6, 2024 • 34m
Chris Cooper's 'Anatomy of a Purple State' & Helene's Election Effect
Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 3m
Kelly McCullen on the Ever Shifting 'State Lines' of NC Politics
Oct 3, 2024 • 55m
Mike Carpenter Built a Powerhouse Lobbying Program, Career, & Legacy
Sep 26, 2024 • 57m
Sen. Bob Brinson's Life of Public Service Continues in the NC Senate
Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 13m
Meet Braxton Winston, the Democratic Candidate for Labor Commissioner
Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 2m
Meet Luke Farley, the GOP Candidate for Labor Commissioner
Aug 29, 2024 • 59m
Tim Kent's Time Machine Travels to When the Lt Governor Ran the Senate
Aug 22, 2024 • 57m
Rep. Garland Pierce, a Rural Democrat Who Keeps Winning
Aug 8, 2024 • 38m
The Dark Side of Politics with Political Operative Dan Crawford
Jul 25, 2024 • 53m
House GOP Caucus Director Stephen Wiley is Bullish About 2024
Jul 18, 2024 • 58m
NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton is the Life of the Party
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 6m
House 'Big Chair' Jason Saine on How We Got Here in the Budget Process
Jun 19, 2024 • 50m
Democratic Ad Man Frank Eaton Opens Up About His Craft
Jun 13, 2024 • 58m
Senate Senior Policy Counsel Brent Woodcox: 'I'm a Man of Peace'
Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 7m
Senate Senior Policy Counsel Brent Woodcox: 'I'm a Man of Peace'
Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 7m
Why Sen. Mary Wills Bode is Not on the Ballot in 2024
May 30, 2024 • 59m
Political Reporter Bryan Anderson on Politics in the Newsroom
May 2, 2024 • 58m
#NCPOL Operative Nathan Babcock: 'I Went from Missionary to Mercenary'
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 2m
Majority Leader John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri Preview Short Session
Apr 18, 2024 • 54m
Rep. Charles Smith Holds Court as College Hoopster, Lawyer, & Legislator
Apr 11, 2024 • 58m
GOP Campaign Consultant Jim Burton's One Goal is to Win
Apr 4, 2024 • 56m
A Heartfelt Conversation with Lobbyist Andy Ellen
Mar 21, 2024 • 59m
Rep. Brian Biggs' Big Ideas
Mar 14, 2024 • 54m
Knives Out Primary Election Analysis with Sen. Jim Perry
Mar 7, 2024 • 58m
Kimberly Reynolds: Democrats' Maven Political Operative
Feb 22, 2024 • 59m
The Political Mettle of Sen. Eddie Settle
Feb 15, 2024 • 50m
Rep. Caleb Rudow on Trading a Safe House Seat to Run for Congress
Feb 8, 2024 • 52m
Dylan Watts: The Man Behind the Senate Caucus Curtain
Feb 1, 2024 • 56m
Sens. Warren Daniel & Julie Mayfield Live from Asheville!
Jan 25, 2024 • 51m
Tim Kent: The Life & Stories of an Ultimate Political Insider
Jan 18, 2024 • 58m
Meet Kian Sadjadi, NC Democratic Party Executive Director
Jan 11, 2024 • 54m
Sen. Thom Tillis: From Trailer Parks to NC Speaker to US Senator
Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 6m
Journalist Billy Ball Talks NC Politics, Culture, & Coping with Tragedy
Dec 14, 2023 • 56m
Rep. Maria Cervania: ’Here’s a Story I’ve Never Shared’
Nov 30, 2023 • 55m
Dr. Michael Bitzer: ’2024 is Going to be Off the Charts’
Nov 16, 2023 • 53m
Rep. Kelly Hastings on Overcoming a Learning Disability
Nov 9, 2023 • 59m
2023 Long Session Wrap Up with Sen. Todd Johnson & Rep. Allison Dahle
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 10m
Israel’s War Hits Home for Lobbyist Bruce Mildwurf
Oct 19, 2023 • 58m
Rep. Jarrod Lowery’s Love of Home, Family, & Lumbee Heritage
Oct 12, 2023 • 52m
Behind the Lines: Redistricting 101 with Dan Crawford
Oct 5, 2023 • 51m
Professor Chris Cooper: #NCPOL Class Is In Session
Sep 28, 2023 • 59m
Casinos Fold & Budget Rolls: In the Room with Rep Allen Chesser
Sep 21, 2023 • 44m
Senate Doubles Down on Casinos, House Plays Against the Odds
Sep 14, 2023 • 38m
Rep. Ken Fontenot: A New Look for the Grand Old Party
Aug 31, 2023 • 52m
Rep. Cecil Brockman’s Balancing Act as a Swing Vote
Aug 25, 2023 • 54m
Intern to Influence: Sen. Brad Overcash’s Story
Aug 17, 2023 • 53m
Rep. Ya Liu’s Journey from Immigrant to NC Legislator
Aug 10, 2023 • 51m
The Adventurous Life & Career of Reporter Rose Hoban
Aug 3, 2023 • 57m
Rep. Jeff Zenger on Surviving Childhood & Thriving Today
Jul 27, 2023 • 55m
The Hurt of Rep. Allison Dahle
Jul 20, 2023 • 51m
Rep. Allen Chesser: Combat Veteran, Cop, & Policy Problem Solver
Jul 13, 2023 • 56m
The Atonement of Rep. Jeff McNeely
Jun 29, 2023 • 57m
Sen. Paul Lowe: ’My Style of Politics is Relational’
Jun 23, 2023 • 47m
Treasurer Dale Folwell is Running for NC Governor
Jun 15, 2023 • 51m
Rep. Abe Jones’ Story of Grace & Forgiveness
Jun 8, 2023 • 52m
Inside Lucille Sherman’s Reporter’s Notebook
May 25, 2023 • 56m
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom on the Importance of Family & Farming
May 19, 2023 • 58m
Crossover Week Upstaged by a 12-Week Abortion Bill
May 5, 2023 • 44m
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore: Classroom Teacher, Artist, & Big Budget Chair
Apr 27, 2023 • 52m
Rep. Tim Reeder, an ER Doctor Who Makes (NCGA) House Calls on Policy
Mar 31, 2023 • 48m
Rep. Ed Goodwin: Farmer, Gun Carrying Federal Agent, & NC Legislator
Mar 10, 2023 • 51m
Labor Commish Josh Dobson Exits in 2024: ’My Brand Don’t Fit the Times’
Feb 23, 2023 • 46m
Rep. Ben Moss, a Blue Collar Railroad Worker and Republican Red
Feb 10, 2023 • 55m
A Car Crash Case Study in Crisis Communications
Jan 27, 2023 • 37m
The Eternal Optimism of Sen. Bobby Hanig, a Lifelong Underdog
Jan 20, 2023 • 46m
John Locke’s Donald Bryson is Ready for the 2023 General Assembly
Jan 6, 2023 • 38m
Wrapping Up 2022 with Senators Danny Britt & Mike Woodard
Dec 23, 2022 • 55m
Senator-elect Mary Wills Bode: ’I Really Want to Put in the Work’
Dec 16, 2022 • 46m
WUNC Capitol Reporter Jeff Tiberii: ’This is Your State Government’
Dec 9, 2022 • 59m
Live from Asheville! Western NC Politics with Professor Chris Cooper
Dec 2, 2022 • 40m
Great Expectations with Senator-elect Benton Sawrey
Nov 18, 2022 • 52m
Speaking to Speaker Moore’s Communications Director Demi Dowdy
Oct 28, 2022 • 48m
’Oppo-Research’, the Underworld of NC Politics
Oct 14, 2022 • 56m
Nathan Babcock & Morgan Jackson Break Down NC General Assembly Races
Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 3m
Wayne Goodwin’s Life of Learning, Love, & Loss
Sep 30, 2022 • 52m
Sen. Jim Burgin on the Power of Politics, Policy, & Prayer
Sep 23, 2022 • 53m
Judge Jefferson Griffin: From Fisherman to NC’s Highest Court?
Sep 9, 2022 • 47m
Rep. John Autry’s Life, Travels, Careers, & Politics
Sep 2, 2022 • 43m
Sen. Steve Jarvis: Builder, Foster Care Champion, & Nice Guy
Aug 26, 2022 • 43m
Lobbyist Brian Lewis: ’Doing Politics the Way I Want to Do It’
Aug 12, 2022 • 50m
Turning the Microphone Around: Sen. Jim Perry Interviews Skye David
Aug 5, 2022 • 53m
Newspaper Reporter Turned TV Journalist Travis Fain
Jul 29, 2022 • 53m
Brent Woodcox & Donald Bryson Settle a Twitter Dust-Up
Jul 22, 2022 • 53m
House Chief of Staff Neal Inman is in the Room Where It Happens
Jul 15, 2022 • 43m
The Last Days (and Hours) of the Short Session
Jul 1, 2022 • 39m
Sen. DeAndrea Salvador: ’I Can Be a Little Puzzling to Folks’
Jun 24, 2022 • 46m
Sen. Jim Perry on Life Without a Father & Life as a Father
Jun 17, 2022 • 47m
Retiring Rep. Grier Martin: ’It’s Time To Go’
Jun 10, 2022 • 49m
Sen. Warren Daniel on Western NC, West Point, & West Jones Street
Jun 3, 2022 • 43m
Health & Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley’s NC Homecoming
May 27, 2022 • 44m
House GOP Caucus Director Stephen B. Wiley Wraps Up Primary Night
May 20, 2022 • 41m
Short Session Preview with Rep. John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri
May 13, 2022 • 42m
Mother’s Day is Doubly Special for Rep. Jimmy Dixon
May 6, 2022 • 46m
The Life & Humor of Joe Stewart
Apr 29, 2022 • 43m
Sen. Lisa Stone Barnes Talks Faith, Family, & Farming
Apr 22, 2022 • 47m
LT McCrimmon, the Governor’s Lobbyist in the General Assembly
Apr 15, 2022 • 42m
The History Making Political Career of Sen. Dan Blue
Apr 1, 2022 • 50m
Sen. Michael Lee on Life, Loss, & Legislating
Mar 25, 2022 • 46m
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, a Trailblazer in NC Politics
Mar 18, 2022 • 45m
Catching Up, Looking Back with Former Rep. Rick Glazier
Mar 4, 2022 • 48m
Rep. Ashton Clemmons, from the School House to the NC House
Feb 25, 2022 • 46m
John Hood is the Conservative Movement’s Renaissance Man in NC
Feb 18, 2022 • 48m
Turning the Microphones Around on News Anchor Tim Boyum
Feb 11, 2022 • 53m
Sen. Deanna Ballard, from the White House to the NC Senate
Feb 4, 2022 • 46m
Rep. Marcia Morey: Olympic Swimmer, Judge, & Legislator
Jan 28, 2022 • 45m
Sen. Amy Scott Galey, a Republican with Democratic Family Ties
Jan 7, 2022 • 49m
Behind the Scenes with Senate Policy Advisor Brent Woodcox
Dec 17, 2021 • 45m
Rep. John Bradford: Energy, Optimism, & Effectiveness
Dec 3, 2021 • 50m
We Have a State Budget! Plus a Conversation with Rep. Matthew Winslow
Nov 19, 2021 • 46m
Here Comes the Judge: A Conversation with Rep. Joe John
Nov 12, 2021 • 39m
Sen. Michael Lazzara‘s Life in Politics & Love of Pizza
Nov 5, 2021 • 41m
Rep Ricky Hurtado‘s Message to Both Political Parties
Oct 29, 2021 • 41m
Rep. Tim Moffitt is Back in the General Assembly & Busier Than Ever
Oct 22, 2021 • 41m
Rep. Billy Richardson on Dyslexia, Dealmaking, & His Democratic Party
Oct 15, 2021 • 43m
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, the General Assembly Agriculture Ambassador
Oct 8, 2021 • 52m
Sen. Sydney Batch on Legislating Effectively from the Back Row
Oct 1, 2021 • 40m
Rep. Terry Brown on the Importance of Quality Committee Work
Sep 17, 2021 • 43m
Rep. Erin Paré, Former Federal Lobbyist Turned State Legislator
Sep 10, 2021 • 42m
Rep. Brian Farkas: ‘Be Kind and Be Respectful‘
Sep 3, 2021 • 34m
Rep. Chris Humphrey, a Republican Winning in a Democratic District
Aug 27, 2021 • 42m
Sen. Paul Newton: 'I Am Here to Solve Problems'
Aug 13, 2021 • 43m
Rep. Zack Hawkins: 'If You Get to Know Me, You'll Like Me'
Aug 6, 2021 • 39m
Rep. Jamie Boles Puts the 'Fun' in Funeral & Legislating
Jul 30, 2021 • 41m
Sen. Kirk deViere Talks Politics, Poverty, and Pocket Squares
Jun 18, 2021 • 39m
'The Real World' with Rep. Brian Turner: MTV to the NC House
May 21, 2021 • 37m
Rep. Jason Saine, a "Big Chair" with a Big Sense of Humor
Apr 16, 2021 • 45m
Sen. Mike Woodard & the NC Senate's Night Owl Caucus
Apr 9, 2021 • 36m
Sen. Jim Perry Demystifies the North Carolina Senate
Apr 2, 2021 • 41m
Rep. Allison Dahle and the Power of Conversation
Mar 26, 2021 • 39m
Rep. John Torbett, the 'Happy Warrior'
Mar 19, 2021 • 32m
Governor Cooper and Senator Berger Fist Bump
Mar 12, 2021 • 32m
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