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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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Inside Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch’s Playbook
Jun 5 • 1h 3m
Jimmy Broughton, Sen. Jesse Helms’ Chief of Staff, Reflects on His Former Boss
May 29 • 1h 7m
Rep. Grant Campbell: A Wartime Trauma Surgeon's Memorial Day
May 22 • 1h 6m
Rep. Ray Jeffers' Life on the Family Farm Shaped His Politics
May 15 • 48m
Mr. McDowell Goes to Washington
May 8 • 57m
Coffee Talk with Rep. Beth Helfrich
May 1 • 1h 3m
Reagan Perry, Daughter of Former Sen Jim Perry, & the Bill That Bears Her Name
Apr 24 • 29m
Rep. Jimmy Dixon Reflects on Easter & His Mormon (LDS) Faith
Apr 17 • 59m
Sen. Caleb Theodros' American Story Began in East Africa
Apr 10 • 58m
Politics, Party Labels, & Performance (Audits) with Auditor Dave Boliek
Apr 3 • 58m
Rep. Phil Rubin: "I Was a 'West Wing' Kid"
Mar 27 • 1h 5m
Reps. Charlie Miller & Reece Pyrtle on Policing, Politics, & Friendship
Mar 20 • 59m
Old School Politics + New Tech Tools Won Rep. Bryan Cohn a House Seat
Mar 13 • 1h 0m
Rep. Jonathan Almond on Anguish, Transformation, & Purpose
Mar 6 • 58m
Rep. Dante Pittman: A Young, Old School Democrat from Wilson
Feb 27 • 48m
Rep. Heather Rhyne, a Pharmacist, Has a Prescription for Better Politics
Feb 19 • 48m
Rep. Tracy Clark's Search for the Middle on Divisive Issues
Feb 13 • 53m
Rep. Wyatt Gable: A New Generation in NC Politics
Feb 6 • 47m
Sen. Woodson Bradley's Story of Survival, Healing, & Uplifting Others
Jan 30 • 52m
Rep. Grant Campbell, an OB/GYN, Wants to Deliver for His District
Jan 23 • 1h 3m
Meet Rep. Mike Schietzelt, a Marine, Musician, Attorney, & Legislator
Jan 16 • 58m
'Meet the Freshmen' Series Kicks Off with Rep. Monika Johnson-Hostler
Jan 9 • 1h 8m
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
Congressman Patrick McHenry Reflects on His Career Start at the NC General Assembly
Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 4m
License to Legislate: Rep. Jake Johnson Talks Helene, Politics, & 007 Fandom
Oct 24, 2024 • 59m
Consultants Nathan Babcock (GOP) & Kimberly Reynolds (Dem) Preview the Election
Oct 17, 2024 • 55m
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
GOP Political Operative Jonathan Felts: 'I'm Not One to Back Down from the Press'
Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 6m
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
NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons Wants to Keep the Conservative Party Going in '24
Aug 15, 2024 • 57m
Rep. Garland Pierce, a Rural Democrat Who Keeps Winning
Aug 8, 2024 • 38m
Political Polling, Partisan Indexes & More with John Locke Foundation's Donald Bryson
Aug 1, 2024 • 59m
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
Sen. Brent Jackson's Take on the Budget Impasse as Session (Kind Of) Wraps
Jun 28, 2024 • 42m
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
Secretary Grier Martin's Mission at the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
May 23, 2024 • 54m
Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr.'s Unfiltered Take on Policy, Politics, & Politicians
May 16, 2024 • 53m
Budget Surplus a Bust? The Return of Blust? And Talking Shop with Rep. Mark Brody
May 9, 2024 • 56m
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
Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed Opens Up About His Muslim Faith, Ramadan, & Politics
Mar 28, 2024 • 55m
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
Special Primary Election Preview with Professors Michael Bitzer & Chris Cooper
Feb 28, 2024 • 55m
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. Vickie Sawyer on Dealing with Social Media Trolls in the New Year
Jan 4, 2024 • 50m
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. David Willis’ Journey from Eastern NC to China to the General Assembly
Dec 7, 2023 • 47m
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
Reps. Destin Hall, John Bell, Jason Saine, & Brenden Jones on the Speaker Deal
Oct 26, 2023 • 57m
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
NC’s Capitol Hill Reporter Danielle Battaglia: ‘You Don’t Want Me Digging’
Sep 8, 2023 • 59m
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
Catching Up, Clearing the Air with Sens. Benton Sawrey & Mary Wills Bode
Jun 1, 2023 • 55m
Inside Lucille Sherman’s Reporter’s Notebook
May 25, 2023 • 56m
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom on the Importance of Family & Farming
May 19, 2023 • 58m
Cory Bryson’s Inspiring Journey from Growing Up Poor to Senior Advisor to the Speaker
May 11, 2023 • 53m
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
Sen. Rachel Hunt on Growing Up in NC Politics & in the Governor’s Mansion
Apr 21, 2023 • 45m
Rep. Dennis Riddell’s One-Time Road to Perdition is Now Paved by Redemption
Apr 14, 2023 • 42m
GOP Supermajorities are Official! And a Conversation with Rep Caleb Rudow
Apr 6, 2023 • 55m
Rep. Tim Reeder, an ER Doctor Who Makes (NCGA) House Calls on Policy
Mar 31, 2023 • 48m
Billy Lassiter: Growing Up As Albino, Bullied, & Now a Fierce Advocate for Juvenile Justice
Mar 24, 2023 • 50m
NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger, Jr.’s Life, Career, and Growing Up Berger
Mar 17, 2023 • 56m
Rep. Ed Goodwin: Farmer, Gun Carrying Federal Agent, & NC Legislator
Mar 10, 2023 • 51m
Medicaid Expansion Deal! And Sen. Lisa Grafstein’s First Floor Speech was Personal
Mar 3, 2023 • 57m
Labor Commish Josh Dobson Exits in 2024: ’My Brand Don’t Fit the Times’
Feb 23, 2023 • 46m
100th Episode! And Sen Julie Mayfield, a Member of the Get (Stuff) Done Club
Feb 17, 2023 • 49m
Rep. Ben Moss, a Blue Collar Railroad Worker and Republican Red
Feb 10, 2023 • 55m
Rep. Garland Pierce: ’Some Issues I’m Willing to Vote with the Party in Power’
Feb 2, 2023 • 47m
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
Opening Day of Session! And a Conversation with the ACLU of NC’s Ann Webb
Jan 13, 2023 • 48m
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
Mid-Term Election Results & a ’Working Supermajority’ with Sen. Kirk deViere
Nov 11, 2022 • 49m
Board of Elections Chair Damon Circosta Stoked About Voting, Surfing, & North Carolina
Nov 4, 2022 • 54m
Speaking to Speaker Moore’s Communications Director Demi Dowdy
Oct 28, 2022 • 48m
Your Phone, TV & Computer Are Tracking & Selling Your Info to NC Political Operatives
Oct 21, 2022 • 51m
’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
The Assembly’s Kyle Villemain on ”Creating that ’Assembly’ for the State”
Sep 16, 2022 • 56m
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
Cross-Party Friendship & Learning at the NC Institute of Political Leadership
Aug 19, 2022 • 52m
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
Late Night with Sen. Sarah Crawford: From David Letterman to the General Assembly
Jul 8, 2022 • 46m
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
Superintendent Catherine Truitt, from the Classroom to NC’s Top Education Leader
Apr 8, 2022 • 51m
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
Sen. Brent Jackson: Farmer, Budget Writer, & Maybe Future Ag Commissioner
Mar 11, 2022 • 48m
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
Senate Policy Advisor André Béliveau on Finding a Home, a ’Log Cabin’, Inside the GOP
Jan 21, 2022 • 52m
The Centrist Politics of Rep. Gale Adcock: ’My Job is to Find Common Ground’
Jan 14, 2022 • 45m
Sen. Amy Scott Galey, a Republican with Democratic Family Ties
Jan 7, 2022 • 49m
Special Holiday Edition: Wrapping Up 2021 with Senators Jim Perry & Kirk deViere
Dec 24, 2021 • 51m
Behind the Scenes with Senate Policy Advisor Brent Woodcox
Dec 17, 2021 • 45m
Auditor Beth Wood, from Dental Hygienist to CPA to the Taxpayers‘ Watchdog
Dec 10, 2021 • 39m
Rep. John Bradford: Energy, Optimism, & Effectiveness
Dec 3, 2021 • 50m
Special Holiday Edition: Stephen Kent & How the Force Can Fix the World (& Our Politics)
Nov 26, 2021 • 47m
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. Brenden Jones, a Hard-Charger or ‘the Easiest Teddy Bear in the Building‘?
Sep 24, 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. Don Davis on Legislating from the Center: 'I'm Getting it from the Left, I'm Getting it from the Right'
Aug 20, 2021 • 48m
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
House Democratic Leader Robert Reives & How His Parents Inspired Him to Enter Politics; and House GOP Leader John Bell Guest-Hosts the Podcast
Jul 23, 2021 • 45m
Sen. Vickie Sawyer: Once an Underdog Senate Candidate Who Now Fights for Underdogs as a Senator
Jul 16, 2021 • 48m
Special Recess Edition Includes an Interview with Rep. Vernetta Alston and a Vacationing Former President
Jul 9, 2021 • 40m
House Rules Chairman Destin Hall: "But for My Grandparents and the Grace of God"
Jul 2, 2021 • 41m
Senate Rules Chairman Bill Rabon on Leading & Listening with a Hearing Disability
Jun 25, 2021 • 45m
Sen. Kirk deViere Talks Politics, Poverty, and Pocket Squares
Jun 18, 2021 • 39m
Sen. Todd Johnson: 'Problem Solving is What I Do', and a Budget Cap Agreement Announced
Jun 11, 2021 • 37m
'Battle Lines Are Being Drawn' and a Conversation with Democratic Senate Whip Jay Chaudhuri
Jun 4, 2021 • 30m
House Majority Leader John Bell on Leadership: 'Like Carrying a Wheel Barrow Full of Frogs'
May 28, 2021 • 31m
'The Real World' with Rep. Brian Turner: MTV to the NC House
May 21, 2021 • 37m
Sen. Danny Britt Keeps Winning on Election Day and in the General Assembly
May 14, 2021 • 37m
Crossover Week, a Conversation with Senator Mutjaba Mohammed, and Legislative Maneuvers
May 7, 2021 • 36m
NC Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, the Personification of Do Politics Better
Apr 30, 2021 • 37m
Rep. Graig Meyer, a 'Loyal Opposition' Leader and the Struggle to Do Politics Better
Apr 23, 2021 • 42m
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
Our New Podcast! COVID Relief, Motions to Reconsider, Veto Override Strategies, and How To Talk to Legislators About, Well, Sex
Mar 6, 2021 • 31m
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