In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine the state’s top legislative stories and current events.
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North Carolina’s Lumbee Recognition Fight
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Special | 26m 46s | The U.S. House voted to grant the Lumbee Tribe federal recognition. What happens next in the Senate? (26m 46s)
After the Vote: The Law and the Lines
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Special | 26m 46s | Two major changes face NC: new criminal justice reform and redrawn districts. What’s next? (26m 46s)
After Hurricane Helene: NC's $87M Disaster Training Facility
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Special | 5m 25s | One year after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina prepares its first responders for future disasters. (5m 25s)
What Hurricane Helene Revealed About Rural Firefighters
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Special | 6m 22s | After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina's fire departments find hope in new volunteers and recruits. (6m 22s)
Western NC’s Emergency Response
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Special | 26m 46s | North Carolina uses lessons from Hurricane Helene to prepare for disasters. (26m 46s)
Rebuilding the Town Hurricane Helene Nearly Erased
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Special | 3m 47s | How Chimney Rock survived when Hurricane Helene cut off road access. (3m 47s)
Families Still Cut Off from Their Homes One Year After Hurricane Helene
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Special | 6m 52s | Western NC families struggle with damaged roads and bridges after Hurricane Helene. (6m 52s)
Inside the Homes Hurricane Helene Destroyed One Year Ago
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Special | 5m 16s | Thousands of western NC families still wait for home repairs after Hurricane Helene. (5m 16s)
Rebuilding NC After Hurricane Helene
Special | 26m 46s | One year after Hurricane Helene, communities in western NC are finding ways to come back. (26m 46s)
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Special | 26m 46s | Amid growing debate, NC lawmakers face pressure to ban, regulate or legalize cannabis products. (26m 46s)
North Carolina bans marijuana, but teens can legally buy THC gummies at gas stations.
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Special | 5m 24s | Despite strict marijuana laws, unregulated THC products remain easy for teens to buy. (5m 24s)
North Carolina's hemp bubble burst. Now what?
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Special | 3m 25s | Hemp boomed in NC, then collapsed. What’s next for farmers? (3m 25s)
Hurricane Helene’s Economic Impact
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Special | 26m 46s | Hurricane Helene’s economic and environmental impact on western NC eight months after the storm. (26m 46s)
En español | 2025 North Carolina State of the State Address
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Special | 1h 9m 7s | NC Gov. Josh Stein’s State of the State address with a response by NC House Speaker Destin Hall. (1h 9m 7s)
2025 North Carolina State of the State Address
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Special | 1h 10m 5s | NC Gov. Josh Stein’s State of the State address with a response by NC House Speaker Destin Hall. (1h 10m 5s)
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Special | 26m 46s | Dave Boliek (R) and Jessica Holmes (D) discuss their campaigns for NC Auditor. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Michele Morrow (R) and Maurice “Mo” Green (D) discuss their campaigns. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Attorney General Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Jeff Jackson (D) and Dan Bishop (R) discuss their campaigns for NC Attorney General. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Commissioner of Insurance Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Mike Causey (R) and Natasha Marcus (D) discuss their campaigns for NC Commissioner of Insurance. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Commissioner of Agriculture Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Sarah Taber (D) and Steve Troxler (R) discuss their campaigns for NC Commissioner of Agriculture. (26m 46s)
The Impact of Hurricane Floyd, 25 Years Later
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Special | 26m 46s | A look back at Hurricane Floyd’s impact on NC on its 25th anniversary. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Commissioner of Labor Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Luke Farley (R) and Braxton Winston II (D) discuss their campaigns for NC Commissioner of Labor. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Secretary of State Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Elaine Marshall (D) and Chad Brown (R) discuss their campaigns for NC Secretary of State. (26m 46s)
Jessica Holmes, Democratic Candidate for NC Auditor
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Special | 12m 32s | An interview with Jessica Holmes, Democratic candidate for NC Auditor (2024). (12m 32s)
Dave Boliek, Republican Candidate for NC Auditor
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Special | 12m 58s | An interview with Dave Boliek, Republican candidate for NC Auditor (2024). (12m 58s)
2024 NC Lieutenant Governor Candidates
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Special | 26m 46s | Hal Weatherman (R) and Rachel Hunt (D) discuss their campaigns for NC Lieutenant Governor. (26m 46s)
Michele Morrow, Republican Candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Special | 12m 57s | An interview with Michele Morrow, GOP candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (2024). (12m 57s)
Maurice "Mo" Green, Democratic Candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Special | 13m 7s | An interview with Mo Green, Democratic candidate for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (2024). (13m 7s)
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Special | 26m 46s | Wesley Harris (D) and Brad Briner (R) discuss their campaigns for NC Treasurer. (26m 46s)
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Special | 26m 46s | Josh Stein (D) discusses his campaign for NC Governor. (26m 46s)
Jeff Jackson, Democratic Candidate for NC Attorney General
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Special | 12m 50s | An interview with Jeff Jackson, Democratic candidate for NC Attorney General (2024). (12m 50s)
Dan Bishop, Republican Candidate for NC Attorney General
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Special | 12m 44s | An interview with Dan Bishop, Republican candidate for NC Attorney General (2024). (12m 44s)
Natasha Marcus, Democratic Candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance
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Special | 13m 9s | An interview with Natasha Marcus, Democratic candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance (2024). (13m 9s)
Mike Causey, Republican Candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance
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Special | 13m 8s | An interview with Mike Causey, Republican candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance (2024). (13m 8s)
Steve Troxler, Republican Candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture
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Special | 13m 2s | An interview with Steve Troxler, Republican candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture (2024). (13m 2s)
Sarah Taber, Democratic Candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture
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Special | 12m 39s | An interview with Sarah Taber, Democratic candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture 2024). (12m 39s)
Wesley Harris, Democratic Candidate for NC Treasurer
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Special | 12m 59s | An interview with Wesley Harris, Democratic candidate for NC Treasurer (2024). (12m 59s)
Luke Farley, Republican Candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor
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Special | 12m 44s | An interview with Luke Farley, Republican candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor (2024). (12m 44s)
Braxton Winston II, Democratic Candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor
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Special | 13m 8s | An interview with Braxton Winston II, Democratic candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor (2024). (13m 8s)
Brad Briner, Republican Candidate for NC Treasurer
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Special | 13m 7s | An Interview with Brad Briner, Republican candidate for NC Treasurer (2024). (13m 7s)
Rachel Hunt, Democratic Candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor
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Special | 12m 58s | An interview with Rachel Hunt, Democratic candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor (2024). (12m 58s)
Hal Weatherman, Republican Candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor
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Special | 13m 1s | An interview with Hal Weatherman, Republican candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor (2024). (13m 1s)
Elaine Marshall, Democratic Candidate for NC Secretary of State
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Special | 13m 1s | An interview with Elaine Marshall, Democratic candidate for NC Secretary of State (2024). (13m 1s)
Chad Brown, Republican Candidate for NC Secretary of State
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Special | 13m 4s | An interview with Chad Brown, Republican candidate for NC Secretary of State (2024). (13m 4s)
Josh Stein, Democratic Candidate for NC Governor
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Special | 17m 48s | An interview with Josh Stein, Democratic candidate for NC Governor (2024). (17m 48s)
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Special | 28m 45s | The challenges and triumphs of being a teacher in North Carolina’s public schools. (28m 45s)
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