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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Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates for NC Supreme Court and NC Court of Appeals Seat 1. (26m 46s)
NewCandidates for NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1: Anita Earls (D) & Sarah Stevens (R)
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Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates for the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1. (12m 38s)
NewCandidates for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1: John Arrowood (D) & Michael Byrne (R)
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Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates for the NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1. (11m 54s)
Kimberly Hardy, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 7th Congressional District
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An interview with Kimberly Hardy, Democratic candidate for NC’s 7th Congressional District (2026). (14m 16s)
Cyril Jefferson, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District
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An interview with Cyril Jefferson, Democratic candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District (2026). (13m 42s)
Addison McDowell, Republican Candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District
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An interview with Addison McDowell, Republican candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District (2026). (14m 11s)
Jamie Ager, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 11th Congressional District
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An interview with Jamie Ager, Democratic candidate for NC’s 11th Congressional District (2026). (14m)
Alma Adams, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District
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An interview with Alma Adams, Democratic candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District (2026). (15m 19s)
Tim Moore, Republican Candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District
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An interview with Tim Moore, Republican candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District (2026). (14m 46s)
Mark Harris, Republican Candidate for NC’s 8th Congressional District
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An interview with Mark Harris, Republican candidate for NC’s 8th Congressional District (2026). (15m 27s)
Lakesha Womack, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District
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An interview with Lakesha Womack, Democratic candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District (2026). (14m 56s)
Don Davis, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 1st Congressional District
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An interview with Don Davis, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 1st Congressional District (2026). (14m 22s)
Valerie Foushee, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District
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An interview with Valerie Foushee, Democratic candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District (2026). (14m 2s)
Mahesh Ganorkar, Republican Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District
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An interview with Mahesh Ganorkar, Republican Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District (2026). (14m 55s)
Deborah Ross, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District
An interview with Deborah Ross, Democratic candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). (14m 3s)
Richard Ojeda, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District
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An interview with Richard Ojeda, Democratic candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District (2026). (15m 5s)
Raymond Smith Jr., Democratic Candidate for NC’s 3rd Congressional District
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An interview with Raymond Smith, Democratic candidate for NC’s 3rd Congressional District (2026). (15m)
Paul Barringer, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 13th Congressional District
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An interview with Paul Barringer, Democratic candidate for NC’s 13th Congressional District (2026). (15m 2s)
Pat Harrigan, Republican Candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District
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An interview with Pat Harrigan, Republican candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District (2026). (15m 31s)
Jack Codiga, Republican Candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District
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An interview with Jack Codiga, Republican candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District (2026). (14m 52s)
Eugene Douglass, Republican Candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District
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An interview with Eugene Douglass, Republican candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). (14m 1s)
Ashley Bell, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District
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An interview with Ashley Bell, Democratic candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District (2026). (13m 32s)
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Your taxes and your data. North Carolina’s biggest local government debates explained. (26m 46s)
North Carolina’s Data Center Dilemma
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Data centers are dividing NC communities. What’s at stake and who pays the cost? (26m 46s)
North Carolina’s Lumbee Recognition Fight
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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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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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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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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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North Carolina uses lessons from Hurricane Helene to prepare for disasters. (26m 46s)
Rebuilding the Town Hurricane Helene Nearly Erased
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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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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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Thousands of western NC families still wait for home repairs after Hurricane Helene. (5m 16s)
Rebuilding NC After Hurricane Helene
One year after Hurricane Helene, communities in western NC are finding ways to come back. (26m 46s)
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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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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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Hemp boomed in NC, then collapsed. What’s next for farmers? (3m 25s)
Hurricane Helene’s Economic Impact
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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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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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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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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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Michele Morrow (R) and Maurice “Mo” Green (D) discuss their campaigns. (26m 46s)
2024 NC Attorney General Candidates
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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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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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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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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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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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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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An interview with Jessica Holmes, Democratic candidate for NC Auditor (2024). (12m 32s)
Dave Boliek, Republican Candidate for NC Auditor
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An interview with Dave Boliek, Republican candidate for NC Auditor (2024). (12m 58s)
2024 NC Lieutenant Governor Candidates
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Hal Weatherman (R) and Rachel Hunt (D) discuss their campaigns for NC Lieutenant Governor. (26m 46s)
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