For the week of June 26, 2023, N&O Capitol Bureau Chief and podcast host Dawn Vaughan interviews N.C. House Republican Majority Leader John Bell about avoiding the camera, his pick for U.S. president and the lawsuit against House Speaker Tim Moore. Plus, hear Bell’s menu item of choice from the Legislative Cafeteria and stay tuned to the end for Headliner of the Week.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guest: Rep. John Bell (R)

Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader

Produced and edited by: Laura Brache

Video: Laura Brache and Kevin Keister

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