Domecast

Domecast

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  • Domecast No. 114: Lawmakers convene for a short extra session

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 5-6.

    The General Assembly returned this week for a one-day session. New dates were tentatively set for creating new political maps to address a court ruling striking down state legislative districts. Our panel of reporters breaks down what happened this week at the Legislative Building along with updates on the proposed MLS stadium and the investigation into last year’s firebombing at a Republican office.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Andy Specht of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider.

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    46 min
  • Domecast No. 113: What is the future of NC fracking?

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 29-30.

    Redistricting was back in the news after a hearing was held this week when Republican lawmakers had a GOP mapmaker from 2011 return to fix the problems. The reporter panel also discussed Gov. Roy Cooper signing a solar energy bill despite a controversial wind moratorium project; and a grant program designed to help food desert communities in Eastern North Carolina.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of N.C. Insider hosts, with Lauren Horsch from the Insider and Craig Jarvis and Will Doran of the N&O. Washington correspondent Brian Murphy for the N&O and McClatchy also called in to discuss what has been happening surrounding the health care bill and federal grants regarding Hurricane Matthew recovery.

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    44 min
  • Domecast No. 112: Soccer stadium proposal in Raleigh comes with challenges

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 22-23.

    The North Carolina Football Club announced a proposed stadium plan on state government property as Major League Soccer looks to add more franchises. Our reporter panel discusses the impact the plan would have on the state government campus and what’s unfolding as Charlotte and Raleigh fight to be a destination for MLS. The panel also discussed Gov. Roy Cooper saying no to drilling off the North Carolina coast; who should have control of the state education department; and what’s expected to happen in a redistricting meeting next week.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider.

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    36 min
  • Domecast No. 111: Are lawmakers spending too much time in Raleigh?

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 15-16.

    Despite only being a part-time legislature, lawmakers are still sticking around the General Assembly with special sessions coming up in August and September. Is it time to start calling it a full-time legislature? The panel also discussed how a community newspaper is asking Gov. Roy Cooper to veto a bill that could put the paper out of business, Rev. William J. Barber II challenging a ban that keeps him from the Legislative Building, and what is happening between health care protesters and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams and Will Doran of the N&O, and Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider.

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    40 min
  • Domecast No. 110: Clay Aiken on Trump, NC politics

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 8-9.

    Singer and former N.C. Congressional candidate Clay Aiken joins the podcast this week to share his thoughts on President Donald Trump and the latest in North Carolina politics. The panel will discuss wind farms, Sunday morning mimosa law and the "garbage juice" bill. And will Aiken run for office again? We asked him.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O, and Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider.

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    51 min
  • Domecast No. 108: Budget deal, milk safety

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 24-25.

    The House and Senate agreed and voted on a final budget bill this week. We'll explain the cuts to the governor's office and attorney general's staff, as well as how some education programs and state retiree benefits fared in the compromise.
    We'll also discuss the history of Russian meddling in American elections and explain the conflicting claims about the safety of milk production in North Carolina.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer and N.C. Insider hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O.

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    38 min
  • Domecast No. 107: Redistricting, Medicaid payments, slow drivers

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 17-18.

    A potential 2017 special election for legislature became less likely this week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against speeding up the legal process to set a timeline for redistricting. We'll explain the claims being made by Democrats and Republicans.
    And we'll explain a Senate proposal to reduce payments to doctors who treat Medicaid patients if the doctors don’t sign managed-care contracts. Also in this week's action at the legislature: Bills on Sunday hunting and slow left-lane drivers.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Colin Campbell, Lynn Bonner Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O.

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    47 min
  • Domecast No. 106: Lawmakers rebuff call for special session

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 10-11.

    As part of the fallout from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week on racial gerrymandering in North Carolina election districts, Gov. Roy Cooper called the legislature into a session within a session - but state lawmakers refused to go along.
    On our reporter panel, we explain what happened. And we discuss the state House's move to relax gun-permit requirements, new revelations about irregularities in the 2016 election, and the status of budget negotiations.
    We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O.

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    41 min
  • Domecast No. 105: House budget, guns, GOP reaction to Russia

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 3-4.

    The N.C. Republican Party is gathering this weekend, and the GOP faithful is sticking by President Donald Trump despite the investigation of his connections to Russia. Special guest Katie Glueck, who covers the GOP for McClatchy D.C., explains why.
    The N.C. House passed its budget bill early Friday morning, launching the negotiating process with the Senate. Our reporters explain why some Democrats backed the spending plan, and what prompted debate on state employee raises and other hot topics. And amid the budget action, the House also moved legislation on gun regulations.
    And we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O.

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    31 min
  • Domecast No. 104: Budgeting, gerrymandering and 'chugging'

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the long Memorial Day weekend.

    The N.C. House unveiled pieces of its budget this week, setting up differences with the Senate on food-stamps eligibility, the Governor’s School and more. Parts of the state Senate budget drew attention, including proposed pay raises for a handful of judges. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that forced North Carolina congressional districts to be redrawn ahead of last year’s election.
    Our reporter panel talks about that news while also explaining whether a North Carolina congressman really cried over the health care bill (he didn’t) and whether legislators are really chugging milk in their milk-chugging contest. And we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O.

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    33 min

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