Domecast

Domecast

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  • Domecast No. 103: Raising the Age

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of May 20-21.

    The N.C. House voted overwhelmingly this week to "Raise the Age" and become the final state in the country to stop automatically prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. We also learned more about what's tucked into the Senate's budget bill this week, including cuts to food stamps the the Governor's School program. And Gov. Roy Cooper was in Washington, D.C., this week.
    Our reporter panel explains those issues and more in this week's episode, and we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell, Craig Jarvis, Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O.

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    39 min
  • Domecast No. 102: Senate budget passes

    In the early hours of Friday morning, the state Senate voted along party lines to approve Senate Republican budget writers’ spending proposal for the coming fiscal year. The budget will now go to the House, where Republican leaders plan to unveil a separate proposal in the coming weeks.

    Our reporter panel talks about what the Senate budget means for taxes, the courts, the state workforce and retirees, and even driver’s ed students. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell of the N&O.

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    32 min
  • Domecast No. 101: Remembering Mark Binker

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of May 6-7.

    This week, we take time out from political news to remember our friend and colleague, N.C. Insider editor Mark Binker, who passed away suddenly at age 43. In the spirit of collaboration that Binker fostered among state politics reporters, we've partnered with WUNC to feature the voices of the fellow journalists who knew him best. WUNCPolitics Podcast host Jeff Tiberii produced the segment.
    To contribute to Mark's memorial fund, go to https://www.youcaring.com/marksfamilymaxmasonmarla-813480. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. May 12 at the Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

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    38 min
  • Domecast No. 100: Crossover Madness

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

    It's Domecast's 100th episode, and we'll be tackling the same topic we featured on the very first episode in 2015: Crossover week at the state legislature. We'll tell you which bills are still alive after four lengthy days of legislating, as well as those that fell short, like the targeting of protesters through an "economic terrorism" bill. We'll also discuss the latest on Gov. Roy Cooper's legal battles with the legislature and the efforts to curb his power, and check the facts on Sen. Richard Burr's recent comments about North Korea.
    We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Craig Jarvis, Colin Campbell and Will Doran of The N&O, and special guest Mark Binker of the N.C. Insider.

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    47 min
  • Domecast No. 99: Voting irregularities and turf fight over schools

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

    With a key deadline looming, we talk about where lawmakers stand on efforts to change the constitution, save elementary-school teachers and help the craft beer industry. We explain the debate over bills to add education staff and set a new requirement for presidential candidates. And we examine a new report showing how many 2016 voters weren't eligible to participate.
    We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Will Doran.

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    35 min
  • Domecast No. 98: Medicaid, Cooper's first 100 days and Lincoln

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

    N.C. House Republicans rolled out a proposal to expand Medicaid this week, although they don't want to use that phrase. We'll explain how the plan would work and whether it has a chance of passing. We'll also take a look at Gov. Roy Cooper's first 100 days in office and the latest legislative attempts to limit his powers. And we'll talk about the House's effort to name an official state cat.
    We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week.
    Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis.

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    35 min
  • Domecast No. 97: Welcome back, sports

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

    The NCAA announced this week that it will once again consider hosting events in North Carolina after House Bill 2 was replaced, but some cities are keeping travel bans. Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet appointees are moving through the confirmation process. Our panel of reporters takes a look at those issues and other key political stories of the week. And we wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis.

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    39 min
  • Domecast No. 96: HB2 is no more. What happens now?

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 1-2.

    The legislature repealed House Bill 2 and replaced it with a compromise that pleased neither the left nor the right. Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 142 into law.
    What does this mean for LGBT people in North Carolina, for sports, for the legislative session and for the elections? Our panel of reporters explains what happened to force the deal and looks ahead to the possible fallout.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis.

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    36 min
  • Domecast No. 95: A veto override gives judges party labels

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 25-26.

    In Washington, the Republican health care bill is dead. In Raleigh, bipartisan negotiations over House Bill 2 repeal have stalled.
    State employees’ health insurance premiums are going up. And judicial elections in North Carolina will be partisan.
    Our panel of reporters discusses all those developments. Listen in to find out why we also discuss how government officials feel about Beyoncé.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis.

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    33 min
  • Domecast No. 94: State of the State and a lawsuit ruling

    Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 18-19.

    Gov. Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State speech, and his first veto, this week, plus a lawsuit ruling that went partially in his favor as his power struggle with the legislature continues. And prospects for an HB2 repeal compromise grow increasingly dim as the shot clock runs down for North Carolina's bids for NCAA events. Our panel of reporters talks about all of that news from the week, and wraps up with Headliner of the Week.
    Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Will Doran, Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis.

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    35 min

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