Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.

Each week, we cover:
✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you
✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future
✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip
✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts

📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.

New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(02:47) Hot Takes and Headlines

(15:14) In Office & On The Move

(22:28) Closing

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Sources:

https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/budget-management-services/budget-town-halls

https://appvoices.org/2024/12/20/reporter-memo-southeast-supply-enhancement-project/

Hot Takes and Headlines

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1968

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-tees-up-close-vote-government-funding-face-democratic-opposition-2025-03-11/

https://rollcall.com/2025/03/08/long-term-stopgap-measure-sets-up-partisan-clash/

https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7

https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-releases-bill-keep-government-open-working-american-people

https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/delauro-releases-fact-sheet-republican-funding-bill-accelerates-stealing

https://san.com/cc/house-republicans-unveil-spending-bill-one-week-before-govt-shutdown/

In Office and On The Move

https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/07/governor-stein-announces-30-day-fema-extension-individual-assistance

https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/11/governor-stein-deliver-first-state-state-address-highlight-north-carolinians-who-make-our-state

FULL State of the State Address: https://youtu.be/tm6VVOj4bj8?si=edxnjtIEZuOl-QGj

https://www.wral.com/story/nc-gov-josh-stein-calls-for-4b-school-bond-careful-government-reform-in-first-state-of-the-state-address/21906151/

https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-governor-josh-stein-state-of-the-state-address/64163745

https://www.carolinajournal.com/stein-gives-his-first-state-of-the-state-address-to-nc-general-assembly/