Nathan Babcock is a political consultant for Republican state Senate candidates and part of Morgan Jackson's job is to direct Governor Roy Cooper's political investments in key General Assembly races.  

Both veteran political operatives are guests on the podcast this week and help Skye and Brian understand the state of play in key NC House and Senate races one month from Election Day.  

As to legislative races, it's heating up in swing districts as a lawsuit is filed in a New Hanover County Senate race, court cases are moving, Unsubstantiated Rumors, and Tweet of the Week.   

The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, and the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.