Today the North Carolina Republican Party convenes its state convention in Greensboro. We'll get a preview and discuss the basics of state party conventions.

And: In 1976, North Carolina was the turning point for Ronald Reagan’s GOP primary campaign. It set the stage for his eventual election to President, and his effort to reshape the party are a defining characteristic of our current political landscape.

Guests

-Chris Cooper, professor of political science and public affairs, Western Carolina University

- Ben Bradford is host and producer of NPR and WFAE’s Landslide podcast about the election that reshaped American politics. He's worked for public radio stations in Charlotte, Sacramento and at Marketplace.