In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, NC Young Republicans President Emily Stack and NC Young Democrats President Zach Finley issued a rare joint statement denouncing political violence and calling for unity. Their message, released just one day after the tragedy, stood in stark contrast to the divisive commentary flooding social media.

On this special episode of Do Politics Better, Skye and Brian sit down with Stack and Finley to talk about why they chose to rise above partisanship at such a critical moment.

The podcast also breaks down the latest rift between the House and Senate, a new Carolina Journal poll, Wiley Nickel's newest race, General Assembly weighs policy changes after Charlotte tragedy, #TOTW, and more. 

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