Opposition (or "oppo") research is the most secretive and underground facet of North Carolina politics, but it's the foundation of most successful political campaigns.  NC-based GOP political operative Darren Eustance at Malleus Political Strategies talks about his misunderstood, required, and often maligned industry.

Skye and Brian also break down the Beasley/Budd U.S. Senate debate, discuss crime as an emerging campaign issue in political races, Unsubstantiated Rumors, Tweet of the Week, the NC State Fair, and more.  

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