Rep. Brenden Jones is as plain-spoken and to-the-point as legislators come at the General Assembly.  But, beneath the Columbus/Robeson County Republican's strong personality is someone with a deep and abiding faith, a love of family, and a servant's heart for a legislative district that relies on him to get the job done in Raleigh.  

The Deputy Majority Leader also discusses his "odd couple" friendship with House Rules Chairman Destin Hall, how his mother's cancer diagnosis when he was in high school required he take on adult responsibilities, and how he wants to see our political discourse improve. 

Brian and Skye also review the week, including a court decision on a voter identification law, a Senate memorial service for former Sen. Marc Basnight, driverless car legislation, another retirement announcement, the Tweet of the Week, and more.

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