Senate Appropriations Chair Brent Jackson (R-Duplin/Johnston/Sampson) talks about growing up in Sampson County, farming watermelons, his decision to run for the Senate in a Democratic leaning district in 2010, and what he thinks about the rumors that he is running for NC Agriculture Commissioner in the future.  

Skye and Brian also unpack the news from this week, including an intra-party Senate showdown in Cumberland County, a veto override vote, the General Assembly adjourns until spring, Congressman Madison Cawthorn news,and more.

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