Sen. Caleb Theodros began his life in Eritrea, a country in East Africa torn apart by civil conflict in the 1990s.  At age five, his family brought him to the United States in search of a better life.  After a brief stay in Las Vegas, the Theodros family relocated to Charlotte where they created a life for themselves.  

20 years later, Sen Theodros earned a degree from UNC Charlotte, worked in banking, managed local campaigns, and successfully ran in 2024 for a NC Senate seat that required he survive a brutal Democratic primary that included spying and car trackers. 

Skye and Brian also break down the House bill filing deadline, action in the Senate as they prepare a budget for next week, US Senate candidate announces, DPB Bracket Challenge winner, #TOTW, and more.  

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