Sen. Michael Lazzara talks about his career in politics, his early life in Sicily and Chicago, and how enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps led him to Camp Lejeune and a life in North Carolina.  

The freshman Republican also discusses his love of pizza and how it led to his creation of successful pizzerias in coastal communities in North Carolina.  Sen. Lazzara also explains how pizza could fix what's ailing divisive politics today.  

Brian and Skye also unpack an action-packed week, including a veto, a protest in the House, Virginia's election results effect on NC politics, sports betting, redistricting, and a budget finale tentatively scheduled for the week of Nov. 15.  

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