Sen. Sydney Batch knows that if she's going to positively affect legislation in the Senate she's got to work across the aisle and through back channels.  The Wake County Democrat also compares her one term in the NC House with her current term in the NC Senate.  

Brian and Skye also discuss the House and Senate budget agreement and negotiations with Governor Roy Cooper, a predicted veto of an executive power bill, a contentious legislative hearing about liquor, a courageous Tweet of the Week, and the announcement of the Do Politics Better kickball game scheduled for the coming week.  

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