The New Hanover County Democrat Party is facing growing turmoil as multiple school board candidates find themselves surrounded by controversy. In this episode, we break down the latest candidate scandals, the fallout inside the local Democrat Party, and what it could mean heading into November. Plus, why critics say the party is quickly losing control of the narrative in one of North Carolina’s most watched school board races.

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Drama building over the DOJ’s newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund. What’s really behind it, who benefits, and is it actually a good idea?

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Busy day in the North Carolina General Assembly as the Republican majority advanced two constitutional amendments aimed at lowering taxes and making life more affordable. Democrats spent hours arguing against the tax cuts, drawing a sharp contrast between the two parties on tax policy.

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Thomas Massie suffers a major defeat in the Kentucky Republican primary, falling to Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein. A massive warning sign for Republicans looking to break with President Trump heading into 2026.

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Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is out, finishing third in his own party’s primary Saturday behind two challengers who will meet in a runoff for his seat. Republican voters seem fed up with lawmakers in Washington who promise a lot and deliver very little. What happens next?

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The fight for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races in the country. Candidate Michael Whatley discusses Roy Cooper’s failures as governor that he says made North Carolina’s streets less safe, while A.P. Dillon joins the show to break down a new report about Cooper being evacuated during the May 2020 BLM riots.

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High-stakes meetings between the U.S. and China are underway as President Trump makes his second visit to the country. Trade, supply chains, Taiwan, and the Iran war are all expected to dominate discussions. What’s the main objective for the U.S.?

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North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled a long-awaited budget deal in Raleigh, signaling progress on key issues like teacher pay, tax policy, and state spending priorities after months of negotiations.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is once again being pulled into redistricting battles, with legal fights involving Alabama and Virginia over congressional maps and election boundaries. Critics argue Democrats are attempting new legal strategies to redraw districts after previous court setbacks, setting up another major showdown over political maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek uncovered a jaw-dropping 47,000% increase in autism therapy billings across North Carolina. In just five years, costs skyrocketed from roughly $1.4 million to more than $660 million annually, triggering major concerns over potential waste, fraud, and abuse within the state’s Medicaid system. Boliek says the investigation is now underway as auditors dig deeper into where taxpayer dollars are going.

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