Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.

Each week, we cover:

✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you

✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future

✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip

✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts

📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.

New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(03:03) Not Just Gossip

(08:08) Hot Takes and Headlines

(09:47) In Office & On The Move

(18:57) Closing

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Sources

Not Just Gossip

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/groups-voice-concerns-federal-government-senator-thom-tillis-greensboro-protests/83-fc3adc46-5b13-4bc3-9f21-e6493ca7918b

https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-03-17/tillis-office-releases-audio-of-more-threatening-calls

Hot Takes and Headlines

https://news.ncsu.edu/2025/03/18/kevin-howell-named-nc-states-15th-chancellor/

https://law.unc.edu/news/2025/03/carolina-laws-kevin-howell-92-named-chancellor-of-nc-state/#:~:text=Howell — selected from over 75,chancellor in the university's history.

https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/03/18/nc-state-university-kevin-howell-first-black-chancellor

In Office and On The Move

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-vote-republican-funding-bill-government-shutdown-rcna196412

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03/14/us/trump-government-shutdown-news

https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-gop-chuck-schumer-86385e644239a3dc1558b37d13094234

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/nx-s1-5328229/senate-spending-bill-vote-government-shutdown

Freedom to Carry Bill: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S50-SMCE-6(e1)-v-4

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nc-bill-remove-handgun-permit-requirements-clears-committee/FVRCWRFMZZFEHL2SHTA4WAKA7E/

https://ncnewsline.com/2025/03/18/nc-senate-committee-approves-permitless-carry-of-concealed-firearms-for-residents-18-and-older/

https://www.wunc.org/politics/2025-03-18/conceal-carry-permit-north-carolina-senate-guns

https://www.wral.com/story/stein-approves-524m-in-helene-relief-aimed-at-rebuilding-western-north-carolina/21918561/

https://ncnewsline.com/2025/03/20/528-million-is-heading-to-western-nc-for-helene-aid-whats-in-the-bill-and-what-got-left-out/