Under the Dome

By The News & Observer

Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome... more

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July 10, 2023 Three vetoed transgender bills are up for override and what else to expect at the General Assembly this week
For the week of July 10, 2023, Under the Dome politics podcast host and News & Observer Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with her politics team colleagues, legislative correspondent Kyle Ingram and summer intern Makiya Seminera, about three significant bills vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
All three impact transgender North Carolinians, from sports to health care to public schools.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Kyle Ingram and Makiya Seminera
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Laura Brache and Kevin Keister
For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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July 03, 2023 Two major SCOTUS rulings for NC and update on the gubernatorial race
On this episode for the week of July 3, 2023, host Lars Dolder talks with politics team colleagues Korie Dean and Avi Bajpai about two landmark rulings delivered by the U.S. Supreme Court that have direct North Carolina connects.
Plus, hear about a prominent North Carolina Democrat who is eyeing a gubernatorial campaign, and Headliner of the Week.

Host: Lars Dolder
Guests: Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced by: Laura Brache
Video: Kevin Keister and Kaitlin McKeown

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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23min
June 26, 2023 Catching up with NC House Majority Leader John Bell
For the week of June 26, 2023, N&O Capitol Bureau Chief and podcast host Dawn Vaughan interviews N.C. House Republican Majority Leader John Bell about avoiding the camera, his pick for U.S. president and the lawsuit against House Speaker Tim Moore. Plus, hear Bell’s menu item of choice from the Legislative Cafeteria and stay tuned to the end for Headliner of the Week.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guest: Rep. John Bell (R)
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Laura Brache and Kevin Keister

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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27min
June 19, 2023 Why bills about NC boards are a big deal
On this episode for the week of June 19, 2023, host and state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with N&O legislative correspondent Kyle Ingram about why bills about boards are nowhere near boring. That’s because they are about control over elections, separation of powers, the role of the governor and how the legislature is trying to shift power.

Plus, hear about another elections bill that would make a variety of changes to how you cast your vote.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guest: Kyle Ingram
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Kevin Keister and Kaitlin McKeown

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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22min
June 12, 2023 NC Sen. Todd Johnson on budget, raises, biscuits and what his dad told him
On this episode for the week of June 12, 2023, host Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer's state Capitol bureau chief interviewed Sen. Todd Johnson, a Union County Republican. They discuss budget priorities, including raises, and the timeline for passing the state budget. Johnson is on the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee and chairs one of the subcommittees.
Listen to what Johnson’s favorite item in the Legislative Cafeteria is, and stick to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Sen. Todd Johnson (R)
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Laura Brache, Kevin Keister

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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24min
June 05, 2023 Why North Carolina played a key role in the federal debt ceiling
On this episode for the week of June 5, 2023, host Dawn Vaughan talks with Washington, D.C., correspondent Danielle Battaglia about how North Carolina’s congressional delegation factored into the federal government’s debt ceiling dealings and deadline.
Plus, what to expect at the General Assembly this week, including final votes on legalizing online sports betting.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Danielle Battaglia
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Kevin Keister and Kaitlin McKeown

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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25min
May 29, 2023 The head of SEANC talks what’s at stake for NC state employees
On this episode for the week of May 29, 2023, state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan interviews Ardis Watkins, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina.
SEANC and Republican state agency leaders are the latest to sound the alarm about the impact of North Carolina state employees’ vacancy rate, which is is nearing 25%.
Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week, both about remembering those who have gone before us.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Ardis Watkins
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache
Video: Kevin Keister and Kaitlin McKeown

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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25min
May 22, 2023 Wrapping up a tense week at the N.C. General Assembly
On the latest episode of Under the Dome, The News & Observer’s politics podcast, for the week of May 22, 2023, host and state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with politics reporters Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai about the abortion veto override, tension on the House floor and what it means for the atmosphere at the Legislative Building. Listen to audio from the final, dramatic moment that a supermajority of Republicans overturned Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the abortion restrictions bill. Vaughan, Guinassi and Bajpai were all in the chamber when it happened. And that wasn’t the last moment of tension on the House floor a few days ago. Plus listen to what’s coming up this week in legislation.
Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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24min
May 15, 2023 Triangle Democratic Sen. Mary Wills Bode on the abortion veto and override vote
On the May 15, 2023 episode of Under the Dome, The News & Observer’s politics podcast, host and state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan interviews state Sen. Mary Wills Bode about the abortion bill veto and debate.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guest: Sen. Mary Wills Bode
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Produced and edited by: Laura Brache

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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25min
May 08, 2023 Behind the scenes of the legislative abortion debate and crossover week
On the latest episode of Under the Dome, The News & Observer’s politics podcast, for the week of May 8, 2023, host and state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan discusses what’s happening in North Carolina politics with colleagues Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai.
Vaughan, Perez Uribe and Bajpai talked about the House and Senate debate over Senate Bill 20, the abortion restrictions bill. From parliamentary procedure to the timing of debate, hear what it was like to be in the room.

Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai
Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader
Producers and editor: Laura Brache and Scott Sharpe

For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY

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How many episodes does Under the Dome have?

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