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August 07, 2020 Governor Criticizes Republicans; Requests For Mail-In Ballots Soar
This week: Governor Cooper criticizes President Trump and Lt. Governor Forest over their pandemic responses. And close to 150,000 voters have requested absentee ballots for the November election. This week a federal judge ruled that a witness requirement will remain in place, however, voters will have a chance to correct administrative errors on their ballots. Becki Gray and Rob Schofield discuss Cooper's criticisms, the latest in mail-in balloting, as well as a troubling video released by the
15 min
July 31, 2020 Hello Mr. President, Goodbye State Fair
This week: North Carolina played host to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Meanwhile, David Lewis, a powerful state legislator, will not be on the ballot, as previously expected. And with the State Fair canceled for the first time since the second World War, Becki Gray and Rob Schofield ponder whether college athletics can realistically take place this fall.
16 min
July 31, 2020 Hello Mr. President, Goodbye State Fair
This week: North Carolina played host to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Meanwhile, David Lewis, a powerful state legislator, will not be on the ballot, as previously expected. And with the State Fair canceled for the first time since the second World War, Becki Gray and Rob Schofield ponder whether college athletics can realistically take place this fall.
16 min
July 28, 2020 The First Nine Weeks: A Rural Superintendent Talks Remote Education
Anthony Jackson has been an educator for more than 30 years, but there's never been a school year that’s begun like this one.
22 min
July 28, 2020 The First Nine Weeks: A Rural Superintendent Talks Remote Education
Anthony Jackson has been an educator for more than 30 years, but there's never been a school year that’s begun like this one. Jackson is the superintendent of Vance County Schools, and like many other districts across North Carolina, his decided to start the upcoming semester with all-remote instruction. On this episode of the Politics Podcast from WUNC, Jackson discusses the state of education in his rural district, whether there will be a "COVID-19 slide" for students, and how he stays
22 min
July 24, 2020 Reversing Course: From Face Coverings To Conventions
This week in state politics: The effects of the pandemic continue to be felt in wide and various ways. From touchscreen voting machines to an annual bar exam, there are questions about risk and necessity.
21 min
July 24, 2020 Reversing Course: From Face Coverings To Conventions
This week in state politics: The effects of the pandemic continue to be felt in wide and various ways. From touchscreen voting machines to an annual bar exam, there are questions about risk and necessity. In their weekly review of state politics, Becki Gray and Rob Schofield discuss remote learning, elections preparations, and President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back plans for the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
21 min
July 17, 2020 No Way Around It: Gov. Cooper Makes The Inevitable Choice On Schools
This week in state politics: More remote learning became a reality this week when Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina public schools will not return like normal next month as COVID-19 cases have been on the rise.
18 min
July 17, 2020 No Way Around It: Gov. Cooper Makes The Inevitable Choice On Schools
This week in state politics: More remote learning became a reality this week when Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina public schools will not return like normal next month as COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. Rob Schofield and Becki Gray discuss the governor's choice to recommend a mix of online and in-person schooling for K-12 students. Meanwhile, the latest campaign finance reports show Democrats are building a financial advantage. And in Asheville, city council members unanimously
18 min
July 15, 2020 This Progressive Organizer Says Black Women Can Change The Political Paradigm
Aisha Dew first volunteered on a political campaign 30 years ago, when she was a young girl. In 2016, she was leading Bernie Sanders' campaign in North Carolina. Today, she works with Higher Heights, seeking to mobilize Black women and increase their participation – and representation – in politics.
23 min

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