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May 05, 2020 The State Health Secretary Is Facing The Challenge Of Her Career
Since the coronavirus pandemic swept into North Carolina a couple of months ago, Dr. Mandy Cohen has become a familiar figure. The state health and human services secretary appears in near daily briefings with the governor and other officials leading the response. The decisions are hard, she says, especially when the science around COVID-19 is still evolving. On this episode of the WUNC Politics Podcast, she talks about balancing public health protections with the consequences, how worried she
25 min
May 01, 2020 Debate On Relief Stretches Into The Weekend
This week in state politics, lawmakers returned to the North Carolina General Assembly to deliberate how much of the available federal aid should be dolled out immediately.
23 min
May 01, 2020 Debate On Relief Stretches Into The Weekend
This week in state politics, lawmakers returned to the North Carolina General Assembly to deliberate how much of the available federal aid should be dolled out immediately. Meanwhile, another wave of unemployment claims rolled in as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. And a giant of the state Legislature died. Becki Gray of the John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch discuss balancing economic health and public health, and the legacy of the dry-witted former Sen. Tony Rand.
23 min
April 24, 2020 Governor Says North Carolina Isn't Ready To Reopen, And Students Can't Go Back This Year
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a couple of tough calls this week in the face of increasing frustration with social distancing restrictions.
20 min
April 24, 2020 Governor Says North Carolina Isn't Ready To Reopen, And Students Can't Go Back This Year
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a couple of tough calls this week in the face of increasing frustration with social distancing restrictions. He extended his stay-at-home order. And he declared public school buildings will stay shut for the rest of the academic year. Becki Gray of the conservative John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of the progressive NC Policy Watch discuss what lessons could be learned from online learning, and what decisions state lawmakers should make in response
20 min
April 21, 2020 North Carolina's Top Senate Leader Wants To Know How Many COVID-19 Tests Are Enough
As the Republican leader of the state Senate, Phil Berger is the most powerful man in North Carolina politics. For weeks, he's been pushing for random COVID-19 testing so the state can get a handle on the outbreak and reopen for business.
26 min
April 21, 2020 North Carolina's Top Senate Leader Wants To Know How Many COVID-19 Tests Are Enough
As the Republican leader of the state Senate, Phil Berger is the most powerful man in North Carolina politics. For weeks, he's been pushing for random COVID-19 testing so the state can get a handle on the outbreak and reopen for business. Meanwhile, the legislative leadership decided to close the doors of the General Assembly to the public, just before lawmakers are set to reconvene for an in-person session. Berger says that wasn't an easy call. The senate leader talks about protests against the
26 min
April 17, 2020 Calls For Reopening NC Get Louder
There were new calls this week for the reopening of business across North Carolina — there was even a protest in Raleigh against the governor's stay-at-home order.
18 min
April 17, 2020 Calls For Reopening NC Get Louder
There were new calls this week for the reopening of business across North Carolina — there was even a protest in Raleigh against the governor's stay-at-home order. The General Assembly will soon be convening to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, but top leaders in the state House and Senate have announced the legislative building will be closed to the public. Becki Gray of the conservative John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of the progressive NC Policy Watch discuss the growing discord
18 min
April 10, 2020 How To Prioritize Those In Need
Unemployment claims surpassed half a million, and various industries across North Carolina asked for help this week.
13 min

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