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October 15, 2019 This Democratic Lawmaker And Recruiter Calls The Money In NC Politics 'Insane'
State Rep. Graig Meyer thinks the money it takes to campaign for seats in the North Carolina General Assembly is really a lot. The Democrat also happens to be a key player in bringing in what his party needs to have a chance at reclaiming power.
34 min
October 15, 2019 This Democratic Lawmaker And Recruiter Calls The Money In NC Politics 'Insane'
State Rep. Graig Meyer thinks the money it takes to campaign for seats in the North Carolina General Assembly is really a lot . The Democrat also happens to be a key player in bringing in what his party needs to have a chance at reclaiming power. On this edition of the podcast, Meyer details fundraising and recruitment efforts, what the policy priorities would be for a Democratic majority, and why his name (pronounced "Greg") is spelled that way.
34 min
October 11, 2019 The Ethical Questions Of A Loan Deal, And New Polling On The Impeachment Inquiry
A powerful state lawmaker borrowed $500,000 from a friend and political donor for a personal loan. Months later, that lender was indicted on federal bribery charges.
22 min
October 11, 2019 The Ethical Questions Of A Loan Deal, And New Polling On The Impeachment Inquiry
A powerful state lawmaker borrowed $500,000 from a friend and political donor for a personal loan. Months later, that lender was indicted on federal bribery charges. However, the lawmaker - David Lewis (R-Harnett) - said he knew nothing of the investigation into his friend. And there is no evidence to suggest this loan was part of the federal investigation. That story is among the topics Becki Gray of the John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch discuss in the latest review of
22 min
October 04, 2019 Consequences For Lying To The FBI, And Drinking With Undergrads
More trouble in the UNC System this week with a chancellor suspended after being caught on film at a bar with co-eds.
24 min
October 04, 2019 Consequences For Lying To The FBI, And Drinking With Undergrads
More trouble in the UNC System this week with a chancellor suspended after being caught on film at a bar with co-eds. A former congressman and North Carolina GOP chairman pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during an investigation of a bribery scheme. And state lawmakers ressurected a controversial bill, backed by Duke Energy, that would, among other things, give the energy company more autonomy to set rates. Becki Gray of the John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch discuss all
24 min
October 02, 2019 A Researcher's Case For Medicaid Expansion
Expanding Medicaid eligibility to cover more low income North Carolinians could lead to 37,000 new jobs in the state. That's the projection from a George Washington University professor who produced a report earlier this year on the potential economic benefits of Gov. Roy Cooper's proposal. Dr. Leighton Ku shares his message for lawmakers on this edition of the politics podcast.
30 min
October 02, 2019 A Researcher's Case For Medicaid Expansion
Expanding Medicaid eligibility to cover more low income North Carolinians could lead to 37,000 new jobs in the state. That's the projection from a George Washington University professor who produced a report earlier this year on the potential economic benefits of Gov. Roy Cooper's proposal. Dr. Leighton Ku shares his message for lawmakers on this edition of the politics podcast.
30 min
September 27, 2019 Another Gerrymandering Claim, Continued UNC Turmoil, And A Drunk Driving Video
Democrats have filed another lawsuit challenging North Carolina's political boundaries, this time charging that the congressional map is too partisan. Could it make tensions between state Republicans and Democrats worse? This week the finger-pointing between lawmakers in the General Assembly included calls for lie detector tests.
21 min
September 27, 2019 Another Gerrymandering Claim, Continued UNC Turmoil, And A Drunk Driving Video
Democrats have filed another lawsuit challenging North Carolina's political boundaries, this time charging that the congressional map is too partisan. Could it make tensions between state Republicans and Democrats worse? This week the finger-pointing between lawmakers in the General Assembly included calls for lie detector tests. Meanwhile, more resignations made us wonder who would want to be president of the UNC System. And video of a drunk driver raised questions about whether Blue Cross NC
21 min

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