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The WUNC Politics Podcast is a free-flowing discussion of what we"re hearing in the back hallways of the General Assembly and on the campaign trail across North Carolina.Sign up for our free, weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter here.

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21:06

To Stay Or To Go? North Carolina Republicans Weigh...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/23

Moderate Republicans join host Jeff Tiberii to talk party loyalty, Trump and the recent censure of U.S. Sen. Richard Burr.

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20:03

Republicans Censure Burr, Eliminate Oversight

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/19

U.S. Senator Richard Burr was censured by the state Republican Party this week, after he voted to convict Donald Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection on Capitol Hill. Elsewhere in state politics, a nonpartisan division at the General Assembly is being disbanded, and a bill to require schools to reopen now sits on the governor’s desk. Aisha Dew and Clark Riemer review some of the recent North Carolina political news.

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24:17

Non-Discrimination Ordinances: A Symbolic Step Or...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/16

One of the lasting impacts of House Bill 2 was a ban on municipalities passing non-discrimination ordinances. That prohibition expired in December, and in recent weeks a number of cities and counties across the state moved to protect people in marginalized communities.

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17:20

Pandemic Updates, An Improved Budget Forecast, And...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/12

From the next vaccination group to poor report cards, there were several pandemic developments in the state this week.

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25:47

NC Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson On The...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/10

Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is the highest ranking Black elected official in state history. And he does not shy away from sharing his opinions. On this episode of The Politics Podcast, Robinson covers a range of topics as he settles into his post as Lieutenant Governor.

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17:58

NC Republicans Vote Against Punishment For Rep....

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/05

This week on Capitol Hill, Republicans tried to downplay the social media posts of controversial new member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Meanwhile, as state lawmakers appropriated billions of dollars in federal relief funds, the governor called on them to do more.

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18:58

The Unrest That Led To Arrests Of The Wilmington Ten

WUNC Politics ·

2021/02/02

In February 1971, an incident of racial unrest in Wilmington, N.C. ultimately led to the wrongful convictions of 10 people. “The Wilmington Ten” serves as title for one of the greatest chapters of injustice in North Carolina history.

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22:39

Objections To A Trial, And Curriculum

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/29

North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr joined 43 of their GOP colleagues in objecting to a Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump this week.

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24:17

A 2021 State Politics Primer

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/26

It's likely to be another bustling year in North Carolina politics. A U.S. Senate race is taking shape, redistricting is on the summer horizon, and Republican legislative leaders and the Democratic governor once again battle over the budget.

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24:27

With Biden In, Major Parties Consider Their Next Moves

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/22

Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation's 46th president on Wednesday, as Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and Asian vice president.

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18:43

With Trump Gone From The White House, Where Do NC...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/19

Donald Trump was a divisive president, however his popularity persisted in North Carolina. Enthusiasm over the unconventional leader helped Republicans drum up a win in 2020.

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22:02

Another Impeachment, More Threats Of Violence

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/15

Congress held an unprecedented impeachment vote this week, following the president’s role in the January 6th act of domestic terrorism on the U.S. Capitol.

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19:30

Political Extremists: From Capitol Hill To Wilmington

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/12

The only successful political insurrection in American history took place in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. On this episode of the podcast Duke professor Deondra Rose discusses that little-known dark chapter in U.S. history, and how it might help us understand the events of last week.

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21:42

Should NC Republicans Shoulder Any Blame For The...

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/08

It was an extraordinary week in American history. After a failed insurrection on Capitol Hill, Congress certified the election of Joe Biden over Donald Trump. In our weekly political roundup, Clark Riemer and Aisha Dew discuss.

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17:58

Rep. Deborah Ross On A Chaotic Start To Congress

WUNC Politics ·

2021/01/05

Democratic U.S. House Representative Deborah Ross was sworn into the 117th Congress on Sunday. Ross now serves a redrawn Wake County district, and is optimistic about politics in 2021. On this episode she talks about crucial Senate runoffs in Georgia, and shares how many GOP colleagues she has cell phone numbers for.

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18:59

Will Anything In NC Politics Change In 2021?

WUNC Politics ·

2020/12/31

2020 was an exhausting year for North Carolinians, and in the world of news and politics.

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23:33

Journalists Reflect On 2020

WUNC Politics ·

2020/12/22

It was unprecedented, exhausting, unrelenting and — to at least one local reporter — bananas. The 2020 calendar will be remembered for a pandemic, racial reckoning and a once-in-a-generation election. On this episode of the WUNC Politics Podcast, journalists reflect on what they will remember most from this wild year.

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16:13

Biden Eyes North Carolina Leaders

WUNC Politics ·

2020/12/18

Several elected officials from North Carolina are in the mix for positions within President-elect Joe Biden's administration. State Environmental Secretary Michael Regan, for one, has been tapped to lead the EPA.

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18:37

Anatomy Of A Governor

WUNC Politics ·

2020/12/15

What is the typical gubernatorial profile in North Carolina? Are there patterns in the background, upbringing or political composition of those who have occupied the Governor's Mansion during the last 50 years? And what might these patterns tell us about who could be chief executive going forward?

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15:08

Cooper's Curfew In Effect, And A Push For Loan...

WUNC Politics ·

2020/12/11

With hospitalizations and new cases of COVID infections surging, a curfew takes effect on Friday night. Meanwhile the Attorney General joined a lawsuit against Facebook.

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