Domecast No. 131: A Cooper snub prompts a walkout

The same week the Democrats notched an improbable victory in Alabama, a slew of North Carolina Democrats hoping for similar success here announced campaigns for the legislature. Also this week, N.C. Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis helped derail President Trump's nominee for an EPA job. And the legislature continues to talk about changes to how judges are elected. Find out why Democratic lawmakers walked out of a hearing on the topic this week. Our reporter panel talks about all of that plus the death penalty and embezzlement charges. And as always, we choose a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Will Doran and Andy Specht of The N&O and Brian Murphy of McClatchy's Washington bureau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices