Fix Buncombe
Episode 49 of the Where the Dogwood Blooms podcast, hosted by Cassie Clark, titled "Fix Buncombe" was published on December 3, 2025 and runs 63 minutes.
December 3, 2025 ·63m · Where the Dogwood Blooms
Summary
In this episode, I’m joined by Kay Olsen and Abbi Carson, leaders of Fix Buncombe, a grassroots movement focused on restoring conservative leadership and returning common-sense policy to Buncombe County, North Carolina.Together, we break down the political shifts that have reshaped the county over the past several decades, the impact of gerrymandered districts, and growing concerns around education—everything from curriculum changes and teacher performance to the challenges created by chronically low-turnout local elections.We also dive into the broader issues facing Buncombe County today: debates over reparations, the long-term implications of the Buncombe 2043 plan, rising living costs, cultural changes, and what many see as a push toward increasingly socialist policies.If you care about Western North Carolina, local leadership, or the future direction of Buncombe County, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Episode Chapters:00:00 — Introduction to Fix Buncombe01:34 — The Political Landscape of Buncombe County04:59 — Challenges in the Education System18:07 — Why Local Elections Matter21:06 — Reparations & Historical Context29:22 — Socialist Trends in Buncombe County34:17 — A Love for Western North Carolina35:04 — Shifts in Local Leadership35:51 — Controversial Figures & Voting Patterns37:44 — Mask Mandates & Public Backlash40:12 — The Fix Buncombe Initiative44:04 — The Buncombe 2043 Plan50:03 — Concerns About Asheville’s Future55:19 — Call to Action: Community InvolvementConnect with Fix Buncombe:WebsiteFacebookXInstagramYouTubeSponsors:Knights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:VenmoCash AppConnect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:WebsiteInstagramXTikTokContact:[email protected]:#FixBuncombe #BuncombeCounty #AshevilleNC #WNC #LocalElectionsMatter #NorthCarolinaPolitics #GrassrootsPolitics #WhereTheDogwoodBlooms
Episode Description
In this episode, I’m joined by Kay Olsen and Abbi Carson, leaders of Fix Buncombe, a grassroots movement focused on restoring conservative leadership and returning common-sense policy to Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Together, we break down the political shifts that have reshaped the county over the past several decades, the impact of gerrymandered districts, and growing concerns around education—everything from curriculum changes and teacher performance to the challenges created by chronically low-turnout local elections.
We also dive into the broader issues facing Buncombe County today: debates over reparations, the long-term implications of the Buncombe 2043 plan, rising living costs, cultural changes, and what many see as a push toward increasingly socialist policies.
If you care about Western North Carolina, local leadership, or the future direction of Buncombe County, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction to Fix Buncombe
01:34 — The Political Landscape of Buncombe County
04:59 — Challenges in the Education System
18:07 — Why Local Elections Matter
21:06 — Reparations & Historical Context
29:22 — Socialist Trends in Buncombe County
34:17 — A Love for Western North Carolina
35:04 — Shifts in Local Leadership
35:51 — Controversial Figures & Voting Patterns
37:44 — Mask Mandates & Public Backlash
40:12 — The Fix Buncombe Initiative
44:04 — The Buncombe 2043 Plan
50:03 — Concerns About Asheville’s Future
55:19 — Call to Action: Community Involvement
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#FixBuncombe #BuncombeCounty #AshevilleNC #WNC #LocalElectionsMatter #NorthCarolinaPolitics #GrassrootsPolitics #WhereTheDogwoodBlooms