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Politics, Civility, and the College Classroom
Ray Martin, The Differentiators’ Other Half
NC FREE's Take on the 2026 Race for General Assembly Control
The Assembly's John Drescher Looks Back on a Life in Newspapers
A Democratic Consultant & Homebuilder Lobbyist Walk Into an #NCPOL Podcast
In the Room (Again) with Neal Inman, Speaker Hall's Chief of Staff
Getting a Second Opinion from Rep. Tim Reeder, M.D.
Labor Day Conversation with Labor Commish Luke Farley
Gov. Pat McCrory and 'The Change Agent' Author Andrew Dunn
Is the NC Forward Party the Future — or Another Flash in the Pan?
House Democratic Whip Terry Brown Has a Message for Lobbyists
Professor Chris Cooper's Short Session Review Before the November Final Exam
Sen. Michael Lee on the '26 Session & the Senate's Future in '27
Rep. Sarah Crawford on How Authenticity and Grace Get Results
The Most Joyful #NCPOL Operative: NCGOP Executive Director Zach Almond
NC's New Budget! + A Conversation with Rep. Phil Shepard
Secretary Pam Cashwell: America 250, Breaking Barriers, and a Life of Public Service
How Powerful Democratic Sen Ken Royall Shaped His Conservative Son, Lobbyist Jere Royall
How a Senator's Fatal Car Crash Still Echoes Through a Family and #NCPOL Today
Former Lt. Governor Dan Forest Loves His New Job
A Memorial Day Conversation with Rep. Allen Chesser
The NC Speaker Who Never Was: Former Rep. Leo Daughtry's Story
Rep. Stephen Ross Shares the Family Struggle That Shaped His Life
Sen. Phil Berger on Short Session, Budget, and the NC Senate as an Institution
Speaker Hall: Short Session, Budget Battles, & Breaking the Impasse
From Senate to Governor: How Gov Stein’s Career Prepared Him to Lead
From the General Assembly to Congress: Brett Keeter Reflects & Signs Off
Thomas Mills on the Rise and Fall of NC Democrats in Rural Districts
The Concession Heard Across NC & Sam Hayes Talks State Board of Elections
NC’s Funky Separation of Powers — And Under Which Branch is the Sheriff?
N&O's Danielle Battaglia Returns to Raleigh, Still on the Congressional Beat
NC Primary Election Wrap
Primary Election Recap with Berger v Page in Overtime
Toss-Up, Lean, Safe: A Rundown of Primary Races with NC FREE's Alex Baltzegar
John Hood on the Future of the GOP: Freedom v National Conservatism
Courtship, Campaigns, & Serving Together: Todd & Amanda Johnson
Rep. Zack Hawkins on His Tragic Loss & Finding a 'Sole' Purpose
Rep. Tim Longest with the Shortest #NCPOL Commute + Sen Benton Sawrey Guest Hosts
What #NCPOL Professors Chris Cooper & Michael Bitzer are Watching in '26
Sens Danny Britt & Mike Woodard's Take on '26 Elections, Session, & More
Sen Ted Budd: A Life-Changing USSR Trip, Unlikely Friendships, & Listening
That’s a Wrap, 2025 — Featuring Lucille Sherman & Bryan Anderson
Army-Navy Game Meets #NCPOL with Sens Daniel & Brinson & Rep. Ager
Candidate Filing Season Arrives, Sen. Chris Measmer Joins the Pod
Influence NC's Hannah Preston: Giving #NCPOL the Gen Z Glow-Up
John Locke’s Andy Jackson Maps Assembly Districts & Forecasts a Bumpy 2026
Inside the '08 Expulsion: Former Reps Rick Glazier & Skip Stam on Process & Duty
Mayor Janet Cowell's Journey to Senate Floors to Treasurer Corridors to City Doors
Leader Batch's Chief of Staff Lisa Stifler on Friendship & Facing Challenges
Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler Talks Fried Food, Ferris Wheels, & Farming
Rep. Donnie Loftis: Army Veteran, Athlete, and His J6 Controversy
Rep. Dean Arp: A Life Shaped — Not Defined — by Tragedy
Carolina Journal's Donna King: Free Speech, Free Markets, & Free Press
NC's Young Republicans & Young Democrats Unite Against Political Violence
Commissioner Mike Causey: Insurance, Politics & Wearing an FBI Wire
Hanging with Dr. Cooper: A Poli-Sci Prof & a Lobbyist Chat NC Politics
Teen DJ Turned Politics Journalist: Colin Campbell’s Life in Radio & Politics
Ardis Watkins’ Boots Were Made for Lobbying for State Employees
Sen. Dana Jones: Doing Politics Better Long Before Arriving in Raleigh
Longleaf Politics' Andrew Dunn, a Conservative, Pulls No Partisan Punches
Obama Alum, State Senator: A Conversation with Sophia Chitlik
Longtime Tillis Advisor Jordan Shaw on His Boss' Exit, Legacy, and '26
Treasurer Brad Briner is Invested in NC's Future
2025 Session Wrap-Up (So Far) with Sen. Amy Galey & Rep. Dante Pittman
'Are You Here for the Shrimp or the Hemp?'
Rep. Allen Buansi’s Balancing Act Representing Chapel Hill Values at the General Assembly
Sen. Buck Newton's Ride from House Page to State Senator
Inside Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch’s Playbook
Jimmy Broughton, Sen. Jesse Helms’ Chief of Staff, Reflects on His Former Boss
Rep. Grant Campbell: A Wartime Trauma Surgeon's Memorial Day
Rep. Ray Jeffers' Life on the Family Farm Shaped His Politics
Mr. McDowell Goes to Washington
Coffee Talk with Rep. Beth Helfrich
Reagan Perry, Daughter of Former Sen Jim Perry, & the Bill That Bears Her Name
Rep. Jimmy Dixon Reflects on Easter & His Mormon (LDS) Faith
Sen. Caleb Theodros' American Story Began in East Africa
Politics, Party Labels, & Performance (Audits) with Auditor Dave Boliek
Rep. Phil Rubin: "I Was a 'West Wing' Kid"
Reps. Charlie Miller & Reece Pyrtle on Policing, Politics, & Friendship
Old School Politics + New Tech Tools Won Rep. Bryan Cohn a House Seat
Rep. Jonathan Almond on Anguish, Transformation, & Purpose
Rep. Dante Pittman: A Young, Old School Democrat from Wilson
Rep. Heather Rhyne, a Pharmacist, Has a Prescription for Better Politics
Rep. Tracy Clark's Search for the Middle on Divisive Issues
Rep. Wyatt Gable: A New Generation in NC Politics
Sen. Woodson Bradley's Story of Survival, Healing, & Uplifting Others
Rep. Grant Campbell, an OB/GYN, Wants to Deliver for His District
Meet Rep. Mike Schietzelt, a Marine, Musician, Attorney, & Legislator
'Meet the Freshmen' Series Kicks Off with Rep. Monika Johnson-Hostler
Wrapping Up 2024 with Senators Todd Johnson & Jay Chaudhuri
Brad Crone on When Conservative Democrats Ran NC Politics
Remembering Tim Kent: A Conversation with Stephen Kent
New House Majority Leader Brenden Jones Talks New Leadership Team
Dr. Jeff Warren on Science, Politics, & Religion for Hyper-Partisan Times
Breaking Down NC's 2024 Election Results
Congressman Patrick McHenry Reflects on His Career Start at the NC General Assembly
License to Legislate: Rep. Jake Johnson Talks Helene, Politics, & 007 Fandom
Consultants Nathan Babcock (GOP) & Kimberly Reynolds (Dem) Preview the Election
Chris Cooper's 'Anatomy of a Purple State' & Helene's Election Effect
Kelly McCullen on the Ever Shifting 'State Lines' of NC Politics