Carolina Democracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're keeping it simple. Go vote, take a friend, volunteer, do something. Plus, inspirational excerpts from President Barack Obama's recent campaign rally speech in Wisconsin. President Obama's full remarks: Watch Here Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates: Mobilize: www.mobilize.us Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/ The New North C...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Billy Ball and Dylan Rhoney to talk about Cardinal & Pine, a North Carolina news outlet created in 2020 that believes at its core in facts first and strives to put local voices and faces at the center of their stories. Plus, updates on the 2022 elections! Check out Cardinal & Pine : Website : https://cardinalpine.com Cardinal &...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got a special bonus episode featuring President Biden's prime-time address in front of Independence Hall on September 1st in Philadelphia. Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates: Mobilize: www.mobilize.us Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/ The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org The New Rural Project: newruralpro...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Kyle Villemain, founder and editor at The Assembly , a relatively new statewide, digital magazine focused on deep, longform reporting about ideas, institutions, and people in North Carolina.  Check out The Assembly : Website : www.theassemblync.com Intro Article : "A Harebrained Idea" "The Forgotten Lessons of the Hamlet Fir...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’ve got a special "mashup" episode featuring Justice Sam J. Ervin IV and Judge Lucy Inman, both candidates for the North Carolina Supreme Court. We've taken excerpts from their full interviews and merged them into a candidate forum style episode so you can share a single episode with all your friends to spread the messages of these great...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Blair Reeves, Executive Director of Carolina Forward, to talk about the electoral landscape as we head into the home stretch of this election cycle and to get a quick update on the Carolina Forward candidate slates. We also recap what's on the ballot this November. Links for Today's Episode: Carolina Forward: Website   Legislativ...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Cheminne Taylor-Smith, a Guilford County activist and volunteer extraordinaire who serves as the local Team Lead for Swing Left. We talked about a wide range of ways to get involved in local elections, from volunteering as a poll observer to canvassing and phone banking. We also talked a little about the trends she’s seen over the last sev...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Justice Sam J. Ervin IV of the North Carolina Supreme Court, running for re-election to his seat. Plus, a few thoughts on partisan judicial elections and some other recent political updates from around North Carolina. Learn More About Justice Sam J. Ervin IV: Website: www.ervinforjustice.org Other Resources:  The New North Carolina Pr...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we dive into Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s CPAC speech from early August, then shift to a mash up of excerpts from several of our past guests on a topic that is front center in everyone’s mind right now – abortion. Plus, thoughts on other political issues from the past week. Learn More About Candidates from Today's Episode: Mary Wills Bode: www.bode4s...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Amy Block DeLoach running for North Carolina House District 20. Plus, a few thoughts on partisan judicial elections and the latest round of Leandro hearings. Learn More About Amy Block DeLoach: Website: www.amyblockdeloach.com Other Resources:  Education NC:  Leandro  Litigation The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject....

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by three candidates from Alamance for a candidate forum style event: Anthony Pierce running for Alamance County Commissioner, Ron Osborne running for State House District 64, and Sean Ewing running for State Senate District 25. We hit the economy, gun violence, the right to an abortion, and public education, and of course, their earliest...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Frank McNeill to discuss his campaign for North Carolina Senate District 21, plus we discuss political updates from around North Carolina. Learn More About Frank McNeill: Website: mcneillfornc.com Facebook: @votefrankmcneill Twitter: @Frank4NC Other Resources:  The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org The New Rural...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Diamond Staton-Williams to discuss her campaign for North Carolina House District 73, plus we discuss two important North Carolina court decisions from last week on abortion and constitutional amendments. Learn More About Diamond Staton-Williams: Website: www.teamdiamondnc.com Facebook: @DiamondForNC Instagram: @diamondfornc Twitter:...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Mary Wills Bode to discuss her campaign for North Carolina Senate District 18, plus thoughts recent Democratic successes & the American Freedom Agenda! Learn More About Mary Wills Bode: Website: www.bode4senate.com Facebook: @Bode4Senate Instagram: @Bode4Senate Twitter: @Bode4Senate Other Resources:  The New North Carolina Project...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Marcia Morgan of New Hanover County to discuss her campaign for North Carolina Senate District 7. We've also got some great topics to talk about this week -- certified results from the July elections, progress from the U.S. Senate on major initiatives and 2020 campaign promises, a win for the international fight against terrorism...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Christy Clark of Mecklenburg County to discuss her campaign for North Carolina House District 98. Plus, we review some testimony from a recent Congressional hearing on the radical Independent State Legislature theory. Learn More About Christy Clark: Website: christyclarknc.com Facebook: @christyclarknc Twitter: @ChristyClarkNC Other R...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Brandon Gray of Guilford County to discuss his campaign for North Carolina House District 62. We also review some of the latest political news from around North Carolina and briefly discuss last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing. January 6th Hearing Resources: Day 8: Video , Transcript Learn More About Brandon Gray: Website: bran...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Sydney Batch of Wake County to discuss her time in the General Assembly and campaign for re-election. But first, we cover several important reminders, review some of the latest political news from around North Carolina, and briefly discuss last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing. January 6th Hearing Resources: Day 7:...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by State Representative Ricky Hurtado to talk about recent legislation from the General Assembly and what's on the ballot this November. Plus, still more U.S. Supreme Court decisions that should alarm us all. YouTube Channel: Ricky Hurtado Interview Learn More About Representative Ricky Hurtado: Website: rickyhurtado.org Facebook: @ricky...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we have a few important reminders -- July 26th elections, our new YouTube Channel , and Carolina Forward's Justice for All event -- then we review some of the explosive testimony from last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing. Then, we turn back to our interview with Dr. Aimy Steele of the New North Carolina Project as we reflect on what we can do...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we dive into the two most recent hearings of the House Select Committee on January 6th, and we discuss some of the incredibly consequential U.S. Supreme Court cases which dropped last week. January 6th Hearing Resources: Day 4: Video , Transcript Day 5: Video , Transcript North Carolina State Board of Elections: Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here Carolina...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Anna Nunn, a seasoned Democratic staffer who's managed numerous successful state and federal legislative races and currently works for the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus. Plus, highlights from the January 6th Committee Hearings of the past week. Learn More About the NC Senate Democratic Caucus: Website Facebook Twitter Januar...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by State Senator Michael Garrett to discuss the recent surprises out of the NC Senate -- Medicaid Expansion, Medical Marijuana, and "HB2, Classroom Edition" -- and his reflections on his first two terms in the state senate. Plus, highlights from the January 6th Committee Hearing last week. Learn More About Senator Michael Garrett: W...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Judge Lucy Inman who is running to replacing retiring State Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson on the North Carolina Supreme Court. We talked about her first career in journalism, her decision to enter the legal profession and later serve on the bench, and why she's running for our state's highest court. Plus, of course we catch...

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today I’m joined by progressive fundraising guru Sarah Squire to discuss her experiences and lessoned learned as a volunteer fundraiser for former senate candidate Terri LeGrand, Work for Democracy, and the New North Carolina Project. Plus, some reflections on common-sense gun safety measures and other news of the last week. Organizations: The New North Carolina...