The 3 Guys Podcast

North Carolina teachers just staged a “not‑a‑strike” day in Raleigh, and the spin is almost as loud as the rally itself. In this episode, Reuel, Nick, and Ben break down what the NCAE really demanded, why New Hanover County was the only large district that refused to cave, and how unions are blurring the line between genuine teacher concerns and partisan theater. They dig into the Opportunity Scho...

The 3 Guys Podcast breaks down the 2026 North Carolina primary results, focusing on New Hanover County’s commissioners and school board races, surprise wins and losses, and what low turnout says about local voter engagement. The guys also dig into Iran–US conflict, Trump’s political risks, media coverage of the war, and the Rick Sutherland scandal reshaping Democratic school board politics.

In this episode of The 3 Guy Podcast, Reuel Sample, Ben Schachtman, and Nick Craig unpack the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Priddy during an ICE operation and how it became a national Rorschach test for the Trump administration. They dissect “stupid on both sides,” including calling a freshly killed man a “domestic terrorist,” activists showing up armed, and mayors posturing on TV while refusing to...

“The 3 Guys Podcast: Episode 7 – Venezuela and the Board of Education Race” opens with a hard-edged conversation about Trump’s lightning raid to grab Nicolás Maduro, the slaughter of Maduro’s security forces, and the remarkable lack of U.S. combat deaths. The hosts hammer the left’s sudden concern for “international law,” walk through America’s ugly regime-change record, and debate whether Trump j...

Welcome back to The 3 Guys Podcast—our end-of-year, no-filter wrap on 2025. In this episode, Reuel Sample, Ben Schachtman, and Nick Craig dig into the highs and lows for both left and right: Trump’s historic return to the presidency, a blue wave in governor and legislative races, and how Democrats still can’t land a clear economic message.​ We dive into school book wars, the assassination of Charl...

The episode begins with the hosts diving into the recent federal government shutdown, focusing on how Democrats overplayed their strategy and ultimately accepted a deal that achieved little beyond a future vote on health care subsidies. They examine how Democrats tried to use the shutdown to highlight rising health insurance costs, but point out the potential risk in banking on voter memory a year...

In Episode 4 of "Three Guys Podcast," hosts Reuel Sample, Nick Craig, and Ben Schachtman analyze the results of the Wilmington elections, noting a significant shift in local political dynamics. Democrats swept the Wilmington City Council, leaving no Republican representation, while the county commission retained a Republican majority. The hosts discuss how this split will shape local gov...

In this special episode of the Three Guys Podcast, hosts Reuel Sample, Nick Craig, and Ben Schachtman dive deep into the highly anticipated 2025 Wilmington city elections. The discussion opens with a candid reflection on why local voter turnout remains low, examining the challenges faced by both major parties in energizing the electorate. The trio analyzes how shifting demographics, development is...

In this episode of "The Three Guys" podcast, hosts Reuel Sample (editor-in-chief of the Wilmington Standard), Nick Craig (host of the Nick Craig Show), and Ben Schachtman (WHQR radio) convene to discuss two pressing issues: the ongoing government shutdown in the United States and the complex intersection of mental illness, gun control, and individual rights. The program opens with a thor...

The first episode of the "Three Guys Podcast" dives into the recent controversy at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) surrounding the Spirit Rock—a campus tradition where students paint the rock to express messages, typically respecting an unspoken 24-hour display rule. This episode centers on the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, for w...