The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast, Nikki Bascome shares her deep connection with Surfers Healing, a nonprofit organization that provides free surf camps for children with autism. The conversation explores the emotional journey of families, the challenges faced by children with autism, and the transformative experiences at the beach. Nikki emphasizes the import...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, we welcome Jennifer Balkcom, Republican State Representative from Henderson County, North Carolina. The conversation covers the resilience of communities in the face of disasters, the importance of legislative support for families, and specific bills aimed at enhancing parental rights regarding medical records and...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome welcome Zak Keisler from Military Missions in Action (MMIA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in North Carolina. Zak shares the impactful work MMIA does, including providing essential services to unhoused veterans, building ramps for accessibility, and the importanc...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample engage in a lively discussion with young conservative leaders Peyton Steele and Kelsey McCormick. They share their personal journeys into politics, and discuss the mission of Turning Point USA. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by conservative students on college campuses, the importance of family support in political be...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome engage with Joy Pullmann, executive editor of The Federalist, discussing the profound influence of the American Bar Association (ABA) on the legal system and its implications for constitutional integrity. Joy articulates her concerns about the ABA's monopoly over legal education and i...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Baskin discuss various topics affecting their community in Wilmington, including significant issues surrounding the school board, particularly regarding Title IX and gender ideology. They emphasize the importance of civility in discussions, the impact of social media dynamics, and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts discuss the recent changes in leadership within the New Hanover County GOP, focusing on the newly elected chairperson John Hinnant. The conversation covers Hinnant's plans for unifying the party, improving volunteer engagement, and addressing key issues such as women's sports legislation and DEI in education. The...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Wilmington Conservative podcast, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome engage with Bob Lewis, a candidate for the New Hanover County GOP chair. The conversation covers Bob's journey into politics, his relationships with local leaders, strategies for keeping Republicans competitive in elections, and the importance of community support and voluntee...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this podcast episode, John Hinnant discusses his candidacy for the New Hanover County GOP chair, emphasizing the importance of leadership, communication, and community engagement. He shares his journey to running for chair, the relationships he has built with local and state leaders, and his strategies for keeping Republicans competitive in a politically diverse county....

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast we welcome Nick Craig, conservative political commentator and podcaster and host of the Nick Craig Show. The conversation covers a range of topics including Nick's political ideology, the problem of nonpartisan groups who really are partisan, the impact of political identity, and the evolution of media from traditional ra...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Reuel Sample interviews Katrina Knight, the executive director of Good Shepherd Center, a regional organization in North Carolina dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness. Katrina shares insights into the various services provided by the center, including a soup kitchen, day shelter, medical services, and night shelter for families and individuals....

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome discuss a variety of topics with guest Harry Knight, including  insights into the political landscape of New Hanover County, the impact of polarizing figures on elections, and the implications of the 14th Amendment on immigration. They also explore government accountability, par...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts engage with Josie Barnhart, a member of the New Hanover County Board of Education. They discuss various educational initiatives, including the Career Leadership Development Academy for seventh graders, an essay contest in partnership with Bikes for Kids, and advanced teacher roles aimed at improving educational outc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample discuss a variety of topics ranging from the current political landscape under Trump's presidency to the vibrant music scene in Wilmington, featuring guest Perry Hewlett, a talented bluegrass musician. The conversation also delves into local history, the evolution of New Hanover County, and r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample welcome Dawn-Michelle Blalock from the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern North Carolina. They discuss the mission and vision of the club, the merging of two organizations to better serve the community, and the importance of mentorship and staff dynamics. Dawn shares insights on engaging teens, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this last (or first) episode of the year, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample welcome guest John Hinnant to discuss a range of political and cultural topics, including the impact of social media on community engagement, the intricacies of political fundraising through platforms like ActBlue, and predictions for the upcoming political landscape in 2025.  They discuss various th...

Send us Fan Mail North Carolina State Representative Ted Davis joins our podcast to talk about the veto override of SB 382.  We talk about the increased hurricane relief funds that are part of this bill.   We also talk about the necessity of moving the oversight of the Board of Elections (BOE) out of the Governor's office to the Auditor's office. Support the show Support The Wilmington C...

Send us Fan Mail New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise joins our very first podcast as we delve in to election irregularities, late vote counting and green spaces in New Hanover. Support the show Support The Wilmington Conservative as we seek to be THE conservative publishing platform for Coastal Carolina.  Visit our store:  https://thewilmingtonconservative.com/store