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The Hometown Holler

The Hometown Holler
North Carolina
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Politics
North Carolina Politics
North Carolina General Assembly
Agriculture
Democratic Party
Donald Trump
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Michelle Morrow
Gun Laws
Food Justice
Trump Administration
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Carolina Forward
State Auditor
State Superintendent

Welcome to the Holler! Each week we chat with the people shaping North Carolina’s culture, history and public life. Pull up a chair and sit a spell!

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What does it mean to be the best state for business... and the worst state for workers? Quinn and Daniel sit down with Nikki Marín Baena, co-founder of Siembra NC, to talk about wage theft, workers' rights, immigration, and the growing movement to bu... more

Raised in the Jehovah's Witness, Naomi Dix was knocking on doors and leading prayer meetings by the time she was 13. Today she's one of only five drag queens in history to own a gay nightclub. The road between those two things is one of the wildest s... more

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What happens when someone spends more than a decade behind bars, survives nearly 1,000 days in solitary confinement, and comes home determined to change the system that failed him?

This week on The Hometown Holler, Quinn and Daniel sit down with Ker... more

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Nobody told Auntie Bev she was supposed to be famous. She was just in her living room, doing a favor for her grandson... and somehow that turned into 3 million people waiting on her next word. Beverly Mahone, better known as Auntie Bev, is a Durham e... more

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Recent Guests

Kerwin Pittman
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Episode: I Bought a Prison with Kerwin Pittman
Beverly Mahone Gibbs
Durham-based vocabulary teacher, author, retired journalist, Auntie Bev
Auntie Bev / social media educator
Episode: Cuss With Class: Auntie Bev's Million-Dollar Vocabulary
Scott Peoples
US Army veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne; leader at Veterans for Responsible Leadership
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Episode: A Veteran’s Warning w/ Scott Peoples
Mark Kelly
Senator, former astronaut and combat pilot
United States Senate
Episode: Mark Kelly on War, Trump, and Why He Won't Back Down
Nico Agosta
Co-founder of the Political Integrity Project; founder of Almost Tuesday Media; creator of Stocking the Capitol
Political Integrity Project; Almost Tuesday Media; Stocking the Capitol
Episode: Tracking Congress with Nico Agosta
Trae Crowder
The Liberal Redneck, guest on The Hometown Holler
Trae Crowder (traecrowder.com)
Episode: Yelling Into the Void with Trae Crowder | The Liberal Redneck
Deborah Ross
Congresswoman representing North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump, Chaos and The Epstein Files, w/ Congresswoman Deborah Ross.
Graig Meyer
Former North Carolina state senator, executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center
North Carolina Justice Center
Episode: Corruption, Transparency & Why He’s Done: Inside NC Politics with Graig Meyer
Pat McCrory
Former Governor of North Carolina
Former Governor of North Carolina
Episode: Pat McCrory: What Republicans Won't Say in Public

Hosts

Daniel Ayers
Host of The Hometown Holler
Quinn Ray
Co-host of The Hometown Holler

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • …stay on the horse…

    Love HCR. Love The Hometown Holler. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeeSue
    United States5 months ago
  • Reed Galen

    Good episode. I hope you can have him back and get his take on the recent election results.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PoppiMoon
    United States8 months ago
  • Legit so good.

    I always learn something new and get introduced to interesting people! Must listen for anyone who wants to understand what’s actually going on in North Carolina.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheWizardessOfOs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks for bringing on HCR

    Here’s a holler to y’all and a hat tip to the drawl from Raleigh via RoCo (I grew up between Eden and Reidsville). I’m glad to have discovered your podcast, recommended to me by some like-minded friends. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sadlack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic listen

    Found y’all on YouTube since HCR is my go-to these days. What an excellent interview and I can’t wait to hear when she comes back (hopefully to visit us in NC) and reads the Lincoln letter. Keep up the good work and Nolite te bastardes carborundorum!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teehelm
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep NC context and practical policy takeaways.
Guests are varied and the hosts keep conversations accessible and engaging.
High-quality interviews with a clear NC focus and civics-forward discussion.
Content is consistently relevant to North Carolinians and often timely with current events.
Hosts are down-to-earth and well-versed in state politics, making complex topics approachable.

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Tracking Congress with Nico Agosta
Q: What is the broader takeaway for North Carolina voters after this assessment of the state's delegation?
The hosts summarize that NC's delegation is varied but characterized by heavy corporate money and traditional fundraising, with occasional pockets of stock-trading restraint; they emphasize scrutiny, transparency, and continued monitoring via the Integrity Index.
Tracking Congress with Nico Agosta
Q: Is there a member who trades stocks but also supports or backs a stock-trading ban, showing a mismatch between actions and intentions?
There are cases where individuals show a mix of personal trading while supporting bans; this highlights the complexity of intent and underscores why the process includes multiple dimensions and ongoing scrutiny.
Tracking Congress with Nico Agosta
Q: What are the main metrics you look at to grade someone, and how do you keep it fair?
The team uses objective data from public sources (FEC for PAC money, stock holdings, trading frequency) and avoids party bias by focusing on money flows and influence rather than party labels, while also incorporating a few legislative indicators for a broader fairness.
Tracking Congress with Nico Agosta
Q: Could you talk about the formula you use to assess members of Congress and what metrics determine the final grade?
Nico explains that the grading combines inputs from two main areas: personal finance (stock holdings and trading activity) and campaign finance (sources of donations, size of checks, and PAC influence), with future iterations adding scores for legislative actions like signing on to stock trading bans and pursuing anti-Citizens United measures.
Trump, Chaos and The Epstein Files, w/ Congresswoman Deborah Ross.
Q: Where can folks keep up to date with what you're doing and contact you?
Ross directs listeners to her official pages and newsletters (Ross.House.gov) and social media channels, encouraging attendance at town halls and engagement through her campaigns and official communications.

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A NC-focused political and cultural conversation that frequently features policymakers, veterans, writers, and artists discussing state governance, budgets, democracy, and regional issues. Episodes balance policy analysis with personal storytelling, spotlighting topics like state budgeting, energy costs, transparency in politics, the arts economy, and regional history. Noteworthy traits include a strong North Carolina lens, a mix of insider perspectives and external voices, and a candid, conversational style that blends civics with culture. Potential listeners can gauge fit if they seek informed discussions on state politics, public policy, and local culture delivered with accessibility and regional flavor.

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1. Kerwin Pittman
2. Beverly Mahone Gibbs
3. Scott Peoples
4. Mark Kelly
5. Nico Agosta
6. Trae Crowder
7. Deborah Ross
8. Graig Meyer

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