
Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 292 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

On this latest episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with politics reporter Kyle Ingram about a state auditor report of vacant state government jobs and the costs of lapsed ... more
On this episode of Under the Dome for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan sits down with North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to talk about the lack of a state budget, the fight over taxes, when Medicaid might get... more
On this latest episode of Under the Dome for Dec. 23, 2025, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with reporters Kyle Ingram about the big statewide news of 2025 and Danielle Battaglia about the big federal news that impacted North Carolin... more
On this new Dec. 16, 2025 episode of The News & Observer politics podcast, Under the Dome, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan talks with Washington correspondent Danielle Battaglia about candidates who have already filed to run for Congress, ... more
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Great insight into the people who are running the state. Sheds light on what is happening at the legislature and across state government.
Great way to catch up on state politics. Thank you!
Like it so far. Short, unbiased weekly update. Thanks for this.
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This podcast focuses on providing in-depth analysis and commentary on North Carolina's state politics and government matters. With episodes that cover everything from congressional races and local elections to budget discussions and healthcare issues, it serves as a critical resource for listeners wanting to understand the inner workings and complexities of political decision-making in the state. Unique segments feature interviews with key political figures and experts, shedding light on the implications of current policies and legislative changes.
Listeners can expect weekly updates that combine news reporting with expert insights, making it suitable for anyone interested in staying informed about North Carolina's political climate. The d... more
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Recent guests on Under the Dome include:
1. Brian Turner
2. Staci Meyer
3. Allen Chesser
4. Woodson Bradley
5. Jason Simmons
6. Luke Farley
7. Claudia Rivera Cotto
8. Dr. Jarvis Hall
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