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WUNC Politics

WUNC
North Carolina
Community Development
Wendell
Josh Stein
Economic Development
North Carolina Democratic Party
Local Government
Economic Growth
Wake County
Murphy
Mark Robinson
Residential Development
Robeson County
Lumbee Tribe
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cryptocurrency
Mike Morgan
Satana Deberry
Jeff Jackson

The WUNC Politics Podcast is a free-flowing discussion of what we're hearing in the back hallways of the General Assembly and on the campaign trail across North Carolina.

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Latest Episodes

Gov.Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. It’s been a year marked by hurricane recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and fights with the legislature over taxes, Medicaid and more in Raleigh. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discu... more

The 2026 campaign season has officially kicked off (although many campaigns have been going for months now) with the start of candidate filing. 

With the primary less than three months away, we're digging into the races worth watching, from Congress... more

Local news is a tough business these days, with journalists routinely laid off and small-town newspapers closing up shop. But North Carolina’s journalism scene does have success stories. 

WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with the leaders of two locally o... more

At age 88, former Gov. Jim Hunt continues to be a prominent figure in state politics, but the state’s growth means that many North Carolinians weren’t around during his record 16 years in office. So to better understand what he accomplished and what ... more

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Recent Guests

David Woronoff
Publisher of The Pilot
The Pilot
Episode: What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks?
Kyle Villemain
Founder and CEO of The Assembly
The Assembly
Episode: What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks?
Gary Pearce
Political consultant, writer, and biographer of Jim Hunt
Episode: The legacy of former Gov. Jim Hunt
Representative Keith Kidwell
Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and Republican representative from Beaufort County
North Carolina General Assembly
Episode: NC House Freedom Caucus wins on shrimp, guns
Dr. Dev Sangvai
Secretary of Health and Human Services in North Carolina, family medicine physician, and professor at Duke University.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: Why Medicaid is facing big funding cuts in NC
Kimberly Reynolds
Democratic strategist and co-founder of Maven Strategies
Maven Strategies
Episode: What to expect from NC's expensive 2026 US Senate race
Jim Blaine
Republican strategist and co-founder of The Differentiators
The Differentiators
Episode: What to expect from NC's expensive 2026 US Senate race
Patrick Newton
Chair of the North Carolina Forward Party
North Carolina Forward Party
Episode: A new NC political party seeks to find the middle
Benton Sawrey
Senator Benton Sawrey is a Republican in his second term, representing Johnston County. He co-chairs the Senate's committees on health care.
Episode: NC's new healthcare laws you probably missed

Host

Colin Campbell
Host and Capital Bureau Chief at WUNC, providing insights into the dynamics of North Carolina politics and the General Assembly.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • After the change of locus from politics, why this title?

    I was an avid listener in the past but after the previous host left it is meaningless. Inside the legislature journalism seems extinct now. Unfollowing, sadly.

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    shirokuma1407
    United States2 years ago
  • An excellent deep dive into NC politics

    The biweekly format with a one-on-one interview and a panel discussion is a welcome development. I cannot, however, recommend playing a drinking game around Becki Gray’s use of “I think we need to be really careful...” to deflect from some conservative controversy or scandal. You’ll be blotto well before the pod ends.

    UPDATE: Since I’m an unaffiliated moderate squish, let me be balanced and offer a comment on the left-wing commentator. Would it be possible to get a little variety, like the pod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slaintejoe
    United States3 years ago
  • Cream of the Crop

    This is easily one of the best, most comprehensive podcasts covering North Carolina politics. I would know, I’ve tried them all. Come for informed viewpoints, quality coverage, and (importantly when compared to a few other NC pol pods) competent production. Five stars for Jeff, the guests, and the whole crew. Thank you for providing this resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garrett W 1996
    United States3 years ago
  • Not really balanced

    Purports to present both sides, but is still very slanted. Very little nuance in presentation of views.

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    1
    Eruson
    United States4 years ago
  • Wow!

    A political discussion where both sides aren’t yelling and screaming. I love it. Everyone engages in civil discourse in a respectful and informative manner. Both sides bring valid points. Kudos for keeping it real…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Day Day Mac
    United States4 years ago

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What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks?
Q: What's allowed you to grow instead of shrink?
Ownership that is locally rooted and focused on community needs has been key.
What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks?
Q: What was your idea when you started out, more or less, the vision that The Assembly has grown into today?
The vision has evolved to do in-depth reporting while also being more responsive to immediate local news needs.
A closer look at NC's new Congressional districts
Q: Looking ahead to the immediate future, what are the odds that plaintiffs challenging these maps might have any success in court?
The odds seem limited based on recent court decisions and the historical context of similar cases.
A closer look at NC's new Congressional districts
Q: Chris, put this in some broader context. Has North Carolina not gone as far as other states in gerrymandering up until this point?
Yeah, almost any metric would indicate North Carolina was already highly gerrymandered, and now they've made targeted adjustments to solidify Republican advantages.
A closer look at NC's new Congressional districts
Q: How are Republicans able to shift the first district to being more or less a GOP safe seat?
They shifted demographics strategically by redistributing counties and their populations to minimize Democratic influence.

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A focused exploration of political dynamics in North Carolina, featuring discussions that cover the state's legislative processes, election campaigns, and significant policy changes. Key themes include local journalism's evolving landscape, the intricacies of gerrymandering, and the influence of grassroots activism on legislative outcomes. Expert guests provide insights into issues such as healthcare access, voting rights, and the role of new political factions aimed at moderating partisan divides. Notably, the content frequently features voices from both sides of the political spectrum, making it valuable for listeners interested in balanced political discourse.

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2. Kyle Villemain
3. Gary Pearce
4. Representative Keith Kidwell
5. Dr. Dev Sangvai
6. Kimberly Reynolds
7. Jim Blaine
8. Patrick Newton

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