Best Brian Groesser Podcasts (2025)

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Iran: Conversation with Reza Breakstone 1:14:06

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Iran is dominating the news at the moment. Fears grow of World War III or US involvement in another Middle East conflict. But how much do you actually know about the country? Who is the Ayatollah and why does he hold power? Do the Iranians want regime change? What led to the Islamic Revolution? Why does Iran refer to the US as the Great Satan? Hint…

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Civics 101: Minnesota Assassination, No Kings Rally, and Rep. von Haefen 41:49

10d ago41:49

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I predicted that last weekend would be turbulent. And it unfortunately was in the worst of ways. The assassination of Rep. Hortman in her own home was horrifying and widely condemned. But fingers were pointed by hands that were not clean. My state Rep. von Haefen took to social media promoting the beheading of President Trump and Elon Musk. She des…

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Fire & ICE 49:22

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ICE deportations are escalating. Protests that originated in LA are going to spread. Peaceful protests will turn into destructive riots. And Trump 2.0 will deal with the situation differently than Trump 1.0 did in the summer of 2020. But what is the basis for these protests in the first place and who is ICE actually deporting? Time to discuss conte…

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The Breakup: Donald & Elon 57:18

21d ago57:18

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You knew it would eventually come. But this week, President Trump and Elon Musk seemingly ended their bromance in spectacular (and embarrassing) fashion - with accusations ranging from lack of influence to pedophilia. The catalyst is Trump's Big Beautiful Bill that is still sitting in Congress. Republicans had a mandate. They can't seem to get out …

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Listener Conversation: Shan from NC discusses her home search experience 55:16

1M ago55:16

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Debt free with a household income in the six figures. This is the goal of most middle class families. Shan and her family are those people. But they still have found home buying to be unaffordable. This looming housing crisis is not just for first-time homebuyers. It will impact everyone. This is the first in a new series of conversations with list…

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Biden has Cancer, Griffin Concedes, and The Original Sin 47:43

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Former President Biden announced that he has Stage 4 prostate cancer. The timing of the announcement has raised skepticism as to how long this diagnosis has been known and again questions the level of cover-up done to keep him running for office prior to dropping out. Judge Jefferson Griffin finally conceded to Justice Allison Riggs in the only out…

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House of Cards: The Looming Housing Crisis 1:03:36

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In 2008, we saw the housing market take an unprecedented crash that took over a decade to recover. I bought in 2008. I saw signs then. I was told not to worry by the experts. I learned my lesson. It's now 2025. I'm seeing other signs that again nobody is publicly worried about or talking about. But they are there. There's a reason first-time homebu…

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Trump's First 100 Days 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Trump Presidency 2.0 has officially hit 100 days filled with a head-spinning amount of executive orders, controversies over various policies, a closed border, and a disruption (if not dismantling) of longstanding institutions. No President has had such an impact in their first 100 days since FDR. Are his promises being kept? Are his policies Making…

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Conversation with Patrick Newton: Chair of the NC Forward Party 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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Patrick Newton sits down for a conversation about leading the NC Forward Party, a political third party looking to take a foothold in North Carolina and across the country. Independents make up the largest voting bloc in North Carolina, but do not have an official party that represents them in elections. Patrick is looking to fill that void. We dis…

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The Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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The Trump Administration has hit it's first bellwether case when it comes to enforcement of its immigration policies. Kilmar Garcia is either a "Maryland man" raising three disabled children who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, or he is an illegal MS-13 gangbanger who has been excised from the country back to his home. That is the …

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Signal Failure, NC Sports Betting Anniversary & Tesla Terror 37:50

3M ago37:50

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Top Republicans, national security and intelligence officials are in hot water after including the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic in a group chat discussing military strikes in Yemen on an app you can download on your iPhone bringing back memories of Hillary Clinton's unsecured server. Sports betting celebrated its one-year anniversary in North Ca…

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March Madness 2025 40:27

3M ago40:27

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The Brackets are back! If you are looking to fill out your office pool, or maybe compete against your friends or neighbors, and don't necessarily follow a lot of college basketball - this episode is for you. Rather than pick a team because you like their colors or their mascot, listen to some actual advice from someone who watches a lot of college …

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COVID: 5 Years Later 1:13:28

4M ago1:13:28

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Five years ago this week, the world shut down and forever changed. COVID divided this country like nothing we have seen since the Civil War. The ramifications are still being felt today. I look back at what happened, what we learned from it, and what, if anything, would change in the future should it happen again. Like the show? Shoot me a text wit…

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Trump Addresses Congress 56:27

4M ago56:27

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Trump addressed Congress for the first time in his second term. Whether you like him or not, he gave one of his better speeches. But more notably, the Democrats looked awful. From an optics standpoint, their failure to recognize and celebrate the human element on display will stick in the minds of viewers much more than anything Trump said. Democra…

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DOGE and Ukraine 54:14

4M ago54:14

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Two topics, DOGE and Ukraine, have dominated the news cycle over the past two weeks. I decided to do a brief overview of both - not to sway opinion - to provide context as to both what DOGE is attempting to accomplish and what led to the confrontation between Zelensky and Trump in the Oval Office last week. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your …

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Super Bowl Society Shift, Ft. Bragg & Kanye West 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Super Bowl Sunday is the pinnacle of sports fandom in America. It's also a good indicator of American Society at the moment. And what this past weekend showed was a societal shift is taking place. Ft. Bragg is back to being named Ft. Bragg but this time for a Better Bragg. And may we not make the same mistake with Kanye West that we did with Sean C…

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Trump Tariffs 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

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Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff increase on China. Supporters believe that these countries will cave to avoid detrimental economic impacts. Detractors say only the American consumer will pay. Who is right? How has America used tariffs historically? And are they really in play or simply a means to another end? …

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ICE Raids, Lumbee Tribe & CNN/MSNBC Tank 51:01

5M ago51:01

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The ICE raids have started as the Trump Administration has begun the process to root out those living here illegally, starting with criminal offenders. While most Americans likely agree with that particular demographic being deported, the scale of approval shifts as the characteristics change. Where do you side? The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina g…

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Trump Inauguration 1:09:01

5M ago1:09:01

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He's Back. The greatest political comeback in American history culminated in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday with Donald J. Trump being sworn in as the 47th President. The day was unlike any other we had ever seen when it comes to an inauguration, starting with preemptive pardons from Biden and ending with a slew of Trump executive orders. I'll recap…

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Gaza Ceasefire, Western NC Update & TikTok Ban 42:53

5M ago42:53

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It's been over 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel setting off a deadly war in Gaza, but days away from the Trump Inauguration, there is a ceasefire in place with hostages being returned - at a cost. The LA fires have gripped the country over the past week, but Western North Carolina is still recovering from its own natural disaster that occurred…

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Facebook Flip, NC Supremes Battle & LA Fires 44:20

6M ago44:20

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Facebook and Instagram have now joined X in moving away from censorship. And that's a good thing. The North Carolina Supreme Court race is still not officially decided, two month's post Election Day. And that's not a good thing. And LA is burning - once again sparking the need for Americans to step in and help other Americans. Like the show? Shoot …

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New Years Evil 28:51

6M ago28:51

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2025 starts out with a realization rather than a resolution - this country is still susceptible to mass casualty terror events 24 years removed from 9/11. The problem? We don't seem to be doing as much about it. A sieve of a southern border means we have little idea as to who has entered this country and could be operating as a sleeper cell. And th…

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Citizen Jimmy Carter 28:07

6M ago28:07

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President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100 years old. Although his presidency is not likely viewed in the upper echelon of administrations, his life certainly fits that mold. I take a brief look back at the man who grew up in a two of less than 600 people, became the most powerful man in the world, and then returned to that same town to live out the…

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NJ Drones, NC GOP Power Grab and Yellowstone 53:31

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Drones have been hovering around New Jersey at night for nearly a month now and nobody seems to have an answer as to why. This has led to an outpouring of theories as to what is going on. I'll delve into those theories and why we should have some concern. The NC GOP passed an omnibus bill tied to hurricane relief that effectively stripped power fro…

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United Healthcare CEO Assassination & the Health Insurance Industry 33:59

7M ago33:59

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The CEO of the country's largest health insurance carrier being assassinated in Midtown Manhattan has gripped the country for a week. Police arrested his alleged killer just yesterday after an extensive manhunt. Not only was the killing surprising, but so has been the response. There has been a lot of online support for what happened. Although the …

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Biden Pardons Hunter, NC Sports Betting Tax, and JonBenet 39:47

7M ago39:47

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Biden pardoned his son Hunter, which should come as no surprise except to those who believed he and Democrats were above what they accused of Trump and Republicans. Nope. They are one and the same. Rep. Erin Pare is looking to introduce a bill that should get unanimous bipartisan support in North Carolina to avoid a surprising tax bill on sports be…

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The Detroit Lions and Being Thankful 25:35

7M ago25:35

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! A holiday that we often do not appreciate, coupled with a team that most did not appreciate, provides the context of today's podcast episode: learning to appreciate and be thankful for where you are in life regardless of your circumstances and your surroundings. Because when things turnaround and when you are in the pla…

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Trump's Bare Cabinet 56:54

7M ago56:54

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The Trump Administration is off to a quick start in its effort to take the momentum from Election Day and hit the ground running on Day 1. They have rolled out a number of nominees for the Cabinet (and non-Cabinet) positions - some of whom are considered as controversial from both sides of the aisle. I'll discuss how Trump plans on getting these no…

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NC Results Review 34:40

8M ago34:40

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So what happened in the swing state of North Carolina? Trump won, but so did the Democrats in the three main statewide races. How much of drag was Mark Robinson on down-the-ballot Republicans? Did the GOP maintain a super majority in the legislature? And what can both parties learn for future elections? Let's discuss. And please vote for this podca…

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Trump Wins 46:20

8M ago46:20

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Trump won - by the biggest margins for a Republican since 1988. I predicted it and I'll discuss why it happened, what the Democrats failed to do, and how to react to the reality of a Trump Administration 2.0. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the showBy Brian Groesser

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Election Day Preview 30:01

8M ago30:01

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Election Day is here. Early Voting is over. Ads are over. It's time for results. My official prediction: Trump will win North Carolina and will win the Presidency. Why? Let's discuss. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the showBy Brian Groesser

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One Week Away 38:54

8M ago38:54

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We are one week away from Election Day. Where do we stand now? As of the moment, Trump will not only win North Carolina, but likely come close to sweeping all of the swing states. Surprised? Tune in to find out why. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the showBy Brian Groesser

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Early Voting Begins 29:18

8M ago29:18

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We have made it to voting, at least here in North Carolina. Many other states have also started or are about to start the early voting process as well. Contrary to what many people believe, the majority of ballots are cast during the early voting process. So how the electorate feels today and over these next few days/weeks may determine the results…

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Conversation with Mary Miskimon: Republican Candidate for NC House District 21 56:15

9M ago56:15

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Mary joins to the pod to talk about her campaign for NC House after spending years as a teacher and journalist. She discusses what she would do to address issues with the economy, infrastructure, energy, education and community safety if elected to serve in Raleigh. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show…

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Conversation with Elizabeth McDuffie: Candidate for WCPSS School Board District 8 48:15

9M ago48:15

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Elizabeth joins the pod to talk about her prior experience as a public school teacher and why that has prompted her to run for School Board. She discusses proficiency rates, teacher attrition, funding and allotment, school safety, redistricting and curriculum and what she hopes to do on the Board to address these issues. Like the show? Shoot me a t…

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The American Heart 32:38

9M ago32:38

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In the midst of a contentious election season, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the acts of Americans supporting other Americans over the past week that I have witnessed on a macro and micro level. From the rush to support those devasted by the apocalyptic scene left behind by Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains to the empathy a…

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Conversation with Josh Points: Candidate for WCPSS School Board District 6 52:59

9M ago52:59

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Josh joins the pod to talk about running for the School Board of one of the largest school districts in the county. Opting to run as a concerned parent, he discusses the 20-year downward trajectory of proficiency ratings despite increased graduation rates, safety in schools and how he hopes to improve learning in the classroom. Like the show? Shoot…

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Conversation with Phil Hensley: Republican Candidate for NC House District 11 1:11:59

9M ago1:11:59

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Phil joins the pod to talk about his decision to enter politics as a moderate and run for NC House. Growing up on the coast and moving to Raleigh in college, he has seen the area grow and along with it issues with infrastructure. He discusses education, abortion and the economy, including how it has impacted running his small business. Like the sho…

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Conversation with Becki Allen: Republican Candidate for NC House District 36 41:28

9M ago41:28

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Becki Allen returns to the pod to discuss her campaign for the NC House. She delves into her thoughts on the economy, safety, and education and how her conversations with constituents in her district have shaped her views on other issues. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show…

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VP Debate 49:13

9M ago49:13

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JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off last night in what is likely the last debate of the election cycle. And it was refreshingly civil and substantive. Vance won it, but Walz held his own, especially later in the debate. Did either move the needle? Did either effectively address their targeted audience? Let's discuss. Like the show? Shoot me a text with…

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VP Debate Preview 41:04

9M ago41:04

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The Vice Presidential Debate is tonight at 9 on CBS. Although VP debates tend not to move the overall needle, this debate will have a focus on one particular voter: the moderate/undecided white male voter living in Wisconsin, Michigan or Pennsylvania. That voter is why these two were added to the ticket and is who they will be targeting tonight. Le…

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Conversation with Michael Oakes: Libertarian Candidate for NC House District 35 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

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Michael joins the pod to talk about his campaign running as a third party for a seat in the NC House. He discusses why he opted to run for office in his 20s, what issues he sees affecting his peers, an outline of his platform and how he plans to secure votes from those disenfranchised or dissatisfied with the two main parties. Like the show? Shoot …

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Conversation with Scott Lassiter: Republican Candidate for NC Senate District 13 51:12

9M ago51:12

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Scott is back on the pod after emerging from the primary to talk about his general election campaign. He discusses running as a moderate, dealing with the Mark Robinson fallout, the balance between positive and negative campaigning, and the issues he sees as important for his district heading into Election Day. Like the show? Shoot me a text with y…

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Conversation with Mike Ross: Libertarian Candidate for Governor 1:22:52

9M ago1:22:52

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Mike Ross is running for Governor against Josh Stein and Mark Robinson as the Libertarian candidate. He joins the pod to discuss what it means to be a Libertarian, why he decided to run as a third party, his viewpoint on major issues, and why he and his party can be an alternative for those who are not happy with their choice on either candidate. L…

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Conversation with Erin Pare: Republican Candidate for NC House District 37 1:11:19

9M ago1:11:19

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Erin joins the podcast to talk about her campaign for a third term in the NC House. She discusses her background moving around the country as a military wife before settling in Holly Springs and opening a small business. She covers her accomplishments in office, including negotiating Senate Bill 20 (the abortion bill). And she spells out her vision…

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Conversation with Frank Pierce: Democrat Candidate for US House District 13 55:21

9M ago55:21

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In the latest edition of the Candidate Conversation Series, Frank Pierce joins the pod to discuss his campaign for the US House of Representatives out of the 13th District. With a background of working in restaurants, as a teacher and a small business owner, Frank discusses how his experiences outside of politics has led him to run for a congressio…

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Conversation with Judge Jefferson Griffin: Candidate for NC Supreme Court 45:14

9M ago45:14

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Judge Griffin joins the pod to discuss his race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. We delve into partisanship with judges, what makes a conservative and liberal judge, his experience as a district court judge and on the Court of Appeals and what he hopes to bring to the highest court in the state. Like the show? Shoot me a text with yo…

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Mark Robinson: We Reap What We Sow 36:49

9M ago36:49

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CNN dropped a political bomb on North Carolina politics with an article on Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson's purported past comments on a porn website that are abhorrent and disgraceful. I say "purported" because Robinson has denied that they were made by him. If so, Robinson should commission an immediate investigation into crimina…

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Media & Politics: Conversation with Chad Livengood 1:26:28

9M ago1:26:28

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Detroit News Politics Editor and Columnist Chad Livengood joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between the media and politics. Chad has covered politics for nearly 20 years and interviewed Obama, Biden, Romney, McCain and Trump, amongst others. We cover a wide range of topics including media bias, the biggest issues facing voters in the al…

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Conversation with Eric Blankenburg: Republican Candidate for US House District 4 1:22:23

10M ago1:22:23

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Eric re-joins the podcast for a general election interview discussing his race for a seat in the House of Representatives. He talks about what he learned from the primary election, his three top issues (economy, immigration, foreign policy) and how he compares to his opponent when appealing to independent voters. Like the show? Shoot me a text with…