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Bonus episode: Gov. Roy Cooper, how NC knows him Jul 23, 2024

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N&O producer/intern Gabi Hartlaub and Capitol Bureau Chief Dawn Vaughan talk about what it's like covering Cooper and what he's known for, from Covid response to budget battles with the NCGA.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Producer: Gabi Hartlaub

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Changes to downtown Raleigh, including a new mayor this year Jul 22, 2024

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For the week of July 22, 2024, Dawn Vaughan, podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief, is joined by Raleigh politics and government reporter Anna Roman to talk about who is running in local Raleigh races this fall.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guest: Anna Roman

Producer: Kevin Keister

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An exit interview with Republican NC Sen. Jim Perry Jul 15, 2024

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For the week of July 15, 2024, Dawn Vaughan, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief, is joined by now-former state Sen. Jim Perry, Kinston Republican. Perry had powerful influence in the General Assembly, particularly finance, health care and the budget, and in his former role as majority whip.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guest: Former State Senator Tim Perry

Producer: Gabriella Hartlaub

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How lawmakers, not just the governor, control abortion law Jul 08, 2024

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For the week of July 8, 2024, Dawn Vaughan, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief, is joined by politics reporter Avi Bajpai, higher education reporter Korie Dean and summer intern Emmy Martin. They discuss how abortion is a major issue in the governor’s race between candidates Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guest: Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean, Emmy Martin

Producer: Gabriella Hartlaub

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Legislature goes home, what bills made it over the finish line Jul 01, 2024

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For the week of July 1, 2024, Kyle Ingram, this week’s podcast host and politics reporter for The News & Observer, is joined by his politics team colleagues Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai,to discuss the House and Senate adjourning their short session on Thursday after passing a flurry of bills.

Host: Kyle Ingram

Guests: Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai

Producer: Gabriella Hartlaub

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Budget summer cooling, and environmental policy Jun 24, 2024

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For the week of June 24, 2024, Dawn Vaughan, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief, is joined by her politics team colleague Kyle Ingram and N&O environment and climate change reporter Adam Wagner to discuss this summer’s budget stalemate and environmental policy changes.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guests: Kyle Ingram, Adam Wagner

Producer: Kevin Keister

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The House’s budget move, UNC leadership search and voters Jun 17, 2024

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Start your week in North Carolina politics with our latest Under the Dome podcast, for the week of June 17, 2024. Dawn Vaughan here, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. On this episode, I’m joined by my politics team colleagues Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean and Danielle Battaglia to talk about UNC System chancellor searches, the House’s budget move and voters.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guests: Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean and Danielle Battaglia

Producer: Kevin Keister

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Drama in the Senate over surprise mask/campaign finance bill Jun 10, 2024

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For the week of June 10, 2024, host Dawn Vaughan talks with her legislative team colleagues Avi Bajpai and Kyle Ingram about Democrats walking out in the senate, early voting, and the abortion lawsuit.

You’ll also hear a clip from Senate leader Phil Berger talking about what he would want for any future abortion legislation.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guests: Avi Bajpai, Kyle Ingram

Producer: Kevin Keister

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It’s already June and the NCGA still has a long to-do list Jun 03, 2024

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Start your week in North Carolina politics with our latest Under the Dome podcast, for the week of June 3, 2024. Dawn Vaughan here, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. On this episode, I’m joined by my legislative team colleagues Avi Bajpai and Kyle Ingram.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guests: Avi Bajpai and Kyle ingram

Producer: Kevin Keister

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Asheville Rep. Caleb Rudow on bipartisan singing and his future May 27, 2024

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Start your week in North Carolina politics with our latest Under the Dome podcast, for the week of May 27, 2024. Dawn Vaughan here, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. On this episode, I’m joined by Asheville Democratic Rep. Caleb Rudow.

Host: Dawn Vaughan

Guest: Rep. Caleb Rudow

Producer: Kevin Keister

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