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Under the Dome The News & Observer
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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
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The House’s budget move, UNC leadership search and voters
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
Executive Producer: Kevin Keister
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Drama in the Senate over surprise mask/campaign finance bill
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
Executive Producer: Kevin Keister
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It’s already June and the NCGA still has a long to-do list
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
Executive Producer: Kevin Keister
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Asheville Rep. Caleb Rudow on bipartisan singing and his future
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
Executive Producer: Kevin Keister
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Masks, ICE and skydiving coming up at the legislature
Start your week in North Carolina politics with our latest Under the Dome podcast, for the week of May 20, 2024. Dawn Vaughan here, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. On this episode, I’m joined by my colleagues Avi Bajpai and Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi.
Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guests: Avi Bajpai and Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi
Executive Producer: Kevin Keister
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Masks legislation and the Shalom Act are pending after UNC protests
For the week of May 13, 2024 Dawn Vaughan talks with colleagues Avi Bajpai and Korie Dean about how the recent protests at UNC-Chapel Hill factor in to significant legislation moving through the General Assembly right now: the SHALOM Act and a mask bill.
You’ll also hear a clip from Senate leader Phil Berger about why he supports a new mask bill post-pandemic and in the wake of protesters wearing masks.
Host: Dawn Vaughan
Guest: Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean
Executive Producer: Laura Brache
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