July 7, 2011 - Inside N.C. Redistricting

We get an inside look at redistricting with Sen. Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg), chair of the N.C. Senate Redistricting Committee.

Plus Damon Circosta, executive director of the N.C. Center for Voter Education, talks redistricting reform.

And Brent Laurenz from the Jones Street Chronicles breaks down the political impact of the Republican-drawn maps.

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Apr. 29, 2011 - An Inside Look at Serving in the N.C. Legislature

What is it like to be a new legislator at a time when the state faces a massive $2 billion budget shortfall, among other challenges?

To get some insight, we speak with Rep. Marcus Brandon (D-Guilford), serving in his first N.C. House term.

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Mar. 25, 2011 - The Potential GOP Presidential Field

At this point in 2007, major candidates such as Sens. John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama had declared their candidacies for the 2008 presidential election.

So far this year, the GOP presidential field has been fairly quiet, but behind the scenes several candidates are beginning to line up donors and campaign staff.

We speak with Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling to gauge the strengths and weakness of potential Republican White House contenders.

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