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  • Budget, veto, and a switch-up at the auditor's office

    Budget, veto, and a switch-up at the auditor's office
    2026/07/14
    On this July 14, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell is joined by democracy reporter Kyle Ingram and legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances to talk about the new state budget, a recent veto from the governor's office, early voting and a high-profile reassignment at the state auditor's office. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Jane Winik Sartwell Guests: Kyle Ingram & Esther Frances Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 分
  • Vetoes of anti-DEI bill overridden, and budget watch

    Vetoes of anti-DEI bill overridden, and budget watch
    2026/06/30
    On this June 30, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by democracy reporter Kyle Ingram and higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell. As all of #ncpol waits for the state budget bill to move toward votes this week, there are other factors at play. Recent veto overrides ban DEI programs in education, and passed because two House lawmakers who lost their primaries were absent. Stay tuned to the end for our picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Kyle Ingram & Jane Winik Sartwell Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 分
  • Coastal sea walls, budget and election bills

    Coastal sea walls, budget and election bills
    2026/06/23
    On this June 23, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram. Listen to what pending legislation about bans on coastal sea walls means for North Carolina and the environment. Plus budget negotiations and an election bill. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week, which includes a sports/politics crossover. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Esther Frances & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Community college tuition break and development on UNC System campuses

    Community college tuition break and development on UNC System campuses
    2026/06/16
    On this June 16, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell and politics intern Ronni Butts. Hear the latest news on UNC System education legislation in the General Assembly, plus development projects like Carolina North and what's being demolished at NC State. Plus the response to a bleeped out video by Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Jane Winik Sartwell and Ronni Butts Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Board of Elections local vote, Voter ID hearing

    Board of Elections local vote, Voter ID hearing
    2026/06/09
    On this June 9, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram, looking at State Board of Elections upcoming hearing and the dustup at the Jackson County Board of Elections. Plus what to expect at the General Assembly this week, from Jaleeyah's Law to budget talks. Stay tuned to the end for a Canes update and picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Esther Frances & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 分
  • NC House Oversight hearing focuses on Charlotte – again

    NC House Oversight hearing focuses on Charlotte – again
    2026/06/02
    On this June 2, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by Charlotte Observer politics and government reporter Mary Ramsey for a closer look at the upcoming House Oversight hearing about legislation in the wake of a 6 year-old girl's death. And the NC General Assembly's two unaffiliated lawmakers both represent Charlotte and Mecklenburg County districts. Plus the latest on the race to replace Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: Mary Ramsey Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Amendments, taxes and war impact on costs this year

    Amendments, taxes and war impact on costs this year
    2026/05/26
    On this May 26, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by congressional impact reporter Danielle Battaglia and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram to talk about ballot amendments, taxes, rising costs and how the U.S.-Iran war may affect gas prices. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: ⁠Dawn Vaughan⁠ Guests: Danielle Battaglia & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up ⁠here⁠. Please consider supporting local journalism with a ⁠subscription to The N&O⁠. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Politics and sports crossover: NIL, UNC System bill

    Politics and sports crossover: NIL, UNC System bill
    2026/05/19
    On this May 19, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell and UNC athletics reporter Shelby Swanson. It's a politics and sports crossover episode. We focus first on pending state legislation about NIL, plus talk about the UNC System bill and other higher ed and UNC news. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Jane Winik Sartwell & Shelby Swanson Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分