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Where the Dogwood Blooms

Where the Dogwood Blooms

著者： Cassie Clark
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 Hey there! I'm Cassie Clark. And Welcome to Where the Dogwood Blooms – a weekly podcast celebrating everything that makes North Carolina living so sweet! Join me as my guests and I explore the rich history, customs, and flavors of the Old North State. Whether you're a native Tar Heel or just curious about this land of sweet tea and Southern charm, Where the Dogwood Blooms is your ticket to the heart and soul of North Carolina's cultural heritage.Cassie Clark 社会科学
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  • Brodie Duke: The Black Sheep

    Brodie Duke: The Black Sheep
    2026/04/08

    I sat down with my friend Ellie Parker to talk about her ancestor, Brodie Duke—the black sheep of the Duke family.

    If you’ve ever heard his name, it’s probably been attached to scandal. Brodie had a reputation—alcohol, failed marriages, and headlines that followed him across the country.

    For a long time, that’s where his story has started and ended.

    But here’s the part most folks don’t know:

    The Duke empire? It traces back to his vision.

    Brodie was the one who helped pull his family into tobacco manufacturing in Durham, laying the groundwork for what would become one of the most powerful business dynasties in the South.

    So I asked the question—was he really just the family’s cautionary tale? Or was he something more complicated than that?

    This conversation digs into both sides of Brodie: the troublemaker the newspapers loved, and the man whose ideas helped shape North Carolina history.

    Because like a lot of stories around here—it ain’t clean, it ain’t simple, and it sure ain’t one-sided.

    And in that way, it might just be one of the most North Carolina stories there is.

    Sponsors:

    • Knights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5

    Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:

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    Connect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:

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    Contact:

    • cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com

    Tags:

    #NCHistory #UntoldStories #Storytelling #BrodieDuke #DukeFamily #DurhamNC #TobaccoHistory #SouthernRoots
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    58 分
  • Divergent Voices: Conservative Versus Liberal

    Divergent Voices: Conservative Versus Liberal
    2026/03/18

    I sat down with Jonah Garson, Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, for a long conversation about politics, culture, and policy here in North Carolina.

    We start with a softball: why North Carolina voters split their tickets so often. We talk about the state’s long tradition of independent voters, the fact that North Carolina elects a whole slate of executive offices, and how the governor’s power here was intentionally designed to be weaker than in most states.

    From there, we get into the debate over transgender participation in sports and bathroom access, revisiting the fallout from the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act. Jonah argues that transgender women have become a political scapegoat and that conversations about safety should include everyone. I push back by raising concerns about women’s privacy, trauma, and self-defense, which naturally leads us into a broader discussion about guns and public safety.

    We also talk about disaster response and rebuilding after Hurricane Helene—from flood-zone rebuilding limits to insurance denials and the question of whether more government actually helps or just adds red tape. Jonah makes the case for better government, not necessarily bigger government.

    Along the way, we wade into a whole list of thorny topics: the “socialism” label in American politics, healthcare debates like single-payer vs. frustrations with Obamacare, welfare benefit cliffs that trap people in poverty, federalism and local power, crime and prison reform, and the lingering fallout from COVID policies.

    And yes—we end with the classic political hot seat moment when Jonah declines to answer the simplest question of all.

    00:00 — Meet the Guest

    01:45 — Why North Carolina Voters Split Tickets

    03:20 — Why North Carolina Has a Weak Governor

    04:37 — Trans Rights and the HB2 Debate

    06:23 — Bathroom Safety and the Scapegoating Argument

    13:16 — Guns, Self-Defense, and Public Safety

    15:44 — Social Media and Debate Culture

    18:40 — Storm Response and Infrastructure

    21:16 — Hurricane Helene Recovery vs. Red Tape

    26:03 — “Better Government” vs. “Bigger Government”

    28:26 — Neighbors Helping Neighbors

    29:04 — Teasing the Tougher Questions

    29:30 — The “Socialism” Label Debate

    31:58 — Healthcare: Single-Payer vs. Obamacare Frustrations

    37:29 — Nordic Models and Immigration

    40:51 — Federalism and Local Control

    50:36 — Welfare Benefit Cliffs

    54:50 — Crime, Prisons, and Reform

    59:28 — COVID Policy Fallout

    01:03:01 — The Gotcha Question

    Connect with Jonah Garson:

    • Website
    • X

    Sponsors:

    • Knights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5

    Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:

    • Venmo
    • Cash App

    Connect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • X
    • TikTok

    Contact:

    • cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.com

    Tags:

    #JonahGarson #ConservativeVersusDemocrat #CivilPoliticalDiscussion #HurricaneHeleneRecovery #TransgenderSportsDebate #WhatIsAWoman
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  • The NC Forward Party

    The NC Forward Party
    2026/02/25
    In this episode, I sat down in downtown Raleigh with Lennie Friedman — retired NFL player and Vice Chair of the North Carolina Forward Party — for a real, candid conversation about why he stepped into a third-party movement that says it’sfighting for the political “middle 70%.”Lennie walks through how the Forward Party first came together nationally, led by Andrew Yang and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman — and why the North Carolina chapter is choosing to stay laser-focused on state issues instead of getting swallowed up in national political chaos.We dig into what they see as the root problem: broken political incentives. That means tackling gerrymandering, pushing for term limits, and advocating for instant runoff (ranked-choice) voting so candidates actually have to earn 50% support — especially in primaries where someone can currently win with roughly 30%.Lennie makes the case that those reforms would reduce the “spoiler” fear around third parties, force candidates to campaign beyond their base, and maybe — just maybe — cool down some of the mudslinging that’s become standard operating procedure.We also get into education. Lennie talks about outcomes over dollars spent, pointing to what’s been called the “Mississippi Miracle” and gains in other Southern states as proof that improvement is possible. I raise concerns about schools drifting away from core academics and toward social and cultural debates. He’s clear: the party’s focus is foundational skills — reading, math, communication, and real workforce readiness. We talk teacher pay too, particularly how compensation connects to performance and student outcomes.Of course, I ask the question conservatives and unaffiliated voters are thinking: where exactly does this party land? Lennie outlines support for the Second Amendment alongside background checks, expanding voting access while maintaining voter ID, and a rejection of the loudest, most extreme partisan narratives on both sides.I share my own positions too — from free speech to medical marijuana for PTSD — and my frustration with the constant polarization. And yes, we talk about my strong opposition to Governor Roy Cooper and why that stance is personal for me.We close on kitchen-table issues: jobs, affordability, and what globalization has done to small towns across North Carolina. We talk trade skills, community colleges, permitting bottlenecks, and regulation. Lennie argues that deregulation could help increase affordable housing supply, and that healthcare reforms — including reducing certificate-of-need restrictions — could boost competition and lower costs.It’s not a shouting match. It’s not a gotcha interview.It’s a long, thoughtful conversation about whether there’s room in North Carolina for something different — and whether the “middle” is as invisible as it feels.Connect with Lennie Friedman:WebsiteXSponsors:Knights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:VenmoCash AppConnect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:WebsiteInstagramXTikTokContact:cassie@wherethedogwoodblooms.comTags:#LennieFriedman #NCForwardParty #NorthCarolinaPolitics #RankedChoiceVoting #ElectionReform #ThirdPartyMovement #RoyCooper
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