"Do Politics Better" is a podcast featuring deep-dives and interviews with leaders, journalists, and more in North Carolina politics.
A conversation on the struggles of rural North Carolina, education, and confronting the holidays after a profound loss.
Recently, C&P Senior Editor Billy Ball talked about new forms of journalism (like us!), public education, misinformation, and the struggles of rural NC in a conversation with the NC podcast, “Do Politics Better.”
“Do Politics Better” is recorded by NC lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David in Raleigh, with a deep-dive focus on state news, policy, and personalities in North Carolina politics. Previous guests include state and federal lawmakers, journalists, policymakers, and more.
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The podcast is free to listen to, and definitely worth a subscription if you’re interested in NC politics. We come in at about the 11-minute mark. Click here to listen.
NEW #DoPoliticsBetter #Podcast!https://t.co/48Ho4ZJkD5@CardinalAndPine‘s @Billy_K_Ball talks about #ncopl journalism, NC culture, and dealing with profound loss during the holidays. @skydiving11 & I also unpack a week of #ncpol filings, rumors, #TOTW, DC travel, & more. pic.twitter.com/Rc2B8FHTAq
— Brian Lewis (@NewFrameInc) December 15, 2023
Billy Ball is a senior community editor at Cardinal & Pine, covering community, culture, politics, and more. For more on North Carolina politics, culture, and history, make sure you sign up for our award-winning, free newsletter.
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