Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
Elected officials in North Carolina are mimicking White House executive orders aimed at reversing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The state Senate gave the nod sending Senate Bill 227 to the House. The proposed legislation would eliminate DEI in public education in North Carolina.
Perspective on the bill and what you can do about it are in this installment of the "Closer to the People" podcast.

Monday Mar 03, 2025

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
A seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court was on the ballot during the 2024 general election. It's 2025. The race still hasn't been decided.
Recounts are within a candidate's rights. Making sure ballots ultimately count are a voter's purview.

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Climate change catches so much heat. Truth is, we're responsible for most of that global warming. So let's cut Mother Nature some slack — wouldn't hurt if in the process we did more to cut carbon emissions, too.

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Listen and learn why North Carolina voters are in a swing state of mind.

Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
⛔️ WARNING: This episode may humble you. Think you've been moving through the chessboard of life like a queen or a rook? You might be a pawn.

Friday Oct 11, 2024

Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
There are individuals eligible to vote in the upcoming election who actually believe they’re ineligible, according to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition President Desmond Meade, who has made it his mission to dismantle disenfranchisement.