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Under the Dome

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Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome
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Episodes

Special episode: Politics at the Pub

The News & Observer and NC Insider kicked off a new "Politics at the Pub" event series Wednesday. Our first gathering was at The Raleigh Times and was sponsored by Randolph Cloud & Associates and Fidelity Investments. Listen in on the discussion with our Under the Dome politics team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Look ahead: Mo Money Mo Problems? The latest campaign finance reports tell all

New federal and state campaign finance reports show money is rolling in for candidates... Some more than others. The News & Observer's Will Doran and Washington DC correspondent Danielle Battaglia dive into what the numbers say about key races. Plus, Headliner of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Look ahead: North Carolina named No. 1 in Business

Danielle Battaglia and Will Doran discuss how North Carolina is honored with the distinction as the best state for business and lawmakers are credited with putting partisan politics aside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Look Ahead: Ballot drama and control of the legislature

In this episode of Under the Dome, N&O politics reporters Dawn Vaughan and Kyle Ingram discuss the Green Party ballot drama, Democrats' midterm strategy and more North Carolina political news. Plus our picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Look Ahead for July 5, 2022

In this week's Under the Dome episode, Dawn Vaughan and Lars Dolder of The N&O and Insider discuss the final votes of the state budget bill now on Gov. Cooper's desk and what happens next. Plus our picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Look Ahead: What does SCOTUS overturning Roe vs. Wade mean for NC?

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, leaving the question of whether abortion is legal for the states to answer. The News & Observer's Will Doran spoke to The Charlotte Observer's Hannah Smoot about North Carolinians' reactions and the future of abortion rights in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Look ahead: LGBTQ caucus and the fast-track budget

In this look ahead for the week of June 20, N&O reporter Dawn Vaughan and N&O politics intern Kyle Ingram discuss his interviews with the NCGA's LGBTQ members, plus what to expect as the state budget process moves forward. And, of course, our Headliners of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Look ahead: From Capitol Hill, gun control and immigration laws with Congresswoman Deborah Ross

After the shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, gun control remains the biggest topic of conversation on Capitol Hill. Danielle Battaglia from McClatchy DC talks to North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross about gun laws, "Dreamers," plus her favorite spots on Capitol Hill and in her district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Look Ahead: What's next for these 3 bills passed by the NC Senate?

Medicaid expansion, legalization of medical marijuana and a ban on instruction of LGBTQ issues in K-3 classrooms were all approved by the North Carolina Senate last week. Reporters Avi Bajpai and Will Doran break down the latest developments with each bill and their chances of being signed into law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Look Ahead: NC Republicans torn over Medicaid expansion debate

NC lawmakers have a full agenda this summer and reporter Will Doran walks us through Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, the “Parents Bill of Rights,” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Look Ahead: The General Assembly is back!

Preview of the 2022 "short" legislative session with Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Bonus Episode: Breaking down the 2022 primary results

News & Observer reporters Will Doran and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan break down what happened with Madison Cawthorn, the successes Black Democrats had, and Gov. Roy Cooper’s big gamble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Look Ahead: It's primary week! Who's on the ballot and what's at play?

It's finally primary week! In this episode of Under the Dome, Dawn Vaughan and Danielle Battaglia talk about the big races in the North Carolina primary on May 17 and what's at play. Plus stay tuned for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Closer look: How the SCOTUS leak could impact local elections

The News & Observer's Danielle Battaglia and Avi Bajpai discuss the ways in which the leaked ruling from the United States Supreme Court could impact midterm elections here in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Look ahead: The Democratic primary for U.S. House in District 4

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy discusses the open Democratic primary for U.S. House in District 4 with former state Sen. Floyd McKissick and Asher Hildebrand, the former chief of staff for retiring Rep. David Price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Look Ahead: How much will endorsements matter in the NC primary?

In this Under the Dome episode for the week of April 18, 2022, News & Observer reporters Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran talk about the power of major endorsements in the North Carolina primary and what other factors are at play for the upcoming election. Plus Dawn and Will's picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Closer look: Trump and friends in Selma, North Carolina

News & Observer reporters Avi Bajpai and Lars Dolder check in from former President Donald J. Trump's political rally in Selma, North Carolina, on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Look ahead: Economic incentives, big companies and North Carolina

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer business reporter Lars Dolder discuss the VinFast announcement, economic incentives, and how the state's chase for a car manufacturer led to this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Look ahead: A new system to combat the opioid crisis in NC

News & Observer reporter Avi Bajpai talks with Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist at UNC-Chapel Hill, about the current state of the opioid crisis in North Carolina, and a new drug assessment program Dasgupta and other researchers have developed to detect dangerous drugs and warn communities about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Look ahead: Madison Cawthorn, the GOP primary in western NC and the longest session

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and Western Carolina University political science and public affairs professor Chris Cooper discuss how Rep. Madison Cawthorn's latest controversies could impact the chances of other candidates in the crowded 11th Congressional District field, plus why mountain districts might be most impacted by the ever-expanding length of North Carolina's legislative sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Look Ahead: Masks off, primary candidates and session adjournment

In this Week Ahead episode of Under the Dome for March 7, Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran talk about masks coming off in schools, the final primary showdowns of candidates and if the legislature might actually adjourn. Plus we shared a Dome favorite: Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 89

The week ahead: February 28, 2022

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran discuss the most competitive legislative districts for 2022 in North Carolina's new maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 88

The week ahead: February 21, 2022

News & Observer reporters Will Doran and Dawn Vaughan take a look at what's on deck in North Carolina politics for the week of February 21, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 87

The week ahead: February 14, 2022

The News & Observer's D.C. reporter Danielle Battaglia discusses the top three things in North Carolina politics this week: the state House map, the state Senate map and the Congressional map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Under the Dome: Sports Wagering

NC insider editor Brian Murphy discusses the latest on North Carolina legislation to legalize online sports gambling with News & Observer reporter Avi Bajpai on this week's episode of Under the Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 85

The week ahead: January 31, 2022

News & Observer reporter Will Doran takes a look at what's on deck in North Carolina politics for the week of January 31, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 84

The week ahead: January 24, 2022

News & Observer reporter Danielle Battaglia looks ahead at the week in politics, including a possible veto to a change in the primary date, whether Mark Walker will change races and what we can expect as candidates begin filing their financial paperwork to the boards of elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 83

The week ahead: January 17, 2022

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran explore what next in the North Carolina redistricting saga, including the Supreme Court's hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 82
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