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  • State Auditor? Never Heard of Her… Also, Miss Senate Bill 382 Is Back | 15

    State Auditor? Never Heard of Her… Also, Miss Senate Bill 382 Is Back | 15
    Apr 24 2025

    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.


    Each week, we cover:✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts


    📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.


    New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!


    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:51) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (02:55) In Office & On The Move


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  • Tillis in 2026, DEI Debate Heats Up, and Major Bills Get Pulled in NC House | Ep 14

    Tillis in 2026, DEI Debate Heats Up, and Major Bills Get Pulled in NC House | Ep 14
    Apr 17 2025

    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.


    Each week, we cover:

    ✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you

    ✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future

    ✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip

    ✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts

    📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.


    New episodes drop weekly.

    Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!


    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (02:14) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (07:08) In Office & On The Move

    (20:24) Closing⁠


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    https://www.notjustheadlinesmedia.com/weekly-updates-on-north-carolina-politics/episode14
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  • Bill Filing Is Over — Here’s How the NC General Assembly Actually Works | Ep 13

    Bill Filing Is Over — Here’s How the NC General Assembly Actually Works | Ep 13
    Apr 3 2025

    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.


    Each week, we cover:✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts


    📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.


    New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!


    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (02:03) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (03:22) In Office & On The Move

    (11:49) Closing

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  • Your Guide to the Guilford County Budget Town Hall | Ep 12

    Your Guide to the Guilford County Budget Town Hall | Ep 12
    Mar 27 2025

    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.

    Each week, we cover:

    ✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you

    ✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future

    ✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip

    ✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts

    📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.

    New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!


    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (04:05) Guide

    (15:54) Closing


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    Submit to the Town Hall

    https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3707/16
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    17 m
  • Tillis No-Show, Gun Law Debate, and Historic NC State Appointment | Ep 11

    Tillis No-Show, Gun Law Debate, and Historic NC State Appointment | Ep 11
    Mar 20 2025
    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.Each week, we cover:✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!Episode Chapters:(00:00) Intro(03:03) Not Just Gossip(08:08) Hot Takes and Headlines(09:47) In Office & On The Move(18:57) Closing⁠⁠Website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Formerly known as Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠SourcesNot Just Gossiphttps://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/groups-voice-concerns-federal-government-senator-thom-tillis-greensboro-protests/83-fc3adc46-5b13-4bc3-9f21-e6493ca7918bhttps://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-03-17/tillis-office-releases-audio-of-more-threatening-callsHot Takes and Headlineshttps://news.ncsu.edu/2025/03/18/kevin-howell-named-nc-states-15th-chancellor/https://law.unc.edu/news/2025/03/carolina-laws-kevin-howell-92-named-chancellor-of-nc-state/#:~:text=Howell — selected from over 75,chancellor in the university's history.https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/03/18/nc-state-university-kevin-howell-first-black-chancellorIn Office and On The Movehttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-vote-republican-funding-bill-government-shutdown-rcna196412https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03/14/us/trump-government-shutdown-newshttps://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-gop-chuck-schumer-86385e644239a3dc1558b37d13094234https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/nx-s1-5328229/senate-spending-bill-vote-government-shutdownFreedom to Carry Bill: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S50-SMCE-6(e1)-v-4https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nc-bill-remove-handgun-permit-requirements-clears-committee/FVRCWRFMZZFEHL2SHTA4WAKA7E/https://ncnewsline.com/2025/03/18/nc-senate-committee-approves-permitless-carry-of-concealed-firearms-for-residents-18-and-older/https://www.wunc.org/politics/2025-03-18/conceal-carry-permit-north-carolina-senate-gunshttps://www.wral.com/story/stein-approves-524m-in-helene-relief-aimed-at-rebuilding-western-north-carolina/21918561/https://ncnewsline.com/2025/03/20/528-million-is-heading-to-western-nc-for-helene-aid-whats-in-the-bill-and-what-got-left-out/
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  • Josh Stein’s First State of the State Address: Key Takeaways for NC Residents | Ep 10

    Josh Stein’s First State of the State Address: Key Takeaways for NC Residents | Ep 10
    Mar 13 2025
    Welcome to The Room Where It Happens—the podcast that breaks down the biggest political stories affecting North Carolina and beyond. From legislation and elections to public policy and budget battles, we go inside the decisions shaping your community so you can hold your elected officials accountable.Each week, we cover:✅ The latest political headlines and how they impact you✅ Election updates & key policies shaping the future✅ Fact-checking political rumors—what’s real and what’s just gossip✅ Interviews with candidates, policymakers, and experts📢 Politics isn’t just about what’s on the news—it’s about what’s happening in your backyard. Tune in, stay informed, and take action.New episodes drop weekly. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a breakdown!Episode Chapters: (00:00) Intro(02:47) Hot Takes and Headlines(15:14) In Office & On The Move(22:28) Closing⁠Website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Formerly known as Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Disaster Relief 30-day Extension:(Most Recommended): Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in your community. Visit fema.gov/drc to locate the closest location.Call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362 between the hours of 7am and midnight.Go online to disasterassistance.govSources:https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/budget-management-services/budget-town-hallshttps://appvoices.org/2024/12/20/reporter-memo-southeast-supply-enhancement-project/Hot Takes and Headlineshttps://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1968https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-tees-up-close-vote-government-funding-face-democratic-opposition-2025-03-11/https://rollcall.com/2025/03/08/long-term-stopgap-measure-sets-up-partisan-clash/https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-releases-bill-keep-government-open-working-american-peoplehttps://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/delauro-releases-fact-sheet-republican-funding-bill-accelerates-stealinghttps://san.com/cc/house-republicans-unveil-spending-bill-one-week-before-govt-shutdown/In Office and On The Movehttps://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/07/governor-stein-announces-30-day-fema-extension-individual-assistancehttps://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/11/governor-stein-deliver-first-state-state-address-highlight-north-carolinians-who-make-our-stateFULL State of the State Address: https://youtu.be/tm6VVOj4bj8?si=edxnjtIEZuOl-QGjhttps://www.wral.com/story/nc-gov-josh-stein-calls-for-4b-school-bond-careful-government-reform-in-first-state-of-the-state-address/21906151/https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-governor-josh-stein-state-of-the-state-address/64163745https://www.carolinajournal.com/stein-gives-his-first-state-of-the-state-address-to-nc-general-assembly/
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  • Is Medicaid in North Carolina at Risk? Breaking Down the Budget Debate | Ep 9

    Is Medicaid in North Carolina at Risk? Breaking Down the Budget Debate | Ep 9
    Mar 6 2025
    Shop My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/notjustheadlinesmediaNorth Carolina is making headlines this week with major political and policy shifts that could impact millions. Medicaid funding is at risk, and state leaders are fighting back against proposed federal budget cuts that could strip health care from over 3 million North Carolinians and cost the state billions. Meanwhile, High Point University walked back a controversial ban on 49 DEI-related words after facing legal scrutiny and backlash. Plus, North Carolina Democrats have re-elected Anderson Clayton as state party chair, setting the tone for their strategy in upcoming elections. And, the state legislature is moving forward with a crackdown on cell phone use in schools, but not everyone agrees on the best approach.Episode Chapters: (00:00) Intro(03:07) Hot Takes and Headlines(14:28) In Office & On The Move(18:13) ClosingWebsite!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Formerly known as Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠Sources: Hot Takes and Headlineshttps://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL30458#:~:text=The https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/09/13/congress-has-long-struggled-to-pass-spending-bills-on-time/https://19thnews.org/2025/03/medicaid-future-trump-republicans-federal-tax-cuts/https://eangus.org/what-to-know-about-government-spending/#:~:text=Mandatory https://www.pgpf.org/article/chart-pack-the-us-budget/https://governor.nc.gov/documents/governor-stein-medicaid-letter-congresshttps://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article301182244.htmlhttps://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article301182244.html#https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/high-point-university-reverses-decision-ban-dei-terms-cites-legal-guidance/HQPDVTTI7BHBDF7VFUVGZFZSJM/https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/high-point-university-reverses-decision-ban-dei-terms-cites-legal-guidance/HQPDVTTI7BHBDF7VFUVGZFZSJM/https://x.com/NCDemParty/status/1893410425984667727In Office and On the Movehttps://www.wunc.org/education/2025-02-25/cell-phone-free-education-bill-north-carolina?utm_source=Politics+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8b639a2c42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_16_05_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3006a085dd-472287240https://www.wunc.org/education/2025-02-25/cell-phone-free-education-bill-north-carolina?utm_source=Politics+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8b639a2c42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_16_05_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3006a085dd-472287240
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  • The Vision for Not Just Headlines | Ep 8

    The Vision for Not Just Headlines | Ep 8
    Feb 27 2025

    In this episode of The Room Where It Happens, we’re answeringquestions about voting, civic engagement, and how to navigate political conversations as a young adult. From understanding your rights when it comes to political gear at school to learning how to network with community leaders, we’re breaking it down in a way that’s simple and relatable.

    We’re also giving you a behind-the-scenes look into Lily’s journey as a young political journalist and founder of Not Just Headlines. Hear about what inspired her to start NJH, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and how she balances her role as a community leader with being a college student.

    Plus, we’re honoring the legacies of Yvonne Johnson, who made a lasting impact on Greensboro.


    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (04:41) Q&A

    (24:42) Legacies of Leadership


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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Johnson#:~:text=Personal
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