Welcome to the final episode of Carolina Democracy for the 2022 election cycle. Today, we recap some of the results of the 2022 elections nationally and across North Carolina.Contact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're keeping it simple. Go vote, take a friend, volunteer, do something. Plus, inspirational excerpts from President Barack Obama's recent campaign rally speech in Wisconsin.President Obama's full remarks: Watch HereWays to Get Involved & Support Candidates:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Justice SlateCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Billy Ball and Dylan Rhoney to talk about Cardinal & Pine, a North Carolina news outlet created in 2020 that believes at its core in facts first and strives to put local voices and faces at the center of their stories. Plus, updates on the 2022 elections!Check out Cardinal & Pine:Website: https://cardinalpine.comCardinal & Pine: Voting Hub"NC’s Leandro Kids Have Had Time to Grow Up""We Don’t Wear Different Colored Robes""14 Hiking Trails to Conquer This Fall in North Carolina"Other ways to reach Cardinal & Pine: Facebook: @CardinalAndPineFacebook Groups: Cardinal & PineTwitter: @CardinalAndPineInstagram: @cardinalandpineWays to Get Involved & Support Candidates:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Justice SlateCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy*This episode was updated after AP News confirmed the attack on Paul Pelosi was politically motivated: "Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees". A earlier version stated that the attacker's motivation was not yet confirmed.

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got a special bonus episode featuring President Biden's prime-time address in front of Independence Hall on September 1st in Philadelphia. Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Justice SlateCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Kyle Villemain, founder and editor at The Assembly, a relatively new statewide, digital magazine focused on deep, longform reporting about ideas, institutions, and people in North Carolina.  Check out The Assembly:Website: www.theassemblync.comIntro Article: "A Harebrained Idea""The Forgotten Lessons of the Hamlet Fire""Schism in the Body""Tim Moore’s Heavy Hand"Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Justice SlateCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’ve got a special "mashup" episode featuring Justice Sam J. Ervin IV and Judge Lucy Inman, both candidates for the North Carolina Supreme Court. We've taken excerpts from their full interviews and merged them into a candidate forum style episode so you can share a single episode with all your friends to spread the messages of these great candidates for North Carolina's highest court.Learn More About the Candidates:Justice Sam J. Ervin IV: www.ervinforjustice.orgJudge Lucy Inman: www.lucyinmanforjustice.comWays to Get Involved & Support Candidates:Carolina Forward: Justice SlateCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateMobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Blair Reeves, Executive Director of Carolina Forward, to talk about the electoral landscape as we head into the home stretch of this election cycle and to get a quick update on the Carolina Forward candidate slates. We also recap what's on the ballot this November. Links for Today's Episode:Carolina Forward: Website Legislative SlateJustice SlateThe Assembly, "The Most Important Election You Know Nothing About"The Assembly, "The New Judge in Town"Other Ways to Support: The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Cheminne Taylor-Smith, a Guilford County activist and volunteer extraordinaire who serves as the local Team Lead for Swing Left. We talked about a wide range of ways to get involved in local elections, from volunteering as a poll observer to canvassing and phone banking. We also talked a little about the trends she’s seen over the last several years in demographics, voting patterns, and progressive enthusiasm on the ground.Learn More Ways to Get Involved:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left Guilford: https://swingleft.org/group/swing-left-nc-13-gsoSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/Guilford County Democratic Party: https://www.guilforddems.org/Other Ways to Support: The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateCarolina Forward: Justice SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Justice Sam J. Ervin IV of the North Carolina Supreme Court, running for re-election to his seat. Plus, a few thoughts on partisan judicial elections and some other recent political updates from around North Carolina.Learn More About Justice Sam J. Ervin IV:Website: www.ervinforjustice.orgOther Resources: The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgDemocracy Docket: democracydocket.comIndependent State Legislature Theory: Democracy Docket Resource PageAmerican Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA Carolina Forward:Legislative SlateJustice SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we dive into Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s CPAC speech from early August, then shift to a mash up of excerpts from several of our past guests on a topic that is front center in everyone’s mind right now – abortion. Plus, thoughts on other political issues from the past week. Learn More About Candidates from Today's Episode:Mary Wills Bode: www.bode4senate.comSydney Batch: www.sydneybatch.comMaria Morgan: www.marciamorganforncsenate.comAmy Block DeLoach: www.amyblockdeloach.comDiamond Staton-Williams: www.teamdiamondnc.comOther Resources: PoliticsNC: Deep State Lindsey Graham?Mark Robinson at CPAC: Full SpeechThe New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgDemocracy Docket: democracydocket.comIndependent State Legislature Theory: Democracy Docket Resource PageAmerican Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA Carolina Forward:Legislative SlateJustice SlateContact Us: [email protected] Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy