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The Room Where It Happens

The Room Where It Happens

By: Not Just Headlines
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Not Just Headlines aims to deliver local news with a non-bias perspective tailored specifically for young voters. We focus on in-depth coverage of local politics providing engaging and relevant content that resonates with a younger audience. Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional news formats and the unique needs of today’s generation, ensuring that local stories are both accessible and compelling.Not Just Headlines Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Why the Federal Government Is Suing North Carolina’s Elections Board | Ep 20
    Jun 5 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!


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    13 mins
  • THE HOUSE’S ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BUDGET: Inside the State Budget | Ep 19
    May 22 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) Context

    (06:45) Thursday

    (11:52) Monday

    (14:55) 2013

    (16:31) Monday

    (25:53) Wednesday

    (28:50) Thursday

    (31:08) Closing


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    33 mins
  • B is for Bias... and Bills That Didn’t Make It | Ep 18
    May 15 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

    (01:27) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (03:44) In Office & On The Move

    (06:63) MORE!

    (14:56) Closing


    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Formerly known as Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    15 mins

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