• 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.

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    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.

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    Episode Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:27) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (03:44) In Office & On The Move

    (06:63) MORE!

    (14:56) Closing


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    15 mins
  • NC’s Supreme Court Winner Finally Revealed. Six Months Later… | Ep 17
    May 8 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.

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    13 mins
  • sooo... all these House Bills are being passed | Ep 16
    May 1 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

    (00:55) Hot Takes and Headlines

    (05:44) In Office & On The Move

    (18:13) Closing⁠


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    11 mins
  • State Auditor? Never Heard of Her… Also, Miss Senate Bill 382 Is Back | Ep 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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    15 mins
  • 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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    21 mins
  • 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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    14 mins