State of Democracy: Who Really Holds Power in North Carolina?

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State of Democracy: Who Really Holds Power in North Carolina?
Aug 15, 2025 Season 1 Episode 1
Democracy North Carolina

In this episode, we tackle two urgent threats to democracy in North Carolina. First, Dawn Blagrove of Emancipate NC unpacks the NCGA’s latest power grab, a move that could weaken local control and shift the balance of power for years to come. Then, Dr. Jovita Lee of the NC Black Alliance joins us to break down the racial gerrymandering case unfolding in Winston-Salem, explaining how it could strip Black voters of political influence and reshape the state’s electoral future.

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