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Hanging with Dr. Cooper: A Poli-Sci Prof & a Lobbyist Chat NC Politics

Political Science professor Chris Cooper (Western Carolina University) joins Brian for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of North Carolina politics in 2025.

They unpack what to expect from the legislative session, the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of gerrymandering, and how Governor Josh Stein is navigating the political landscape. The two also discuss the rise of a new Speaker of the House, Senator Phil Berger’s high-stakes primary, the brewing U.S. Senate race, and much more.

Plus, Skye and Brian kick things off by breaking down the week’s news: a new AI panel takes shape, the…

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