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Black Rabbit Collective
We cover the stories that matter to Jackson County, North Carolina. From local government and community affairs to the heartbeat of the mountains, The Black Rabbit Collective brings you direct conversations on the issues shaping our home. Hosted by Steve. Rooted in Sylva.
Episodes
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Ashley Sparks | Leaving the Party
Theater maker and grief educator Ashley Sparks steps off her national tour to sit down with the Black Rabbit Collective. She is currently traveling across the…
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Jackson County Election Day Countdown
We are breaking down the latest election data and counting down the final days until next week's vote in Jackson County. We dig into local campaign numbers…
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Sean Bridgers Behind the Ballot | Jackson County Commissioner District 2
District 2 candidate Sean Bridgers joins us live for a brand new Behind the Ballot. We are trading the rehearsed campaign speeches for a real conversation…
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Mark Burrows Behind the Ballot | NC House District 119
A stack of wild attack mailers flooded my mailbox recently. They tried to paint NC House District 119 candidate Mark Burrows as some socialist high roller. I…
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Kim Poteet Behind the Ballot | Jackson County Clerk of Court
Incumbent Clerk of Court Kim Poteet joins The Black Rabbit Collective for the newest episode of Behind the Ballot. Most voters think the Clerk just stamps…
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Tom Downing Behind the Ballot | NC Senate District 50
Candidate Tom Downing steps off the campaign trail to sit down on The Black Rabbit Collective for an unscripted conversation. Forget the rehearsed campaign…
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Lisa Kelly Behind the Ballot | Soil & Water District Supervisor
UPDATE: Jackson County Civic Forum takes place on SUNDAY 9/27 4-6PM Soil and Water Supervisor is one of the most overlooked races on your ballot. We are…
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Jackson County Commissioners Special Work Session 8/25/26
The Jackson County Commissioners called a special work session on Tuesday night to discuss the Sheriff's Department concerns. We tuned in live on our TikTok…
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Jackson County Live: Data Center Moratorium & $9.6M Jail Expansion
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday night for a regular session. The docket features major zoning proposals and county infrastructure…
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The $105M School Bond Tax Fight & The Library Lockout: Jackson County LIVE
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is voting on massive structural changes tonight and The Black Rabbit Collective is tracking every second. From the…
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Library Room Reservation Policy Watch Party
It sounds like a bad joke, but the commissioners are officially moving forward with a policy to block the general public from reserving library community…
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Confronting Jackson County's PIO Bill Davis on Free Speech
Celebrating freedom means upholding our right to speak. Listen to the full unedited interaction where I confronted Jackson County's Public Information Officer…
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Civic Friction: When Policies & Public Opinion Collide
Welcome back to the Black Rabbit Collective. We are officially launching our brand new segment The Fourth Minute. We're checking in live with John Herrera who…
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Jackson County Budget Clash Live Stream Watch Party
This episode captures the raw audio from our live community watch party as we reacted together to the intense Jackson County budget meeting. Listen in as the…
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Willful Ignorance: The Hooper Grievance
The board room isn't a campaign office.I officially hand delivered a formal grievance to the Jackson County Justice Center after Commissioner Jenny Lynn Hooper…
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Rumors on the Record: Examining Rhetoric and Accountability in Jackson County
We review the recent Jackson County Commissioners’ meeting regarding the arrest of HERE Executive Director Greta Worley. This episode examines the…
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David Rogers: Campaign Finance Mystery Revealed
On this episode we look directly at the public records for David Rogers (Jackson County Commissioner Chair Candidate) to address a reporting discrepancy I…
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2026 Jackson County Primary: Results + November Matchups
Coverage of the 2026 Jackson County, NC Primary. We’re tracking the numbers as they come in from the Board of Elections and talking through what these results…
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Casey Walawender: People Over Procedures
Beyond the notebooks and the spreadsheets is a neighbor who just wants to see our community thrive. Join us as we sit down with Casey Walawender to talk about…
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John Herrera: Listening First
Get to know John Herrera, Democratic candidate for Jackson County NC Board of Commissioners District 1, before the March 3, 2026 primary.John believes in…
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Brandon Elders: Working For You
Sheriff candidate Brandon Elders joins the podcast to explain his plan for radical transparency in Jackson County. We discuss his vision for an open door…
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Marcia Almond: Leading With Care
In this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, we’re joined by Marcia Almond, candidate for the Democratic seat for Jackson County Commissioner Chair. Marcia…
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Jon Brown: Mind of a Leader
In this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, we sit down with Jon Brown, who is running for the GOP nomination for Jackson County Commissioner Chair. Most…
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Bobbi Hopp: Slow Down and Listen
Early voting is already underway in Jackson County, and the race for County Commissioner Chair is heating up. On this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective…