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The Debrief Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

22 Episodes 2023 - 2023

Episode 1

Cooper v. SBI, Veto Overrides, DeSantis v. Biden

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Journalists and political experts discuss North Carolina governor Roy Cooper's 'intimidation' of the SBI, 2024 election polls, the state budget, and Medicaid expansion drama.

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Episode 2

NC Democrat Turns Republican: The Outrage and Fallout

Thu, Apr 6, 2023

State representative Tricia Cotham leaves the Democratic Party for the GOP, giving Republicans a veto-proof super majority in the North Carolina General Assembly. Donna King brings experts to weigh in.

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Episode 3

Riots, Vandalism, and Jeff Jackson's TikTok

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Freshman Representative Jeff Jackson (NC) is finding himself under scrutiny with his questionable use of TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance.

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Episode 4

Fairness in Women's Sports, OSP Lawsuit, & Covid $ Audit

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Kentucky Swimmer Riley Gaines was in Raleigh to talk to state Lawmakers. She made news after tying a transgender, biological male swimmer and being denied the trophy by the NCAA.

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Episode 5

More School Choice & Locke Goes to the Movies

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The panelists discuss school choice, school safety, and military history lessons for Ukraine before a sneak peak of the new short film "In the Pines."

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Episode 6

Abortion Debate Rages, Voter ID Law Restored, & Youth Health Protection Act

Thu, May 4, 2023

The North Carolina House passed legislation this week that would ban abortions after the first trimester, with some exceptions, and extend the window to 24-weeks for life-limiting abnormalities.

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Episode 7

Gov. Cooper's Failing Pressure Campaign, NCGOP's Blockbuster Lineup, & NC State Board of Elections

Thu, May 11, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper launched a pressure campaign this week, visiting the districts of four Republican members in swing districts, urging them to vote to uphold his veto of the bill that would limit abortions after the first trimester.

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Episode 8

Super-technologically-diabolical Gerrymandering

Thu, May 18, 2023

The North Carolina Senate kicked off the week by presenting its budget and passing it with bipartisan support. But the big news was that the legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto on SB 20.

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Episode 9

BlackRock & the Risks of ESG Investing

Thu, May 25, 2023

A poll out this week shows that Lt. Governor Mark Robinson leads both of his Republican challengers in a match-up against likely Democrat nominee, and current attorney general, Josh Stein.

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Episode 10

Gambling, the North Carolina General Assembly, & the car-theft crime wave

Thu, Jun 1, 2023

The N.C. General Assembly passed Medical Marijuana and Sports Wagering. A new video shows some North Carolina schools, Durham and Rockingham, with a seemingly ingrained CRT curriculum.

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Episode 11

The Proposed Elections Bill, Rep. Virginia Foxx, and Big Problems with Roads

Thu, Jun 8, 2023

Conflict over a new elections bill, and the legislature looks to roll back more executive appointment powers. Rep. Virginia Foxx makes a big announcement and rocky roads of North Carolina don't show signs of improving anytime soon.

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Episode 12

Ban on ESG Investing, Pushback on Mandy Cohen, Fort Bragg Name Change

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Lawmakers say the state pension plan investments need to focus on a fiduciary responsibility. Former N.C. DHHS secretary Mandy Cohen's possible appointment to lead the CDC. Biden in N.C. as Fort Bragg changed its name to Fort Liberty.

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Episode 13

Tim Moore faces lawsuit, Capitalism still polling strong, and higher education gets priority at NCGA

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

State House Speaker Tim Moore faces a rare "alienation of affections" lawsuit from a former Apex Town Council member and almost every Democrat flips votes from "yes" to "no" after Gov. Roy Cooper wields his veto stamp.

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Episode 14

NC hits historic number of vetoes, undocumented minors and NC housing, 2024 elections

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

A 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court finds that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. A facility leased by the fed is preparing to house unaccompanied minors. 2024 election updates.

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Episode 15

A Renaissance of Free Market Ideals, Protecting the First Amendment, and the Fruits of Our Labor

Thu, Jul 6, 2023

The state legislature is making moves toward banning compelled speech in state government. Three years ago Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed allowing small businesses to reopen. NC had three signers of the Declaration of Independence

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Episode 16

Cooper takes credit, Cohen heads the CDC, Opportunity Scholarships

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

For the second year in a row, North Carolina has earned the top spot in CNBC's "America's Top States for Business" ranking. Gov. Roy Cooper wasted no time taking credit in an interview with CNBC, but as usual, there's more to the story.

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Episode 17

McCrory Talks "No Labels", Homeowners Strike Back, and Good News for Democrats

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Former Governor Pat McCrory on the "no labels" organization. The latest on North Carolina's senators fighting the Biden administration on mortgage policy. Why Justice Morgan jumping into the primary for Governor is good for Democrats.

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Episode 18

Voter ID lawsuits, an incentive package rescinded, and the state budget

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

The lawsuit against voter ID still brewing with municipal elections coming in just over 90 days. Incentive grants, and bad news for one JDIG recipient this week. A hefty budget for NCInnovation. Are they being disingenuous?

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Episode 19

Budget deal, campaign finance, Freedom Conservatism, & Barbie

Thu, Aug 3, 2023

After weeks of apparent inaction, it looks as if the North Carolina General Assembly is close to a final deal on a state budget. The NC FreeEnterprise Foundation calculates the rising costs of waging election campaigns in North Carolina.

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Episode 20

Mom sues over COVID vaccine, Hispanic voter base, & best NC TV shows

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

North Carolina mom sues over COVID vaccine. The number of candidates you can expect on your ballot is growing. NC's growing Hispanic voter base is one of our state's fastest growing voter blocs.

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Episode 21

Veto overrides update, the Charter School Omnibus, Changes for UNC

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

6 gubernatorial vetoes overridden in one day. Cooper's Veto of the Charter School Omnibus. Changes for UNC after the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court banning race-based admissions. A bill is making changes to our elections.

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Episode 22

Cooper's approval rating, the GOP debate, & unemployment in NC

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A new poll has Gov. Cooper's approval rating underwater. A GOP presidential primary. Are high school seniors conservative or liberal? NC unemployment rate hits a new low - great news for some counties, not so much for others.

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