• And that Time and Place is Now!
    Jul 29 2024

    2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we catch up on some of the major national events impacting democracy over the last two months, and then we've got President Biden's July 25th Oval Office address.

    Also, reminder -- we’ve launched a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:

    • Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court;
    • Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals;
    • Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; and
    • Martin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.

    Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.

    Check out the slate and make a contribution today!

    Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial

    Support the Show.

    Please consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial

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    26 mins
  • Exciting News - 2024 NC Judicial Slate!!!
    Jul 25 2024

    2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!

    We’re launching a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:

    • Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court;
    • Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals;
    • Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; and
    • Martin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.

    Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.

    Check out the slate and make a contribution today!

    Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial

    Support the Show.

    Please consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial

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    2 mins
  • My First Love: Being in the Courtroom
    Jul 22 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Judge Stephanie Reese, who is running to hold on to her seat as a North Carolina Superior Court Judge.

    More about Judge Reese:

    • Website: reesefornc.com
    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/electstephaniereese
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReeseforNC


    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

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    31 mins
  • Rage Walks!
    Jul 15 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Liz Morrell, a public school educator and co-founder of Never & Now. We talk about her background, how Never & Now got started, and what they're doing this year to help elect pro-choice candidates and break the supermajority in the N.C. State Senate!

    More From Never & Now:

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/neverandnownc
    • Email: info@neverandnownc.co

    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

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    • Instagram: @carolinademocracy

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    30 mins
  • A Seat Up For Grabs? Let's Take It!
    Jul 8 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Beth Helfrich, candidate for the North Carolina House District 98 in Mecklenburg County. We talk about her background, being a 3rd generation Davidson native running for office, and what she hopes to see change in Raleigh after she wins!

    Learn More About Beth Helfrich:

    • Website: https://www.bethhelfrichnc.com/

    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

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    • Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracy
    • Instagram: @carolinademocracy

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    28 mins
  • I'd Vote for a Tomato Can Over Donald Trump
    Jul 1 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Martin Moore, candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We also kick off with a short recap on two important U.S. Supreme Court decisions from last week and an honest assessment assessment of that debate. In a word: woof.

    Learn More About Martin Moore:

    • Website: www.martinforjudge.com
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Moore4Judge
    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/MooreForJudge
    • X: twitter.com/MooreForJudge

    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

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    • Instagram: @carolinademocracy

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    36 mins
  • A Hollerin' Good Time!
    Jun 24 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by the hosts of The Hometown Holler podcast, Daniel Ayers and Quinn Ray. To say we had fun with this interview would be an understatement. Don't miss it!

    Other Resources:
    Carolina Forward: carolinaforward.org
    Hometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.com
    New Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.com

    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

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    • Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracy
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    42 mins
  • Thick Skin, Short Memory!
    Jun 10 2024

    Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Congressman Wiley Nickel to talk about a bill he recently introduced to combat partisan gerrymandering -- the FAIR MAPS Act. While we focused on partisan gerrymandering and the harms it causes to the country and to democracy, we also spent a little time chatting about memories of past campaigns, his days in the state senate, and some of his experiences in Congress so far.

    Other Resources:
    Congressman Wiley Nickel: nickel.house.gov
    Carolina Forward: carolinaforward.org
    Hometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.com
    New Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.com

    Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.com

    Follow Us:

    • Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracy
    • Instagram: @carolinademocracy

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    33 mins