Previous Under the Dome Podcasts
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Bob Etheridge

A North Carolina Congressman says ethanol is key to national security. In this podcast, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge talks about biofuels, the role of farmers in energy policy and when government subsidies will not be needed.

2007-08-12 06:00
Bob Hall

North Carolina's reputation has been sullied by political scandals, but have reforms gone far enough? In this podcast, Bob Hall with Democracy North Carolina explains why his group has called for publicly funded campaigns.

2007-05-20 06:00
Bob Orr

In the race to replace Gov. Mike Easley, Bob Orr was first to officially declare. In today's podcast, he discusses his views on the state lottery, running against millionaires and why he stepped down from the state Supreme Court.

2007-03-27 10:51
Bob Phillips

Revelations about a scholarships given by the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus Foundation have raised new questions about campaign finance. In this podcast, Bob Phillips, executive director of the state chapter of Common Cause, talks about why lobbyists sometimes give to the local fire station and how little is known about the donations.

2007-07-01 06:00
Carolyn Justice

A Republican legislator was named environmental representative of the year. In this podcast, Rep. Carolyn Justice discusses why she worked on hog farm regulations, what she thinks Rep. Thomas Wright should do and why another lawmaker got her paycheck once. 

2007-06-17 06:00
Chris Van Hollen

The chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee explains why it's backing Larry Kissell's challenge to Rep. Robin Hayes and gives his thoughts on the fall campaign.

2008-03-18 17:35
David Price

A Chapel Hill Congressman has returned from the Middle East. In this podcast, U.S. Rep. David Price talks about his trip to Lebanon, when we should leave Iraq and what role private contractors are playing in the war. 

2007-06-10 06:00
Deborah Ross

A Raleigh lawmaker played a key role in ethics reforms. In this podcast, Rep. Deborah Ross explains why it took until the last day of the session, what changes still need to be made and how the Duke lacrosse case helped bills on prosecutorial misconduct. 

2007-08-05 17:04
Elizabeth Dole

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole talks about her upcoming Senate race, the long-term U.S. presence in Iraq and her advice for Hillary Clinton.

2008-02-19 20:06
Gary Pearce

Al Gore and the Internet. Democratic political consultant Gary Pearce shares his thoughts on the former vice president's Nobel Peace Prize, the effect of the Internet on local politics and the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

2007-10-12 16:15
Janet Cowell

A former Raleigh City Council member was named environmental senator of the year. In this podcast, Sen. Janet Cowell explains why she favors taking small steps first, what should happen to Dix Hill and why she supports the Senate's proposed budget.

2007-06-03 06:00
Jerry Meek

North Carolina Democrats face tough fights for Senate and governor. In this podcast, state Democratic Party chairman Jerry Meek discusses those races, former Sen. John Edwards' infamous haircut and his past support of House Speaker Jim Black.

2007-04-29 06:00
Linda Daves

The state Republican Party has chosen a new chairwoman. In this podcast, Linda Daves talks about why U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole will win, why Republicans haven't won a governor's race in 16 years and how the corruption issue will affect the 2008 elections. 

2007-07-09 13:57
Richard Burr

The links between energy and national security. U.S. Sen. Richard Burr gives his thoughts on global warming, Duke Energy's proposed coal plant and his early support for John McCain.

2008-02-11 13:03
Tricia Ann Cotham

The state's newest lawmaker is also the youngest. In this podcast, Charlotte Rep. Tricia Ann Cotham discussses being mistaken for a legislative page, replacing former House speaker Jim Black and how the legislature is like high school.

2007-05-06 06:00
William Barber II

The head of the state NAACP is raising alarms about hate crimes. In this podcast, Rev. Dr. William Barber II talks about the Wilmingon race riots, the link to recent hate crimes, and why the Ku Klux Klan is a terrorist group.

2007-06-24 06:00