Death Penalty Sought in Moody Case; Stein Pulls DPS Nominee

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case, marking a major development in the prosecution surrounding the death of the six-year-old. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein has withdrawn Jeff Smythe’s nomination to lead the Department of Public Safety, blaming the North Carolina Senate for failing to act on the appointment. Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss more bar owners dropping out of a lawsuit challenging COVID-era shutdown orders. He also examines upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court disputes between Stein and legislative leaders, with the court setting aside more than two hours for arguments.