Nick Craig fills in for Vince and starts by talking with Mitch Kokai of The John Locke Foundation about the ongoing NC Supreme Court race. Also, a look at the continued battle between Harvard University and the Trump Administration. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. 

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and  a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer. He joined me to discuss the unresolved NC Supreme Court race and the trade war narratives in North Carolina. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The race for a NC Supreme Court seat is the only race in America that has yet to be certified due to legal challenges that have kept the final count in limbo for five months.  Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete’s […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. She joined me to discuss her story about the smear against staffers for former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and the latest […]

Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed a trial judge’s rejection of ballot challenges against Griffin for the NC Supreme Court. Statewide news updates covered the first Super Bowl with legal betting in North Carolina, a potential State Health Plan premium increase, Trump halting offshore wind expansion over concerns about whale deaths and energy […]

Updates on the newly sworn-in North Carolina General Assembly and the State Supreme Court race, along with an upcoming snow forecast. Discussions feature Mitch Kokai and Donald Bryson of the John Locke Foundation on ending the state’s franchise tax to promote growth. Additionally, House Speaker Destin Hall outlines General Assembly priorities.  

Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation reported on the North Carolina Supreme Court granting a stay that blocks the certification of the election between Griffin and Riggs. Senator Tillis announced $1.65 billion in grants to support Western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The swearing-in ceremony for the General Assembly takes place in […]

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The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court is still tied up in court and recount proceedings at the Board of Elections. Republican Jefferson Griffin was up by 10,000 votes on Election Day. But why did the second recount turn up 126 new votes for both candidates?!

Riggs’ lead in the NC Supreme Court recount decreased by 69 votes as 70 counties completed their recount. Senator Ted Budd was named vice chair of the NRSC. Lawmakers urged President Biden to provide temporary housing for victims of Hurricane Helene, and HB10 is set to become law on December 1. First Lady Jill Biden […]

Snow in Western North Carolina, Pam Bondi’s for attorney general, and Lowe’s offering $2.5 million in recovery grants for the region. Mitch Kokai’s commentary on the Griffin ballot lawsuit and Theresa Opeka’s report on Senator Thom Tillis calling to expedite Helene relief in Senate testimony. Additional updates include Senators Tillis and Budd questioning FEMA’s efforts […]

Griffin has requested a recount in the NC Supreme Court race, and Rep. Destin Hall is set to become the next NC House Speaker. The HB10 House veto override has advanced to the Senate, with audio from Rep. Carla Cunningham supporting the legislation. A proposed bill from Helene aims to strip certain powers from the […]

Riggs leading Griffin for the NC Supreme Court by 24 votes, the county canvas process, the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency hearing, the General Assembly returning to Raleigh, and Senator Tillis commenting on Ryan Park’s nomination. Commentary features Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation on county canvas progress, and Katie Zehnder from Carolina […]