Do Politics Better Podcast

News & Politics Podcasts

A weekly look at North Carolina politics and the North Carolina General Assembly from two lobbyists’ perspectives. Hosted by lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David.

Episodes

The NC Speaker Who Never Was: Former Rep. Leo Daughtry's Story

Rep. Stephen Ross Shares the Family Struggle That Shaped His Life

Sen. Phil Berger on Short Session, Budget, and the NC Senate as an Institution

Speaker Hall: Short Session, Budget Battles, & Breaking the Impasse

From Senate to Governor: How Gov Stein’s Career Prepared Him to Lead

From the General Assembly to Congress: Brett Keeter Reflects & Signs Off

Thomas Mills on the Rise and Fall of NC Democrats in Rural Districts

The Concession Heard Across NC & Sam Hayes Talks State Board of Elections

NC’s Funky Separation of Powers — And Under Which Branch is the Sheriff?

N&O's Danielle Battaglia Returns to Raleigh, Still on the Congressional Beat

NC Primary Election Wrap

NC's Primary Recap with Berger v Page in Overtime

Toss-Up, Lean, Safe: A Rundown of Primary Races with NC FREE's Alex Baltzegar

John Hood on the Future of the GOP: Freedom v National Conservatism

Courtship, Campaigns, & Serving Together: Todd & Amanda Johnson

Rep. Zack Hawkins on His Tragic Loss & Finding a 'Sole' Purpose

Rep. Tim Longest with the Shortest #NCPOL Commute + Sen Benton Sawrey Guest Hosts

What #NCPOL Professors Chris Cooper & Michael Bitzer are Watching in '26

Sens Danny Britt & Mike Woodard's Take on '26 Elections, Session, & More

Sen Ted Budd: A Life-Changing USSR Trip, Unlikely Friendships, & Listening