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Charlotte’s preparing for 50,000 visitors this fall for the 2020 Republican National Convention. Which brings up a number of questions: How did the little blue dot of Charlotte win the bid to host the big red conference of the RNC? How does a political convention even work? And how will it impact the city (and yes, that means you)? Join award-winning reporters Lisa Worf and Steve Harrison for Inside Politics, the podcast where we focus on the Republican National Convention and the 2020 Election through the lens of Charlotte.

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Charlotte’s preparing for 50,000 visitors this fall for the 2020 Republican National Convention. Which brings up a number of questions: How did the little blue dot of Charlotte win the bid to host the big red conference of the RNC? How does a political convention even work? And how will it impact the city (and yes, that means you)? Join award-winning reporters Lisa Worf and Steve Harrison for Inside Politics, the podcast where we focus on the Republican National Convention and the 2020 Election through the lens of Charlotte.

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Episodes

A Look Back At Perhaps The Strangest Political Convention Ever

8/28/2020

On this episode of Inside Politics, perhaps the strangest political convention ever is over. From Charlotte to Jacksonville to Charlotte again — and then to Washington D.C. – we’ll look at the week that was … the 2020 Republican National Convention. Lisa Worf and Steve Harrison will discuss President Trump’s surprise visit to the Charlotte … Read More Read More The post A Look Back At Perhaps The Strangest Political Convention Ever appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:15:16

With Little Fanfare, The RNC (For One Day) Is Here

8/20/2020

It was once supposed to bring 50,000 people to Charlotte. Now, with the Republican National Convention a few days away, it’s going to be a much smaller affair. Charlotte’s time in the (small) spotlight begins this weekend when members of the Republican National Committee meet. Then on Monday, Aug. 24, the official Republican National Convention … Read More Read More The post With Little Fanfare, The RNC (For One Day) Is Here appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:17:01

In 3 Weeks, Charlotte Is Back In The RNC Spotlight. What’s Going To Happen?

8/4/2020

On this episode of Inside Politics, we look at the (much smaller) Republican National Convention, which is now less than three weeks away in Charlotte. After the GOP scrapped the Jacksonville part of its convention, Republicans are left with a “business-only” Charlotte meeting that’s scheduled to begin Friday, Aug. 20 and end with the nomination … Read More Read More The post In 3 Weeks, Charlotte Is Back In The RNC Spotlight. What’s Going To Happen? appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:18:10

Charlotte’s RNC Leader: ‘I’m Still In Shock’

6/24/2020

Now the fallout begins. After the Republican National Committee officially announced that almost all of Charlotte’s Republican National Convention is moving to Jacksonville, Florida, the local host committee is left with a mess to clean up. Will it be able to pay off its debts? Will the Republican National Committee demand that the money it … Read More Read More The post Charlotte’s RNC Leader: ‘I’m Still In Shock’ appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:15:17

Host Committee Says Business-Only RNC Is A Farce: ‘We Need To Stop Pretending’

6/12/2020

The scaled-down RNC in Charlotte might be still hold some activities in the Charlotte Convention Center. CREDIT: Erin Keever/WFAE After the GOP said Thursday night that Jacksonville, Florida, would host almost all of the Republican National Convention, the local host committee in Charlotte fired back. That group – led by former Republican City Council member … Read More Read More The post Host Committee Says Business-Only RNC Is A Farce: ‘We Need To Stop Pretending’ appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:04:25

Charlotte’s RNC Can Now Fit Inside One Hotel

6/11/2020

When President Trump said he wanted to move the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, Lenny Curry, was the first to raise his hand. He told the GOP he wanted his city to host. And now it appears Curry will get his wish. The Washington Post reported late Tuesday night … Read More Read More The post Charlotte’s RNC Can Now Fit Inside One Hotel appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:14:16

Moving The RNC? Cities Aren’t Raising Their Hands

5/28/2020

There are 88 days until the scheduled start of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Or should we say in Atlanta, Jacksonville, or Orlando? In this episode of Inside Politics, we will look at President Trump’s tweets and comments about possibly moving the convention, which were backed up by Vice President Mike Pence. The president … Read More Read More The post Moving The RNC? Cities Aren’t Raising Their Hands appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:16:55

COVID-19 Has Turned NC Politics Upside Down. We Try To Make Sense Of It.

5/14/2020

In this week’s episode of Inside Politics, we’re going to look at the political news of the past two weeks – how COVID-19 may upend the Republican National Convention, Mecklenburg County’s efforts to get people to wear masks and how N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper has found a “sweet spot” politically in reopening the state. For … Read More Read More The post COVID-19 Has Turned NC Politics Upside Down. We Try To Make Sense Of It. appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:25:17

A Look At ReOpen NC — And What Dan Forest Thinks About COVID-19 And Stay-At-Home

4/30/2020

In this week’s episode of Inside Politics, we look at the burgeoning ReOpen NC movement, and what that means for politics in North Carolina. What is this group? How many people does ReOpen NC speak for? What kind of influence does it have? Is it purely about reopening the state’s economy or is it a … Read More Read More The post A Look At ReOpen NC — And What Dan Forest Thinks About COVID-19 And Stay-At-Home appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:25:35

How Does Charlotte Reopen?

4/16/2020

The country – and North Carolina – is talking about reopening. But what will that look like? And how will we know it’s safe to reopen? “We need to try to find an appropriate balance. And it often seems like we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place,” said Jeffrey Shaman, an epidemiologist with … Read More Read More The post How Does Charlotte Reopen? appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:23:04

With Coronavirus Pandemic, The President Can’t Have Rallies. But He’s Still In the Spotlight

4/2/2020

A week ago on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show, President Trump was adamant he would not cancel the Republican National Convention in August. “Somebody was asking today, ‘Will you cancel your convention?’ I said no way I’m going to cancel the convention,” Trump said. “We’re going to have the convention, it’s going to be incredible.” … Read More Read More The post With Coronavirus Pandemic, The President Can’t Have Rallies. But He’s Still In the Spotlight appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:20:29

Can Charlotte Cancel The RNC Over Coronavirus? And Will We See A Surge In Mail Voting?

3/19/2020

Will the coronavirus derail the Republican National Convention in August? And what about its impact on the general election? Will North Carolina shift more to voting by mail, even after the General Assembly last year eliminated the role of third parties in helping voters request mail ballots? And how have other national emergencies – like … Read More Read More The post Can Charlotte Cancel The RNC Over Coronavirus? And Will We See A Surge In Mail Voting? appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:15:04

The Rise Of The Shadow Convention: After Being Evicted From The 2016 RNC, Bob Orr Plans His Own

3/5/2020

Four years ago, a delegate at the Republican National Convention said this: “I cannot vote for Donald Trump, either for the nomination or in November.” That was former North Carolina Supreme Court justice Robert Orr, who attended the 2016 RNC in Cleveland as a delegate for former Ohio Gov. John Kasich. That comment led him … Read More Read More The post The Rise Of The Shadow Convention: After Being Evicted From The 2016 RNC, Bob Orr Plans His Own appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:15:56

Will the RNC Really Make It Rain?

2/20/2020

When the Democratic National Convention came to Charlotte in 2012, some businesses made lots of money – like the owner of a limo company. “We did in about three-and-a-half days what we would normally do in two-and-a-half months in volume and revenues,” said James Weymann, owner of SilverFox Chauffered Transportation in Charlotte. “That’s how good … Read More Read More The post Will the RNC Really Make It Rain? appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:18:02

Two Charlotte Political Conventions, Then And Now

2/6/2020

On today’s episode of Inside Politics, we’re going to do some compare-and-contrast between 2012, the last time Charlotte hosted a convention, and now as we’re preparing for the RNC. The first place we’re going to visit is the corner of Stonewall and Caldwell streets uptown. This is the site of a new mixed-use development that … Read More Read More The post Two Charlotte Political Conventions, Then And Now appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:20:00

Charlotte’s Hosting the 2020 RNC. Here’s How We Got There.

1/23/2020

So, how did Charlotte come to land the 2020 Republican National Convention? It’s actually a 20-year journey, dating back to the late 1990s and two failed attempts to land national political conventions. Let’s go back to what Charlotte was like 20 years ago. The city’s population was 510,000 people in 1998, and there are now … Read More Read More The post Charlotte’s Hosting the 2020 RNC. Here’s How We Got There. appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:20:01

Trailer For Inside Politics: The RNC In Charlotte

12/19/2019

Charlotte’s preparing for 50,000 visitors this summer for the 2020 Republican National Convention. That brings up a number of questions: How did the little blue dot of Charlotte win the bid to host the big red conference of the RNC? How does a political convention even work? And how will it impact the city … Read More Read More The post Trailer For Inside Politics: The RNC In Charlotte appeared first on Inside Politics.

Duration:00:01:13