The N.C. Association of Educators predicted 50,000 teachers or more marching on Raleigh. The crowds were less than a tenth of that size. We also touch on the tragedy at UNC Charlotte, the 3rd Congressional District primary and the Senate veto override vote on the "Born Alive" act.

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As the Senate considers an override of Gov. Cooper's veto on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, an unusual argument has emerged against it — that Republicans should have considered the bill earlier. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

We break down the problems with the 11 bills the state Democratic Party has listed as representative of their policy proposals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

The N.C. House is rolling out its budget priorities for the 2019 biennium, and there's a lot to digest. We go through a couple important elements that you won't read about in the mainstream media. To find the links to budget documents I mentioned, go here: https://lockerroom.johnlocke.org/2019/04/26/house-budget-documents-just-in-time-for-weekend-review/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

The answer is yes, but not in the way you might expect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

We record live from the early voting polls as the 9th Congressional District special election gets underway. Candidates are going negative on one person only so far. Will that change? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

The concept of "fact-checking" was pretty revolutionary when it was popularized by PolitiFact in 2007. But over time, its meaning has diminished — particularly in North Carolina. We dive deep into two recent fact-checks from the News & Observer and show you how you can ferret out its biases. 

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Plus will Republicans have time to come together and win back the executive mansion? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

State Sen. Jeff Jackson wades into the Mueller debate and the National Association of Realtors PAC drops $1.3 million in a primary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

After Gov. Cooper vetoed the Born Alive act, the rhetoric quickly got out of control. We parse what this bill is actually about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longleaf-politics/support

As the "Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act" heads to Gov. Cooper's desk, we look into the two contradictory counterarguments being put forward by the left. Then we discuss Rev. William Barber being allowed back at the General Assembly building and Dan McCready refunding a $2,000 donation from Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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