Do Politics Better Podcast
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.
New House Majority Leader Brenden Jones Talks New Leadership Team
Dr. Jeff Warren on Science, Politics, & Religion for Hyper-Partisan Times
Breaking Down NC's 2024 Election Results
Congressman Patrick McHenry Reflects on His Career Start at the NC General Assembly
License to Legislate: Rep. Jake Johnson Talks Helene, Politics, & 007 Fandom
Consultants Nathan Babcock (GOP) & Kimberly Reynolds (Dem) Preview the Election
Chris Cooper's 'Anatomy of a Purple State' & Helene's Election Effect
Kelly McCullen on the Ever Shifting 'State Lines' of NC Politics
Mike Carpenter Built a Powerhouse Lobbying Program, Career, & Legacy
Sen. Bob Brinson's Life of Public Service Continues in the NC Senate
GOP Political Operative Jonathan Felts: 'I'm Not One to Back Down from the Press'
Meet Braxton Winston, the Democratic Candidate for Labor Commissioner
Meet Luke Farley, the GOP Candidate for Labor Commissioner
Tim Kent's Time Machine Travels to When the Lt Governor Ran the Senate
NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons Wants to Keep the Conservative Party Going in '24
Rep. Garland Pierce, a Rural Democrat Who Keeps Winning
Political Polling, Partisan Indexes & More with John Locke Foundation's Donald Bryson
The Dark Side of Politics with Political Operative Dan Crawford
House GOP Caucus Director Stephen Wiley is Bullish About 2024
NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton is the Life of the Party
Sen. Brent Jackson's Take on the Budget Impasse as Session (Kind Of) Wraps
House 'Big Chair' Jason Saine on How We Got Here in the Budget Process
Democratic Ad Man Frank Eaton Opens Up About His Craft
Senate Senior Policy Counsel Brent Woodcox: 'I'm a Man of Peace'
Why Sen. Mary Wills Bode is Not on the Ballot in 2024
Secretary Grier Martin's Mission at the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr.'s Unfiltered Take on Policy, Politics, & Politicians
Budget Surplus a Bust? The Return of Blust? And Talking Shop with Rep. Mark Brody
Political Reporter Bryan Anderson on Politics in the Newsroom
#NCPOL Operative Nathan Babcock: 'I Went from Missionary to Mercenary'
Majority Leader John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri Preview Short Session
Rep. Charles Smith Holds Court as College Hoopster, Lawyer, & Legislator
GOP Campaign Consultant Jim Burton's One Goal is to Win
Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed Opens Up About His Muslim Faith, Ramadan, & Politics
A Heartfelt Conversation with Lobbyist Andy Ellen
Rep. Brian Biggs' Big Ideas
Knives Out Primary Election Analysis with Sen. Jim Perry
Special Primary Election Preview with Professors Michael Bitzer & Chris Cooper
Kimberly Reynolds: Democrats' Maven Political Operative
The Political Mettle of Sen. Eddie Settle
Rep. Caleb Rudow on Trading a Safe House Seat to Run for Congress
Dylan Watts: The Man Behind the Senate Caucus Curtain
Sens. Warren Daniel & Julie Mayfield Live from Asheville!
Tim Kent: The Life & Stories of an Ultimate Political Insider
Meet Kian Sadjadi, NC Democratic Party Executive Director
Sen. Vickie Sawyer on Dealing with Social Media Trolls in the New Year
Sen. Thom Tillis: From Trailer Parks to NC Speaker to US Senator
Journalist Billy Ball Talks NC Politics, Culture, & Coping with Tragedy
Rep. David Willis’ Journey from Eastern NC to China to the General Assembly
Rep. Maria Cervania: ’Here’s a Story I’ve Never Shared’
Dr. Michael Bitzer: ’2024 is Going to be Off the Charts’
Rep. Kelly Hastings on Overcoming a Learning Disability
2023 Long Session Wrap Up with Sen. Todd Johnson & Rep. Allison Dahle
Reps. Destin Hall, John Bell, Jason Saine, & Brenden Jones on the Speaker Deal
Israel’s War Hits Home for Lobbyist Bruce Mildwurf
Rep. Jarrod Lowery’s Love of Home, Family, & Lumbee Heritage
Behind the Lines: Redistricting 101 with Dan Crawford
Professor Chris Cooper: #NCPOL Class Is In Session
Casinos Fold & Budget Rolls: In the Room with Rep Allen Chesser
Senate Doubles Down on Casinos, House Plays Against the Odds
NC’s Capitol Hill Reporter Danielle Battaglia: ‘You Don’t Want Me Digging’
Rep. Ken Fontenot: A New Look for the Grand Old Party
Rep. Cecil Brockman’s Balancing Act as a Swing Vote
Intern to Influence: Sen. Brad Overcash’s Story
Rep. Ya Liu’s Journey from Immigrant to NC Legislator
The Adventurous Life & Career of Reporter Rose Hoban
Rep. Jeff Zenger on Surviving Childhood & Thriving Today
The Hurt of Rep. Allison Dahle
Rep. Allen Chesser: Combat Veteran, Cop, & Policy Problem Solver
The Atonement of Rep. Jeff McNeely
Sen. Paul Lowe: ’My Style of Politics is Relational’
Treasurer Dale Folwell is Running for NC Governor
Rep. Abe Jones’ Story of Grace & Forgiveness
Catching Up, Clearing the Air with Sens. Benton Sawrey & Mary Wills Bode
Inside Lucille Sherman’s Reporter’s Notebook
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom on the Importance of Family & Farming
Cory Bryson’s Inspiring Journey from Growing Up Poor to Senior Advisor to the Speaker
Crossover Week Upstaged by a 12-Week Abortion Bill
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore: Classroom Teacher, Artist, & Big Budget Chair
Sen. Rachel Hunt on Growing Up in NC Politics & in the Governor’s Mansion
Rep. Dennis Riddell’s One-Time Road to Perdition is Now Paved by Redemption
GOP Supermajorities are Official! And a Conversation with Rep Caleb Rudow
Rep. Tim Reeder, an ER Doctor Who Makes (NCGA) House Calls on Policy
Billy Lassiter: Growing Up As Albino, Bullied, & Now a Fierce Advocate for Juvenile Justice
NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger, Jr.’s Life, Career, and Growing Up Berger
Rep. Ed Goodwin: Farmer, Gun Carrying Federal Agent, & NC Legislator
Medicaid Expansion Deal! And Sen. Lisa Grafstein’s First Floor Speech was Personal
Labor Commish Josh Dobson Exits in 2024: ’My Brand Don’t Fit the Times’
100th Episode! And Sen Julie Mayfield, a Member of the Get (Stuff) Done Club
Rep. Ben Moss, a Blue Collar Railroad Worker and Republican Red
Rep. Garland Pierce: ’Some Issues I’m Willing to Vote with the Party in Power’
A Car Crash Case Study in Crisis Communications
The Eternal Optimism of Sen. Bobby Hanig, a Lifelong Underdog
Opening Day of Session! And a Conversation with the ACLU of NC’s Ann Webb
John Locke’s Donald Bryson is Ready for the 2023 General Assembly
Wrapping Up 2022 with Senators Danny Britt & Mike Woodard
Senator-elect Mary Wills Bode: ’I Really Want to Put in the Work’
WUNC Capitol Reporter Jeff Tiberii: ’This is Your State Government’
Live from Asheville! Western NC Politics with Professor Chris Cooper
Great Expectations with Senator-elect Benton Sawrey
Mid-Term Election Results & a ’Working Supermajority’ with Sen. Kirk deViere
Board of Elections Chair Damon Circosta Stoked About Voting, Surfing, & North Carolina
Speaking to Speaker Moore’s Communications Director Demi Dowdy
Your Phone, TV & Computer Are Tracking & Selling Your Info to NC Political Operatives
’Oppo-Research’, the Underworld of NC Politics
Nathan Babcock & Morgan Jackson Break Down NC General Assembly Races
Wayne Goodwin’s Life of Learning, Love, & Loss
Sen. Jim Burgin on the Power of Politics, Policy, & Prayer
The Assembly’s Kyle Villemain on ”Creating that ’Assembly’ for the State”
Judge Jefferson Griffin: From Fisherman to NC’s Highest Court?
Rep. John Autry’s Life, Travels, Careers, & Politics
Sen. Steve Jarvis: Builder, Foster Care Champion, & Nice Guy
Cross-Party Friendship & Learning at the NC Institute of Political Leadership
Lobbyist Brian Lewis: ’Doing Politics the Way I Want to Do It’
Turning the Microphone Around: Sen. Jim Perry Interviews Skye David
Newspaper Reporter Turned TV Journalist Travis Fain
Brent Woodcox & Donald Bryson Settle a Twitter Dust-Up
House Chief of Staff Neal Inman is in the Room Where It Happens
Late Night with Sen. Sarah Crawford: From David Letterman to the General Assembly
The Last Days (and Hours) of the Short Session
Sen. DeAndrea Salvador: ’I Can Be a Little Puzzling to Folks’
Sen. Jim Perry on Life Without a Father & Life as a Father
Retiring Rep. Grier Martin: ’It’s Time To Go’
Sen. Warren Daniel on Western NC, West Point, & West Jones Street
Health & Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley’s NC Homecoming
House GOP Caucus Director Stephen B. Wiley Wraps Up Primary Night
Short Session Preview with Rep. John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri
Mother’s Day is Doubly Special for Rep. Jimmy Dixon
The Life & Humor of Joe Stewart
Sen. Lisa Stone Barnes Talks Faith, Family, & Farming
LT McCrimmon, the Governor’s Lobbyist in the General Assembly
Superintendent Catherine Truitt, from the Classroom to NC’s Top Education Leader
The History Making Political Career of Sen. Dan Blue
Sen. Michael Lee on Life, Loss, & Legislating
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, a Trailblazer in NC Politics
Sen. Brent Jackson: Farmer, Budget Writer, & Maybe Future Ag Commissioner
Catching Up, Looking Back with Former Rep. Rick Glazier
Rep. Ashton Clemmons, from the School House to the NC House
John Hood is the Conservative Movement’s Renaissance Man in NC
Turning the Microphones Around on News Anchor Tim Boyum
Sen. Deanna Ballard, from the White House to the NC Senate
Rep. Marcia Morey: Olympic Swimmer, Judge, & Legislator
Senate Policy Advisor André Béliveau on Finding a Home, a ’Log Cabin’, Inside the GOP
The Centrist Politics of Rep. Gale Adcock: ’My Job is to Find Common Ground’
Sen. Amy Scott Galey, a Republican with Democratic Family Ties
Special Holiday Edition: Wrapping Up 2021 with Senators Jim Perry & Kirk deViere
Behind the Scenes with Senate Policy Advisor Brent Woodcox
Auditor Beth Wood, from Dental Hygienist to CPA to the Taxpayers‘ Watchdog
Rep. John Bradford: Energy, Optimism, & Effectiveness
Special Holiday Edition: Stephen Kent & How the Force Can Fix the World (& Our Politics)
We Have a State Budget! Plus a Conversation with Rep. Matthew Winslow
Here Comes the Judge: A Conversation with Rep. Joe John
Sen. Michael Lazzara‘s Life in Politics & Love of Pizza
Rep Ricky Hurtado‘s Message to Both Political Parties
Rep. Tim Moffitt is Back in the General Assembly & Busier Than Ever
Rep. Billy Richardson on Dyslexia, Dealmaking, & His Democratic Party
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, the General Assembly Agriculture Ambassador
Sen. Sydney Batch on Legislating Effectively from the Back Row
Rep. Brenden Jones, a Hard-Charger or ‘the Easiest Teddy Bear in the Building‘?
Rep. Terry Brown on the Importance of Quality Committee Work
Rep. Erin Paré, Former Federal Lobbyist Turned State Legislator
Rep. Brian Farkas: ‘Be Kind and Be Respectful‘
Rep. Chris Humphrey, a Republican Winning in a Democratic District
Sen. Don Davis on Legislating from the Center: 'I'm Getting it from the Left, I'm Getting it from the Right'
Sen. Paul Newton: 'I Am Here to Solve Problems'
Rep. Zack Hawkins: 'If You Get to Know Me, You'll Like Me'
Rep. Jamie Boles Puts the 'Fun' in Funeral & Legislating
House Democratic Leader Robert Reives & How His Parents Inspired Him to Enter Politics; and House GOP Leader John Bell Guest-Hosts the Podcast
Sen. Vickie Sawyer: Once an Underdog Senate Candidate Who Now Fights for Underdogs as a Senator
Special Recess Edition Includes an Interview with Rep. Vernetta Alston and a Vacationing Former President
House Rules Chairman Destin Hall: "But for My Grandparents and the Grace of God"
Senate Rules Chairman Bill Rabon on Leading & Listening with a Hearing Disability
Sen. Kirk deViere Talks Politics, Poverty, and Pocket Squares
Sen. Todd Johnson: 'Problem Solving is What I Do', and a Budget Cap Agreement Announced
'Battle Lines Are Being Drawn' and a Conversation with Democratic Senate Whip Jay Chaudhuri
House Majority Leader John Bell on Leadership: 'Like Carrying a Wheel Barrow Full of Frogs'
'The Real World' with Rep. Brian Turner: MTV to the NC House
Sen. Danny Britt Keeps Winning on Election Day and in the General Assembly
Crossover Week, a Conversation with Senator Mutjaba Mohammed, and Legislative Maneuvers
NC Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, the Personification of Do Politics Better
Rep. Graig Meyer, a 'Loyal Opposition' Leader and the Struggle to Do Politics Better
Rep. Jason Saine, a "Big Chair" with a Big Sense of Humor
Sen. Mike Woodard & the NC Senate's Night Owl Caucus
Sen. Jim Perry Demystifies the North Carolina Senate
Rep. Allison Dahle and the Power of Conversation
Rep. John Torbett, the 'Happy Warrior'
Governor Cooper and Senator Berger Fist Bump