I was an avid listener in the past but after the previous host left it is meaningless. Inside the legislature journalism seems extinct now. Unfollowing, sadly.

The biweekly format with a one-on-one interview and a panel discussion is a welcome development. I cannot, however, recommend playing a drinking game around Becki Gray’s use of “I think we need to be really careful...” to deflect from some conservative controversy or scandal. You’ll be blotto well before the pod ends. UPDATE: Since I’m an unaffiliated moderate squish, let me be balanced and offer a comment on the left-wing commentator. Would it be possible to get a little variety, like the pod does with the conservative participants? I don’t really have a philosophical problem with petulant catastrophizing, but listening to Schofield do it week in, week out gets a little old. Let’s get some new whiners, I say! Still a weekly must-listen and a 5-star pod.

This is easily one of the best, most comprehensive podcasts covering North Carolina politics. I would know, I’ve tried them all. Come for informed viewpoints, quality coverage, and (importantly when compared to a few other NC pol pods) competent production. Five stars for Jeff, the guests, and the whole crew. Thank you for providing this resource.

Purports to present both sides, but is still very slanted. Very little nuance in presentation of views.

A political discussion where both sides aren’t yelling and screaming. I love it. Everyone engages in civil discourse in a respectful and informative manner. Both sides bring valid points. Kudos for keeping it real…

Clearly trying to offer counter political perspectives to drive engaging conversation… but unfortunately it’s still pushing an establishment perspective overall which is disappointing.

I learn so much from this engaging and intelligent podcast. Keep up the great work!

As a proud supporter of NPR, it's refreshing and to find a local NC public radio station that matters.