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Benjamin Brown nominated Democratic Rep. Charles Graham of Lumberton as a Headliner of the Week after his fiery speech on immigration Tuesday night. Hear the full speech here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 3-4. We’ve reached the end of the marathon 2015 legislative session. What happened in those final hours? And what now? Colin Campbell and Taylor Knopf of The News & Observer and Benjamin Brown and Patrick Gannon of The Insider discuss the debating, cramming, distress and levity that carried the General Assembly well across midnight and into Wednesday’s early morning hours before the closing gavel finally fell. We also take a look ahead. Republicans say they accomplished plenty — so what’s left for the "short session" in 2016? The N&O's Liz Bell joins the other panelists for Headliners of the Week. Nominees include Lumberton Democratic Rep. Charles Graham; Apex Republican Rep. Paul “Skip” Stam; Billy Graham; an oddly teamed-up Sen. Jerry Tillman, an Archdale Republican, and Sen. Mike Woodard, a Durham Democrat; and finally Dallas Woodhouse, the N.C. Republican Party’s new executive director. Andy Curl

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 26-27. This year's long legislative session is finally nearing the finish line. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer and Ben Brown of The Insider discuss what's left on the agenda and how legislators are pushing through last-minute bills. Then we talk about legislation to move all 2016 primaries to March 15 and a controversial provision involving state party fundraising. Taylor Knopf of The N&O and Patrick Gannon of The Insider explain. The N&O's Craig Jarvis and Liz Bell join the other panelists for Headliners of the Week. This week's nominees are Pope Francis, Rep. Jon Hardister, Sen. Dan Blue, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Rep. David Lewis and Rep. Becky Carney. Andy Curliss of The N&O hosts. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 19-20. The state budget compromise finally emerged this week and garnered approval from both chambers and Gov. Pat McCrory. We'll hear a compilation of the debate's highlights and get analysis from News & Observer reporter Colin Campbell. Then guest host Patrick Gannon of the Insider sits down with McCrory to talk about why he signed the spending plan despite some concerns about tax changes. And we wrap up with a different take on our "Headliners of the Week" segment, asking House legislators from both parties who they'd nominate as the "star" of Thursday's floor debate. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 12-13. It’s been another week of “Budget Watch,” but fluid details are seeping from the negotiations and a final deal appears to be in striking distance. Our reporters discuss the latest as of Friday morning. We also get a special update from investigative reporter Joseph Neff of the News & Observer on the leadership of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, which has seen stormy seas this year. As always, we round it out with our popular Headliners of the Week segment, which among other things answers the question of why watermelons might be important to the state's spending plan. Listen in with reporters Colin Campbell, Lynn Bonner and Taylor Knopf of the News & Observer and Benjamin Brown of the Insider. Hosted by Patrick Gannon of the Insider. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that looks at government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 5-6. This week we analyze the optimism -- though not roundly held -- in the latest budget talks, with a special audio treat to give us some perspective. We also get into the release of school letter grades, test scores, growth and other data. Lawmakers are at attention, but what are the ramifications? And, as always, we round it out with our popular Headliners of the Week. Listen in with reporters Craig Jarvis, Colin Campbell, Lynn Bonner, Taylor Knopf and Keung Hui of the News & Observer and Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of the Insider. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that looks at government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 29-30. Budget-watch continues — the news, analysis, what the legislative leaders are saying and a look ahead as we cross the line into September. And, as always, we round it out with our popular Headliners of the Week. Listen in with reporters Craig Jarvis and Lynn Bonner of the News & Observer and Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of the Insider. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that looks at government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 22-23. This week’s show features an interview with Senate leader Phil Berger about state budget negotiations and other issues remaining in the legislative session. Reporters Colin Campbell and Ben Brown discuss progress on a Medicaid overhaul and the 2016 race for superintendent of public instruction. And, as always, we wrap up with our popular Headliners of the Week. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that looks at government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 15-16. This week’s show includes detailed explorations of North Carolina’s U.S. Senate and lieutenant governor races, and their latest candidates, with the News & Observer’s Rob Christensen and Craig Jarvis. Meanwhile, General Assembly leaders say budget talks are in the homestretch. The Insider’s Benjamin Brown and the N&O’s Colin Campbell discuss. And, as always, we wrap up with our popular Headliners of the Week. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that looks at government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 7-9. This week’s show includes discussion of the departure of DHHS Sec. Aldona Wos, campaign finance reports and our Headliners of the Week. The panel is Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Lynn Bonner and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 1-2. This week’s show looks at the sudden departure of Department of Transportation chief Tony Tata, and some other members of the governor's team who've left. We also check in on budget negotiations and wrap up, as always, with our Headliners of the Week. On the panel: Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Craig Jarvis and Colin Campbell. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 25-26. This week’s show looks at Gov. Pat McCrory's rocky week as well as education issues in the courts. Headliners of the Week features Benjamin Brown and Patrick Gannon of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Colin Campbell and Lynn Bonner. Andy Curliss of The N&O hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 11-12. This week’s show includes an interview with Michael Bitzer, a politics professor at Catawba College, discussing Gov. Pat McCrory's tempestuous relationship with legislators as well as the 2016 election. The episode also includes Headliners of the Week with Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Taylor Knopf. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 4-5. This week’s show includes an extended interview with Gov. Pat McCrory that focused on the state budget and related topics, including his bond proposal and jobs plan. The episode includes Headliners of the Week with Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 26-27. This week’s edition takes a look at ongoing budget talks, Kay Hagan's decision in the U.S. Senate race and, as always, our Headliners of the Week. The episode includes segments with Patrick Gannon and Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast is a weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina. No. 8 is ready for the weekend of June 20-21. This week’s edition takes a look at a busy week in state politics, including the passage of the Senate budget, a look at U.S. Senate races and, as always, our Headliners of the Week. The episode includes segments with Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Rob Christensen and Taylor Knopf. Hosted by Andy Curliss of the N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Email dome@newsobserver for information on RSS feed for other podcast apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 13-14. This edition looks at the override vote of Gov. Pat McCrory's marriage bill veto, wraps up the state Republican Party convention with a discussion of the major presidential candidates who visited and concludes with our Headliners of the Week. The episode includes segments with Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Colin Campbell, Rob Christensen and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of The N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 6-7. This edition looks at the ongoing veto/override conversation — will the legislature override Gov. Pat McCrory’s veto of the magistrates recusal bill? — as well as the NCGOP Convention this weekend in Raleigh, House and Senate floor debates and, as always, our Headliners of the Week. The episode includes segments with Benjamin Brown and Pat Gannon of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of The N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed to on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fresh Domecast, our weekly podcast that reviews government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of May 30-31. This week’s edition takes a look at the debates on the magistrates exemptions and abortion waiting period bills as well as Gov. Pat McCrory’s efforts to influence passage of a bond referendum. It also includes our Headliners of the Week. The episode includes segments with Benjamin Brown of The Insider and The News & Observer’s Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Hosted by Andy Curliss of The N&O. The Domecast is available and can be subscribed on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast No. 3, for weekend of May 16-17, 2015. This episode digs into the Volvo plant announcement and the fight over incentives; the ins and outs of the House budget; and our headliners of the week. With Colin Campbell, Benjamin Brown, Craig Jarvis and Patrick Gannon. Hosted by Andy Curliss. Follow @underthedome on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices