Domecast From Under The Dome

Lawmakers redraw congressional maps to tilt 8-5 in favor of Republicans instead of the current 10-3 map, threatening incumbents like Wake County's George Holding. But will they satisfy the courts? We take a look at the new districts. And we explain a payment the legislature is making to cover an unusual retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legislature starts redrawing congressional districts, and the Senate leader's use of campaign contributions draws fire. Plus, find out what happened to money that was meant to help expand the state's sex offender registry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legislature finally adjourns its main session after last-minute drama over a tax refund and a bailout. But lawmakers will be back to draw new congressional districts. We talk about which members of Congress could be affected. And we say goodbye to a Domecast regular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel of reporters examine U.S. House and Senate fundraising in North Carolina as well as possible campaign visits from the presidential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel of reporters discusses the influence of the gun lobby in North Carolina and the impact of gerrymandering in state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our reporters discuss poor living conditions at Fort Bragg including outbreaks of mold amidst a visit by Thom Tillis; the scandal involving NC insurance tycoon Greg Lindberg; and Nikki Haley's speech at Elon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel of News & Observer reporters explains how new political maps were drawn and what they mean for the 2020 elections. We also discuss the fallout from the controversial 9/11 budget veto override and Bernie Sanders' rally in Chapel Hill earlier this week. For further coverage of these topics, check out: New political maps pass NC legislature, will be reviewed by judges who ordered redrawNew maps would still give GOP disproportionate power in NC legislature, analysts say 55 seconds to act: Did Democrats respond correctly to the Republican veto override? GOP’s Medicaid expansion compromise is back on the table after surprise budget vote ‘Aligned with how radical I am.’ Students connect with Bernie Sanders over big plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News & Observer reporters Andy Specht and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan break down the House's surprise budget veto override vote this week as well as other political news, including the Trump rally in Fayetteville and the 9th District special election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our team of reporters talks about North Carolina's gerrymandering situation, early voting in the 9th district, and President Trump's upcoming visit to Fayetteville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our team of reporters fills you in on a new push to stop robocalls, the school testing debate, and sheriff cooperation with ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our team of reporters fills you in on paid parental leave policies for state workers and a long-vacant federal judge post that may soon be filled. We also discuss Rep. Mark Meadows' unpaid taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel of reporters fills you in on the status of gun legislation at the General Assembly in the wake of two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. We also discuss the state employee health plan and election security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel explains the controversy over the bill dealing with abortion and infanticide, and we look ahead to the spending proposal coming out next week that will allow state budget negotiations to really begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After NC GOP Chairman Robin Hayes and donor Greg Lindberg were indicted, what could happen next and who else is tied to Lindberg? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up for discussion this week: What's in Gov. Roy Cooper's budget? What do state elections officials want to do to prevent election fraud? And why are Republicans suggesting Democrats killed their own Medicaid proposal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a week of surprises and bombshells at the elections board hearing on fraud in the 9th district. A court ruling that could have big implications capped the week. We discuss it all, and we say goodbye to a founding Domecast panelist as Craig Jarvis retires from The News & Observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All state employees, from teachers to troopers, might save some money if a change to the state health plan goes through. But it's facing heavy political opposition. Our panel of journalists also discusses the latest in the Medicaid expansion debate, a subpoena from the Trump administration seeking information on North Carolina voters, and most importantly a proposal to officially elevate the status of ice cream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge tossed Mark Harris' lawsuit. The federal shutdown deepened. The president was invited to North Carolina. And we look ahead to the 2019 session that starts next week. Will divided power keep NC leaders from agreeing on a budget? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government shutdown over the border wall is hitting home in North Carolina. And Speaker Tim Moore denies knowing about an aide's outreach to state officials regarding his property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've learned more about the alleged absentee ballot fraud in Bladen County. And disagreements between legislators and the governor have forced a session in the last few days of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices