Domecast From Under The Dome

A panel of reporters covering the allegations of voter fraud in the 9th Congressional District discusses the investigation that has North Carolina in the national spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week News & Observer journalists discuss the recounts in a few closely contested N.C. General Assembly races. Plus, the legislature is coming back after Thanksgiving to write new voter ID laws, there's yet another gerrymandering lawsuit, and we get to the bottom of President Trump's question during Hurricane Florence about what happens to boats that are abandoned after storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats broke Republicans' supermajority and gained seats on the state courts, but couldn't capture any of the battleground congressional districts. Meanwhile, two constitutional amendments failed and four won. We talk about what it means, what surprised us, and what's next in a lame-duck session of the legislature. Plus Headliner of the Week with winners to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What North Carolina races should you be watching on Election Day? What's the deal with all those healthcare campaign ads? And can you legally take a picture of your ballot? The N&O/Insider politics team sorts through the latest election news. Insider editor Colin Campbell hosts, with Lauren Horsch, Will Doran, Rashaan Ayesh and Andy Specht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about Hurricane Florence and what the government is doing to help the recovery efforts. We also discuss how North Carolina fits into the debate over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and talk about a federal investigation into a major political donor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After days of upheaval in the courts, races and constitutional amendments are set for the November elections. And federal authorities subpoenaed voting records from North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 105 years, Silent Sam is toppled. After judges block two constitutional amendments, a special session is about to begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five former NC governors had a single message this week. And a candidate won his lawsuit against the legislature. Also, we catch up on the most competitive races for Congress. #FreeAustinTice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jury handed down the biggest verdict yet against a hog producer this week. Our reporter panel talks about the lawsuits, plus what's behind the hunting and fishing amendment on the ballot this fall, and what's ahead for the state Supreme Court race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Domecast recaps the legislature's surprise special session to address ballot labeling issues and looks at who's winning the campaign cash race. Lauren Horsch of the NC Insider hosts, with Colin Campbell of the Insider and Andy Specht and Will Doran of The News & Observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We found out more this week about how Democrats and Republicans' campaign fundraising is going ahead of elections for the legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legislature spent the final days of its short session working to cancel Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, reject some of his nominees and take away more of his powers. We look back at the session that has just ended and what it means for the election ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fast pace of action in the legislature last week had lobbyists explaining bills, a state agency wanting more notice and some members of the public fed up. This week, what will lawmakers consider as they try to change the state constitution? Guest Taylor Knopf of NC Health News joins our panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes the budget, but it's almost certain to become law anyway. A farm bill has implications for lawsuits against the pork industry and labels on beverages in the dairy aisle. And prison safety inspires some uncomfortable debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legislature is debating its spending plan for the coming year. What got funding and what didn't? And why is there so much outrage about the process being used by Republican leaders? Our panel of journalists explains what's happening. NC Insider reporter Lauren Horsch hosts, with Andy Specht and Will Doran of The News & Observer and Colin Campbell of the Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The short session has begun. Teachers converged on Raleigh demanding more education funding. Lawmakers called for incentives changes, even as Apple considers North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our reporter panel picks apart the results of Tuesday's primary election and talks about Gov. Roy Cooper's budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's roundtable, we talk about some key Republican primaries to watch on Tuesday. And we spotlight local politics and activism in Durham, with reporter Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan as our guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last Domecast taped in The News & Observer's venerable building on McDowell Street in Raleigh. (The N&O is moving to a new location just a short distance away.) We celebrate with a special Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the state treasurer's office responded to an audit on eligibiity for the State Health Plan by removing 601 people deemed ineligible. A white candidate said he was a member of the African-American community. And we learned that a House member resigned from a state commission shortly after allegations surfaced about his treatment of women. All that, and why lawmakers were talking about bees this week. Jordan Schrader hosts, with Colin Campbell, Danielle Chemtob, Will Doran, Lauren Horsch and Andy Specht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices