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Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 21-22 -- and our last chance to visit the N.C. State Fair in 2017. Stay tuned until Headliner of the Week for a report on the fair. But first, our reporter panel talks about yet another session and yet another override of a Roy Cooper veto. Plus, Gov. Cooper has reached an agreement with challengers of the law he signed replacing HB2. And our fact checker takes a look at the claims flying in Raleigh's campaign for mayor. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Andy Specht of the N&O and Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 7-8. North Carolina lawmakers returned for a two-day session this week. They voted to cancel judicial primary elections in 2018, potentially paving the way for changes to the way judges are chosen. And they found a workaround for Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill dealing with legal notices in newspapers – passing a new bill on a nailbiter of a House vote. Our panel of reporters talks about the session, then picks election matchups we’d like to see in 2020. And we pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider hosts, along with Lauren Horsch of the Insider and Will Doran and Andy Specht of The News & Observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Lawmakers are coming back to Raleigh next week with an agenda that includes judicial redistricting, grants for the film industry and reversing some more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. In Washington, Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina made a couple of comments that drew national headlines and criticism. And Sen. Thom Tillis is heavily involved in legislation related to the Trump-Russia investigation and the fate of so-called Dreamers. We talk about all of that and pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, along with Will Doran and Andy Specht of The N&O, Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider, and Brian Murphy of McClatchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 23-24. The N.C. Historical Commission drew news attention for the first time in anyone's memory as it reviewed Gov. Roy Cooper's petition to remove Confederate monuments from the state Capitol. We'll get an update on the latest, as well as details on the battle over funding for the state's environmental regulatory agency, the push to redraw judicial districts, and the state of women in state politics. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider hosts, with Will Doran, Lynn Bonner and Andy Specht of The News & Observer and Lauren Horsch of the Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for Sept. 9-10, 2017. This week, state government prepared for Hurricane Irma and took stock of the need remaining from Hurricane Matthew. The state also sent some voter information to the federal government, and warned of the threat posed by perceived or actual hacking into voting systems. Republicans and Democrats argued about how much stock to put in public comments on political maps. And two N.C. Republicans in Congress joined in a critique of partisan gerrymandering before the Supreme Court – then said that was a mistake. Our reporter panel talks about it all, then picks a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for Labor Day weekend. Third-term Republican state Rep. Chris Millis announced Friday he would resign effective Sept. 15. The move comes three days after Republican state Sen. Bill Cook announced in the wake of proposed redistricting that he would not run for a fourth term in the Senate. Our reporter panel talks about those departures as well as the legislature’s move to provide state money for cleanup of polluted drinking water in the Wilmington area, and tie the money to repeal of the coastal ban on plastic bags. And we discuss one lawmaker’s enthusiasm for the electric chair. The panel picks a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 26-27. UNC declined to remove Confederate statue Silent Sam from its campus, rejecting both the demands of protesters and advice from Gov. Roy Cooper. Our reporter panel talks about the uncertain fate of North Carolina's Civil War monuments, as well as new political maps, efforts to override Cooper's vetoes and a key lawmaker's claim that Cooper is trying to expand his power. The panel picks a Headliner of the Week. Lynn Bonner of The News & Observer hosts, with Will Doran, Andy Specht and Jane Stancill of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 19-20 – and for proposed N.C. House and Senate maps that are expected to be revealed this weekend. After the violence in Charlottesville, Va., and the vandalism of a statue in Durham, Gov. Roy Cooper, Senate leader Phil Berger and other state officials weighed in on what should happen to Confederate monuments on government property and how to interpret a North Carolina bill dealing with drivers who run into protesters. Our reporter panel talks about all of that plus what to expect from the new maps – and what state government is doing to prepare for the solar eclipse on Monday. And the panel picks a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Will Doran and Andy Specht of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 12-13. Rules for drawing new maps for state House and Senate districts were adopted at a legislative meeting Thursday. Also this week, the state Democratic and Republican parties fired shots at each other about campaign finances. Our panel of reporters breaks down what happened this week. The panel also talks about state budget provisions and the spraying of “garbage juice.” And the panel picks a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider hosts, with Lauren Horsch of the Insider along with Matthew Adams, Will Doran and Andy Specht of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 5-6. The General Assembly returned this week for a one-day session. New dates were tentatively set for creating new political maps to address a court ruling striking down state legislative districts. Our panel of reporters breaks down what happened this week at the Legislative Building along with updates on the proposed MLS stadium and the investigation into last year’s firebombing at a Republican office. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Andy Specht of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 29-30. Redistricting was back in the news after a hearing was held this week when Republican lawmakers had a GOP mapmaker from 2011 return to fix the problems. The reporter panel also discussed Gov. Roy Cooper signing a solar energy bill despite a controversial wind moratorium project; and a grant program designed to help food desert communities in Eastern North Carolina. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of N.C. Insider hosts, with Lauren Horsch from the Insider and Craig Jarvis and Will Doran of the N&O. Washington correspondent Brian Murphy for the N&O and McClatchy also called in to discuss what has been happening surrounding the health care bill and federal grants regarding Hurricane Matthew recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 22-23. The North Carolina Football Club announced a proposed stadium plan on state government property as Major League Soccer looks to add more franchises. Our reporter panel discusses the impact the plan would have on the state government campus and what’s unfolding as Charlotte and Raleigh fight to be a destination for MLS. The panel also discussed Gov. Roy Cooper saying no to drilling off the North Carolina coast; who should have control of the state education department; and what’s expected to happen in a redistricting meeting next week. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O and Colin Campbell of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 15-16. Despite only being a part-time legislature, lawmakers are still sticking around the General Assembly with special sessions coming up in August and September. Is it time to start calling it a full-time legislature? The panel also discussed how a community newspaper is asking Gov. Roy Cooper to veto a bill that could put the paper out of business, Rev. William J. Barber II challenging a ban that keeps him from the Legislative Building, and what is happening between health care protesters and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams and Will Doran of the N&O, and Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 8-9. Singer and former N.C. Congressional candidate Clay Aiken joins the podcast this week to share his thoughts on President Donald Trump and the latest in North Carolina politics. The panel will discuss wind farms, Sunday morning mimosa law and the "garbage juice" bill. And will Aiken run for office again? We asked him. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O, and Colin Campbell and Lauren Horsch of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 24-25. The House and Senate agreed and voted on a final budget bill this week. We'll explain the cuts to the governor's office and attorney general's staff, as well as how some education programs and state retiree benefits fared in the compromise. We'll also discuss the history of Russian meddling in American elections and explain the conflicting claims about the safety of milk production in North Carolina. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer and N.C. Insider hosts, with Matthew Adams, Lynn Bonner Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 17-18. A potential 2017 special election for legislature became less likely this week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against speeding up the legal process to set a timeline for redistricting. We'll explain the claims being made by Democrats and Republicans. And we'll explain a Senate proposal to reduce payments to doctors who treat Medicaid patients if the doctors don’t sign managed-care contracts. Also in this week's action at the legislature: Bills on Sunday hunting and slow left-lane drivers. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Colin Campbell, Lynn Bonner Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 10-11. As part of the fallout from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week on racial gerrymandering in North Carolina election districts, Gov. Roy Cooper called the legislature into a session within a session - but state lawmakers refused to go along. On our reporter panel, we explain what happened. And we discuss the state House's move to relax gun-permit requirements, new revelations about irregularities in the 2016 election, and the status of budget negotiations. We also pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Matthew Adams, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of June 3-4. The N.C. Republican Party is gathering this weekend, and the GOP faithful is sticking by President Donald Trump despite the investigation of his connections to Russia. Special guest Katie Glueck, who covers the GOP for McClatchy D.C., explains why. The N.C. House passed its budget bill early Friday morning, launching the negotiating process with the Senate. Our reporters explain why some Democrats backed the spending plan, and what prompted debate on state employee raises and other hot topics. And amid the budget action, the House also moved legislation on gun regulations. And we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the long Memorial Day weekend. The N.C. House unveiled pieces of its budget this week, setting up differences with the Senate on food-stamps eligibility, the Governor’s School and more. Parts of the state Senate budget drew attention, including proposed pay raises for a handful of judges. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that forced North Carolina congressional districts to be redrawn ahead of last year’s election. Our reporter panel talks about that news while also explaining whether a North Carolina congressman really cried over the health care bill (he didn’t) and whether legislators are really chugging milk in their milk-chugging contest. And we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices