NC Deep Dive
Diving in to local issues within Holly Springs and Fuquay Varina, building community, sharing perspectives, and keeping you better informed!
Episodes
62 episodes
Democratic Ballot: NC House of Representatives District 37
This episode breaks down the Democratic primary for North Carolina House District 37, where Winn Decker, Ralph Clements, and Marcus Gadson are competing to face Republican incumbent Erin Paré in November.Decker leans on his bipart...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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2:01:53
Republican Ballot: NC Senate District 17
In this episode we zoom into the District 17 NC Senate race that will be on the Republican Ballot. Sarah Al-Baghdadi positions herself as a community-focused contender with experience in law enforcement, substitute teaching, and small business....
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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48:37
Democratic Ballot: Wake County District Attorney
Wake County’s next District Attorney will shape how justice works every day; and this year, the Democratic primary effectively decides the office. There is no Republican challenger, so the primary winner will take the seat in November.Th...
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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2:20:25
Republican Ballot: NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1
The quiet races decide so much. This GOP primary for North Carolina’s Court of Appeals Seat 1 asks a sharp question: what kind of experience best prepares a judge to review the law—meticulous appellate-ready opinions or years of trial-tested ju...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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38:06
Democratic Ballot: Candidate Forum for the US House of Representatives District 13
Early voting is almost over, and many of you may still be weighing your options. To help, we recorded a full Democratic candidate forum for North Carolina’s U.S. House District 13 so you can cut through the noise, hear real answers, and decide ...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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50:01
2026 Democratic Ballot: NC Court Of Appeals Judge Seat 3
The Democratic primary for Seat Three on the North Carolina Court of Appeals features two candidates offering distinct paths to the bench: James Weldon Whalen and Christine Walczyk. As a statewide court that reviews thousands of civil and crimi...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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1:40:20
2026 Democratic Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13
In this episode, we break down the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, featuring three distinct candidates:Paul Barringer – A healthcare consultant, attorney, and farm manager running on const...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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1:13:07
2026 Republican Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13
We map the District 13 Republican primary between Sid Sharma and Brad Knott, laying out each platform, public record, and source so voters can compare claims and consequences. Clear contrasts emerge on immigration tactics, tax policy scope, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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36:56
2026 Democratic Ballot: US House of Representatives District 4
We walk through how the NC primary works, then break down the NC-04 Democratic race: Valerie Foushee’s record and endorsements, Nida Allam’s platform and organizing background, and Mary Patterson’s priorities and questionnaire. We close with re...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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1:07:49
2026 Democratic Ballot: US Senate
We guide voters through NC’s Democratic US Senate primary with a clear, side-by-side look at each candidate’s platform, background, and funding. From anticorruption plans and affordability to education, healthcare, and civil liberties, we delve...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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1:05:50
2026 Republican Ballot: US Senate Race
We walk through the North Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary, explain ballot rules, and clarify why one name may not count. Then we profile each candidate with sourced highlights, policy priorities, and links so you can decide faster and v...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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1:30:14
Inside The Western Wake Dems Forum: County Commissioners and DA Candidates Highlighted
Local power shapes daily life—from classrooms and bus routes to rent, taxes, and second chances in the courtroom. At the Western Wake Dems forum, we listened closely as five Wake County Commissioner candidates and a District Attorney contender ...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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1:09:36
2026 Primary: US House of Representative District 4 Democratic Forum Highlights
Ballots are about choices, and US House District 4’s Democratic primary offers a clear one. We bring you inside a sharp, respectful forum between Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and Durham Councilwoman Nida Allam as they wrestle with living wages...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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29:23
2026 Primary-NC House 37: Democratic Forum Highlights
Primary season is here, and District 37 voters are weighing real tradeoffs: how do we make life more affordable, strengthen public schools, and restore trust in state government? We brought all three Democratic candidates—Ralph Clements, Wynn D...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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47:51
William (Bill) Harris: 2025 Fuquay Varina Mayoral Candidate
We sit down with Commissioner and mayoral candidate William (Bill) Harris to discuss a bold vision for Fuquay Varina—one that prioritizes balanced growth, higher wages through clean industry, and meaningful quality-of-life investments that stre...
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Mike Kondratick: 2025 Holly Springs Mayoral Candidate
We sat down with Holly Springs mayoral candidate Mike Kondratick to talk traffic, development, affordability, and how a more responsive town hall could better serve residents. He outlines ideas like a transportation lockbox, daily outreach to t...
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Kristopher Vorren: 2025 Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners Candidate
We sit down with Kris Vorren, a data-driven candidate for the Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners, to dive into equitable growth, housing affordability, traffic solutions, and heat-resilient public spaces. He offers practical strategies for bl...
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Bryan Haynes: 2025 Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners Candidate
We sit down with Commissioner Bryan Haynes to discuss how Fuquay-Varina can grow while preserving its unique character. Our conversation covers infrastructure-first planning, public safety, diverse housing options, and boosting small business v...
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1:07:25
Sarah Larson: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Sarah Larson shares her vision for Holly Springs Town Council, focusing on bridging people, policy, and progress through better communication and creating "third gathering places" where community connections flourish.• Long-time communi...
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1:01:09
Joe Cuccurullo: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Joe Cuccurullo, running for Holly Springs Town Council, shares his journey from New York to North Carolina and his vision for balancing growth while preserving the community charm that attracted him to the area.• Moved from New York Cit...
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1:18:30
Annie Drees: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Annie Drees, running for re-election to Holly Springs Town Council, brings her engineering background and problem-solving mindset to local government. She believes in preserving Holly Springs' community spirit while managing growth, improving t...
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45:05
Tim Forrest: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Tim Forrest shares his vision for Holly Springs' future while highlighting accomplishments like securing $236 million in state infrastructure funding and protecting the town's community character through strategic growth management.• Cu...
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1:36:34
Kara Foster: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Kara Foster shares her unique vision for Holly Springs Town Council, blending her healthcare background with municipal policy to create a more walkable, connected, and health-focused community. She proposes innovative solutions like direct prim...
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Josh Prizer: 2025 Holly Springs Town Council Candidate
Josh Prizer shares his vision for Holly Springs Town Council, focusing on managed growth, public safety, and fiscal responsibility while maintaining the town's unique character. He draws on his extensive community service background and plannin...
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Inside the GOP Second Primary for NC Auditor: Dave Boliek vs. Jack Clark
Get ready to be the most informed voter on the block! Our latest podcast kicks off with a bang as we tackle the sizzling Republican primary runoff for North Carolina State Auditor. The competition is fierce, and we're here to spotlight the cont...
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