In part 2 of the podcast's Meet the Freshmen series, Skye and Brian sit down with Rep. Mike Schietzelt, who won a hard-fought swing election in November.
The Wake County Republican talks about growing up without means, his love of music and the law, and ultimately his faith-based decision to run for the House.
Plus, Senate committee assignments, staff announcements, a veteran TV journalist transitions, Sen. Tillis gets a GOP challenger, #TOTW, and more.
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