Under the Dome

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Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome

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Another veto override is on the horizon. What does it mean for the power balance?

Dec 09 2024 22 mins

For the week of Dec. 9, 2024, Dawn Vaughan talks to News & Observer colleagues Korie Dean and Kyle Ingram about what you can expect this week on the House override vote of Senate Bill 382, the bill that adds money to the Helene relief fund and takes powers away from the executive branch, primarily appointment power on the State Board of Elections. Plus, Ingram catches you up on th

Senate Bill 382: The bill that’s less about Helene disaster relief and more about taking power

Nov 25 2024 25 mins

For the week of Nov. 25, 2024, host Dawn Vaughan talks with News & Observer colleagues Avi Bajpai, Kyle Ingram and Adam Wagner about the veto override of House Bill 10 on immigration and vouchers, as well as Senate Bill 382, the bill that is sort of about Helene disaster relief but mostly about taking power away from Gov.-elect Josh Stein and the next attorney general, Jeff Jackson

What to expect from North Carolina's new superintendent + a legislative session preview

Nov 18 2024 24 mins

For the week of Nov. 18, 2024, host Dawn Vaughan is joined by politics team colleague Avi Bajpai and News & Observer K-12 schools reporter Keung Hui. For the first half of the episode, Hui explains the win and what to expect from the leadership of the winner of the superintendent of public instruction statewide race — Democrat Mo Green. After the break, we talk about what we kn

Talking downballot NC races from Election Day: Courts, Council of State & General Assembly

Nov 11 2024 23 mins

For the week of Nov. 11, 2024, Dawn Vaughan is joined by politics team colleagues Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Kyle Ingram and Korie Dean in part two of our post-Election Day look at the North Carolina races that were on the ballot. They talk about the N.C. Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, the General Assembly and the rest of the Council of State, from auditor to agriculture commi

Bonus Episode - Another North Carolina split ticket: The presidential, governor's & attorney general races

Nov 06 2024 20 mins

In this post-Election bonus episode of the Under the Dome podcast, News & Observer Capitol bureau chief and podcast host Dawn Vaughan talks to D.C. correspondent Danielle Battaglia, state politics reporter Avi Bajpai and The Charlotte Observer's Josh Bergeron and Ryan Oehrli about the 2024 general election results. What do the outcomes of North Carolina's presidential, governor's,

Election Week is finally here, and we’re ready for it. Here's what to know.

Nov 04 2024 19 mins

In our latest Under the Dome podcast episode for the week of Nov. 4, 2024, host Dawn Vaughan talks to politics team colleagues Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Kyle Ingram about all the last minute information you need to know. From statewide voting information, the impact of Helene on voting in Western North Carolina and the flurry of presidential candidate campaign visits. Stay

Under the Dome: Live! An Election 2024 Preview feat. NCCU's Jarvis Hall

Oct 28 2024 39 mins

For the week of Oct. 28, 2024, podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by N.C. Central University political science professor Jarvis Hall, for a conversation about the upcoming election. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at the NCCU School of Education auditorium. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: J

An early look at Early Voting turnout + presidential campaign visits in North Carolina

Oct 21 2024 23 mins

For the week of Oct. 21, 2024, podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by politics team colleagues Avi Bajpai and Kyle Ingram to break down the totals from the first day of in-person early voting and bring a behind-the-scenes look at recent presidential campaign visits. Plus, the latest on two lawsuits. Stay tuned to the end for our pic

North Carolina lawmakers publicly address Helene response, relief and helping

Oct 14 2024 23 mins

On the latest episode of Under the Dome for the week of Oct. 14, 2024, host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by politics team colleagues Kyle Ingram and Avi Bajpai. share what it was like on the floor of the Senate and House as lawmakers put the focus not on themselves, but on the people of Western North Carolina. They also bring you up to spe

What we know, and what we don’t, about Helene’s devastating flooding and damage in NC

Oct 07 2024 21 mins

For the week of Oct. 7, 2024, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by N&O colleague Adam Wagner, who covers the environment and climate change to talk about what we know, and what we don’t, about Helene's impact. Plus, what recovery might look like. You can read all News & Observer coverage of Hurricane Helene with no paywall at newsobserver.com/topics/helene-nc.