Carolina Democracy is a review of the latest news and events impacting democracy in North Carolina hosted by JD Wooten and featuring regular interviews with candidates, local officials, community organizers, and anyone else fighting to promote democracy.
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Sydney Batch of Wake County to talk about the 2024 elections and which races to watch in the coming weeksLearn More About Sen. Batch: sydneybatch.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
10/21/24 • 25:04
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Woodson Bradley, candidate for North Carolina Senate District 42 in Mecklenburg County. Our conversation ranged from her personal and professional experiences, to her prolific volunteerism and her positions on issues critical to North Carolinians, and of course what she's going to do to fight for you in Raleigh.Learn More About Woodson Bradley: www.woodsonbradley.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
10/14/24 • 34:23
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! This week we catch up on important election updates and deadlines, news from around North Carolina impacting democracy and the elections, and wrap up with some reminders about how you can still pitch in to help individual races and ways to get involved in the home stretch. Just 29 days left until the election! Past Episodes of Interest:Justice Allison Riggs for NC Supreme CourtJudge Carolyn Thompson for NC Court of AppealsEd Eldred for the NC Court of AppealsMartin Moore for NC Court of AppealsShelane Etchison, Independent CandidateNC State Board of Elections:Check Your NC Voter RegistrationGeneral NC Voting InformationNC Voter ID InformationNC Vote by Mail InformationNC In-Person Early Voting InformationContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
10/7/24 • 16:41
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Safiyah Jackson, candidate for the North Carolina House, District 37 in southern Wake County. We had a great chat about her career in early childhood development and how she plans to bring her wide range of educational and professional experiences to the General Assembly to benefit all North Carolinians. Learn More About Safiyha Jackson: www.teamjacksonfornc.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
9/30/24 • 26:57
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're bringing back another cut of our interview with Justice Allison Riggs from last winter. Justice Riggs is running to keep her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, and is this is one of the most important races on the NC ballot in 2024! Please DO NOT forget the judges!!!Learn More About Justice Riggs:Website: https://www.riggsforourcourts.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riggsforourcourtsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggsforourcourts/X: https://twitter.com/AllisonJRiggsContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
9/23/24 • 29:51
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. Steve Luking, candidate for North Carolina Senate District 26. We had a great chat about his experiences in family medicine in rural North Carolina and what we should do next to help all North Carolinians live their best lives. Learn More About Dr. Luking: www.steveluking4nc.orgContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
9/16/24 • 31:52
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Jennifer Rubin, President of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. We had a great chat about democracy and voting in North Carolina, the upcoming general election, and everything you need to know to make voting the best experience possible!Learn More About LWVNC: lwvnc.orgContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
9/9/24 • 28:18
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Representative Lindsey Prather, representing North Carolina House District 115 in Buncombe County. We talked about her time growing up in Wake County, what led her to calling Buncombe County home--including her career in education--and what she plans to keep fighting for in Raleigh. Learn More About Lindsey Prather:Website: https://pratherfornc.com/Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
9/2/24 • 34:44
2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got Vice President Kamala Harris's DNC Convention acceptance speech. This is a must listen!Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
8/26/24 • 35:08
2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Professor Lindsey Cormack to talk about her upcoming book How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it's Up to You to Do It). As in her book, we talk about how and why parents must help their children to learn about politics and government. Learn More About Prof. Cormack & Where to Buy Her Book:Website: www.lindseycormack.com.Amazon: Link here.Barnes & Noble: Link here.Bookshop: Link here.Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
8/12/24 • 33:42
2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Ed Eldred, candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We chat about everything from his early lessons learned clerking for judges at the NC Court of Appeals as a young lawyer to his appellate practice and what he hopes to bring to the bench when elected.Learn More About Ed Eldred:Website: www.eldredforjudge.comReminder -- we’ve launched a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court; Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals; Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; andMartin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.Check out the slate and make a contribution today!Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicialContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
8/5/24 • 23:51
2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we catch up on some of the major national events impacting democracy over the last two months, and then we've got President Biden's July 25th Oval Office address.Also, reminder -- we’ve launched a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court; Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals; Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; andMartin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.Check out the slate and make a contribution today!Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicialPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/29/24 • 25:37
2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!We’re launching a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court; Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals; Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; andMartin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate. Check out the slate and make a contribution today! Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicialPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/25/24 • 01:35
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Judge Stephanie Reese, who is running to hold on to her seat as a North Carolina Superior Court Judge. More about Judge Reese:Website: reesefornc.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/electstephaniereeseFacebook: www.facebook.com/ReeseforNC Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/22/24 • 30:56
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Liz Morrell, a public school educator and co-founder of Never & Now. We talk about her background, how Never & Now got started, and what they're doing this year to help elect pro-choice candidates and break the supermajority in the N.C. State Senate!More From Never & Now:Instagram: www.instagram.com/neverandnowncEmail: info@neverandnownc.coContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/15/24 • 30:00
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Beth Helfrich, candidate for the North Carolina House District 98 in Mecklenburg County. We talk about her background, being a 3rd generation Davidson native running for office, and what she hopes to see change in Raleigh after she wins! Learn More About Beth Helfrich:Website: https://www.bethhelfrichnc.com/Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/8/24 • 28:14
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Martin Moore, candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We also kick off with a short recap on two important U.S. Supreme Court decisions from last week and an honest assessment assessment of that debate. In a word: woof.Learn More About Martin Moore:Website: www.martinforjudge.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/Moore4JudgeInstagram: www.instagram.com/MooreForJudgeX: twitter.com/MooreForJudgeContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
7/1/24 • 35:39
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by the hosts of The Hometown Holler podcast, Daniel Ayers and Quinn Ray. To say we had fun with this interview would be an understatement. Don't miss it!Other Resources:Carolina Forward: carolinaforward.orgHometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.comNew Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
6/24/24 • 41:53
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Congressman Wiley Nickel to talk about a bill he recently introduced to combat partisan gerrymandering -- the FAIR MAPS Act. While we focused on partisan gerrymandering and the harms it causes to the country and to democracy, we also spent a little time chatting about memories of past campaigns, his days in the state senate, and some of his experiences in Congress so far. Other Resources:Congressman Wiley Nickel: nickel.house.govCarolina Forward: carolinaforward.orgHometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.comNew Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
6/10/24 • 32:45
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got some reflections on the major democracy happenings of the past week and President Biden's remarks on the Trump verdict and the Israeli-Palestinian cease fire negotiations and proposal.New Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.comContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
6/3/24 • 20:24
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, Anderson Clayton. Plus updates on the latest from the General Assembly and U.S. Supreme Court.North Carolina Democratic Party: https://www.ncdp.org/Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
5/27/24 • 32:23
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Shelane Etchison, an Army combat veteran and independent candidate for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. We also kick off with the latest on the Voter ID trial and private school vouchers.Learn More About Shelane:Website: https://etchisonforcongress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelaneForCongress/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaneforcongress/X: https://x.com/ShelaneEtchisonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shelane.etchisonContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
5/20/24 • 40:06
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Judge Carolyn Thompson who is running to hold on to her seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We also kick off with the latest on the Voter ID trial and a tough few weeks for public education in North Carolina.Learn More About Judge Thompson:Website: https://judgecarolynthompson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudgeCarolynThompsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JudgeCarolynThompsonContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
5/13/24 • 29:31
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we're digging back into our archives to share a version of a 2022 interview with progressive fundraising guru Sarah Squire. Sarah and I discuss her experiences involved politically, how that translated into political fundraising, and the importance of a good team. It's just as timely today as it was then!Organizations:Work for DemocracyCarolina ForwardContact Us:Email: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
5/6/24 • 23:05
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Lisa Grafstein of District 13 in Wake County. Plus, we kick off with some updates from around North Carolina and various legal battles across the country. Learn More About Lisa Grafstein:Website: https://lisagrafstein.com/Democracy Docket: Federal Judge Strikes Down North Carolina Law Criminalizing Felony VotingContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
4/29/24 • 33:37
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. David Hill, Democratic candidate for District 7 of the North Carolina Senate in New Hanover County. We also kicked off the episode with updates on several of the lawsuits here in North Carolina focusing on gerrymandering and the latest power-grabs by the GOP-led General Assembly.Learn More About Dr. David Hill:Website: www.hillforncsenate.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/hillforncsenateDemocracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/state/north-carolina/Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
4/22/24 • 42:01
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we welcome back Cynthia Wallace, co-founder and Executive Director of the New Rural Project to talk about the NRP's work in rural communities to increase civic and electoral engagement. We caught up on all their great work over the last several years and what to expect this election cycle!If you haven't heard the original New Rural Project interview from 2022, check it out here: carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10321554Learn More About The New Rural Project:Website: newruralproject.orgFacebook: @newruralprojectInstagram: @newruralprojectContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
4/15/24 • 37:46
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, North Carolina House Deputy Democratic Leader and Representative from District 57 in Guilford County. We discussed the usual stuff like her earliest memories of politics and background, as well as what me might expect out of this year’s short session at the General Assembly and an overview of the State House races to watch this year. Learn More About Ashton Wheeler Clemmons:Website: www.clemmonsfornc.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058033090479X: twitter.com/Clemmons4NCDave's Redistricting: 2024 NC House MapContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
4/8/24 • 32:18
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Chuck Hubbard, Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 5th Congressional District seeking to defeat Virginia Foxx. We also kicked off the episode with updates on several of the lawsuits here in North Carolina focusing on gerrymandering and the latest power-grabs by the GOP-led General Assembly.Learn More About Chuck Hubbard:Website: https://hubbardforcongress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuckHubbardNCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckHubbardNCX: https://twitter.com/ChuckHubbardNCDemocracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/state/north-carolina/Contact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
4/1/24 • 32:59
Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. Sarah Taber, candidate for N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture. We had a wide-ranging chat about her background, education, work in the agriculture industry, North Carolina’s agricultural prospects and how we can get even more out of our farms for everyone’s benefit, and so much more. We also kicked off the episode with some highlights of recent polling for the 2024 election. Learn More About Sarah Taber:Website: https://taberfornc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaberncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtabernc/X: https://twitter.com/SarahTaber_bwwContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracyPlease consider supporting the 2024 NC Judicial Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial
3/25/24 • 29:57
