Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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NC Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-District 26) concedes in primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page; possible candidates for NC’s GOP Senate President; U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) comments on the lack of a state budget. Panelists: Billy Ball (Cardinal & Pine), Mitch Kokai (John Locke Foundation), Dawn Vaughan (News & Observer) and Adam Wagner (WUNC News). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.

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