Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As debates continue over who should control elections, this conversation highlights a bigger truth: state and local government have the greatest impact on our daily lives. From education and public safety to transportation and job creation, the decisions made closest to home shape our communities far more than Washington, D.C.
While many aspiring leaders focus on Congress, real change often happens at the local and state level. This discussion challenges the idea that influence begins in D.C., arguing instead that meaningful problem-solving starts where people live, work, and vote.
Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte.
#PBSClt #PBS #LocalLeadership #StateImpact #CommunityChange #CivicEngagement #LocalElections #GrassrootsMovement #EmpowerCommunities #VoteLocal #PublicPolicy #EveryVoteCounts
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For full episodes of national PBS programs visit video.wtvi.org
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As debates continue over who should control elections, this conversation highlights a bigger truth: state and local government have the greatest impact on our daily lives. From education and public safety to transportation and job creation, the decisions made closest to home shape our communities far more than Washington, D.C.
While many aspiring leaders focus on Congress, real change often happens at the local and state level. This discussion challenges the idea that influence begins in D.C., arguing instead that meaningful problem-solving starts where people live, work, and vote.
Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte.
#PBSClt #PBS #LocalLeadership #StateImpact #CommunityChange #CivicEngagement #LocalElections #GrassrootsMovement #EmpowerCommunities #VoteLocal #PublicPolicy #EveryVoteCounts
Support us now at: wtvi.org/support
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos: bit.ly/WTVI-YouTube
**More info & videos below**
For full episodes, check out of our local programs visit youtube.com/channel/UCrOPRnBYS29FY75CudqbqbQ
For full episodes of national PBS programs visit video.wtvi.org
Let's connect on social:
@wtvipbsclt on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
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While WTVI PBS Charlotte does not and cannot review every submission and is not responsible for the content of your comments, WTVI PBS Charlotte reserves the right to delete, remove, move, or edit comments that it, in its sole discretion, deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise illegal or unacceptable for any reason.
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