Longleaf Politics Podcast

A smart conservative approach to North Carolina politics. www.longleafpol.com

Longleaf Politics Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Andrew Dunn, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrew Dunn hosts Longleaf Politics Podcast, a news show with 7 episodes published.

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  Inside North Carolina's mental health maze

  Jun 5, 202636 minS0

  <p>State Rep. Timothy Reeder joins the Longleaf Politics Podcast to talk about House Bill 1104 and North Carolina’s broken intersection of mental health, criminal justice and public safety.</p><p>Reeder is an emergency room doctor from Greenville and chairs the House Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety. In this conversation, he explains why North Carolina’s mental health system is struggling, why jails are often left managing problems they were never designed to handle, and how lawmakers are trying to intervene earlier.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p> Why North Carolina’s mental health system is under strain...

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  A conservative approach to climate change?

  Apr 15, 202647 minS0

  <p>On today’s Longleaf Politics Podcast, I sat down with former Congressman Bob Inglis — a Duke grad, a six-term Republican from South Carolina, and now the head of RepublicEN, which bills itself as a conservative answer on climate.</p><p>Climate is one of those topics where conservatives hear “the world is ending” and tune out. Inglis says that’s a mistake — not because we’re all doomed, but because conservatives should be comfortable talking about risk and insurance policies.</p><p>He argues we’re in the middle of an “electrification revolution,” and whether you love EVs or hate them, global co...

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  The case for running in unwinnable districts

  Jan 29, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this conversation, Addul Ali, a Republican candidate for the 12th Congressional District, discusses his motivations for running in a predominantly blue district, the importance of engaging with unaffiliated voters, and the need for common ground on key issues such as safety, affordability, and education. He also addresses fundraising strategies and the lessons learned from his previous campaign, emphasizing the significance of bipartisanship in achieving results for the community.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.longleafpol.com/subscribe

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  Winning isn't always the point

  Jan 27, 202615 minS0

  <p>Andrew Dunn talks with Jack Codiga about why he’s running as a Republican in the bluest congressional seat in North Carolina, what it means to run a principles-first campaign, and why Codiga is centering his message on monetary policy and housing affordability in Charlotte.</p><p>About the guest</p><p>Jack Codiga is a Charlotte-area resident (coming up on five years) who works in commercial real estate and mortgage banking, and is running for Congress in NC-12.</p><p>What we cover</p><p>Why it’s still valuable for Republicans to compete in deep-blue districts like Char...

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  Why Council of State races might suddenly matter a lot more

  Jan 14, 202629 minS1

  <p>In the first episode of the rebooted Longleaf Politics Podcast, I have a conversation with Mitch Kokai, Senior Political Analyst at the John Locke Foundation, about the current political landscape in North Carolina, focusing on separation of powers lawsuits, recent court rulings, the rise of unaffiliated voters, and the competitive dynamics of the 11th congressional district. Kokai provides insights into how these factors are shaping the state's political future and the implications for both major parties.</p><p>Keywords</p><p>North Carolina politics, Mitch Kokai, separation of powers, political analysis, unaffiliated voters, council of state, court rulings, political...

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