Podcast Episodes

Rep. Wiley Nickel On Running for US Senate, Bringing Back Reform, and How We Can Fight Back

Season 1 Episode 12

In this episode, we sit down with U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel to talk about his run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 and what it will take to flip North Carolina blue. Rep. Nickel lays out his vision…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Honorable Chaz Beasley on the Legislature, Lessons to Learn, and How the Left Can Change For The Better

Season 1 Episode 11

Today, we’re sitting down with someone who’s been in the thick of it — The Honorable Chaz Beasley.

Chaz represented House District 92 in the North Carolina General Assembly, serving part of Mecklenbur…

Published on 6 months ago

Shifting Tides: Hogg's Progressive Push, Cracks in Dem Leadership, & Wiley Nickel's Senate Bid

Season 1 Episode 10

This week, we’re getting into the cracks forming inside North Carolina’s Democratic Party. The Griffin v. Riggs Supreme Court race just got even messier — and it's raising serious questions about vot…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Reclaiming Patriotism: Ballot Battles, Incumbent Challenges, & the 250th Anniversary of Resistance

Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode, Adrian and CJ discuss the evolving narrative of patriotism on the left, highlighting efforts to reclaim the American flag as a symbol of inclusive values. They examine David Hogg's c…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

NC is Now a Test Case: Voter Suppression, Tariffs, and the Return of Medieval Morality

Season 1 Episode 8

In this jam-packed episode, Adrian and CJ unpack a chaotic week in North Carolina and national politics. From the unprecedented six-month standoff over a state Supreme Court race to Donald Trump’s ta…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Megan Wagner On How to Win with the Right Progressive Messengers

Season 1 Episode 7

CJ and Adrian talk with campaign manager and Organizer Megan Wagner about running campaigns in an embattled state, how we can better reach out to dissatisfied voters in the critical swing districts, …

Published on 7 months ago

Mayor Pro Tem Dalton George On How to Change the Narrative and Win Rural NC

Season 1 Episode 6

In this episode we break down the latest bad bills and the NCGOP’s attempted takeover of the General Assembly. Then, we sit down with Dalton George, Mayor Pro Tem of Boone, NC, to discuss what it tak…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump & TikTok: Forecasting the Second Trump Term & What's In Store for TikTok

Season 1 Episode 5

Note: This episode came out later than expected due to technical difficulties. We are aware that President Trump and Elon Musk have been doing a lot already and we will be covering it in due time. Th…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

State of the Race: Hoping for Fairer Weather & The NC Supreme Court Race Update

Season 1 Episode 4

In this episode of Left of Old North, Adrian and CJ dive into the latest developments in the Griffin v. Riggs NC Supreme Court race and what’s at stake for the state’s judicial future. They also disc…

Published on 9 months ago

Together We Rise: Another Jan 6th, & What’s Next for NC Politics in 2025

Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, Adrian unpacks the certification of Trump’s presidential victory on January 6th and what it means for democracy, both nationally and here in North Carolina. He also breaks down the "…

Published on 10 months ago