Republicans’ Top Leader (Phil Burger) Runs Again, Bitcoin in NC, & Your Car Insurance Bill | Ep 7

Key Topics Covered:

  • Phil Berger confirms his reelection bid—what it means for North Carolina’s political future and a potential primary challenge from Sheriff Sam Page.

  • North Carolina considers investing public funds in Bitcoin—supporters say it’s the future, critics say it’s too risky.

  • A 22.6% increase in car insurance rates could hit NC drivers—who’s pushing for it, who can stop it, and what happens next.

  • Attorney General Jeff Jackson takes on research funding cuts, data privacy breaches, and the fight over birthright citizenship—how his legal battles could impact North Carolinians.

  • Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt unveils her plan to tackle the child care crisis and strengthen workforce development—how it could shape NC’s economy.

  • Legacies of Leadership: Henry Frye—How North Carolina’s first Black Chief Justice fought for voting rights and broke barriers in state government.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) Pop Quiz

(04:39) Last Week's Stories

(14:01) Hot Takes & Headlines

(17:23) In Office & On The Move

(23:32) Legacies of Leadership: Black Voices in Politics & Policy

(25:11) Closing

 
 

Sources:

Hot Takes and Headlines

https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2025/02/04/automobile-insurers-request-226-increase-nc-motorists

https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/consumer/insurance-providers-want-to-raise-rates-north-carolina-proposed-increase/275-c16a46b4-214f-428e-a116-5c92ed4d639c

https://youtu.be/vslRn6e4FO8?si=XDnREKY-YtAXM0ky

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H92

https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/347/0/DRH30043-MU-22

https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-wins-preliminary-injunction-against-unlawful-attempt-to-end-birthright-citizenship/

https://ncdoj.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Doc-144-PI-opinion.pdf

https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-wins-temporary-restraining-order-to-prevent-unlawful-health-care-cuts/

https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-is-investigating-powerschool-over-data-breach/

https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/s/64

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article300097374.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-senate-phil-berger-sheriff-election-8339026e65be302a30a8a4c863933163

https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/ag-jeff-jackson-announces-temporary-restraining-order-preventing-unlawful-cuts-to-medical-public-health-research/?nxsparam=5

In Office and On The Move

https://ltgov.nc.gov/future-ready-north-carolina

https://ltgov.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/02/13/lieutenant-governor-hunt-releases-future-ready-north-carolina-plan-outlining-policy-priorities

https://oshr.nc.gov/contact-directory-types-institutions2/open#:~:text=North

https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-propel-nc/

Legacies of Leadership

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Frye

https://www.ncpedia.org/anchor/henry-frye

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