What We’re Thinking: A Boring Local Election?
This week, Tom and Aaron take a break from national politics to discuss this year’s (unusually subdued) Chapel Hill election.
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What We’re Thinking: The Roy Cooper Effect
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
This week Tom speaks with Andrew Stuckey, filling in for Aaron Keck. They discuss Roy Cooper’s announced run for U.S. Senate, why he may be an ideal candidate, and other trends for North Carolina and the nation.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Whatever You Want To Call That Budget Bill
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 14, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron discuss the negative public-opinion fallout from President Trump’s big budget measure (and Aaron objects to silly bill titles).
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Tillis Is Out, But Does It Matter?
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 30, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
National pundits agree that Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for reelection is good news for Democrats, but Tom says it doesn’t change much.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: 2017 Redux?
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 16, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron discuss new polls from Virginia and New Jersey that suggest a big shift to the Democrats in 2025.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: One Big Beautiful Albatross
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 2, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
With polls showing Americans opposed to President Trump’s budget bill, Tom says we seem to be heading down the same road as 2018.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Tillis on the Hot Seat
Posted by Aaron Keck | May 19, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron dig into a new poll that shows Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis with only a 26 percent approval rating.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: The President and NC-11
Posted by Aaron Keck | May 5, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron discuss Donald Trump’s falling approval rating, which is lower now than it was at this same point in his first term.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Josh Stein, Popular Politician
Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 21, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron dig into a poll showing Josh Stein as more popular (or less unpopular) than the three governors who came before him.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Special Elections and Tariffs
Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 7, 2025 | On Air Today, What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron discuss recent special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, with strong showings (and a key win) for Democrats.
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