Longtime News & Observer reporter Tammy Grubb joins Under the Dome to talk about her new series Women & Children First?

The News & Observer and NC Insider kicked off a new "Politics at the Pub" event series Wednesday. Our first gathering was at the Raleigh Times and was sponsored by Randolph Cloud & Associates and Fidelity Investments.

New federal and state campaign finance reports show money is rolling in for candidates... Some more than others. The News & Observer's Will Doran and Washington DC correspondent Danielle Battaglia dive into what the numbers say about key races. Plus, Headliner of the Week!

Danielle Battaglia and Will Doran discuss how North Carolina is honored with the distinction as the best state for business and lawmakers are credited with putting partisan politics aside.

N&O politics reporters Dawn Vaughan and Kyle Ingram discuss the Green Party ballot drama, Democrats' midterm strategy and more North Carolina political news.

In this week's Under the Dome episode, Dawn Vaughan and Lars Dolder of The N&O and Insider discuss the final votes of the state budget bill now on Gov. Cooper's desk and what happens next.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, leaving the question of whether abortion is legal for the states to answer. The News & Observer's Will Doran spoke to The Charlotte Observer's Hannah Smoot about North Carolinians' reactions and the future of abortion rights in the state.

In this look ahead for the week of June 20, N&O reporter Dawn Vaughan and N&O politics intern Kyle Ingram discuss his interviews with the NCGA's LGBTQ members, plus what to expect as the state budget process moves forward.

After the shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, the biggest topics on Capitol Hill is gun control. Danielle Battaglia from McClatchy DC talks to North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross about gun law, "Dreamers," and her favorite spots on Capitol Hill and her district.

Medicaid expansion, legalization of medical marijuana and a ban on instruction of LGBTQ issues in K-3 classrooms were all approved by the North Carolina Senate last week.

NC lawmakers have a full agenda this summer and reporter Will Doran walks us through Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, the “Parents Bill of Rights,” and more.

Preview of the 2022 "short" legislative session with Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran.

News & Observer reporters Will Doran and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan break down what happened with Madison Cawthorn, the successes Black Democrats had, and Gov. Roy Cooper’s big gamble.

It's finally primary week! In this episode of Under the Dome, Dawn Vaughan and Danielle Battaglia talk about the big races in the North Carolina primary on May 17 and what's at play. Plus stay tuned for their picks for Headliner of the Week.

The News & Observer's Danielle Battaglia and Avi Bajpai discuss the ways in which the leaked ruling from the United States Supreme Court could impact midterm elections here in North Carolina.

With early voting underway, News & Observer reporter Dawn Vaughan and Insider editor Brian Murphy talk about how turnout will impact the primary, what growth in Southern Wake County means, plus their picks for Headliner of Week.

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy discusses the open Democratic primary for U.S. House in District 4 with former state Sen. Floyd McKissick and Asher Hildebrand, the former chief of staff for retiring Rep. David Price.

News & Observer reporters Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran talk about the power of major endorsements in the North Carolina primary and what other factors are at play for the upcoming election.

News & Observer reporters Avi Bajpai and Lars Dolder check in from former President Donald J. Trump's political rally in Selma, North Carolina, on Saturday night.

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer business reporter Lars Dolder discuss the VinFast announcement, economic incentives, and how the state's chase for a car manufacturer led to this point.

News & Observer reporter Avi Bajpai talks with Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist at UNC-Chapel Hill, about the current state of the opioid crisis in North Carolina.

Danielle Battaglia from McClatchy DC and Will Wright from the Charlotte Observer discuss recent reporting about the degree to which Lt. Gov Mark Robinson and U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn might represent the future of the Republican Party. 

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and Western Carolina University political science and public affairs professor Chris Cooper discuss how Rep. Madison Cawthorn's latest controversies could impact the chances of other candidates in the crowded 11th Congressional District

In this Week Ahead episode of Under the Dome for March 7, Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran talk about masks coming off in schools, the final primary showdowns of candidates and if the legislature might actually adjourn. Plus we shared a Dome favorite: Headliner of the Week.

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran discuss the most competitive legislative districts for 2022 in North Carolina's new maps.

News & Observer reporters Will Doran and Dawn Vaughan take a look at what's on deck in North Carolina politics for the week of February 21, 2022.

The News & Observer's D.C. reporter Danielle Battaglia discusses the top three things in North Carolina politics this week.

NC insider editor Brian Murphy discusses the latest on North Carolina legislation to legalize online sports gambling with the N&O's Avi Bajpai.

News & Observer reporter Will Doran takes a look at what's on deck in North Carolina politics for the week of January 31, 2022.

News & Observer reporter Danielle Battaglia looks ahead at the week in politics.

NC Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran explore what next in the North Carolina redistricting saga, including the Supreme Court's hearing.

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.

News & Observer reporter Will Doran and Insider editor Brian Murphy evaluate the state of affairs in North Carolina redistricting litigation.

News & Observer reporter Will Doran looks aheads to the week in North Carolina politics.

Dawn Vaughan talks with D.C. correspondent Danielle Battaglia about Build Back Better and other upcoming Congressional news, as well as more campaign moves at the state level.

Insider editor Brian Murphy and McClatchy DC reporter Danielle Battaglia discuss how the races for North Carolina's congressional seats are shaping up.

Reporters Lucille Sherman and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan discuss the potential close of budget negotiations and an early shakeup in the 2022 congressional matchups.

Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran take a look at the issues likely to make political news in the coming week.

News & Observer politics reporter Dawn Vaughan tells you what to Look Ahead for -- more money and maps! -- in North Carolina politics for the week of Nov. 1, 2021.

U.S. Rep. David Price discusses his decision not to run for another term in 2022.

The week ahead: October 25, 2021

State politics reporter Lucille Sherman talks with climate change and environmental reporter Adam Wagner about a new North Carolina energy law and how it came to be.

News & Observer reporter Will Doran discussed what to expect from the North Carolina General Assembly the week of Oct. 18, 2021.

Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes outlines the things you must know about mapmaking under way in North Carolina.

Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran tell you the biggest things to watch: Redistricting and budget negotiations, both of which are well underway.

With a little help from the pros, reporter Tyler Dukes explains how math could help fight gerrymandering.

Danielle Battaglia and NCInsider editor Brian Murphy touch briefly on topics under consideration at the North Carolina General Assembly and also look back at a momentous night in North Carolina politics one year ago.

Identifying a gerrymander isn't always straightforward. Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explains.

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.

Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explores the often conflicting rules of redistricting in North Carolina.

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics for the week of Monday, Sept. 20

A closer look at the debate over mask mandates in North Carolina schools.

The week ahead: September 13, 2021

Should North Carolina lawmakers make more money?

The week ahead: September 6, 2021

The week ahead: August 30, 2021

The week ahead: August 23

NC state Rep. Grier Martin talks about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan,

What's happening in North Carolina politics this week?

Closer look: History of the Legislative Building

The week ahead: August 9

Closer look: An interview with state Sen. Natalie Murdock

Budget talks, high school sports and critical race theory. Here's what's coming this week in North Carolina politics.

Why North Carolina lawmakers want the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to be more transparent

The week ahead: July 26, 2021

Closer look: The case of Dontae Sharp

The week ahead: July 19th

Closer look: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross

The week ahead: July 12

What happened June 30: The day Nikole Hannah-Jones was finally granted tenure at UNC

The week ahead: July 5

Closer look: Is a budget compromise possible?

How, and why, North Carolina's legislature wants to limit the governor's powers

Closer Look: Election laws in North Carolina

The week ahead: June 14

Closer Look: A 'dumpster fire' of a school year?

The week ahead: June 7

Closer look: North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

The week ahead: May 31

Closer look: Pandemic immunity for nursing homes and other health care facilities

The week ahead: May 24

Closer look: Firefighters seek help from the legislature

The week ahead: May 17

Closer look: The looming redistricting process

Here's what's happening in North Carolina politics this week.

A dive into a deregulation bill supported by a vast majority of North Carolina lawmakers.

Closer Look: Ground View of Protests

Closer Look: The Improvement Association - The Final Chapter

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.

Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Four

Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Three

Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.

Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Two

Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter One

News & Observer political reporters discuss what's coming up this week in North Carolina politics.

Closer look: Nursing home visitors and "Clifford's Law"

The bills NC lawmakers want to pass this year

Closer Look: Where NCAA sports and public policy intersect