Under the Dome

Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome

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Monster, Part 1: So you want to make a map...
Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explores the often conflicting rules of redistricting in North Carolina.
26 min
202
The week ahead: September 20
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics for the week of Monday, Sept. 20
14 min
203
Closer look: The debate over school mask mandates
A closer look at the debate over mask mandates in North Carolina schools.
23 min
204
The week ahead: September 13, 2021
The week ahead: September 13, 2021
9 min
205
Closer look: Mo money, less problems?
Should North Carolina lawmakers make more money?
14 min
206
The week ahead: September 6, 2021
The week ahead: September 6, 2021
12 min
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The week ahead: August 30, 2021
The week ahead: August 30, 2021
15 min
208
Closer look: Kids in court
15 min
209
The week ahead: August 23
The week ahead: August 23
17 min
210
Closer look: Ending the longest war, from the p...
NC state Rep. Grier Martin talks about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan,
15 min
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The week ahead: August 16
What's happening in North Carolina politics this week?
14 min
212
Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
21 min
213
The week ahead: August 9
The week ahead: August 9
8 min
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Closer look: An interview with state Sen. Natal...
Closer look: An interview with state Sen. Natalie Murdock
28 min
215
The week ahead: August 2
Budget talks, high school sports and critical race theory. Here's what's coming this week in North Carolina politics.
8 min
216
Closer look: Legislative scrutiny of the state'...
Why North Carolina lawmakers want the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to be more transparent
15 min
217
The week ahead: July 26, 2021
The week ahead: July 26, 2021
18 min
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Closer look: The case of Dontae Sharp
Closer look: The case of Dontae Sharp
14 min
219
The week ahead: July 19th
The week ahead: July 19th
22 min
220
Closer look: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Debo...
Closer look: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross
28 min
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The week ahead: July 12
The week ahead: July 12
15 min
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What happened June 30: The day Nikole Hannah-Jo...
What happened June 30: The day Nikole Hannah-Jones was finally granted tenure at UNC
29 min
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The week ahead: July 5
The week ahead: July 5
16 min
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Closer look: Is a budget compromise possible?
Closer look: Is a budget compromise possible?
17 min
225
Closer look: The governor's powers
How, and why, North Carolina's legislature wants to limit the governor's powers
18 min