Left of Old North
"Left of Old North" is hosted by CJ Robinson and Adrian Brakeley, two bold voices bringing unapologetic, progressive perspectives to the political landscape of North Carolina. With a keen eye on local and state issues, they tackle topics like labor rights, legislative power grabs, and grassroots activism. Their dynamic, no-holds-barred discussions cut through the noise, offering sharp analysis and a call to action for a more just and equitable Tar Heel State.
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Episodes (23)
The Night After the 2025 NC Elections w/ The Foxfire Dispatch
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TX Rep. Trey Martinez on Fighting Fire with Fire
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Rep. Rodney Pierce on Living Through History, Holding the Line, & Why Dems Can’t...
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Run Roy, RUN || Bonus Episode
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Chuck Hubbard on Running in Rural WNC & Why Virginia Foxx Needs to Lose
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Rep. Phil Rubin on Reform, The NC Legislature, and the Fight for a Functional De...
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A Conversation with Aron Johnson on Queer Power in the South
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Pride Under Pressure: Anti-LGBTQ Bills and a Voting Rights Crackdown in the NCGA
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A Conversation with Dr. Chris Cooper on Partisanship, Power Grabs, and Purple St...
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The Eyes of the Storm: The Big Stupid Bill, the Awful NC Budget, Calling Our Sen...
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Rep. Wiley Nickel On Running for US Senate, Bringing Back Reform, and How We Can...
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The Honorable Chaz Beasley on the Legislature, Lessons to Learn, and How the Lef...
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Shifting Tides: Hogg's Progressive Push, Cracks in Dem Leadership, & Wiley Nicke...
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Reclaiming Patriotism: Ballot Battles, Incumbent Challenges, & the 250th Anniver...
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NC is Now a Test Case: Voter Suppression, Tariffs, and the Return of Medieval Mo...
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Megan Wagner On How to Win with the Right Progressive Messengers
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Mayor Pro Tem Dalton George On How to Change the Narrative and Win Rural NC
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Trump & TikTok: Forecasting the Second Trump Term & What's In Store for TikTok
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State of the Race: Hoping for Fairer Weather & The NC Supreme Court Race Update
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Together We Rise: Another Jan 6th, & What’s Next for NC Politics in 2025
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Passing the Torch: The Case for Change in the Democratic Party
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A Game Where Winning Matters: SB 382, the 2024 Election, and the Road to 2025
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