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Every Child Deserves a Chance: The Fight for Equitable Schools in NC (ft. Susanna Benitez & Sarah Montgomery)
Jun 3, 2026
22m 55s
Public Education, Power & the Fight for North Carolina's Schools with NCAE - Part 1
Jun 3, 2026
59m 37s
Built by Us, Funded by Who? Breaking Down NC's Budget Stalemate
Apr 1, 2026
33m 33s
2026 NC Primaries Breakdown — Rejected Ballots, Gerrymandering & Canvassing Comes Next
Mar 12, 2026
51m 18s
Basketball Blocking Democracy: Chris Suggs Still Fights for Kinston
Feb 25, 2026
25m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | Every Child Deserves a Chance: The Fight for Equitable Schools in NC (ft. Susanna Benitez & Sarah Montgomery)✨ | education equitypublic schools+3 | Susanna BenitezSarah Montgomery | Education Justice AllianceNC Justice Center+1 | North Carolina | equitable schoolsNorth Carolina+3 | — | 22m 55s | |
| 6/3/26 | Public Education, Power & the Fight for North Carolina's Schools with NCAE - Part 1✨ | public educationteacher pay+3 | Bryan Proffitt | North Carolina Association of Educators | North Carolina | teacher payNorth Carolina+5 | — | 59m 37s | |
| 4/1/26 | Built by Us, Funded by Who? Breaking Down NC's Budget Stalemate✨ | North Carolina budgettax code+3 | Sally Hodges-CoppleMoriah Collins | the NC Budget and Tax CenterMedicaid | NCNorth Carolina | budgetMedicaid+2 | — | 33m 33s | |
| 3/12/26 | 2026 NC Primaries Breakdown — Rejected Ballots, Gerrymandering & Canvassing Comes Next✨ | NC PrimariesRejected Ballots+3 | Brian KennedyMichael Bitzer | Democracy NC'sthe NC Center for Politics+1 | NCNorth Carolina | election processcanvass period+2 | — | 51m 18s | |
| 2/25/26 | Basketball Blocking Democracy: Chris Suggs Still Fights for Kinston✨ | basketballdemocracy+3 | — | NBA | KinstonNorth Carolina+1 | NBApolling site+2 | — | 25m 33s | |
| 2/18/26 |  Plugged In Pissed Off: Health Policy Princess✨ | health policygrassroots organizing+4 | Hannah Preston | Plugged In Pissed Off | North Carolina | political changehealth justice+1 | — | 38m 21s | |
| 2/11/26 | The Fight for Campus Voting at NC A&T✨ | campus votingNorth Carolina A&T+3 | Shia Rozier | NC A&T.the North Carolina State Board of Elections+4 | — | voting rightsCivic Engagement Coalition+1 | — | 17m 50s | |
| 2/4/26 |  Plugged In Pissed Off: New Year, New Midterms✨ | 2026 Midtermsvoter protection+4 | — | ICEPlugged In Pissed Off+1 | North Carolina | Make Elections Great Againfederal agencies+1 | — | 1h 00m 17s | |
| 1/28/26 | 2026 Elections and What Democracy Means This Year?✨ | 2026 Electionsdemocracy+3 | Dr Irving Joyner | North Carolina Central UniversityBuilt by Us | — | midtermsNorth Carolina+1 | — | 35m 57s | |
| 12/10/25 | Racist Maps Make Racist Reps: Karen Ziegler on Speaking Truth to Power Pt. 2✨ | gerrymanderingNorth Carolina+2 | Karen Ziegler | Democracy Out LoudCongress+1 | North CarolinaCD1+1 | CD1Black-majority counties+2 | — | 37m 48s | |
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| 12/3/25 | Racist Maps Make Racist Reps: Mark Swallow on Speaking Truth to Power Pt. 1✨ | gerrymanderingNorth Carolina+1 | Mark Swallow | SenateDemocracy Out Loud's+3 | NCNorth Carolina's | racist mapsLegislative Response Team+1 | — | 33m 00s | |
| 11/7/25 |  Plugged In Pissed Off: Local Wins & Working Power✨ | municipal electionsNorth Carolina+2 | — | @democracyncPlugged In Pissed Off | North Carolina | electionspolitics+1 | — | 25m 26s | |
| 11/5/25 | GOTV: Beyond the Ballot | You voted awesome! But what happens next? Host Kai McNeil teams up with JP Grillet (Election Protection Research Manager) and Marques Thompson (Organizing Director) to demystify the post-election process. Learn how your vote gets counted, what county boards do to ensure accuracy, how to track the issues and candidates you supported, and most importantly—how to stay engaged long after election day ends. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync ... | 19m 44s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  Plugged In Pissed Off: Racial Gerrymandering in NC | In this episode of 'Plugged In and Pissed Off', Beatrice and Joselle discuss the mid-cycle redistricting war that has taken over the country. They dig into the historical context of partisan and racial gerrymandering in North Carolina and the implications it has for Black communities in Congressional District 1. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyN... | 29m 00s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | GOTV: Your Ballot Blueprint | You know you want to vote—but do you have a plan? Host Kai McNeil and Desmera Gatewood, Program Manager of Non-profit & Direct Service Engagement, walk you through creating your personalized voting strategy. Learn when and where to vote, how to find your polling place, what resources are available to help, and get a step-by-step guide to crush election day with zero stress. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Thre... | 9m 48s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | Pass The Mic: The Impact of SB 153 & HB 318 on North Carolina's Immigrant Communities | In this special Spanish-language episode, we partner with El Pueblo to examine how Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318 impact immigrant communities across North Carolina. Hosted by Eloy Tupachi (El Pueblo's Digital Strategy lead), featuring Helen Geleas (Policy Organizer at El Pueblo). We explore what SB 153 and HB 318 will actually do, how these bills moved through the legislature, their real-world impact on immigrant communities, how advocacy organizations are fighting back, and resour... | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | GOTV: Why Local Votes Hit Different | Think local elections don't matter? Think again. Host Kai McNeil and Election Protection Research Manager JP Grillet break down why your mayor and city council have more impact on your daily life than you might realize. Learn what's actually on your municipal ballot, how these positions affect your community, and get the essential info on voter registration and deadlines in North Carolina. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @demo... | 18m 58s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | State of Democracy: Rigged Maps, Stolen Voices in North Carolina | When politicians get to choose their voters instead of voters choosing their politicians, we all lose. In this episode, we continue our in-depth examination of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina. Host Kai McNeil sits down with Tyler Daye, Policy and Civic Engagement Manager at Common Cause NC, to explore how the fight for fair representation fits into a broader strategy to weaken democracy across the South. Building on our previous conversation with Dr. Jovita Lee about the Winston-Salem... | 51m 29s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | State of Democracy: How SB 153 & HB 318 Weaken Democracy for All North Carolinians | Happy Latine Heritage Month! This week we're talking about North Carolina's SB 153 & HB 318; bills that weaken our communities for everyone. Host Kai McNeil explores how these policies moved through the legislature and examines their far reaching effects beyond the immigrant community. Guests Helen Geleas from El Pueblo breaks down the legislative process, Bekah Brown from Education Justice Alliance discusses impacts on schools and public services, and America from Carolina Migrant ... | 59m 38s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | State of Democracy: Who Really Holds Power in North Carolina? | In this episode, we tackle two urgent threats to democracy in North Carolina. First, Dawn Blagrove of Emancipate NC unpacks the NCGA’s latest power grab, a move that could weaken local control and shift the balance of power for years to come. Then, Dr. Jovita Lee of the NC Black Alliance joins us to break down the racial gerrymandering case unfolding in Winston-Salem, explaining how it could strip Black voters of political influence and reshape the state’s electoral future. Support the show F... | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | A Women’s History Month Conversation with Julia Hawes | In this special Women’s History Month episode of Built By Us, we sat down with Julia Hawes, Communications Director at Democracy North Carolina, for a candid conversation on Women's History Month. Hear from Julia directly as she reflects on the women who inspire her, the role of Women's History Month in the fight for social justice, and the nuances of what being a woman means to her. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @demo... | 17m 30s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | It’s Time to Talk About The SAVE Act | Voter fraud. It’s the go-to excuse for restrictive voting laws, but how big of a problem is it really? In this episode, we sit down with Communications Manager, Joselle Torres, to break down the SAVE Act, a bill that claims to protect elections but could actually strip voting rights from millions. From costly documentation barriers to harmful voter purges, we unpack how this bill could upend voter registration as we know it...especially for young voters, people of color, and those who’v... | 37m 04s | ||||||
| 2/26/25 | ENCORE: Truthful and Revolutionary History with Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt | Black History Month may be coming to a close, but Black history is lived, made, and studied every day of the year. In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Ajamu Amiri Dillahunt on the power of understanding the past, the importance of internationalism, and our deep connections to the people. Join Alyssa and Taylor as they discuss Truthful and Revolutionary history with Ajamu — because Black history doesn’t end in February. Support the show Follow us on all your favo... | 44m 39s | ||||||
| 2/19/25 | ENCORE: The Role of First-Generation Immigrants in the Movement | As new legislation and political rhetoric fuel fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities, it's more important than ever to uplift the voices of those on the front lines. In this encore episode of Built By Us, former Democracy Summer communications friendtern Zainab Adamou-Mohamed interviews Yahtrip Abdelgadir, a refugee community organizer with Church World Service Greensboro. Together, they discuss the unique experiences of first-generation immigrants and their critical role as cha... | 37m 18s | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | What Black History Month Means To Me | In this special episode of Built By Us, we revisit powerful voices from past guests as they share what Black History Month means to them. From personal reflections to the ongoing fight for justice, tune in for a quick but meaningful conversation on history, legacy, and the future of Black civic power. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Yout... | 9m 23s | ||||||
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