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Under the Dome

Under the Dome

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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/domeThe News & Observer Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • NC early voting + county view of property taxes [12:08 PM]

    NC early voting + county view of property taxes [12:08 PM]
    Oct 27 2026
    On this Oct. 27, 2026 episode of Under the Dome, Capitol bureau chief and host Dawn Vaughan talks with democracy reporter Kyle Ingram and local government reporter Andrea Galliano a week before Election Day. They share the latest on early voting totals in North Carolina and what Wake County commissioners candidates say about property tax increases. Stay tuned until the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Sen. Tillis' tell-all book + Congressional races to watch

    Sen. Tillis' tell-all book + Congressional races to watch
    Oct 20 2026
    On this Oct. 20, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by Congressional impact reporter Danielle Battaglia and legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances. What US Sen. Thom Tillis said in his tell-all book that North Carolinians should know about, plus the start of early voting and Congressional races to watch. Stay tuned to the end for our picks for Headline of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Gas tax pause, early voting and Voter ID

    Gas tax pause, early voting and Voter ID
    Oct 13 2026
    On this Oct. 13, 2026 episode of Under the Dome, The News & Observer's North Carolina politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by democracy reporter Kyle Ingram and legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances. What the gas tax pause means for your money and politics, plus explaining the Voter ID amendment and what to know for the start of early voting. And our picks for Headliner of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
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