Budget, veto, and a switch-up at the auditor's office

The News & Observer Podcast 5 days ago

Description

On this July 14, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell is joined by democracy reporter Kyle Ingram and legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances to talk about the new state budget, a recent veto from the governor's office, early voting and a high-profile reassignment at the state auditor's office. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week.



Host: Jane Winik Sartwell



Guests: Kyle Ingram & Esther Frances



Producer: Kevin Keister



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