The Eyes of the Storm: The Big Stupid Bill, the Awful NC Budget, Calling Our Senators, and More

In this bonus episode, Adrian and CJ dive into a hell week of politics in North Carolina and beyond. From Republicans gutting school lunches in the NC budget to an $800 billion slash to Medicaid at the federal level, it’s been one attack after another on working-class people.

We break down the cruel math behind a federal budget that passed by one vote—while three Democratic seats sit empty—and call out the gerontocracy dragging us all down. We talk forestry cuts in WNC, hurricane season on the horizon, and a live call to our Senators about the real cost of these decisions.

But it’s not all bleak: we also cover the unanimous passage of Helene’s Law Part 2, and the state legislature’s latest move to seize control of investment authority from the state treasurer.

If you’re furious, you’re not alone—and this episode is your call to stay loud, stay organized, and stay dangerous.