The Battle for NC 11

Chaos in the Republican primary: Can Madison Cawthorn achieve 30% in the primary in light of his "extracurricular activities"?Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The race is on: Bob Orr's critique of the Democrat and Republican forums that took place in Henderson County.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Some candidates drop out, and some begin their campaigns, but most charge ahead in the race to defeat Madison Cawthorn in the (now) 11th District: Judge Orr discusses issues and campaign strategy with Michele WoodhouseMusic:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Back to the Battle for NC 11: Judge Orr discusses the redistricting twists, turns, and switchbacks with Dr. Chris Cooper.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

NC Supreme Court strikes down the new maps, Dr. Chris Cooper and Judge Orr speculate on what's next: The Court issues a ruling without a written opinion, but the maps will change and the candidates will file.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The governor's veto, a look at finances and contributors, and a conversation with Bruce O'Connell: The filing date changes again, the candidates report the numbers, and an interview with Republican candidate O'Connell.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The primary date could change (again), and a look at Republican candidates: The confusing just got bewildering, but the Republican candidates continue their campaigns regardless.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Judge Orr explains how things have gotten really complicated: He takes a look at the redistricting decision, the challenge to disqualify Madison Cawthorn's candidacy, and a wrap-up of the Democratic candidates' forumMusic:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Judge Orr flies solo: Judge Orr holds forth on various topics, but ends the podcast with his thoughts on the NC redistricting trial.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Trying to make sense of 2021 and an interview with Bo Hess: Judge Orr looks for clarity in 2022, and a conversation with Democrat candidate for NC 14, Bo Hess.Music:“River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/