The Nick Craig Show
Real Talk on Politics, Media, and North Carolina News
About the show
The Nick Craig Show is a daily podcast offering sharp insights and bold commentary on the latest political developments in Wilmington, North Carolina, across the state, and on the national stage. Hosted by Nick Craig, the show delves into local issues, state politics, and pressing national debates, delivering a mix of analysis, opinion, and humor to keep listeners informed and engaged.
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Episodes
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Audit Rocks Town of Cary - Monday, July 20th, 2026
July 20th, 2026 | 44 mins 43 secs
A new audit on the Town of Cary, is a case study in waste, failed oversight, and utter disrespect for the taxpayers who paid for it all.
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Election Fraud - Friday, July 17th, 2026
July 17th, 2026 | 46 mins 38 secs
We have an election integrity problem in the United States. President Donald Trump laid out his case Thursday night.
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Man of the People - Thursday, July 16th, 2026
July 16th, 2026 | 44 mins 2 secs
Vice President JD Vance appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast this week, continuing the administration's strategy of meeting people where they are by engaging with audiences on popular, nontraditional media platforms.
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North Carolina Senate Race - Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
July 15th, 2026 | 44 mins 32 secs
The race for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat is heating up between Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper.
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The End of the Internet? - Friday, July 10th, 2026
July 10th, 2026 | 42 mins 5 secs
The Wikipedia co-founded has been banned from his own website, are we looking at the end of the internet as we know it?
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Graham Platner Drops Out - Thursday, July 9th, 2026
July 9th, 2026 | 43 mins 39 secs
Maine Democrats voted Wednesday to hold a convention to choose a new U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner ended his campaign following sexual assault allegations.
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Stein Signs Budget - Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
July 8th, 2026 | 45 mins 30 secs
Gov. Josh Stein has signed North Carolina's $34.4 billion state budget despite saying he believes it has major flaws.
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Trouble in Maine - Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
July 7th, 2026 | 42 mins 43 secs
Democrats have a major problem in Maine, as Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations and appears to have little choice but to drop out of the race.
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America 250: Why Some Couldn't Celebrate - Monday, July 6th, 2026
July 6th, 2026 | 43 mins 46 secs
As America marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it was disappointing to see politics overshadow the celebration for so many
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The North Carolina Budget - Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
July 2nd, 2026 | 50 mins
Lawmakers moved North Carolina's long-awaited state budget one step closer to becoming law Wednesday, with the House and Senate both giving the spending plan initial approval. Final vote expected this morning.
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Mixed Results from the Supreme Court - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
July 1st, 2026 | 42 mins 19 secs
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a trio of significant rulings Tuesday, delivering mixed outcomes on birthright citizenship, women's sports, and campaign finance.
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Duke Scraps Offshore Wind - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
June 30th, 2026 | 42 mins 13 secs
Duke Energy is ending its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind project under a new agreement with the Trump administration, allowing the utility to redirect nearly $129 million toward grid upgrades and new power generation.
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Raleigh Wants Major League Baseball - Monday, June 29th, 2026
June 29th, 2026 | 41 mins 29 secs
Could Major League Baseball come to Raleigh? The bigger question may be whether North Carolina taxpayers will be asked to help pay for a new stadium.
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Major Supreme Court Victory - Friday, June 26th, 2026
June 26th, 2026 | 43 mins 4 secs
Major victory for the Trump administration on immigration, courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Stein Loses Four More Veto Fights - Thursday, June 25th, 2026
June 25th, 2026 | 48 mins 50 secs
A miserable day for North Carolina Democrats yesterday as the GOP-led House successfully overrode four of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes. The overrides were made possible after two lawmakers who lost their Democratic primaries in March were absent from the chamber during the votes.
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Socialist Surge - Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
June 24th, 2026 | 41 mins 26 secs
Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohrani Mamdani won New York Democratic primaries on Tuesday. What does this mean for November?