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

  • AI’s Boom and Risks with Melissa Gott - Thursday, August 13th, 2026

    August 13th, 2026  |  41 mins 1 sec

    Circular financing in the AI industry may be inflating the market. Melissa Gott from The Law Group joins us to discuss the growing risks of AI in the legal space.

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    DSA Takes a Big Loss - Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

    August 12th, 2026  |  41 mins 14 secs

    Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s stunning loss in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday night exposed the limits of the far left’s influence and cast doubt on claims of a growing progressive insurgency.

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    Jennifer Balkcom for Congress - Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

    August 11th, 2026  |  41 mins 34 secs

    State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, has been selected by the NC-11 GOP Executive Committee as the Republican nominee for Congress.

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    Another Mess in Charlotte - Monday, August 10th, 2026

    August 10th, 2026  |  45 mins 38 secs

    Di-Quan Hunt from Charlotte had been arrested on six prior occasions before recording himself punching a woman on the street last week.

  • Ending Birth Tourism - Friday, August 7th, 2026

    August 7th, 2026  |  41 mins 2 secs

    President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting the scope of birthright citizenship and directing federal agencies to crack down on the commercial "birth tourism" industry.

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    Our Infrastructure is Weak - Thursday, August 6th, 2026

    August 6th, 2026  |  43 mins

    Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline.

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    Chuck Edwards Drops Out - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

    August 5th, 2026  |  44 mins 10 secs

    Congressman Chuck Edwards has announced he is ending his re-election campaign after a House Ethics Committee report. Full breakdown and analysis

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    Trouble in WNC for Chuck Edwards - Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

    August 4th, 2026  |  44 mins 13 secs

    Big problems for Republicans in western North Carolina. U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards was found by the House Ethics Committee to have violated the House Code of Official Conduct's on sexual harassment, creating a major midterm headache for the GOP.

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    Josh Stein unloads on the GOP - Monday, August 3rd, 2026

    August 3rd, 2026  |  42 mins 24 secs

    The North Carolina Democratic Party held its annual Unity Dinner over the weekend, Gov. Josh Stein took some serious shots at the GOP

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    Fauci Betrayed America - Thursday, July 30th, 2026

    July 30th, 2026  |  46 mins 20 secs

    Anthony Fauci ruined years of people's lives because of policies and decisions he championed, all while seeming determined to be the most important person in the room. Then, when he appeared before Congress yesterday, he pleaded the Fifth Amendment instead of answering questions.

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    NC's $111 Million Base Camp Bill - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

    July 29th, 2026  |  44 mins

    State auditors recommend better oversight after North Carolina spent $111 million on Hurricane Helene base camps without tracking key service usage

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    Ridiculous NC Media - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

    July 28th, 2026  |  46 mins

    The incredibly biased North Carolina media is crying foul now that it's being held accountable for its reporting. I break it all down with A.P. Dillon.

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    America Was Safer? - Monday, July 27th, 2026

    July 27th, 2026  |  44 mins 18 secs

    A trans woman who left the United States over concerns about the Trump administration is now pleading to return after being placed in a controversial asylum center in the Netherlands.

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    Trump Is Running Out of Time - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

    July 23rd, 2026  |  42 mins 53 secs

    A new Fox News poll suggests voters are frustrated with the direction of the country and want significant change. For over a year, I've argued this administration should be focused on the issues affecting Americans at home.

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    Nothing to See Here... Right? - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

    July 22nd, 2026  |  42 mins 41 secs

    Public trust is difficult to rebuild. If people are repeatedly told illegal voting isn't happening, then later see cases where it did occur, many will question everything they were told.

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    I Was Right - Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

    July 21st, 2026  |  42 mins 46 secs

    For years I've been talking about the ongoing war within the Democrat Party. Now even left-wing CNN is talking about it.