Dive in with The Foxfire Dispatch to an engaging conversation on North Carolina politics, covering topics from local leadership to national strategies. Hosts Gina Baxter and Liz Purvis discuss the recent NCDP State Executive Committee Meeting, public leadership training, Shrimpgate 2025, and Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Special guest Reyna Walters Morgan, DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, shares her insights on building voter power in rural communities and the transformative impact of grassroots activism. Stay tuned for discussions on election integrity, voter registration, and empowering the next generation of activists!

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:14 Casual Catch-Up in Hendersonville

02:17 Public Leadership Training Highlights

03:18 Engaging in Public Service

07:02 Shrimpgate 2025: A Legislative Tale

10:50 Budget and Policy Updates

23:01 Voting Rights and Civic Engagement

28:37 The Long Road to Change

30:06 Challenges in Student Voting

32:32 Building Power in Rural Communities

44:57 Strategies for Upcoming Elections

53:14 Advice for Young Activists

56:43 Finding Inspiration and Purpose

In this episode of The Foxfire Dispatch, co-hosts Gina Baxter and Liz Purvis dive into a discussion about political labels. They recount personal experiences with political spectrums, explore how their political views have evolved over time and share their current roles in local Democratic organizations. The episode includes a detailed walkthrough of the Pew Research political typology quiz and reflection on the results.

Along the way, they discuss the importance of canvassing, the complexities of being nonpartisan in local government, and the challenges within the U.S. political system. They also touch on military power, economic equity, and the impact of language in communities.

In this episode of The Foxfire Dispatch, Gina and Liz delve into North Carolina politics, focusing on the legislative long session. They explore processes, key bills like House Bill 163 on pharmacy regulations, and their different yet aligning ways of engagement. They also discuss their personal political journeys influenced by controversial bills. Moving to broader issues, they highlight the heartbreaking story of Adriana Smith in Georgia, underscoring systemic injustices. The episode also includes a poem from Tyree Daye and encourages community engagement.