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"Left of Old North" is hosted by CJ Robinson and Adrian Brakeley, two bold voices bringing unapologetic, progressive perspectives to the political landscape of North Carolina. With a keen eye on local and state issues, they tackle topics like labor rights, legislative power grabs, and grassroots activism. Their dynamic, no-holds-barred discussions cut through the noise, offering sharp analysis and a call to action for a more just and equitable Tar Heel State.
CJ Robinson and Adrian hosts Left of Old North, a news show with 23 episodes published.
This week, Left of Old North teams up with The Foxfire Dispatch for a special crossover episode! We’re joined by Liz Purvis, organizer, activist, and host of The Foxfire Dispatch, for a deep dive into the epic wins from
In this episode, we sit down with Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, one of the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State to break quorum and stop an outrageous GOP gerrymander that would have handed Republic
In this episode, CJ sits down with State Representative Rodney Pierce (HD-27) for a wide-ranging conversation about what it means to represent eastern North Carolina, from the fight for rural investment to defending demo
In this bonus episode, we talk about the reception to Roy Cooper's announcement that he is running for the US Senate -- a long awaited boon for Democrats across the state that is sure to shake up the midterms. We talk ab
In this episode of Left of Old North, we sit down with Chuck Hubbard, the Democrat taking on far-right Rep. Virginia Foxx in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. Chuck talks with us about what it means to run in
Today we’re joined by State Representative Phil Rubin, a former federal prosecutor and first-term Democrat representing NC’s 40th District in Wake County. Rep. Rubin brings a legal mind and a reformer’s urgency to the NC
In this Pride Month episode of Left of Old North, we’re joined by Aron Johnson, the Organizing Director for Equality North Carolina and a seasoned movement builder with over a decade of grassroots experience. From leadin
In this Pride Month kickoff episode, we cut through the corporate rainbow-washing to talk about what Pride means in a moment of relentless attacks on LGBTQ+ rights — especially in North Carolina. From the legacy of HB2 t
This Memorial Day, we sat down with Dr. Chris Cooper — political science professor at Western Carolina University and one of the leading experts on North Carolina politics — to talk about where this state is headed and w
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’
In this episode, we sit down with U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel to talk about his run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 and what it will take to flip North Carolina blue. Rep. Nickel lays out his vision for bringing back re
Today, we’re sitting down with someone who’s been in the thick of it — The Honorable Chaz Beasley. Chaz represented House District 92 in the North Carolina General Assembly, serving part of Mecklenburg County during a ti
This week, we’re getting into the cracks forming inside North Carolina’s Democratic Party. The Griffin v. Riggs Supreme Court race just got even messier — and it's raising serious questions about voter disenfranchisement
In this episode, Adrian and CJ discuss the evolving narrative of patriotism on the left, highlighting efforts to reclaim the American flag as a symbol of inclusive values. They examine David Hogg's controversial $20 mill
In this jam-packed episode, Adrian and CJ unpack a chaotic week in North Carolina and national politics. From the unprecedented six-month standoff over a state Supreme Court race to Donald Trump’s tanking of the stock ma
CJ and Adrian talk with campaign manager and Organizer Megan Wagner about running campaigns in an embattled state, how we can better reach out to dissatisfied voters in the critical swing districts, and why connecting yo
In this episode we break down the latest bad bills and the NCGOP’s attempted takeover of the General Assembly. Then, we sit down with Dalton George, Mayor Pro Tem of Boone, NC, to discuss what it takes for Democrats to w
Note: This episode came out later than expected due to technical difficulties. We are aware that President Trump and Elon Musk have been doing a lot already and we will be covering it in due time. Thank you. In this epis
In this episode of Left of Old North, Adrian and CJ dive into the latest developments in the Griffin v. Riggs NC Supreme Court race and what’s at stake for the state’s judicial future. They also discuss the severe weathe
In this episode, Adrian unpacks the certification of Trump’s presidential victory on January 6th and what it means for democracy, both nationally and here in North Carolina. He also breaks down the "Together We Rise" Ral
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