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left of old north

WHO WE ARE

Left of Old North is your unapologetic guide to North Carolina politics from a left-wing progressive, Democratic-adjacent perspective. From the General Assembly to grassroots movements, we cover what’s happening, why it matters, and how the left can build real power in the Tar Heel State.

Your hosts, CJ and Adrian, are not here to play it safe. We’re here to tell the truth, call out bad actors, and lift up the voices fighting for justice across our state. Whether it's union battles in the Triad, backroom deals in Raleigh, or the slow shifts reshaping rural NC, we’re breaking it down with clarity, humor, and fire.

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