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Do Politics Better Podcast

Rep. Charles Smith Holds Court as College Hoopster, Lawyer, & Legislator

Apr 11, 2024
58:46

Rep. Charles Smith was a three-sport athlete (basketball, baseball, and soccer) in high school.  The power forward/centerfielder/sweeper would go on to play college basketball at Emory & Henry College before heading to UNC Law.  

The newly minted lawyer would return to his native Fayetteville as a prosecutor and entered private practice.  Along this journey, the freshman Democrat developed a friendship with the late Sen. Tony Rand, who introduced him to the world of North Carolina politics.  

Skye and Brian also talk about former Rep. Jon Hardister's replacement, the race to keep that GOP seat, the rape kit announcement explained, a runoff in the 13th congressional district heats up, #TOTW, and Skye and Brian discuss their quirks.  

The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.  

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