Sen. Brad Overcash started his political journey as Congressional page for the late Rep. Howard Coble before interning in the NC Senate. He would later go on to serve as an officer in the NC Republican Party.

In 2022, Senate Majority Leader Kathy Harrington announced her retirement and the the Gaston County attorney stepped in to succeed her. Sen. Overcash talks about his first term in the Senate as well as the admiration from his colleagues because of his perfectly coiffed hair, height, and speaking style.

Skye and Brian also cover a news filled week at the General Assembly, including six veto overrides, a controversial elections bill, a new House Republican Whip elected, a new political party approved for 2024, Dan Bishop's AG fundraising, #TOTW, Tomato Sandwich Day, and Brian makes a friend.

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Intern to Influence: Sen. Brad Overcash’s Story