Do Politics Better Podcast

NC’s Capitol Hill Reporter Danielle Battaglia: ‘You Don’t Want Me Digging’

Sep 8, 2023

Danielle Battaglia, NC Congressional Correspondent for the News & Observer and Charlotte Observer, opens up about her challenges with POTS. The podcast also discusses the budget situation, casino legislation, a bill allowing gift cards for ABC stores, and the speaker's journey into journalism and politics. They share their personal experience with POTS and discuss the challenges of being a journalist. The chapter also includes an analysis of the political landscape in North Carolina and a segment called 'Tweet of the Week'.

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Quick takeaways

Insights into the ongoing discussions surrounding the North Carolina budget and the potential inclusion of casino legislation.

The importance of listening to different perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversations to foster mutual respect and collaboration in politics.

The significance of influential teachers and the positive impact they can have on young minds.

Deep dives

Podcast discusses North Carolina budget deliberations

The podcast episode delves into the ongoing discussions and uncertainties surrounding the North Carolina budget. It highlights a recent house caucus meeting among Republicans and the presence of protests on the front lawn of the legislature. The episode also analyzes the potential inclusion of casino legislation in the budget and the various options and implications related to it. Additionally, it covers an omnibus ABC bill and an interview with Danielle Bataglia, a journalist who covers North Carolina politics. Overall, the episode provides insights into the current state of budget negotiations and political dynamics in North Carolina.

Introduction

3min

The Inclusion of Casinos in the Budget

4min

A Bill, a Reporter, and Growing Up in DC

6min

Journey into Journalism and Politics

19min

Living with POTS: A Personal Experience with an Autoimmune Disease

3min

Working in a High-Stress Profession and the Proudest Stories as a Journalist

8min

Journalist's Insights and Sponsored Tweet of the Week

2min

Southern Guys and Polos

14min

Danielle Battaglia is the NC Congressional Correspondent for the News & Observer and Charlotte Observer and covers North Carolina's 16 members of Congress and reports on NC news from the White House.

Danielle's reporting career started in Rockingham County in 2011, the year Sen. Phil Berger ascended to the President Pro Tem position. She talks about her journalism career, falling in love with political reporting, and how she transitioned to covering state politics full-time. She also opens up about her challenges with POTS and managing the disease with such a physically demanding job.

Skye and Brian also talk about about the odds on casinos, its effect on the budget, an alcohol bill on the move, a delayed election bill, #TOTW, and Skye's birthday.

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.