B is for Bias... and Bills That Didn’t Make It | Ep 18
Key Topics Covered:
📌 Bill Funeral at the NC General Assembly
— Over 700 bills officially “died” after missing the crossover deadline
— Why this happens during the long session and what a committee actually does
— What bills never getting a vote says about the legislative process in NC
📌 Inside the Sheriff’s Community Roundtable
— How you can sign up to speak directly with Sheriff Danny Rogers
— What topics are discussed: crime stats, prevention, and community needs
— Why this is one of the easiest ways to get civically engaged this summer
📌 Unpacking Bias and Critical Thinking
— What unconscious and implicit bias actually mean in plain language
— How bias shows up in everyday reactions and political beliefs
— A simple 3-question reflection to start challenging bias this week
Episode Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Hot Takes and Headlines
(03:44) In Office & On The Move
(06:63) MORE!
(14:56) Closing
Sources:
Hot Takes and Headlines
https://www.carolinajournal.com/democrats-mourn-loss-of-dead-bills-in-press-conference-funeral/
https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_d6e01be4-b605-43d4-822b-8ba61ae21e7a.html
https://www.cbs17.com/video/fight-over-raw-milk-restrictions-in-north-carolina/10717105/
In Office and On The Move
https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/news/events/guilford-county-board-commissioners-meeting-3