Vernetta Alston's guest appearances

Vernetta Alston

CityLife

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With the General Assembly on a holiday break this week, the podcast records from Carolina Beach and includes a visit from fellow beach vacationer President George W. Bush. The week before recess, Brian and Skye recorded a conversation with Rep. Vernetta Alston, a Durham Democrat, who talks about her transition from local government service to serving in the General Assembly, her work as a death penalty lawyer, balancing family as a legislator, and how she would improve North Carolina politics.   The podcast also reviews Governor Cooper's veto of the unemployment bill, his signature of the Farm Act, and tells the story of how Tomato Sandwich Day at the General Assembly began.  

With the General Assembly on a holiday break this week, the podcast records from Carolina Beach and includes a visit from fellow beach vacationer President George W. Bush. The week before recess, Brian and Skye recorded a conversation with <a href="https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/765" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rep. Vernetta Alston</a>, a Durham Democrat, who talks about her transition from local government service to serving in the General Assembly, her work as a death penalty lawyer, balancing family as a legislator, and how she would improve North Carolina politics.   The podcast also reviews <a href="https://governor.nc.gov/news/governor-cooper-signs-eleven-bills-law-vetoes-one-bill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Governor Cooper's veto of the unemployment bill, his signature of the Farm Act</a>, and tells the story of how <a href="https://lockerroom.johnlocke.org/2015/07/15/tomato-sandwich-day-at-the-nc-general-assembly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tomato Sandwich Day</a> at the General Assembly began.

Special Recess Edition Includes an Interview with Rep. Vernetta Alston and a Vacationing Former President

On this episode, Nancy speaks with Vernetta Alston, a state legislator in North Carolina. In 2017, Vernetta pivoted from a career as a criminal defense attorney to run for public office on the Durham city council. She was then appointed to fill an empty seat in the North Carolina General Assembly last spring and now she is in the enviable position of being an unopposed incumbent in her race. Vernetta and Nancy talk about the state of the state in North Carolina, home of the Bathroom Bill and extreme partisan gerrymandering, and Vernetta explains what’s at stake if Republicans keep their majority in the legislature and what is possible if Democrats win. Vernetta also talks about life in the state capitol with the Republicans in power, having to deal with politics rather than policy, and how state legislatures affect people’s daily lives. Finally, Vernetta tells us why we all need to care about what happens in North Carolina in this election, no matter where we live.

On this episode, Nancy speaks with Vernetta Alston, a state legislator in North Carolina. In 2017, Vernetta pivoted from a career as a criminal defense attorney to run for public office on the Durham city council. She was then appointed to fill an empty seat in the North Carolina General Assembly last spring and now she is in the enviable position of being an unopposed incumbent in her race. Vernetta and Nancy talk about the state of the state in North Carolina, home of the Bathroom Bill and extreme partisan gerrymandering, and Vernetta explains what’s at stake if Republicans keep their majority in the legislature and what is possible if Democrats win. Vernetta also talks about life in the state capitol with the Republicans in power, having to deal with politics rather than policy, and how state legislatures affect people’s daily lives. Finally, Vernetta tells us why we all need to care about what happens in North Carolina in this election, no matter where we live.

Vernetta Alston and What’s on the Line in North Carolina

DeDreana Freeman

The majority of Durham’s City Council members are new, full of energy and ideas. You’re probably familiar with their names, but we want you to really get to know them. That’s why Host Beverly B. Thompson is sitting down with Council members DeDreana Freeman and Vernetta Alston in the second of a two-part series on CityLife that introduces you to our newest City Council members.About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

The majority of Durham’s City Council members are new, full of energy and ideas. You’re probably familiar with their names, but we want you to really get to know them. That’s why Host Beverly B. Thompson is sitting down with Council members DeDreana Freeman and Vernetta Alston in the second of a two-part series on CityLife that introduces you to our newest City Council members. About CityLife CityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&amp;T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

New Council Members Bring New Views Part 2 - Vernetta Alston & DeDreana Freeman (June 2018)