The Nick Craig Show

The Nick Craig Show is a daily podcast offering sharp insights and bold commentary on the latest political developments in Wilmington, North Carolina, across the state, and on the national stage. Hosted by Nick Craig, the show delves into local issues, state politics, and pressing national debates, delivering a mix of analysis, opinion, and humor to keep listeners informed and engaged.

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Another Day, Another Court Fight - Friday, August 28th, 2026
2d ago · 41:18
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a new rule it adopted at President Donald Trump’s direction that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Cooper, Fauci and NC Schools - Thursday, August 27th, 2026
3d ago · 41:43
Six years later, we’re learning what happened behind the scenes before Roy Cooper delayed reopening North Carolina schools. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Stein Still Hates Voter ID - Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
4d ago · 42:23
Years after North Carolina voters approved Voter ID, Democrats like Gov. Josh Stein are still fighting it. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
School Choice Works - Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
5d ago · 44:38
A North Carolina family joined President Trump at a school choice event highlighting the importance of educational options for families across America Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
State of the NC Senate Race - Monday, August 24th, 2026
6d ago · 41:50
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is taking shape as one of the most closely watched contests in the country, with both parties pouring attention and resources into the battle for the open seat. Plus Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Avoiding the Conversation - Friday, August 21st, 2026
9d ago · 41:08
A Seattle Times columnist resigned after editors rejected his column defending sex-based divisions in women’s sports, saying he could no longer freely address controversial issues. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
NC Students Sent on CCP-Backed Trip? - Thursday, August 20th, 2026
10d ago · 41:54
Students from Heritage High School in Wake Forest spent 12 days in China last summer through a Chinese government exchange program backed by the CCP? Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Progressive Policies - Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
11d ago · 41:16
With the rise of progressive policies, socialism, and the DSA, where do Americans really stand? Plus how does the Democrat party deal with the rise in DSA candidates. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
NC Democrats Draw a Line on Elections - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
12d ago · 46:03
Gov. Josh Stein and Democrats held a very politically charged veto event in Raleigh yesterday, claiming Republicans are trying to take away your right to vote. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
The WNBA’s War on Women - Monday, August 17th, 2026
13d ago · 42:39
The WNBA is such a disaster of an organization that it seems more interested in fueling the transgender athlete debate, entertaining the idea of biological men competing in women’s basketball, and creating controversy around players like Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark than actually protecting and growing the league. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
AI’s Boom and Risks with Melissa Gott - Thursday, August 13th, 2026
17d ago · 41:01
Circular financing in the AI industry may be inflating the market. Melissa Gott from The Law Group joins us to discuss the growing risks of AI in the legal space. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
DSA Takes a Big Loss - Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
18d ago · 41:14
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s stunning loss in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday night exposed the limits of the far left’s influence and cast doubt on claims of a growing progressive insurgency. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Jennifer Balkcom for Congress - Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
19d ago · 41:34
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, has been selected by the NC-11 GOP Executive Committee as the Republican nominee for Congress. We will break down the race. Plus Joe Scarborough is calling out the Democrats and the DSA on their race to the political left. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Another Mess in Charlotte - Monday, August 10th, 2026
20d ago · 45:38
Di-Quan Hunt from Charlotte had been arrested on six prior occasions before recording himself punching a woman on the street last week. How many times do soft-on-crime policies have to fail before our leaders finally get the message? Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Ending Birth Tourism - Friday, August 7th, 2026
23d ago · 41:02
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting the scope of birthright citizenship and directing federal agencies to crack down on the commercial "birth tourism" industry. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Our Infrastructure is Weak - Thursday, August 6th, 2026
24d ago · 43:00
Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Chuck Edwards Drops Out - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
25d ago · 44:10
Congressman Chuck Edwards has announced he is ending his re-election campaign after a House Ethics Committee found he violated House rules related to sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Trouble in WNC for Chuck Edwards - Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
26d ago · 44:13
Big problems for Republicans in western North Carolina. U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards was found by the House Ethics Committee to have violated the House Code of Official Conduct's on sexual harassment, creating a major midterm headache for the GOP. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Josh Stein unloads on the GOP - Monday, August 3rd, 2026
27d ago · 42:24
The North Carolina Democratic Party held its annual Unity Dinner over the weekend, Gov. Josh Stein took some serious shots at the GOP. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Fauci Betrayed America - Thursday, July 30th, 2026
1mo ago · 46:20
Anthony Fauci ruined years of people's lives because of policies and decisions he championed, all while seeming determined to be the most important person in the room. Then, when he appeared before Congress yesterday, he pleaded the Fifth Amendment instead of answering questions. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
NC's $111 Million Base Camp Bill - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
1mo ago · 44:00
State auditors recommend better oversight after North Carolina spent $111 million on Hurricane Helene base camps without tracking key service usage Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Ridiculous NC Media - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
1mo ago · 46:00
The incredibly biased North Carolina media is crying foul now that it's being held accountable for its reporting. I break it all down with A.P. Dillon. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
America Was Safer? - Monday, July 27th, 2026
1mo ago · 44:18
A trans woman who left the United States over concerns about the Trump administration is now pleading to return after being placed in a controversial asylum center in the Netherlands. We break down the story, what happened, and why it has sparked widespread debate over immigration, asylum policy, and expectations versus reality. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Trump Is Running Out of Time - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
1mo ago · 42:53
A new Fox News poll suggests voters are frustrated with the direction of the country and want significant change. For over a year, I've argued this administration should be focused on the issues affecting Americans at home. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-6088. Get 40% off Ground.News at https://nickcraig.com/ground
Nothing to See Here... Right? - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
1mo ago · 42:41
Public trust is difficult to rebuild. If people are repeatedly told illegal voting isn't happening, then later see cases where it did occur, many will question everything they were told. New Jersey’s Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill has admitted that a “software error” in the state’s Motor Voter registration system allowed thousands of non-citizens to register to vote and that around 400 of them have voted illegally in the state’s elections since 2023. Show notes at: https://patreon.com/NickCraig For experienced and dedicated legal services, visit https://lawgroupnc.com or call them at 910-251-608

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Another Day, Another Court Fight - Friday, August 28th, 2026

Cooper, Fauci and NC Schools - Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Stein Still Hates Voter ID - Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

School Choice Works - Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

State of the NC Senate Race - Monday, August 24th, 2026

Avoiding the Conversation - Friday, August 21st, 2026

NC Students Sent on CCP-Backed Trip? - Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Progressive Policies - Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

NC Democrats Draw a Line on Elections - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

The WNBA’s War on Women - Monday, August 17th, 2026

AI’s Boom and Risks with Melissa Gott - Thursday, August 13th, 2026

DSA Takes a Big Loss - Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Jennifer Balkcom for Congress - Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Another Mess in Charlotte - Monday, August 10th, 2026

Ending Birth Tourism - Friday, August 7th, 2026

Our Infrastructure is Weak - Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Chuck Edwards Drops Out - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Trouble in WNC for Chuck Edwards - Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

Josh Stein unloads on the GOP - Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Fauci Betrayed America - Thursday, July 30th, 2026

NC's $111 Million Base Camp Bill - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

Ridiculous NC Media - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

America Was Safer? - Monday, July 27th, 2026

Trump Is Running Out of Time - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Nothing to See Here... Right? - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

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Episodes 300

Another Day, Another Court Fight - Friday, August 28th, 2026

Cooper, Fauci and NC Schools - Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Stein Still Hates Voter ID - Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

School Choice Works - Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

State of the NC Senate Race - Monday, August 24th, 2026

Avoiding the Conversation - Friday, August 21st, 2026

NC Students Sent on CCP-Backed Trip? - Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Progressive Policies - Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

NC Democrats Draw a Line on Elections - Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

The WNBA’s War on Women - Monday, August 17th, 2026

AI’s Boom and Risks with Melissa Gott - Thursday, August 13th, 2026

DSA Takes a Big Loss - Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Jennifer Balkcom for Congress - Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Another Mess in Charlotte - Monday, August 10th, 2026

Ending Birth Tourism - Friday, August 7th, 2026

Our Infrastructure is Weak - Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Chuck Edwards Drops Out - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Trouble in WNC for Chuck Edwards - Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

Josh Stein unloads on the GOP - Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Fauci Betrayed America - Thursday, July 30th, 2026

NC's $111 Million Base Camp Bill - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

Ridiculous NC Media - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

America Was Safer? - Monday, July 27th, 2026

Trump Is Running Out of Time - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Nothing to See Here... Right? - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026