Send us a text Summary Wallace West is running for District 18 state representative in New Hanover County as the Republican Write-In Candidate. He decided to run after realizing that no Republicans were running for the position due to redistricting. West emphasizes the importance of family values and believes that strong families are the foundation…

Send us a text Summary David Perry, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education, discusses the importance of finding a new superintendent who is invested in the local school system and can learn on the job. He emphasizes the need for local people who care about the community and have a strategic vision aligned with the school board's goals. P…

Send us a text Summary Natasha Tew, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education, discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Title IX and the need to protect the safety and privacy of students. She emphasizes the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and fair discipline in schools. Tew also highlights the need …

Send us a text Summary Nikki Bascome, a candidate for the school board in New Hanover County, discusses the changing expectations of parents and the underpreparedness of students in the dual enrollment program. She emphasizes the importance of communication between parents, teachers, and students to ensure student success. Bascome also highlights t…

Send us a text Summary Dane Scalise, a Republican candidate for New Hanover County Commissioner, discusses his campaign and the issues that people are talking to him about. He highlights the recent flooding in the county and the need to address building and development in a careful and sustainable manner. Dane also emphasizes the importance of mana…

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Reuel Sample and John Hinnant discuss various topics related to the New Hanover County Commission and government accountability. They start by talking about ActBlue, a fundraising platform for Democrat candidates and organizations, and uncover issues with the donations made through this platform. They th…

Send us a text In this episode of the NHC GOP podcast, Reuel Sample and Harry Knight discuss various political topics. They start by talking about the economy and the impact of rising gas prices on everyday Americans. They also discuss the energy sector, including the importance of maintaining energy independence and the limitations of green energy…

Send us a text Nikki Bascome, a candidate for the New Hanover County Board of Education, discusses her involvement in the Wilmington Swim League and the importance of community engagement. She highlights the concerns of parents and teachers regarding the school district's curriculum and the lack of communication between the school board and the sch…

Send us a text Harry Knight is the Executive Director of the New Hanover County Republican Party. In this wide-ranging podcast, we discuss the stark difference between the Republican-led county government that seeks to be good stewards of our area and the Democrat-controlled city government that raises taxes in the midst of an economic downturn. We…

Send us a text Our podcast is with Jason Simmons, the Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. We talk about a wide range of issues – from the immigration reform at the national level and President Trump’s growing popularity here in North Carolina – to the economic issues that we are facing in our great state and how we need to make sure we…

Send us a text Can our collective strength overcome the divisive squabbles that threaten to tear us apart? This week's NHC GOP Podcast illuminates an allegory of unity with chilling relevance to today's political landscape. As the clock ticks down to the pivotal moment on November 5th, 2024, we're reminded that the true battle lies beyond petty dis…

Send us a text President Biden and the Democrat Party have now made it abundantly clear that they are no longer the party of the working class. Welcome to the NHC GOP Podcast Friday update, I am Reuel Sample. The people who get stuck with the bill? The working class – supposedly those who the Democrats promise to work form. Those who never went to …

Send us a text They are a generation that is hard to understand. But Generation Z is coming into its political own. They are more active than the previous generation, and are tired of the old solutions that do not work. Listen to our podcast as we try to understand how Republicans should reach out to this next generation of American voters. Republi…

Send us a text Earlier this week, the President of the United States decided to play politics with the most important Christian holiday of the year, Easter, and overrode it by promoting the International Day of Transgender Visibility. So, in the spirit of being visible, we wanted to give you the Republican view on the transgender community. Republi…

Send us a text Discover the core principles that guide the New Hanover County Republican Party during primary season. This episode is your insider's guide to understanding the importance of neutrality and the powerful tools we offer to help you, the voter, make an informed decision when it counts. We break down our comprehensive candidate resources…

Send us a text Discover the educational vision of Republican hopeful David Perry for the New Hanover County School Board as he joins the NHC GOP Podcast. David brings a refreshing perspective on the quest for a non-partisan education system that values the triumphs of individual students over broad-brush outcomes. Our conversation unveils the intri…

Send us a text Embark on an enlightening journey with a fervent mother and Moms for Liberty advocate, vying for a seat on the New Hanover County Board of Education, as she shares her vision of parental empowerment in our latest episode. Her mission is clear: to transform the landscape of involvement in our children's education and challenge the sta…

Send us a text Meet Aubrey Tuell, the trailblazing youngest candidate eyeing a seat on the New Hanover County Board of Education, who joins us to share the vigor and vision she's bringing to the campaign trail. You'll get an intimate look at how she plans to bridge the financial chasm in our schools while making millennial and Gen Z voices heard. A…

Send us a text From the United States Navy to the head of a classroom, Dr. Kimberly Murphy's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In our latest discussion, we host this Navy veteran, educator, and now school board candidate for New Hanover County. Dive into Dr. Murphy's deeply personal narrative of triumph over adversity, her transformative e…

Send us a text When the education of our children is at stake, Dane Scalise isn't one to step back – he steps up. We kick off with a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the proposed shut down of the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley. Dane exposes the potential risks this move holds for students with special needs. Listen as we explore the i…

Send us a text Navigating the choppy waters of local politics requires a keen understanding of growth, development, and the community's pulse. That's precisely what John Hinnett brings to the table, casting light on his journey from state house candidate to aiming for a seat on the New Hanover County Commission. The blueprint for a thriving communi…

Send us a text When local Carolina Beach native Nikki Bascome decided to take on the challenge of running for the Board of Education in New Hanover County, it wasn't just a political move—it was a personal crusade to mend the frayed fabric of communication and cooperation in our educational system. We tackled the thorny issues of policy alignment, …

Send us a text Children's minds are an incredible thing. They take in and process and incredible amount of data from the time they are born. They learn languages, social skills, and motor skills in an amazingly short period of time. Democrats want to use the minds of our children to fill them up with the garbage of anti-Americanism, sexual dysphori…

Send us a text How do we know what our community is concerned about for the upcoming municipal elections here in Wilmington? Simple - we go out and ask them! Today we talk with Stephanie Fortunato - Second Vice Chair of the New Hanover County Republican Party. We talk about the necessity of door knocking - even in today's digital age. We discover t…

Send us a text Crime is up all over the country. Even the smallest communities are being overrun by criminals not being held accountable for their actions. Host Reuel Sample asks a simple question: In the middle of crime sprees in Democrat controlled cities - why vote those same Democrats into power here in Wilmington, NC. Republicans have the answ…

Send us a text Conversation with John Lennon - Republican candidate for Wilmington, NC City Council. We talk about how we can develop the city properly, the need for increasing a police presence to keep our citizens safe, and how we need to make government a bit more open so that we can understand why our politicians have made some of the controver…

Send us a text Conversation with Neil Anderson - Republican Candidate for Wilmington City Council. We talk about the issues that we are facing here in the city, focusing on the challenge of infrastructure and ways we can encourage middle class and trade occupations. Early voting starts October 19, 2023. See how Republicans have the answers to the c…

Send us a text Can you pass a state budget that increases education spending, raises the wages of police officers, and takes care of things like the water problems in New Hanover County - all without raising taxes? In North Carolina we can - under Republican leadership. Today we talk with Representative Ted Davis, Republican representing District 2…

Send us a text Join us as we talk to Pete Wildeboer, Pat Bradford, and Josie Barnhart about some of the great things going on at the Board of Education. We start off with a short discussion on Stamped, and how the Board handled this controversial book. We then spend the rest of our time talking about the improvements in our schools, a renewed inter…

Send us a text Part 2 of a conversation with Julius Rothlein, chair of the Election Integrity Committee of the New Hanover GOP. We talk about the change in early voting laws, the difficulty in keeping good voter rolls, and the function of poll observers in the upcoming elections. Republicans have the answers. Check out our website at newhanovergop.…

Send us a text Part 1 of a conversation with Julius Rothlein, New Hanover County Republican Party Voter Integrity Committee Chair. We talk about the new voter ID laws, absentee ballots, and other changes that will help make our elections more secure. Republicans have the answers. Check out our website at newhanovergop.org or contact us at podcast@n…

Send us a text Welcome to the NHC GOP podcast. I'm Reuel Sample. I am happy and honored to be joined by three Republican board members of Education. Pat Bradford, Pete Wildeboer, Josie Barnhart. We talk about the decision of the board to keep Dr. Charles Foust onboard as Superintendent, as well as the progress the board has made in other areas to i…

Send us a text The courts are starting to respond to Republican influence. At the Supreme Court level, the left has lost several cases that in prior years would have been written off as insurmountable for conservatives. From the Dobbs v Jackson case that returned the issue of abortion back to the states to the ruling in Students for Fair Admission …

Send us a text On today's Friday Update, Reuel Sample from the New Hanover County Republican Party discusses the very clear multi-tiered justice system in this country. If you are are rich - or if you are ideologically or politically on the left - at times it appears the justice system does not apply to you at all. Conservatives on the other hand f…

Send us a text Nick Craig from Wilmington's Morning News on 107.9 and 980 The Wave comments on the North Carolina Republican Party's convention held last week. He talks about the appearance of the three major candidates running for President, as well as those running for state and local government. Above all, this convention was an appeal to party …

Send us a text Stephanie Fortunato talks about how the New Hanover County Republican Party will be sponsoring a series of voter registration drives over the summer. Our goal is to get people involved at all levels of government, and to see how Republican values are actually shared by most people. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Cape Fear Boat Broke…

Send us a text Reporting from Washington, DC, Aubrey Tuell talks about the ins and outs of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. There was far more to this bill than the media reported. There were some Republican victories, and many areas that we lost. In the end, though, we need to stick to our ideals of reduced taxes and limited government. Today's podc…

Send us a text Are we a country that is based on Judeo-Christian values? Or did our Founding Fathers get their ideas from somewhere else? Today we talk with Katie Gates, a GOP member, who will lead a Biblical citizenship class at the New Hanover County Republican Party Headquarters. This class will focus on teaching the Constitution relying on prim…

Send us a text This week two more Republicans threw their hat into the ring to run for President of the United States. We say fantastic. Through the debate of ideas, our party and America grow stronger. Republicans have the answers. Check out our website at newhanovergop.org or contact us at podcast@nhcgop.org.…

Send us a text Conversation with Pete Wildeboer and Josie Barnhart from the New Hanover County Board of Education over North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper's declaration of a state of emergency in public education. What Governor Cooper is decrying as an assault on public education is really parents and families taking back control of education. Wel…

Send us a text No secret, the big news this week is the override of Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of North Carolina Senate Bill 20 – the Care for Women, Children and Families Act. No additional surprise that our Republican representatives faced enormous pressure, intimidation and threats from people and groups from inside and outside our state. So wha…

Send us a text Conversation with Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director of NC Values Coalition. We talk about the misinformation the liberal left is spreading about North Carolinas new bill on abortion. The new bill - NC Senate Bill 20 - is designed to save babies, protect the health of women, and empower families throughout our state. Visit the NC Va…

Send us a text Welcome to the NHC GOP Podcast. Today we talk to Pete Wildeboer, newly elected chair of the Board of Education. We talk about the plans they have about school safety, parental rights, and meeting the challenge of 13 failed schools in our district. Republicans have the answers to the issues that we are facing here in New Hanover Count…

Send us a text Talking with Nick Craig - host of Wilmington's Morning News Show. We talk about the Republican victories on School Board and the County Commission in North Carolina, the wins at the state level and the national level. We also talk about what Republicans need to do in order to keep - and gain - the trust of voters. Republicans have th…

Send us a text On today's podcast, the Chairman of the New Hanover County Republican Party discusses the three main reasons why people are turning out at the polls this year. He also gives a good wrap up of each race and the qualifications of the candidates in those races. Finally, we discuss just how important it is that Republicans show up and vo…

Send us a text Podcast with Pat Bradford - candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education. We talk about a wide range of issues including Critical Race Theory and the idea that she and her fellow Republican are too extreme to lead in education. Find out more about Pat Bradford at https://www.electpatbradford.com/ Republicans have the answers t…

Send us a text Today we talk to Melissa Mason - candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education. We focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and public schools. Parents are justifiably upset and both the content of SEL and how much time is taken from academics to address SEL issues. FInd out more about Melissa Mason at https://melissaforeducati…

Send us a text On today's podcast, we talk with Pete Wildeboer - incumbent candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education. We talk about how parents are constantly saying how they just want a better education for their children. We discuss the things that are needed for a good education - including the need for Safety Resource Officers in scho…

Send us a text Protecting parent's rights, school safety, and excellence in education. Podcast with Josie Barnhart - one of the Republican candidates for New Hanover County Board of Education. We talk about why we are not achieving academic excellence in our schools, and the pathways to make that happen. We also talk about the sexualization of our …

Send us a text Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the County Commission. Welcome to the NHC GOP podcast. I'm Reuel Sample. Happy to be joined by LeAnn Pierce - candidate for New Hanover County Commissioner. We talk about how the local county commission can help ease some of the pains caused by the rise in inflation, how they will tackle crime in our…