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In Episode 4 of "Three Guys Podcast," hosts Reuel Sample, Nick Craig, and Ben Schachtman analyze the results of the Wilmington elections, noting a significant shift in local political dynamics. Democrats swept the Wilmington City Council, leaving no...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The 3 Guys Podcast
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On March 3, New Hanover County Republicans will gather together to elect the leadership of the party. It is a critical time for the GOP here in our area as we are faced with a population that is increasingly Democrat in makeup. Party leadership will...
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- Author: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
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Teachers rally in Raleigh, NCAE demands, and local tax hikes—what’s really driving North Carolina’s education and budget battles. Episode 10: Teachers Rallies and Goverment Budgets May 7, 2026 Watch on YouTube Listen on Buzzsprout Like and Subscribe...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The 3 Guys Podcast
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Masonboro considers de‑annexation to fight Wilmington’s tax‑and‑spend Democrats and protect local property rights. Masonboro, Wilmington, and De‑Annexation Fighting Back Against Tax‑and‑Spend Democrats Daily Update · June 16, 2026 Listen Like and...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Daily Update
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Wilmington plans a nearly 20% tax hike and a $44M bigger budget. Should annexed communities like Landfall and Pine Valley finally leave the city? Annexed, Ignored and Over-Taxed Daily Update - May 13, 2026 Watch on YouTube Listen Like and Subscribe...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Daily Update
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In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome discuss a variety of topics with guest Harry Knight, including insights into the political landscape of New Hanover County, the impact of polarizing figures...
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- Author: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
- Category: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
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In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts discuss the recent changes in leadership within the New Hanover County GOP, focusing on the newly elected chairperson John Hinnant. The conversation covers Hinnant's plans for unifying the...
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- Author: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
- Category: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
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In this last (or first) episode of the year, hosts Nikki Bascome and Reuel Sample welcome guest John Hinnant to discuss a range of political and cultural topics, including the impact of social media on community engagement, the intricacies of political...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
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Three Guys Podcast wraps 2025: Trump’s comeback, blue-wave elections, culture wars, Charlie Kirk, housing, NC races, and the 2026 political battlefield. Episode 6 - Wrapping Up 2025 December 11, 2025 Watch on YouTube Listen on Buzzsprout Like and...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The 3 Guys Podcast
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Explore a bold tax thought experiment with Perplexity AI: scrap federal income taxes for a national sales tax. What would it mean for NC paychecks? What If We Abolished The National Income Tax? A thought experiment exploring a consumption-based tax...
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- Author: Perplexity
- Category: AI Thought Experiments
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Congratulations to the latest candidate for Wilmington Mayor: Zohran Mamdani. This recently naturalized American citizen promises to bring about lasting change that will impact generations. A former rapper/hip hop artist, he is also a proud member of...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: Opinon
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You hear it everywhere around Wilmington– from Carolina Beach to Southport, even up in Hampstead – people are saying, “We need to stop building!” Less Screaming, More Planning: Finding Common Ground on Development Instead of completely shutting down...
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- Author: Jonathan Bridges
- Category: Between Two Bridges
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The hosts discuss the federal shutdown’s political fallout, North Carolina immigration raids revealing party divisions and public support for stricter controls, and how Rep. Ted Davis’s retirement shapes local GOP electoral strategy in Wilmington....
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The 3 Guys Podcast
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Wilmington weighs a 14.3% property tax hike to fund city services, wages and transit, sparking a debate over government size and who should pay the bill. Daily Update - May 7, 2026 With Every Service Comes a Bill Listen Like and Subscribe Summary...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
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The Democrats will be sworn in today to take over Wilmington. And of course, tax increases are already being discussed. Daily Update - December 2, 2025 Tax increases already on the table for Wilmington Listen @the-wilmington-standard Transcript About...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Daily Update
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Wilmington weighs a billion‑dollar Cape Fear bridge: regional tax or private toll. Who should pay, and who really benefits in New Hanover and beyond? Daily Update - March 26, 2026 A Troubled Bridge Over These Waters Listen Like and Subscribe Summary...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Daily Update
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North Carolina State Representative Ted Davis joins our podcast to talk about the veto override of SB 382. We talk about the increased hurricane relief funds that are part of this bill. We also talk about the necessity of moving the oversight of the...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience
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In Episode 7, host Reagan Faulkner analyzes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's agenda—city-owned stores, rent freezes, and steep tax hikes—arguing these socialist policies threaten property rights, economic stability, and could set a nationwide precedent....
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- Author: Reagan Faulkner
- Category: Reagan Faulkner Show
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Dr. Amy Dunning joins Reuel Sample to discuss her conservative run for New Hanover school board, three Cs agenda, school safety, teacher pay, and school choice. Episode 3: Conversation with Dr. Amy Dunning - Candidate for New Hanover County Board of...
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- Author: Reuel Sample
- Category: The Wilmington Standard Podcast
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